Nursing Major - Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Completion Option, B.S.N.

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Department of Nursing

College of Health and Human Sciences

Available Program Format(s): Online

About the Program

The Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Completion (BRNCO) program concludes with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (B.S.N). This fully online program serves 1) RNs who wish to go back to school to get a Bachelor of Science degree, and 2) students currently enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing program and want to get a head start in a B.S.N. program.

Accreditation

The MSU Denver Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

Mission

The mission of the department of Nursing is to provide a high quality, accessible, enriching interprofessional baccalaureate nursing education. Our learning community cultivates graduates who are prepared with the knowledge, skill, and competencies to advance professional nursing practice in a diverse, global and technological society. The goal of the nursing program is to prepare a diverse and inclusive generalist professional nurse who provides equitable care for patients in current and future healthcare delivery systems.

Application Deadline

Information regarding the application process and deadlines is available through the Department of Nursing.

Prior Learning Assessment

Twenty semester hours of lower-division credit will be given for prior nursing education and ten semester hours of upper-division credit will be awarded for having a valid RN license.

Student Outcomes

Communicate effectively with patients and interprofessional health care teams to enhance patient outcomes
Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives and patient preference in providing patient care
Evaluate patient care environments for use of appropriate quality safety indicators
Apply leadership and management principles to manage resources and achieve optimal patient outcomes
Exhibit the knowledge, skills and attributes of a professional nurse

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
Students must be accepted separately into the Nursing program.
This program is defined as an extended major .

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Historical (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences or social and behavioral sciences.

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.

It is recommended that students fulfill this requirement with NUR 3810 - Multicultural Care of Patients and Their Families , which is required by the Nursing, Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Completion Option, major.

Required Courses: 57 credits

Nursing Awarded Credit: 30 credit hours (see note in program information)
NUR 3120 - Introduction to Exemplary Professional Practice Credits: 3
NUR 3160 - Ethics and Professional Nursing Practice Credits: 3
NUR 3400 - Evidence Based Practice Through Nursing Research Credits: 3
NUR 3770 - Nursing Care Coordination of Acute and Chronic Disease Management Credits: 3
NUR 3810 - Multicultural Care of Patients and Their Families Credits: 3
NUR 4010 - Population Health Nursing I Credits: 3
NUR 4020 - Population Health Nursing Practicum Credits: 3
NUR 4040 - Quality Care and Patient Safety Using Nursing Informatics Credits: 3
NUR 4310 - Transformational Nursing Leadership Credits: 3

Required Support Course: 3-4 credits

Introductory Statistics Course¹ (To be approved by the Nursing Department.)

Senior Experience: 3 credits

NUR 4860 - Nursing Capstone: Culmination of the Magnet Journey Credits: 3

Note:

¹The Introductory Statistics course satisfies the General Studies - Quantitative Literacy requirement.

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Required Support Course	3-4 credits
Major Requirements	57 credits
Senior Experience Course	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	20-27 credits
Total for the Nursing Major, B.S.	120 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.