Jefferson School of Nursing
RN-BSN Plan of Study (Option A)
RN-BSN
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RN-BSN/MSN
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Accelerated Pathway to MSN
This is a completion program for RNs with an associate degree or diploma who wish to earn a BSN. Complete the program in two semesters full-time or on a part-time basis
| Course | Credits | SemesterAvailable |
| NU 300 Transition to Professional Nursing Education | 1.5 | First 7 weeks; offered in Fall & Spring |
| NU 323 Health Assessment for the RN Student | 2 | First 7 weeks; offered in Fall and Spring |
| NU 423 Nursing Issues and Trends for the RN Student | 3 | First 7 weeks; offered in Fall & Spring |
| NU 424 Community Health Nursing for the RN Student* | 3 | Second 7 weeks in Fall |
| NU 425 Community Clinical for the RN Student * | 3 | Second 7 weeks in Fall |
| NU 431 Development of Nursing Knowledge: Research Perspectives for the RN Student |
3 | Second 7 weeks; offered in Fall & Spring |
| NU 440 Advanced Concepts of Nursing Leadership* | 3 | Second 7 weeks in Spring |
| NU 442 Clinical Practicum VIII * | 3 | Second 7 weeks in Spring |
| NU 445 Contemporary Knowledge and Role Delineation for the RN Student |
3 | First 7 weeks; offered in Fall & Spring. Required in the final semester of study. |
| NU 672 Informatics for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 | 14 weeks offered in Spring or 7 weeks in Summer I |
Take courses online or through a combination of online and on campus instruction as a hybrid program. NU 672 is a graduate course and is only offered online.
* Portfolio option available:
• RNs with experience in community health may submit a portfolio for NU 424 and NU 425.
• RNs with experience as a nurse leader may submit a portfolio for NU 440 and NU 442
