Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
Today, nurses are critical members of the health care system who contribute to the maintenance and promotion of our nation's health and welfare. Increased and new demands in the healthcare field have led to opportunities which have been unavailable to nurses in the past. The Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Hannibal LaGrange College is committed to preparing students with the attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed to meet the present and emerging healthcare demands through a holistic approach.
Program Description
Students interested in the RN-BSN Program must posses an ASN degree. Once in the program courses are 3 credit hours and are taken in eight-week terms. This accelerated program allows for advancement in your career with convenience.
To graduate from the RN-BSN Program, students must satisfy all entry and curriculum requirements as well as the Graduation Requirements. The total requirements for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program are 62 semester hours. Total credits needed for graduation are 131 semester hours.
Seventy (70) hours of junior college credit may be transferred toward a RN-BSN degree.
Requirements:
1) Provide evidence of having completed an ASN degree or a diploma program with a Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale).
2) If you do not have requirement number 1, provide evidence of having been actively employed in nursing within the past five years. (A refresher course may be required for those registered nurses who have not been actively employed in nursing within the past five years. Part-time employment may also be recommended.)
Program Benefits:
Skills - Students completing this program will develop advanced leadership and management principles that can be applied within hospitals and community settings.
Convenience & Quality - For the working adult, online learning requires minor adjustments to personal and professional activities. This program provides a gateway to advancement in academic goals and expansion of professional careers while balancing life experiences. Students, of all ages, can benefit from the online learning option known as the virtual classroom. Here you can collaborate with classmates, post assignments and exchange ideas with the convenience and flexibility offered by online learning.
Potential - This program is designed to aid in the development of students' physical, spiritual, and intellectual success while preparing them for the rising demand to meet a variety of healthcare needs in the field of nursing.