Curriculum Plan
The learning outcomes of the BSN curriculum program outcomes align with the new AACN Essentials, Code of Ethics, and QSEN.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1) Demonstrate foundational clinical judgement and innovative practice by integration, translation, and application of nursing knowledge. (AACN:1, COE: 1&4)
2) Apply evidence based, individualized holistic care to achieve positive health outcomes. (AACN:2, COE 1,2,3, QSEN 1)
3) Collaborate with other health professionals, community partners and the public to protect human rights, promote health and reduce health disparities. (AACN:3, COE 8)
4) Apply evidence-based knowledge to advance individual and population health. (AACN:4, COE:7, 10, QSEN:3)
5) Integrate safety and quality as essential components of practice. (AACN:5, COE:3, QSEN 4&5)
6) Promote interprofessional collaboration with care team members, patients, families, and communities to optimize care. (AACN:6, COE: 6&8, QSEN:2)
7) Integrate knowledge of healthcare systems through innovation and evidenced-based practice to optimize care. (AACN:7, COE: 1,3,4,7,8,9,10)
8) Utilize informatics and healthcare technology to improve delivery of nursing care. (AACN:8, COE:4, QSEN:6)
9) Integrate nursing values and integrity to promote social justice in professional nursing practice and health policy. (AACN:9, COE: 4,5,9,10)
10) Engage in behaviors that foster personal health, resilience, well-being, lifelong learning and support the acquisition of nursing expertise and leadership skills. (AACN:10, COE:5,7,9)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN Option
Program Coordinator: C. Elise Thompson, PhD, MSN, RN
(RN-BSN | UNCW)
Registered Nurses wishing to obtain the B.S. degree must meet all university admissions and studies requirements. In addition to university studies requirements and nursing requirements, students must take elective courses to satisfy the university requirement of a minimum of 124 hours. Corequisite labs for BIO 240 and BIO 241 are not required for students in this program. Upon successful completion of NSG 316 , RN-BSN students are granted 34 placement hours credit.
Nursing courses in the RN-BSN option are available online. Orientation is presented online and/or by special arrangement. Students must have sufficient computer skills and access to a computer that supports an internet browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator), a word processor, PowerPoint, Media Player or other video player, and e-mail. For additional information see http://www.uncw.edu/son or contact the School of Nursing.
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