RN to BSN completion program
University of Bridgeport’s RN to BSN completion program in the School of Nursing prepares the graduate nurse for quality practice, career development, and the educational mobility to advance into graduate nursing programs. The RN to BSN completion program curriculum is a total of 120 credits of which 27 credits are in nine upper-level nursing courses.
Curriculum and program requirements
The RN to BSN completion program at University of Bridgeport provides career/educational mobility for the registered nurse who desires to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The streamlined progression is designed for both the diploma and associate degree graduate who can earn advanced placement on transfer of credits previously earned at a nationally accredited institution.
No placement examination is required, and applicants may transfer up to 90 credits from previous nursing program coursework from an accredited program. The total curriculum credits are 120 with 27 from the upper-level nursing BSN courses. The RN to BSN completion program offers the RN student the opportunity to earn the BSN degree in a reasonable timeframe without repetition of learning in an environment that acknowledges the knowledge, skills, and abilities the RN brings to the learning environment. The curriculum assists the RN to enhance the role of the professional nurse in today’s complex health care environments. The curriculum is designed for professional growth and further development of critical thinking, analysis and decision-making, utilization of evidence-based practice, and communication within interdisciplinary practices in a variety of healthcare settings.
RN to BSN program student learning outcomes (SLOs)
BSN Program Outcomes are statements that specify what students will know, be able to do, or be able to demonstrate when they have completed the nursing program.
1: Integrate knowledge from nursing, a liberal education, human experience comprehension, scientific literacy, and analytical abilities for clinical judgment in the nursing profession globally. (Domain 1)
2. Deliver safe, comprehensive, and compassionate nursing care across the lifespan to individuals and important others. (Domain 1, 2, 6, 9, 10)
3. Advocate for the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, utilizing leading health indicators, education, health promotion strategies, and population-focused interventions.
4. Engage in scholarly inquiry to deliver effective, innovative, and equitable patient care incorporating the values and preferences of the client and family.
5. Integrate healthcare and professional quality improvement standards and principles to promote a culture of safety.
6. Exhibit strong communication skills to foster therapeutic relationships in the healthcare setting, emphasizing the importance of interprofessional partnerships. (Domains 6, 8)
7. Manage resources within complex healthcare systems to provide safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations, considering social determinants factors such as healthcare disparities and access to care. (Domain 3, 7)
8. Utilize information and patient care technology to support innovative inquiry and facilitate evidence-based practice, contributing to improved patient outcomes. (Level 5, Domain 1, 4, 8)
9. Cultivate a strong professional nursing identity by modeling the values, ethics, and legal standards of professional practice. (Domain 9, 10)
10. Demonstrate leadership and management capacity and a commitment to personal health and well-being. (Domains 9,10)
This unique skills set is innovative in responding to the recommendations of the report, “The Future of Nursing: 2020-2030 Charting a Path to Health Equity” (2021).
Program prerequisites/requirements
RN to BSN completion program (BSN) curriculum
The nine BSN upper-level nursing courses exist in three tier groups to establish a level of progression from introductory courses to mid-level courses and finishing with the final School of Nursing three courses including the Nursing Capstone course.The RN student may complete courses at the mid-level prior to completing all three introductory courses with approval from their advisor.
