Academic Catalog 2019-2020

REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

The Bluefield College School of Nursing BSN program builds on the academic core foundation of the associate degree program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), CCNE is recognized by the Department of Edu- cation and is a specialized/professional accrediting agency that strives to ensure the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. CCNE accreditation evalua- tion reviews the program mission, goals, and expected outcomes; and an assessment of the performance of the program. The BSN program is evidence-based and developed accord- ing to the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The graduates are prepared to function in new roles as members of interprofessional teams in a variety of settings. The program is designed to expand the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking in areas of lead- ership, community concepts, research, cultural diversity, ethics, and professional practice related to current trends and issues in global society. The program requires 37 hours in the nursing core courses and is designed to complete these courses in three academic semes- ters, with two eight-week sessions declared as an academic semester and the total gradua- tion requirement of 120 hours. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Bluefield College is accredited by the Commis- sion on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 Have official copies of transcripts from every institution attended sent to Bluefield College. Be admitted to Bluefield College by meeting the general requirements for admission as an online degree student. RN to BSN Admission Requirements: • Submit online BSN application, through the online program. • GPA of 2.5 • Present evidence of having earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from a nation- ally accredited program. • Have a current, unrestricted and unencumbered registered nurse license (RN). • Students must complete Anatomy and Physiology I & II as a pre-requisite with a grade of “C” or better before matriculation. • Students must complete microbiology (may be pre-requisite or co-requisite). • The holistic admission process can be used by students with less than a 2.5 GPA. Bluefield College Admission Requirements: Submit an application to Bluefield College Admissions Office.

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