Degree Options
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Option
Degree Requirements
The minimum requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is 124 credit hours. Students with less than 124 credit hours must take additional course work to meet requirements. Students beginning the upper division nursing courses must complete all coursework within six years.
Failure to register in each sequential semester constitutes an interruption in the program. Students who reenter must adhere to the policies and curriculum in effect at the time of reentry. Students who interrupt their program of study may jeopardize their chances of completing all upper division nursing courses within six years.
There is a 30-hour residency requirement in nursing that will be met by completion of the 36 credit hours of nursing courses. Independent study via correspondence courses will not count toward the 30-hour residency requirement in nursing.
Required coursework
RN to BSN degree coursework consists of general education requirements (53-61 credit hours) and nursing courses (36 credit hours). All courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or above by the second attempt.
Course numbers and credit hours for the general education courses may vary from campus to campus, so it is best to check with your academic advisor. General education courses completed at other universities may be applied toward your degree program if credits are accepted by the Office of Admissions or determined to be equivalent by the School of Nursing.
Curriculum changes
Students who interrupt their program are subject to policy and curriculum changes as they occur. Check with your academic counselor for policy and curriculum changes.
Suggested plans of study
Designed to be flexible with your work schedule and busy lifestyle, the RN to BSN option can be pursued by first earning the general education requirements and then following one of two cohort plans outlined below. The cohort plan is based on completing 6 credit hours every 8 weeks or 12 credits per semester. Review the list of School of Nursing course descriptions. To obtain a program planning sheet tailored to your educational goals please contact Helen McKuras at (317) 274-2806 or e-mail hmckuras [at] iupui [dot] edu .
General education requirements (53-61 credits)
| Cluster 1: Critical/analytical/science (23 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL N261 | Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL N217 | Physiology | 5 |
| MICR J210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Choose 9 credits from cluster options | ||
| Cluster 2: Communication (6 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG W131 | English Composition | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from cluster options | ||
| Cluster 3: Cultural diversity (6 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Choose 6 credits from cluster options | |
| Cluster 4: Social competency (9 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY B104/B105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC R100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from cluster options | ||
| Cluster 5: Humanistic appreciation (3 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 3 credits from cluster options | ||
| Cluster 6: Open electives (6 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Choose 6 credits from cluster options | |
Nursing courses (36 credits)
FALL COHORT (August Graduation)
| Fall A semester (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-B231 | Nursing Communication | 3 |
| NURS-B 304 | Seminar I: Health Policy | 3 |
| Fall B (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-H 472 | Health of Community (includes practicum) | 3 |
| NURS-H 355 | Data Analysis (Statistics) | 3 |
| Spring A (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-H 365 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS-S 474 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| Spring B (8 weeks) | Credits | |
| NURS-S 481 | Management (includes practicum) | 3 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 | |
| Summer A (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-B 404 | Seminar II: Informatics | 3 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 | |
| Summer B (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-S 483 | Capstone (includes practicum) | 3 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 | |
SPRING COHORT (December Graduation)
| Spring A semester (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-B 231 | Nursing Communication | 3 |
| NURS-B 304 | Seminar I: Health Policy | 3 |
| Spring B (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-S 475 | Health of the Community (includes practicum) | 3 |
| NURS-H 355 | Data Analysis (Statistics) | 3 |
| Summer A (8 weeks) | Credits | |
| NURS-H 365 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS-S 474 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| Summer B (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-S 487 | Management (includes practicum) | 3 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 | |
| Fall A (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-B 404 | Seminar II: Informatics | 3 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 | |
| Fall B (8 weeks) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-S 483 | Capstone (includes practicum) | 3 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 | |
