NURSING, RN TO BSN COMPLETION (B.S.) 6001

If you are a Registered Nurse (R.N.) seeking an opportunity for professional growth then the R.N. to B.S.N. Completion option is designed for you. Students may enter as new graduates from an accredited associate degree nursing program or diploma program of nursing, or R.N.’s with many years experience may enter to earn their B.S. in Nursing. You do not have to be a graduate of Vincennes University to take advantage of this program. You must possess an Indiana Registered Nurse license prior to enrollment in any clinical nursing courses.

The RN to BSN Completion Option is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and is seeking accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Information on accreditation status may be obtained by contacting the NLNAC. They may be contacted at the following address: NLNAC, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (1-404-975-5000), or www.nlnac.org).

THE VU ADVANTAGE
 
The R.N. to B.S.N. completion program will prepare the professional nurse for leadership roles in patient care in all healthcare areas. Graduates will be prepared to function with baccalaureate competencies in delivering nursing care and to assist in the improvement of healthcare delivery systems. This program is designed using face-to-face instruction, providing direct contact with experienced nursing faculty in a college setting. Clinical experiences will be one-to-one with experienced nurses in a variety of settings and will be arranged on an individual basis to meet the needs of the student as well as the objectives of the program. Topics covered in the program include health promotion, delivery, diversity, critical thinking, leadership, and technology.
 
This program will also provide a more convenient option for R.N.s in the local area. Providing the opportunity for an advanced education closer to home. Personal attention and small class sizes are just two of the many reasons to choose VU as you continue your nursing education.
 
For more information about this program please call (812) 888-4243 or (812) 888-5090.
For an application, please contact the  Admissions Office at (812) 888-4313 or visit our website at www.vinu.edu   Please indicate RN to BSN Option as your major (Program Code 6001)
 

Department of Nursing
(812) 888-4243 or (812) 888-5090

BELOW IS THE RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE FOR THIS PROGRAM.

Semester I 
Biomedical and
     Managerial Statistics
    -or- Statistics
Professional Nursing
Pathophysiology and
     Pharmacology in Nursing

Semester II
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Physical Assessment
Introduction to Nursing
     Research
Gerontology Nursing

Semester III
Community Health
     in Nursing
Nursing Leadership
     and Management
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Diverse Cultures/Global
      Perspectives Elective

Semester IV
Senior Concentration
       in Nursing
Capstone Experience
       in Baccalaureate Nursing
History Elective
Humanities Elective-Common
     or Broad Core Elective