RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This program can be completed 100% online.
Program Description
The Maxine S. Jacobs RN to BSN program is offered in a totally online format. The program is designed to recognize the educational and professional experiences that registered nurses possess and build upon that knowledge to transform their practice and create exceptional nursing leaders in the profession. The RN to BSN can be completed in 12 months and courses are offered in 8 week blocks.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 4th semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Possible starting units from prior learning and/or transfer in, including General Education Requirements, Additional College Requirements, Nursing Units, and Electives: | 80 | |
| Semester Total | 80 | |
| 5th semester | ||
| Program starts in 2nd Summer Term with this class: | ||
| NURS 354 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Semester Total | 2 | |
| 6th semester | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| NURS 330 | Biostatistics for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 394 | Holistic Assessment in Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 395 | Research & Evidence-Based Practice in Professional Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 396 | Dimensions of Professional Nursing | 4 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 7th semester | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| NURS 478 | Quality and Safety Education for Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 479 | Evolving Concepts in Nursing Leadership and Management | 4 |
| NURS 480 | Enhancing Clinical Judgment | 4 |
| NURS 482 | Population Care Theory | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 8th semester | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| NURS 489 | Information Management and Healthcare Technology | 3 |
| NURS 492 | Population Care Capstone | 4 |
| Elective 3 | 0-3 | |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
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:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Satisfy General Education requirements for Bachelor's degrees.
- Complete 120 units in total.
- 30 units of upper-division units must be completed at TMCC.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English: | 6 | |
Required: | ||
| Composition II | ||
or ENG 114 | Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Required: | ||
| College Algebra (or higher) | ||
| Science (Lab Required) | 6 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 1 | [3] | |
| Science | 6 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change 2 | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| NURS 354 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NURS 330 | Biostatistics for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 394 | Holistic Assessment in Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 395 | Research & Evidence-Based Practice in Professional Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 396 | Dimensions of Professional Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 478 | Quality and Safety Education for Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 479 | Evolving Concepts in Nursing Leadership and Management | 4 |
| NURS 480 | Enhancing Clinical Judgment | 4 |
| NURS 482 | Population Care Theory | 3 |
| NURS 489 | Information Management and Healthcare Technology | 3 |
| NURS 492 | Population Care Capstone | 4 |
| Nursing Prior Learning Units | 38 | |
| Electives Prior Learning units | 12 | |
| Choose one of the following electives | 3 | |
| Principles of Pathophysiology | ||
| Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care 1 | ||
| or any transferable courses | ||
| Total Units | 120 | |
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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.
