Dec 05, 2024  
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog

Nursing, B.S.N., BSN Completion - ReNEW Option


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The BSN Completion - ReNEW (Revolutionizing Nursing Education in Wyoming) option is Wyoming’s shared BSN nursing curriculum. Entry into the ReNEW option begins at a participating Wyoming community college ADN nursing program.

Degree Requirements


This degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, 42 of which are upper-division credits.

University Studies Program


This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

Additional Requirements


Expected Student Learning Outcomes

At completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, graduates will be able to meet the end of program student learning outcomes: 

  1. Employ evidence-based information and communication technologies to deliver safe nursing care. (Domains 4, 5, & 8; CCC: Safety, Clinical Judgment, Patient centeredness) 

  1. Integrate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to inform clinical judgement. (Domain 1 & 2; CCC: Clinical Judgement, Health Promotion, Patient Centeredness) 

  1. Generate evidence-based solutions to system level problems across multiple healthcare settings. (Domain 7; CCC: Leadership, Clinical Judgment, Safety) 

  1. Coordinate person-centered care for optimal health and wellness. (Domain 2; CCC: Patient centered care & Health Promotion) 

  1. Demonstrate professional behaviors that align with nursing standards and scope of practice. (Domain 9; CCC: Professionalism) 

  1. Implement effective partnerships, policy, and advocacy across diverse populations. (Domains 3 & 6; CCC: Leadership & Health Promotion) 

  1. Establish self-reflective behaviors to foster personal well-being, lifelong learning and leadership traits. (Domain 10; CCC: Leadership, Professionalism, and Health Promotion) 

*Domains: AACN Essentials Domains  

**CCC: RENeW Core Curricular Concepts 

Admission

Students who apply to UW and meet university requirements are admitted to the university in the pre-nursing component of ReNEW BSN (declared PNRN). Criteria for UW admission can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, BSN Completion, Wyoming’s ReNEW).

Scholastic Requirements

University and College of Health Sciences policies governing scholastic requirements (e.g. major changes, probation and dismissal) apply to students enrolled in the School of Nursing. In addition to university/college requirements, the School of Nursing has further scholastic requirements for BSN Completion. These requirements can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, BSN Completion, Wyoming’s ReNEW or RN-BSN, BSN Completion Student Handbook - section 6, Scholastic Requirements).

Curriculum

The minimum UW requirement to graduate with a BSN in 120 semester hours of credit. Evaluation of transfer courses is required to determine credit eligibility.

The required courses, PHCY3450 - Foundational Pathophysiology [4450], and PHCY4470 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology, must be upper division (3000/4000 level). Lower division/Community College (1000/2000 level) courses do not satisfy this requirement. Transfer courses must be reviewed for acceptability.

Program of Study

A detailed Program of Study for ReNEW ADN Entry can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, BSN Completion, Wyoming’s ReNEW, Program of Study for ReNEW ADN Entry). All required courses identified under Related Coursework and Nursing Courses must be passed with a C or better (or S).

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