The Department of Nursing's RN to BS track is an online program designed for the associate degree or the diploma registered nurse (RN) who seeks a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing. This program is based on the same philosophy and outcomes as the Traditional Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Tracks. The BS degree includes general education courses and required nursing courses. Academic programs are individualized based on previous educational experience. The program requires 120 credits for graduation, 38 of which are RN to BS program credits. Included in the program are credits earned as prior learning achievement for an unrestricted RN license. Completion of the RN to BS Nursing Track prepares students for graduate school along with eligibility for certification as a public health nurse and school nurse in Minnesota.
Contact Information
ugnursinginfo@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the R.N. to B.S., the graduate will:
- Synthesize knowledge from nursing, the arts and sciences, and the Benedictine values in the holistic practice of professional nursing.
- Demonstrate values and behaviors consistent with professional nursing standards.
- Demonstrate competence in utilizing patient care technologies and information system technologies in dynamic healthcare environments.
- Integrate effective inter-professional collaboration into practice to enhance the health of all patients, including diverse and vulnerable populations.
- Utilize knowledge of healthcare policy and evidence-based nursing to advocate for the quality and safety of patient care.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the RN to BS Nursing major.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 42
Major Residency Credits: 38
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Minimum Grade: C
Program Required Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| NSG 3355 | Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing | 4 |
| NSG 3361 | Dimensions of Professional Nursing | 4 |
| NSG 4472 | Leadership in Nursing | 4 |
| NSG 4560 | Population-Based Care | 5 |
| NSG 4580 | Holistic Assessment in Nursing | 4 |
| NSG 4777 | Nursing Elective (Dimensions of Professional Nursing II) | 4 |
| NSG 4888 | Prior Learning Assessment: RN License | 13 |
| 1 | 4 |
| Total Credits | 42 |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 120
Upper Division Credits: 40
Minimum GPA: 2.0
