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The RN-Bachelor of Science degree program, based on the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model, is an educational pathway available for registered nurses who desire career mobility and professional development.
The RN to BS program is currently only available to nurses who are residents of Colorado, members of Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) or employed by Presbyterian Health Systems, Inc. in New Mexico.
Why This RN to BS Program?
This online program is designed for adult learners who want to complete the B.S. degree while working and need the flexibility and access that online courses naturally provide. Nursing and non-nursing education are recognized and working schedules and life commitments are accommodated through educational technology, including web-based courses and online learning.
You'll be able to progress from a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing to a BS degree without testing to verify previous nursing education according to the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model.
Program Requirements
The RN to BS curriculum provides for competency development in professional nursing, nursing research, health assessment for RNs, and clinical experiences in leadership and management, case management, and public health nursing.
This RN-BS progam consists of 30 credit hours. Here are some of the required course titles. Please see an academic advisor for details.
- Nursing Research
- Professional Nursing: Reflective Practice, Social Justice, Issues & Trends
- Professional Nursing: Environmental Context for Practice: Bioethical & Legal Foundations
- Senior Integrated Practicum
- Public Health Nursing
- Health Assessment for RN’s
- Nursing Care/ Case Management
"What about after I graduate?"
Completing this degree can prepare you for a supervisory or specialized position, an administrative career, or entry into graduate school.
Take the Next Step
If you would like more information about this program, simply take the next step and begin a dialog with a College of Nursing representative. If you're ready to get started, you can also begin the application process right here.