RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

This program has special admission requirements. Please visit the program website for specific admission advising. 

Program Description

The Maxine S. Jacobs RN to BSN program is offered online but requires two capstone experiences that can be completed where the student lives and works. Two program tracks are offered. Concurrent enrollment for enrolled associate degree students in the third or fourth semester of a nursing program, part-time for working registered nurses wishing to continue education in a part-time format, and a full-time track, which can be completed in 12 months. The program is designed to recognize the educational and professional experiences of registered nurses, as well as those of students currently enrolled in an associate degree program.  The program will build upon that knowledge to transform practice and create exceptional nursing leaders in the profession. Courses are offered in 8-week blocks. 

Nursing Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Traditional 12-month track

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See program recommendations or requirements.

Part-Time/Concurrent Enrollment Option

Special Admission Requirements 

This program has special admission requirements. Please visit the program website for specific admission advising. 

https://www.tmcc.edu/nursing/rn-bsn

Admission to the RN to BSN program is a separate process from admission to Truckee Meadows Community College. In order to be considered for admission to the RN to BSN program, all students must meet the requirements for formal admission to Truckee Meadows Community College.  

Official associate degree program transcripts must be submitted. 

All students applying for the RN to BSN program must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. An active RN license in the state where currently practicing when coursework begins.

2. Graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited nursing program.

Program Requirements

To earn a Bachelor's Degree, students must:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
2. Satisfy General Education requirements for Bachelor's degrees.
3. Complete 120 units in total. 
   • 30 upper-division units must be completed at TMCC. 
4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.

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Diversity is satisfied through the completion of NURS 212. 

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CH 203 satisfies both Humanities and U.S. & Nevada Constitutions.

Program Outcomes

Students completing this degree will:

• PSLO 1: Integrate principles of leadership, management and continuous quality improvement to promote patient safety and equity across diverse populations.
• PSLO 2: Incorporate research findings from nursing and other healthcare disciplines to address community health concerns and ensure optimal patient-centered care using evidence-based nursing practice.
• PSLO 3: Cultivate a professional nursing identity that embraces the values of the profession including advancement as a leader and lifelong learning.
• PSLO 4: Integrate leadership skills and knowledge of the healthcare, financial, and regulatory systems to advance professional practice.
• PSLO 5: Integrate theories and concepts from the natural and social sciences, and arts and humanities in professional practice.
• PSLO 6: Examine principles of prevention and health promotion to improve equitable health outcomes for individuals, families, groups, and communities.
• PSLO 7: Exhibit effective inter-professional communication and collaboration to provide quality, ethical, holistic patient care.
• PSLO 8: Evaluate information management, innovative technology, and systems in an ethical manner to ensure safe care and enhance clinical judgment and decision-making for continuous quality improvement.