Nursing (RN to BSN Completion Program), B.S.N.

Student Learning Outcomes

 At the completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge from nursing, the sciences, and a liberal education as the foundation for clinical judgment, reflective practice and decision-making in a variety of dynamic settings. 
2. Incorporate principles of person-centered care that is compassionate, individualized, coordinated, holistic, and evidence-based.
3. Use the nursing process to care for diverse clients across the lifespan focusing on the promotion of health and wellbeing, disease prevention, chronic disease care, regenerative and restorative care, and hospice, palliative and supportive care.
4. Collaborate, advocate, and support improvement of equitable population health outcomes. 
5. Incorporate professional standards, accountability, ethics, and values in nursing judgment to promote patient safety and quality care.
6. Integrate nursing research findings and best practice evidence into nursing practice. 
7. Engage in self-reflection and other activities that foster lifelong learning, personal health, and professional growth.

Policies and Requirements

Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course used to satisfy the major course requirements. All students will be required to complete a practicum while taking NUR 410 Population Health Nursing - 4 credits  and NUR 420 Nursing Leadership and Management - 4 credits . A minimum of 30 credit hours of the required 120 credit hours must be taken at Coastal Carolina University to achieve a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Students may transfer up to 90 credits from regionally accredited two-year and four-year institutions for degree credit.

Requirements for Practicum Experiences 

1. Current BLS certification for infants, child and adult.
2. Negative criminal background check and negative drug screen are required for any practicum experience.
3. Students must meet the health and immunization requirements of any practicum agency.
4. Current health insurance is required for NUR 410  and NUR 420 .
5. The above requirements must be current at the time submitted and remain current during the duration of the practicum experiences: NUR 410 and NUR 420.

Degree Requirements (120 Credits)

Total Credits Required: 120

This program is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Inquiries can be made to:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA 30326
Telephone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
www.acenursing.org