RN to BSN Courses
RN-BSN BSN Entry Requirements
This degree completion option allows licensed RNs to complete their BSN degree (RN-BSN) via theoretical and clinical experiences through the College’s Division of Distance and Online Education. Graduates will have a liberal arts-based education enriched with opportunities from diverse practice settings, and evidence-based competencies necessary to fulfill the service and scholarship obligations of a BSN-prepared nurse. Requirements and course descriptions are listed below.
Admission Requirements
To enter the RN-BSN major, the following must be met and maintained throughout the degree completion:
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma (RN only)
- Active RN license (North Carolina or equivalent)
- Unencumbered (unrestricted) RN license
- Acceptable Criminal Background history
- Current CPR and liability insurance when taking clinical courses
- Sound mental and physical health necessary to meet the performance standards and learning outcomes
Retention Policy
Students enrolled in the RN-BSN major are expected to adhere to the following:
- Maintain a 3.0 grade point average
- Achieve "satisfactory" completion of all course and practicum competencies and related proficiencies
- Achieve "satisfactory" evaluations of performance in practicum settings by course faculty, or clinical preceptors during off-campus practicum rotations
- Attain a “B” or above in all nursing courses
- Maintain an active, unencumbered (unrestricted) RN license (North Carolina or equivalent)
- Maintain an acceptable criminal background history.
- Maintain current CPR and liability insurance when taking clinical courses
- Maintain sound mental and physical health necessary to meet the performance standards and learning outcomes
- Continuously meet clinical agency requirements to include immunizations
- Adhere to the established professional behavior guidelines and dress code requirements for Catawba College and applicable clinical agencies
Students falling below a cumulative GPA of 3.0 will be placed on probation. Students must increase their GPA to a 3.0 (or above) after one probationary semester in order to remain in the program. Failure to meet the 3.0 GPA requirement after one probationary semester, will lead to dismissal from the program. In certain circumstances, students who have been dismissed may reapply to the program. The Chair of Nursing has the final say in this matter.
RN-BSN Nursing Concentration
Community Health Nursing
Trans to Bacc Nursing Practice
Holistic Health Assessment
Nursing Research
Nursing the Gerontological Pop
Introduction to Statistics
General Psychology
Human Development
Select ONE of the following Nursing Electives (2 hours):
Ethical/Legal Issues Nursing
Global Health Studies
Nursing Informatics
Healthcare across the Lifespan
Leadership and Mgt in Nursing
Capstone Practicum Course
Fundamentals of Microbiology
BIOL 2419 Lab
BIOL 2420 Lab
Select ONE of the following (4 hours):
General Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry
Select ONE of the following (3 hours):
Introduction to Sociology
Global Societies
Marriage and Families
Social Problems
* Thirty (30) credit hours will be awarded after successful completion of NURS 3301 (grade of “B” or better) for previous nursing experiences/coursework. A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to complete the BSN degree. This includes the Catawba College general education requirements. The final 30 semester hours must be earned through Catawba College.