Programs of Study
RN/BSN Completion Option
Admission, Progression, & Graduation Requirements/Policies
BSN Completion for Registered Nurses
Lander University offers an option for licensed registered nurses to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with learning experiences concentrated in physical assessment, community health, leadership/management, and research. The BSN completion option is offered in an online format and features web based delivery that enables registered nurse students to attend class at home and at their convenience via the Internet. Graduates acquire professional level knowledge and skills to practice nursing in traditional and diverse settings and to enter graduate study in nursing and related fields. The BSN program at Lander University is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, phone: 212-363-5555).
Admission to the RN/BSN Completion Option:
Complete the Lander University admission process. Transfer credit from previous schools will be evaluated at this time.
Requirements for admission as RN/BSN student.
1. Current nursing license as an RN in state where student will be
doing clinicals.
2. "C" or higher in 6 required nursing courses - ENG 101-102,
BIOL 202 (Human Anatomy), BIOL 203 (Human
Physiology) <two semesters combined A&P course accepted>,
BIOL 204 (Microbiology) and MATH 211 (statistics).
3. GPA requirement: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.6 (not
rounded) at last school attended.
4. Application to Lander Univesity submitted by respective
deadline (July 15 for fall, November 15 for spring, April 15 for
summer).
Timeline and additional information about RN/BSN admission:
- Admission to the major is done year round.
- Deadline for completed applications are listed above. It is possible to complete nursing courses in one calendar year if starting in the summer.
- Most RN's choose to take courses part-time since they are
working full-time.
- Start online nursing courses (NURN 307) any semester, although other required courses only taught online once a year.
- Graduate after all required Nursing, Biology and all general
education courses completed, including a minimum of 32
semester hours from Lander.
Registered nurses earn advanced standing credit that satisfies up to 39 hours of required nursing courses upon the successful completion of the bridging course NURN 307: Professional Transition for Registered Nurses with a grade of B or above.
RN/BSN Completion Option courses offered online include:
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
|
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NURN 307: Professional Transition for RNs
|
4
|
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NURN 303: Nursing Research
|
3
|
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NURN 340: Enhanced Physical Assessment for RNs
|
3*
|
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NURN 412: Leadership & Management
|
4*
|
|
NURN 415: Community Health Nursing
|
3*
|
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NURN 416: Community as Client
|
2*
|
|
NURN 420: Nursing Seminar for RNs
|
1
|
|
NURN 499: Professional Development in Nursing |
1 |
|
BIOL 304: Pathophysiology
|
3
|
|
PEES 165: Wellness for Life |
3 |
| Total Required | 27 |
|
Electives Offered Online |
|
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NURN 310: World Health
|
3
|
|
NURN 203: Strategies for Wellness |
2 |
|
NURN 290: Complementary and
Alternative
Therapies in Nursing
|
2
|
Must complete 4 hours of electives.
* One (1) credit hour is earned for three (3) contact hours
of laboratory.
Complete at Lander University or any accredited institution of higher learning the following
general education core requirements:
| Course | Credit Hours |
| Behavioral Science |
3 |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
| Foreign Language |
0-6* |
| History |
3 |
| Humanities/Literature |
3 |
| Humanities |
3 |
| Laboratory Science (CHEM 105) |
4 |
| Logical & Analytical Thought |
3 |
| Math (MATH 211) |
3 |
| Political Economy |
3 |
| Electives |
0-6 |
| TOTAL |
34 |
* If foreign language is exempted, student needs an additional 6
hours of electives.
Must meet all Lander University requirements for graduation.
FINE ART LECTURESHIP SERIES
Must complete the Lander University FALS Requirement.
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