Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program

Delivery Method

Hybrid

Objective

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree program is to empower students to achieve a baccalaureate degree in nursing preparing students for roles in clinical and non-clinical settings including but not limited to community health, leadership, and systems-based nursing care. The BSN program offers three tracks including 3-year BSN, Accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN.

3-year BSN Track

The objective of the 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track is to enable students with no previous degree the ability to obtain their BSN in three years or less depending on transfer credits. This prepares students to take the National Council State Boards of Nursing licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN®).

Accelerated BSN Track

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond .

The objective of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) track is to enable those with a conferred baccalaureate degree to obtain their BSN in as few as 20 months. This prepares students to take the National Council State Boards of Nursing licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN®).

RN to BSN Track

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

The objective of the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) track is to enable registered nurses to achieve a baccalaureate level of education through an online educational format that promotes seamless academic progression and to prepare students for additional roles in clinical and non-clinical, community health, leadership, and systems-based care in nursing.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of their program of study, students will be able to:

Demonstrate professional identity in systems-based practice through interprofessional partnerships, collaboration, and service-oriented leadership.
Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment to determine ethical, evidence-based nursing decisions.
Advocate for policy-driven, ethical, safe, and holistic community-centered and client-centered care.
Demonstrate how informatics, technology and data are used to provide quality and safe nursing care.
Prioritize the importance of self-reflection, lifelong learning, and scholarship for professional development.

Program Description

3-year BSN Track and Accelerated BSN Track

For new aBSN track enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

This program provides an opportunity for students to learn theory and practical application through lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences. Additionally, the nursing program offered at Joyce University utilizes a complex human-like client simulator to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills, and clinical judgment to ensure the best client-centered decisions for safe care. Courses are offered in a Hybrid delivery method with most lab, simulation, and clinical on-ground. Students prepare for a variety of clinical and management/leadership positions. Graduates will integrate concepts of caring that support the interrelationships of the bio-psychosocial spiritual dimensions of the human experience. The program includes general education coursework and core nursing courses.

RN to BSN Track

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

This program will prepare registered nurses with the knowledge and skills required to extend their practice options for a variety of clinical and management/leadership positions. With a conceptual framework based on holistic nursing practice, graduates will integrate concepts of caring that support the human experience. The program builds upon the foundational education of registered nurses and offers coursework in general education as well as nursing major courses to complete a BSN degree. Many courses in the program include a clinical experience linking the didactic instruction with the application of new knowledge.

Career Information

Healthcare entities across the nation are bolstering their efforts to increase the number of bachelor's degree prepared nurses working in their hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This is reflective of studies showing when the percentage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses is higher, so are patient outcomes. Graduates will be prepared to care for clients throughout the lifespan and in leadership roles.

Admissions and Additional Program Information

This program is not available to residents of all states. Prospective students should speak with an Admissions Representative to determine eligibility for enrollment. Nursing is a physically and psychologically demanding career. Prospective students should consider their ability to perform the gross and fine motor skills required as well as their general state of physical and emotional health.

RN to BSN Track Admission Requirements

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

In addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the BSN and RN to BSN degree programs, applicants are required to have:

Official transcripts indicating an associate degree was awarded with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additionally, students may be required to provide proof of high school graduation (high school transcript, diploma, or GED)
Applicants have met the requirements to take the NCLEX exam and obtain an active unencumbered RN license to practice as a registered nurse within the United States ( U.S.) by week 8 of semester 1 of the program.
Students will need to pass NCLEX and obtain a Registered Nurse License by week 8 of semester 1 to progress further in the program.
Applicants have met the other requirements for obtaining an active unencumbered RN license to practice as a registered nurse within the U.S.

Accelerated BSN (aBSN) Track Admission Requirements

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

In addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Accelerated BSN track applicants are required to have:

Official transcripts indicating that a bachelor’s degree was awarded from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or Unofficial transcripts of the same requirement indicating that a bachelor’s degree is achievable and expected to be awarded during the first academic semester of the Program.
If a qualifying unofficial transcript as described above is submitted and accepted in order to fulfill the entrance requirement, official transcripts that meet all qualifying requirements must be submitted to the registrar by week 8 of semester 1 in order to progress further in the program.
If a qualifying official transcript as described above is submitted and accepted in order to fulfill the entrance requirement, the Entrance Examination requirement will be waived.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

3-year BSN Track and Accelerated BSN Track

The professional licensure disclosure is available on the Joyce University Consumer Information page.

RN to BSN Track

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

This program track is a post-RN licensure program and is not intended to prepare graduates for any advanced practice or other state-issued nursing license.

Important Clinical Information

Documentation of current immunization records, physical examination, proof of CPR certification and evidence of personal health insurance may be required prior to admission and are required prior to registering for any course with a clinical component. Failure to provide and maintain the required documentation in the specified compliance portal, throughout the entirety of your program, may result in withdrawal from courses and/or the program. Nursing courses with a clinical component requirements include Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, COVID-19, Tuberculosis testing, and current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification. Clinical sites may have additional requirements.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Program Offering and Lengths

The granting of the baccalaureate degree from Joyce University requires a total of 120 credit hours, comprised of the following for each program track:

3-year BSN track

52 credit hours of general education
68 credit hours of core courses

The track consists of 6-8 semesters of coursework, depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Courses are offered in a Hybrid (combination of on-ground and online) format. Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical training, with several courses being offered online, asynchronously. Students may be required to attend classes, labs, and clinical rotations during the morning, afternoon, and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. These commitments may include 12-hour shifts and specific schedules cannot be guaranteed. Online courses in this program typically include synchronous elements where attendance is required in a virtual class at a designated time; these are in addition to asynchronous elements. Several of the upper-division courses are designed to promote student and faculty engagement opportunities using a variety of technology applications. Clinical Practice Experience assignments may require interviews, collaboration and/ or observation in healthcare facilities. These assignments enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. Students will complete a service-learning project aimed at increasing civic engagement.

Accelerated BSN Track

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

52 credit hours of general education (35 block transfer and 17 general education)
68 credit hours of core courses

This track consists of 5-6 semesters of coursework, depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Courses are offered in a Hybrid (combination of on-ground and online) format. Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical experiences, with online synchronous and asynchronous lectures and intensive clinical components during required residencies. During these residencies, students should expect to attend clinical rotations during morning, afternoon, and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. The clinical experiences enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. These commitments may include 12-hour shifts and specific schedules cannot be guaranteed.

RN to BSN Track

For new enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond

69 credit hours transferred in and the completion of
51 credit hours in the program.

This track consists of 4 semesters of coursework and is offered online. All program courses are designed to promote student and faculty engagement opportunities using a variety of technology applications. Courses with a clinical component include direct and indirect client care experiences. Clinical Practice Experience assignments provide the students with the opportunity for intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration as they apply new knowledge for the achievement of a BSN. These assignments enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. Each student will complete a service-learning project aimed at increasing civic engagement.

Required Courses

3-Year BSN Track

For new program enrollments starting Spring Semester, 2025, and beyond.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BIO252	Human Anatomy*	3.00
BIO254	Human Anatomy Laboratory*	1.00
BIO262	Human Physiology*	3.00
BIO264	Human Physiology Laboratory*	1.00
BIO275	Microbiology*	4.00
BIO280	Pathophysiology*	3.00
BIO290	Pharmacology*	3.00
CHM215	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4.00
COM112	Public Speaking	3.00
COM300	Interprofessional Communication	3.00
ENG220	English Composition and Professional Writing	3.00
HUM200	Exploring Humanities	3.00
MAT125	College Mathematics	3.00
MAT300	Statistics	3.00
NTR120	Nutrition	3.00
PSY212	Principles of Human Psychology	3.00
PSY310	Human Growth and Development	3.00
SOC212	The Study of Society	3.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR103	Introduction to Nursing and Professional Identity*	3.00
NUR115	Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan*	3.00
NUR125	Fundamentals of Professional Nursing*	4.00
NUR175	Mental Health Nursing*	3.00
NUR198	Adult Health Nursing I*	6.00
NUR234	Maternal Newborn Nursing*	3.00
NUR235	Nursing Care of the Child*	3.00
NUR258	Adult Health Nursing II*	5.00
NUR299	NCLEX Success*	2.00
NUR302	Contemporary Issues in Nursing*	3.00
NUR313	Quality and Safety in Nursing*	3.00
NUR322	Health Promotion*	3.00
NUR333	Technology in Healthcare*	3.00
NUR343	Population Health*	4.00
NUR433	Nursing Leadership and Management Systems*	3.00
NUR443	Global Health*	3.00
NUR453	Interprofessional Teams*	3.00
NUR463	Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Law	3.00
NUR473	Scholarly Development and Evidence-Based Practice*	3.00
NUR493	BSN Capstone*	5.00

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	52.00
Total Core Course Credits	68.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

For new program enrollments starting Summer Semester, 2023, through Fall Semester, 2024.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BIO220	Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Lab*	8.00
BIO275	Microbiology*	4.00
BIO280	Pathophysiology*	3.00
BIO290	Pharmacology*	3.00
CHM215	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4.00
COM112	Public Speaking	3.00
COM300	Interprofessional Communication	3.00
ENG220	English Composition and Professional Writing	3.00
HUM200	Exploring Humanities	3.00
MAT125	College Mathematics	3.00
NTR120	Nutrition	3.00
PSY212	Principles of Human Psychology	3.00
SOC212	The Study of Society	3.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR103	Introduction to Nursing and Professional Identity*	3.00
NUR115	Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan*	3.00
NUR125	Fundamentals of Professional Nursing*	4.00
NUR175	Mental Health Nursing*	3.00
NUR198	Adult Health Nursing I*	6.00
NUR234	Maternal Newborn Nursing*	3.00
NUR235	Nursing Care of the Child*	3.00
NUR258	Adult Health Nursing II*	5.00
NUR299	NCLEX Success*	2.00
NUR302	Contemporary Issues in Nursing*	3.00
NUR313	Quality and Safety in Nursing*	3.00
NUR322	Health Promotion*	3.00
NUR333	Technology in Healthcare*	3.00
NUR343	Population Health*	4.00
NUR433	Nursing Leadership and Management Systems*	3.00
NUR443	Global Health*	3.00
NUR453	Interprofessional Teams*	3.00
NUR463	Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Law	3.00
NUR473	Scholarly Development and Evidence-Based Practice*	3.00
NUR493	BSN Capstone*	5.00

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	52.00
Total Core Course Credits	68.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

For new program enrollments starting Spring 2023 or before.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BIO212	Anatomy & Physiology I*	4.00
BIO213	Anatomy & Physiology II*	4.00
BIO260	Pathophysiology*	4.00
BIO303	Pharmacology I*	3.00
BIO304	Pharmacology II*	3.00
BIO275	Microbiology*	4.00
CHM215	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4.00
COM112	Public Speaking	3.00
COM300	Interprofessional Communication	3.00
ENG220	English Composition and Professional Writing	3.00
HUM100	Diversity Seminar	3.00
HUM200	Exploring Humanities	3.00
HUM310	Principles of Ethics	3.00
MAT125	College Mathematics	3.00
MAT310	Quantitative Reasoning	3.00
NTR110	Nutrition	2.00
PSY212	Principles of Human Psychology	3.00
PSY310	Human Growth & Development through the Lifespan	3.00
SOC212	The Study of Society	3.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR200	Nursing Health Assessment*	3.00
NUR205	Foundations of Nursing*	5.00
NUR295	Care of the Older Adult *	2.00
NUR336	Population & Community Focused Nursing Care*	3.00
NUR350	Medical Surgical Nursing I*	6.00
NUR351	Medical Surgical Nursing II*	6.00
NUR360	Maternal and Newborn Nursing*	4.00
NUR361	Nursing Care of the Child*	4.00
NUR378	Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing*	3.00
NUR405	Technology & Informatics in Nursing*	3.00
NUR415	Leadership and Management for the New Nurse*	3.00
NUR426	Practicing Holistic Nursing Within Diverse Communities*	3.00
NUR428	Quality Improvement and Patient Safety*	3.00
NUR440	Nursing Research: Assessing Evidence for Nursing*	3.00
NUR470	Professional Issues in Nursing*	3.00
NUR480	Transition to Nursing Practice & Leadership - Capstone*	4.00
NUR498	NCLEX Testing Orientation*	1.00

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	61.00
Total Core Course Credits	59.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

Accelerated BSN (aBSN) Track

For new program enrollments starting Spring Semester, 2025, and beyond.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BIO252	Human Anatomy*	3.00
BIO254	Human Anatomy Laboratory*	1.00
BIO262	Human Physiology*	3.00
BIO264	Human Physiology Laboratory*	1.00
BIO280	Pathophysiology*	3.00
BIO290	Pharmacology*	3.00
MAT300	Statistics	3.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR103	Introduction to Nursing and Professional Identity*	3.00
NUR115	Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan*	3.00
NUR125	Fundamentals of Professional Nursing*	4.00
NUR175	Mental Health Nursing*	3.00
NUR198	Adult Health Nursing I*	6.00
NUR234	Maternal Newborn Nursing*	3.00
NUR235	Nursing Care of the Child*	3.00
NUR258	Adult Health Nursing II*	5.00
NUR299	NCLEX Success*	2.00
NUR302	Contemporary Issues in Nursing*	3.00
NUR313	Quality and Safety in Nursing*	3.00
NUR322	Health Promotion*	3.00
NUR333	Technology in Healthcare*	3.00
NUR343	Population Health*	4.00
NUR433	Nursing Leadership and Management Systems*	3.00
NUR443	Global Health*	3.00
NUR453	Interprofessional Teams*	3.00
NUR463	Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Law	3.00
NUR473	Scholarly Development and Evidence-Based Practice*	3.00
NUR493	BSN Capstone*	5.00
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	17.00
Total Core Course Credits	68.00
Total General Education and Core Courses Credits	85.00
Transfer credits for Prerequisite Bachelor’s Degree	35.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

For new program enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, through Fall Semester, 2024.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BIO220	Anatomy & Physiology I and II*	8.00
BIO280	Pathophysiology*	3.00
BIO290	Pharmacology*	3.00
MAT300	Statistics	3.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR103	Introduction to Nursing and Professional Identity*	3.00
NUR115	Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan*	3.00
NUR125	Fundamentals of Professional Nursing*	4.00
NUR175	Mental Health Nursing*	3.00
NUR198	Adult Health Nursing I*	6.00
NUR234	Maternal Newborn Nursing*	3.00
NUR235	Nursing Care of the Child*	3.00
NUR258	Adult Health Nursing II*	5.00
NUR299	NCLEX Success*	2.00
NUR302	Contemporary Issues in Nursing*	3.00
NUR313	Quality and Safety in Nursing*	3.00
NUR322	Health Promotion*	3.00
NUR333	Technology in Healthcare*	3.00
NUR343	Population Health*	4.00
NUR433	Nursing Leadership and Management Systems*	3.00
NUR443	Global Health*	3.00
NUR453	Interprofessional Teams*	3.00
NUR463	Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Law	3.00
NUR473	Scholarly Development and Evidence-Based Practice*	3.00
NUR493	BSN Capstone*	5.00
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	17.00
Total Core Course Credits	68.00
Total General Education and Core Courses Credits	85.00
Transfer credits for Prerequisite Bachelor’s Degree	35.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

RN to BSN Track

For new program enrollments starting Fall Semester, 2023, and beyond.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
COM300	Interprofessional Communication	3.00
HUM310	Principles of Ethics	3.00
MAT300	Introduction to Statistics: Data-Driven Decision Making	3.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR302	Contemporary Issues in Nursing *	3.00
NUR313	Quality and Safety in Nursing*	3.00
NUR321	Holistic and Alternative Therapies in Healthcare*	3.00
NUR322	Health Promotion*	3.00
NUR337	Professional Identity Formation*	2.00
NUR333	Technology in Healthcare*	3.00
NUR343	Population Health*	4.00
NUR423	Genetics, Genomics, and Ethics in Nursing*	3.00
NUR433	Nursing Leadership and Management Systems*	3.00
NUR443	Global Health*	3.00
NUR453	Interprofessional Teams*	3.00
NUR463	Healthcare, Policy, Finance, and Law*	3.00
NUR473	Scholarly Development and Evidence-Based Practice*	3.00
NUR497	RN to BSN Capstone*	3.00
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
Transfer Credits		69.00

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	9.00
Total Core Course Credits	42.00
Transfer credits	69.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program – Accelerated BSN Track

For all new accelerated BSN track enrollments beginning Summer Semester 2023, and before.

Delivery Method: Hybrid

Objective

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated BSN Degree program is to empower students who have earned a conferred bachelor’s degree in another field to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing, which will prepare them to pass the registered nurse licensing examination and assume roles in nursing leadership and management.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of their program of study, students will be able to:

Demonstrate professional identity in systems-based practice through interprofessional partnerships, collaboration, and service-oriented leadership.
Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment to determine ethical, evidence-based nursing decisions.
Advocate for policy-driven, ethical, safe, and holistic community-centered and client-centered care.
Demonstrate how informatics, technology, and data are used to provide quality and safe nursing care.
Prioritize the importance of self-reflection and life-long learning and scholarship for professional development.
Prepare for licensure, certification, and graduate studies as life-long learners.

Program Description

This program provides an opportunity for students to learn theory and practical application through lecture, laboratory, patient simulation, and clinical experiences. Additionally, the nursing program offered at Joyce University utilizes a complex human-like client simulator to enhance clinical and critical thinking skills, and clinical judgment to ensure the best client-centered decisions for safe care. Courses are offered in a synchronous and asynchronous, online delivery method. Students are prepared for a variety of clinical and management/leadership positions. Graduates will integrate concepts of caring that support the interrelationships of the bio-psychosocial spiritual dimensions of the human experience.

Career Information

Healthcare entities across the nation are bolstering their efforts to increase the number of bachelor's degree prepared nurses working in their hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This is reflective of studies showing when the percentage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses is higher, so are patient outcomes. Graduates will be prepared to care for clients throughout the lifespan and in leadership roles.

Admissions and Additional Program Information

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Degree Program Requirements

In addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Accelerated BSN degree program applicants are required to have:

Official transcripts indicating that a bachelor’s degree was awarded with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.75 from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or Unofficial transcripts of the same requirement indicating that a bachelor’s degree is achievable and expected to be awarded during the first academic semester of the Program.
If a qualifying unofficial transcript as described above is submitted and accepted in order to fulfill the entrance requirement, official transcripts that meet all qualifying requirements must be submitted to the registrar by week 8 of semester 1 in order to progress further in the program. If a qualifying official transcript as described above is submitted and accepted in order to fulfill the entrance requirement, the Entrance Examination requirement will be waived.

Nursing is a physically and psychologically demanding career. Potential students should consider their ability to perform the gross and fine motor skills required as well as their general state of physical and emotional health.

Important Clinical Information: Documentation of current immunization records, physical examination, proof of CPR certification and evidence of personal health insurance may be required prior to admission and are required prior to registering for any course with a clinical component. Failure to provide and maintain the required documentation in the specified compliance portal, throughout the entirety of your program, may result in withdrawal from courses and/or the program. Nursing courses with a clinical component requirements include Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, COVID-19, Tuberculosis testing, and current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification.

This program is not available to residents of all states, please speak with an Admissions Representative to determine your eligibility for enrollment.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Joyce University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

Program Offering and Lengths

The granting of the bachelor's degree from Joyce University requires a total of 120 credit hours which is comprised of 46 hours of transfer credit from a previous bachelor’s degree, 6 credits of general education, and 68 credit hours of core nursing courses. Coursework consists of lecture, lab, and clinical experiences, with online synchronous and asynchronous lectures and intensive clinical components during required residencies. During these residencies, students should expect to attend clinical rotations during morning, afternoon, and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. The clinical experiences enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses.

These commitments may include 12-hour shifts and specific schedules cannot be guaranteed. The program consists of 5 semesters, depending on transfer credits from other institutions. Courses are offered in a Hybrid (combination of on-ground and online) format.

Required Courses - aBSN students beginning summer semester 2023 and before.

A complete description of all courses is provided in the course descriptions section of this catalog.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BIO305	Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing Practice*	6.00
BIO315	Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice *	5.00
BIO365	Pharmacological Principles*	3.00
MAT325	Statistics	4.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR335	Introduction to Nursing and Evidence Based Practice*	3.00
NUR345	Essentials of Nursing I: Understanding Nursing Practice*	5.00
NUR355	Essentials of Nursing II: Care of Clients and Communities*	6.00
NUR375	Psychiatric/Mental Health*	3.00
NUR395	Care of the Adult Client*	6.00
NUR425	Quality, Safety, and Technology in Nursing*	4.00
NUR445	Care of the Childbearing Family*	6.00
NUR455	Care of the High Acuity Client*	2.00
NUR475	Transition to Nursing Practice and Leadership*	6.00
NUR495	NCLEX Testing Orientation*	1.00

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	18.00
Total Core Course Credits	42.00
Total General Education and Core Courses Credits	60.00
Transfer Credits for Prerequisite Bachelor’s Degree	60.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program – RN to BSN Track

For all new RN to BSN track enrollments beginning Summer 2023 semester and before.

Delivery Method: Hybrid

Objective

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Degree program is to enable registered nurses to achieve a baccalaureate level of education through an online educational format that promotes seamless academic progression and to prepare students for roles in leadership and management in nursing.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of their program of study, students will be able to:

Enhance communication and collaboration skills as professional nursing leaders.
Incorporate research, prior nursing experience, and a broad base of knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences into evidence-based practice.
Create plans for holistic nursing care as an advocate for diverse communities.
Identify principles that relate to the delivery of competent, safe, quality, and outcome-centered care through the effective use of technology and healthcare resources.
Prepare for graduate studies, and life-long learning.

Program Description

This program will prepare registered nurses with the knowledge and skills required to extend their practice options for a variety of clinical and management/leadership positions. With a conceptual framework based on holistic nursing practice, graduates will integrate concepts of caring that support the human experience. The program builds upon the foundational education of registered nurses and offers coursework in general education as well as nursing major courses to complete a BSN degree. Many courses in the program include a clinical experience linking the didactic instruction with the application of new knowledge.

Career Information

Healthcare entities across the nation are bolstering their efforts to increase the number of bachelor's degree prepared nurses working in their hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This is reflective of studies showing when the percentage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses is higher, so are patient outcomes. Graduates will be prepared to care for clients throughout the lifespan and in leadership roles.

Admissions and Additional Program Information

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN Pathway Admission Requirements

In addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the BSN and RN to BSN degree programs, applicants are required to have:

Official transcripts indicating an associate degree was awarded with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Additionally, students may be required to provide proof of high school graduation (high school transcript, diploma, or GED)
Applicants have met the requirements to take the NCLEX exam and obtain an active unencumbered RN license to practice as a registered nurse within the United States ( U.S.) by week 8 of semester 1 of the program.
Students will need to pass NCLEX and obtain a Registered Nurse License by week 8 of semester 1 to progress further in the program.
Applicants have met the other requirements for obtaining an active unencumbered RN license to practice as a registered nurse within the U.S.

This program is not available to residents of all states, please speak with an Admissions Representative to determine your eligibility for enrollment.

Professional Licensure Disclosure:

The program is a post-RN licensure program and is not intended to prepare graduates for any advanced practice or other state-issued nursing license.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Joyce University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

Endorsement

The BSN Degree Program RN to BSN Pathway is currently endorsed by the American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). This endorsement allows graduates from the BSN Degree RN to BSN Pathway Completion Program to sit for national certification as a Holistic Nurse Baccalaureate Board Certified (HNB-BC) and waives additional continuing education and practice requirements.

Admissions Program Requirements

Students must meet the requirements to take the NCLEX exam, as well as meet the requirements for obtaining an active unencumbered RN license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S during the first semester of the program. The student must provide official transcripts to verify completion of an associate degree in nursing. Accreditation must be from an institution recognized by the United States Department of Education (DOE). The associate degree in nursing will block transfer in 69 semester credit hours of the required 120 semester credit hours necessary for awarding the baccalaureate degree. In addition, the associate degree must include at least 24 semester credit hours of general education courses as well as 24 semester credit hours of core coursework. A student may transfer in additional general education credit hours for the general education courses contained in the BSN Degree Completion program. See the transfer credit policy for more details.

Program Offering and Lengths

The granting of the baccalaureate degree from Joyce University requires a total of 120 credit hours which is comprised of a total of 69 credit hours transferred in and the completion of 51 credit hours in the program. The program consists of 60 weeks (4 semesters) and is offered online. All program courses are designed to promote student and faculty engagement opportunities using a variety of technology applications. Clinical Practice Experience assignments may require interviews, collaboration and/ or observation in healthcare facilities.

These assignments enrich the delivery of course content for the learner to have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in courses. Each student will complete a service-learning project aimed at increasing civic engagement.

Required Courses - RN to BSN students starting Summer Semester 2023 or before.

A complete description of all courses is provided in the course descriptions section of this catalog.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
COM305	Communication in Healthcare	4.00
HUM305	Introduction to World Religions	4.00
BIO270	Microbiology	3.00
MAT305	Data Driven Statistics	4.00

CORE COURSES

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
NUR300	Contemporary Nursing Issues and Innovations*	4.00
NUR310	Nursing Research and Use of Evidence Based Practice*	4.00
NUR320	Holistic Nursing and Health Assessment*	4.00
NUR330	Population Focused Nursing Care*	4.00
NUR340	Quality and Safety in Nursing*	4.00
NUR400	Nursing Informatics and Technology*	4.00
NUR410	Nursing Leadership and Management Systems*	4.00
NUR420	Nursing Care of the Older Adult*	4.00
NUR430	Nursing Capstone Synthesis*	4.00
Transfer Credits		69.00

Total General Education Curriculum Credits	15.00
Total Core Course Credits	36.00
Transfer Credits	69.00
Total Required Curriculum Credits	120.00

*Grade of C+ is required to pass.

Program Offerings and Lengths

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