The coursework in the Jacksonville University online RN to BSN degree program prepares you, the licensed RN, to make compassionate, sound decisions regarding care for individuals, families and communities in a culturally diverse society. As a result, you will be a much more self-assured, competent professional practicing in the global community.

The online RN to BSN degree program is structured so that one course builds upon the mastery of other courses and emphasizes the integration of course material to ensure a cohesive coordinated learning experience.

Enroll in the JU online RN to BSN degree program at any time and start at six convenient times during the year. Each class is 8 weeks in length. Upon successful completion of all nursing and non-nursing required courses, you will receive the same Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree you would earn on campus.

Curriculum Overview

The RN to BSN program requires 121 credits to graduate from the School of Nursing. Transfer credits may be awarded for coursework at other universities. Depending on your individualized progression plan, you will take non-nursing courses via schools that work with the University Alliance Online. This is a seamless transition in terms of both educational work and applying earned credits.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Requirements

Course		Hours
Nursing Prerequisites   Anatomy & Physiology / Chemistry / Introductory Writing   (Required for full acceptance in the School of Nursing)	15
Non-Nursing Required Courses	43
RN Licensure Credit	30
Nursing Required Courses	33
Total	121

Nursing Licensure Credit - 30 credit hours will be awarded for your current unencumbered U.S. Nursing license. (Refer to the following lists to view the course requirements. As part of the application process, your official transcripts will be evaluated by an academic advisor at Jacksonville University). The following courses must be completed prior to graduation from the Jacksonville University online RN to BSN degree program.

Nursing Prerequisite Courses
(Required before full acceptance into the School of Nursing)

Course		Click Course Title for Description		Hours
BLY 215	Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)	4
BLY 216	Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)	4
CY 101	Chemistry (with lab)	4
ENGL 103	Introductory Writing	3
	Total Hours Required:	15

Non-Nursing Required Courses

Course		Click Course Title for Description		Hours
BLY 222	Microbiology (with lab)	4
BLY 221	Nutrition	3
CS 150	Personal Productivity Using Technology	3
ECON 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ENGL 203	World Literature	3
HIST 150	Modern World History	3
MATH 205	Elementary Statistics	3
PHIL 101	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PSYC 201   Or   SOC 203	Introductory Psychology      Introductory Sociology	3
PSYC 210	Human Growth & Development	3
FINE ARTS	Any Fine Arts course	3
HUMANITIES	Any Humanities course	3
IS	International Studies	3
Elective	Any Elective	3
	Total Hours Required:	43

Nursing Required Courses

Course		Nursing Curriculum		Hours
NUR 342	Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice	3
NUR 343	Nursing Assessment for the Experienced Nurse	3
NUR 332	Nursing Research for the Experienced Nurse	3
NUR 350	Health Promotion & Rehabilitation Nursing Theory	3
NUR 412	Physiological Adaptation to Illness	3
NUR 440	Critical Care Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse	3
NUR 450	Community Health Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse	3
NUR 451	Community Health Nursing Practice for the Experienced Nurse	3
NUR 462	Leadership & Management in Professional Practice	3
Course	Choose One Elective	Hours
NUR 424	Special Topics: Integrating Complementary/Alternative Approaches into Nursing	3
NUR 424B	Music in Nursing	3
NUR 428	Omega Strategies	2
Course	Capstone Course	Hours
NUR 461	Professional Nursing Synthesis for the Experienced Nurse	4
	Total Hours Required:	33

The current Jacksonville University Academic Catalog is your official guide to all programs.