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

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The BSN Completion - RN-BSN option is for non-ReNEW associate degree or diploma-educated registered nurses. This option is delivered nationwide with no on-campus time required.

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.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Related Coursework

MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1405 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1450 - Algebra and Trigonometry Credits: 5
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
OR
STAT 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 4
FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
CHEM 1000 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
OR
*Must earn a grade of B or better if taking CHEM 1000.
CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
An approved Human Anatomy course Credits: 4
An approved Human Physiology course Credits: 4
MICR 2021 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
OR
MOLB 2021 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
OR
MICR 2240 - Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
OR
MOLB 2240 - Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
PHCY 3450 - Foundational Pathophysiology Credits: 4
PHCY 4470 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology Credits: 4

Nursing Courses

Entry Point: First three courses in the program of study.
NURS 3006 - BSN Completion Foundations Credits: 2
NURS 4055 - Application of Evidence in Nursing Practice Credits: 3 (COM3)
NURS 4665 - Healthcare Informatics in Professional Nursing Practice Credits: 3
Enrollment open after NURS 3006, 4055, & 4665 completion.
NURS 4630 - Public/Community Health Credits: 2
NURS 4635 - Community as Client Credits: 2
NURS 4640 - Health Equity Credits: 2
NURS 4645 - Population Health Credits: 2
NURS 4830 - Leadership in Healthcare Today Credits: 2
NURS 4835 - Leading Nursing Practice Credits: 2
NURS 4840 - Healthcare Systems and Policy Credits: 2
NURS 4845 - Innovation in Nursing Practice Credits: 2
Exit Point: Must be taken in last semester.
NURS 4855 - Contemporary Nursing Practice Credits: 2

Escrow Courses

(Credits are automatically posted to the student’s UW transcript during the semester of NURS 4855 enrollment. These credits represent credit for nursing content learned in the associate degree or diploma in nursing program.)

(Note: Course requirements/expectations are subject to change. Maintain contact with FWWSON for current expectations.)

NURS 3665 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Roles Credits: 3
NURS 3890 - Professional Nursing Care in Complex Illness Credits: 3
NURS 3895 - Professional Nursing Care in Complex Illness Practicum Credits: 4

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 RN-BSN (declared PNBS). Criteria for admission as well as application instructions can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, BSN Completion, RN-BSN, Admission Criteria/ Application).

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