Nursing
The RN-to-BSN baccalaureate nursing degree program is intended for nursing professionals who are currently licensed registered nurses with an earned associate degree or diploma in nursing. Students are provided with educational and clinical experiences integrating professional nursing concepts with an emphasis on providing application to professional nursing practice in a changing health care environment.
A post-licensure baccalaureate nursing degree provides students an opportunity to expand professional nursing skills and knowledge to realize professional career growth potential. Coursework is presented through a conceptual lens to build on students’ prior nursing knowledge and experience in the health care environment. The courses within the program encompass the essential elements of baccalaureate nursing education standards. These concepts include evidence-based nursing practice, health informatics, quality care and patient safety, interdisciplinary health care collaboration, and patient-centered care delivery. In addition, population health, health care policy, nursing leadership skills, and nursing professionalism are emphasized.
This program is an online program designed to support working nurses’ professional schedule.
REQUIREMENTS
Lindenwood University acknowledges the value of previous nursing education and awards 32 nursing credits for the basic nursing degree or diploma program. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (post-licensure RN to BSN) requires the completion of ten required nursing courses (32 credits) in addition to the general education requirements (42 credits min) and meeting other university requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree (120 credit hours).
Summary of requirements:
- Current unencumbered nursing (32 credits awarded for via licensure credit)
- Complete university GE Requirements (42 credit hours min.)
- Electives, as needed, to ensure 120 total credits
- Complete the below required Nursing courses (32 credits)