The RN/BSN Option is an upper division completion program designed for the Registered Nurse (RN) student who wishes to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The program requires a total of 129 credits which includes University of North Dakota requirements in general education and residency as well as College of Nursing upper division course requirements. Credits may be transferred from accredited colleges and universities. Awarding of credit for nursing courses is decided by the College of Nursing. The RN/BSN Option student is typically required to complete 30 credits of nursing course work from the UND College of Nursing.
Enrollment in the RN/BSN Option is available for part-time or full-time students. Full-time enrollment generally allows the RN to complete the upper division curriculum in a minimum of one year. The length of the program depends upon the individual students prior course completion.
The College of Nursing RN/BSN Option builds upon prior learning and experience. Each course in the nursing major is designed to provide the RN with advanced knowledge in concepts, theories and principles related to nursing roles, care of individuals, families and the community, focusing upon and directed toward promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. The curriculum objectives focus on the nursing process as the methodology for providing comprehensive nursing care in a variety of settings. In addition, the curriculum is directed toward goals which promote, maintain and restore health at all stages of human development, promoting client advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary health teams in the delivery of health care. |
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