Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing

(B.S.N.)

Undergraduate Program Goals
At the end of the undergraduate educational programs, the graduate will have had the opportunity to:

1. Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, biological, social and behavioral sciences to provide appropriate culturally sensitive nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, leadership skills, quality improvement, patient safety and collaboration with other professionals
3. Assume accountability for client care outcomes related to disease prevention, health promotion, and evidence based nursing practice to restore health across the continuum of healthcare environments
4. Utilize clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to evaluate the outcomes of nursing care provided to clients throughout their life span
5. Deliver quality patient care while utilizing knowledge and skills in information and patient care technology
6. Serve as client advocate by providing health education and monitoring healthcare policies that influence the ability to promote access to cost-effective care
7. Acknowledge the need for lifelong learning and create a foundation for advanced study
8. Integrate professional values and ethical, moral and legal aspects of nursing into practice in a variety of settings

Degree Requirements for the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Program

The primary educational objective of the RN to BSN completion program is to increase the career and educational opportunities available to registered nurses in the university’s service region. Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the nursing profession and will bring that understanding to the practice of nursing in their places of employment. Graduates will be prepared to assume some leadership and management roles.

The following requirements apply to all candidates for the RN-BSN degree.

1.  Students must satisfy all university requirements for a bachelor’s degree as found in the section UNIVERSITY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS of this catalog.
2.  
   Lower Division:

1. 3 semester hours of statistics (may take psychology statistics or math statistics.)
2. 3 semester hours of nutrition.
3. 8 semester hours of human anatomy and physiology.
4. 4 semester hours of Chemistry (may take introductory chemistry or general chemistry).
5. 6 semester hours of Psychology (PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology, and PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development).
6. 3 semester hours of Sociology (SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology).
7. RN-BSN students will be given 30 semester hours of advanced placement credit for successful completion of nursing courses and subsequent RN licensure.

3.  Upper Division: 4 semester hours of Professional Writing, and 27 semester hours of Nursing core (Professional Role Development and Practice Issues, Health Assessment Across the Lifespan, Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice, Concept Integration of Complex Patient Care, Community Health Nursing, Policy, Politics and Ethics in Professional Nursing Practice, Pathophysiology, Nursing Research, and Professional Clinical Role).

These requirements are summarized in the following table:

Lower-Level Prerequisite Courses	Semester Hours
ENGL 1301/ENGL 1302 English Composition	6
HIST 1301/HIST 1302 U. S. History	6
GOVT 2301/2306 and GOVT 2302/2305 Political Science (Federal and State)	6
Literature (any sophomore level Literature course)	3
Speech  (may take any Speech course including Interpersonal Comm.)	3
COSC 1301 or equivalent Computer Literacy course	3
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development	3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology (	3
Visual/Performing Arts (may select from Art, Drama, or Music)	3
PSYC 2317 or MATH 1342 - Statistics	3
BIOL 1322 Nutrition	3
Chemistry (May take Introductory Chem. or General Chemistry)	4
BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology	8
BIOL 2420 Microbiology	4
Total Prerequisite Courses	61
Advanced Placement - Students will be given 30 semester hours of credit for successful completion of nursing courses and subsequent RN licensure.
Upper-Level Degree Requirements
ENG 3430 Professional Writing	4
NUR 3210 Professional Role Development and Practice Issues	2
NUR 3311 Health Assessment Across the Life Span NUR 3315 Pathophysiology	3 3
NUR 4312 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice	3
NUR 4314 Nursing Research	3
NUR 4312 Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice	3
NUR 4320 Concept Integration of Complex Patient Care	3
NUR 4322 Policy, Politics and Ethics in Professional Nursing Practice	3
NUR 4421 Professional Clinical Role	4
Total Upper-Level Degree Requirements	31
Total Degree Requirements:	122

RN-BSN students are expected to:

1.  Be familiar with the mission of this program and to comply with the expectations of them outlined in this catalog, new student orientation, and student handbook.
2.  Maintain high standards of academic honesty and ethical behavior as outlined in course syllabi.
3.  Ensure that degree plan requirements are understood and contact advisor promptly to resolve any questions regarding enrollment.  
4.  Comply with registration deadlines, financial aid deadlines, and tuition and fees deadlines.
5.  Ensure contact information such as address and e-mail address is kept current in their Peoplesoft self service account.
6.  Apply for graduation by the published deadline for the semester in which they will complete degree requirements.
7.  Visit the school’s web page (www.uhv.edu/nursing) regularly for important updates and to obtain information on course textbooks.  

 

Requirements for Undergraduate Admission

Applicants to the RN-BSN program must meet all requirements for undergraduate admission as outlined in the ADMISSIONS section of this catalog.  In order to be considered for admission a student must send the following credentials to the Office of Admissions and Records:

1.  A completed application for undergraduate admission.
2.  An official transcript from EACH college or university attended, sent directly from each institution to UH-Victoria. (For timely and accurate processing, students should ensure that all official documents have been submitted prior to registration.)
3.  Applicants to the BSN program must have graduated from an accredited associate degree or diploma program.
4.  Applicants to the BSN program must provide evidence of current RN Texas licensure and current CPR certification.
5.  Applicants to the BSN program must have a cumulative gpa of at least 2.0 and a gpa of 2.5 in natural and behavioral sciences is expected.  
6.  Applicants to the BSN program must have completed all prerequisite course work prior to enrolling in the program.