The BSN is an advanced credential for nurses seeking to advance their career in today’s healthcare systems. In fact, due to the growing complexity of healthcare, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that hospitals increase their BSN staff to 80% by the year 2020.
A BSN prepares nurses to be more competitive in the healthcare field by building on current knowledge gained in the Associate in Science degree in Nursing (ADN).
The RN to BSN program at LSSC is designed for current registered nurses (RN) and students who have completed the Associate in Science degree in Nursing (ADN) and who are eligible for or have current licensure as a (RN).
The LSSC Online RN to BSN program offers:
- affordable tuition
- flexible, fully online curriculum
- industry-focused faculty
- a seamless transition from the Associate’s degree program
- outstanding job placement
- industry-driven curriculum
RN-BSN Program Curriculum
BSN Core Curriculum (as of Fall 2018)
NUR 3125 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
NUR 3169 Evidence and Research in Nursing Practice
NUR 3634C Community and Public Health Nursing
NUR 3667 Diversity and Global Trends
NUR 3825 Professional Role Transition
NUR 4829 Leadership and Management in Nursing
NUR 4837 Health Care Policy and Economics in Nursing
NUR 4945C Nursing Capstone
BSN Electives
Select 2 of the following courses:
NUR 3678 Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations
NUR 4286 Gerontological Nursing
NUR 3145 Pharmacology
NUR 3870 Informatics in Healthcare
NUR 4257 Critical Care Nursing
HSC 4404 Medical Disaster Management