{"id":611,"date":"2020-06-30T14:14:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T14:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/nursing\/?page_id=611"},"modified":"2025-02-25T18:34:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:34:03","slug":"quick-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/nursing\/rnbs\/quick-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"RN-BS Quick Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy choose WCSU\u2019s Online RN to BS Program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Delivered in an online format<\/strong>, our high-quality, convenient and affordable<\/strong> degree completion plan builds on your RN skills accelerating your progress towards your professional goals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Depending on your transcript, attending part-time, 2 years is generally the quickest. Otherwise students move through the program at their own pace. The schedule uses normal 16-week fall and spring semesters.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As a public university we are affordable at $560 per credit (https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/registration\/ugrad-tuition\/<\/a>)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You will earn a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. Once you pass the NCLEX-RN exam and obtain your CT Nursing License you have your credential to begin your courses.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our Transfer Admissions Specialist will review your transcripts and outline your path forward. A maximum of 90 credits from other institutions can be used towards your WCSU degree.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You will take a minimum of 30 credits of which 28 will be in Nursing. Nine (9) NUR courses are required for a total of 28 credits. See the suggested course sequence below.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There are 2 courses that require a clinical experience (see NUR 330 and NUR 376 below). Faculty works with you to find a placement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The WCSU Nursing Department is accredited by CCNE, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You may begin in August (fall semester) or January (spring semester). You may take any non-nursing courses you may need during the summer, fall or spring semesters.<\/p>

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RN to BS Suggested Course Sequence 2 year plan<\/strong><\/h4>
Fall Semester – 1st Year<\/strong><\/td>Spring Semester – 1st Year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
NUR 309 Transition to Professional Nursing
NUR 329 Principles of Community Health Nursing<\/td>		NUR 311 Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan
NUR 336 Human Health Experience
NUR 361 Research Process in Nursing<\/td><\/tr>
Fall Semester \u2013 2nd Year<\/strong><\/td>Spring Semester – 2nd Year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
NUR 330 Nursing in the Community
NUR 332 Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Nursing Practice<\/td>		NUR 301 Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
NUR 376 Professional Nursing Role Development<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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