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Overview
The accelerated Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program provides scientifically based nursing curricula which emphasizes quality and safety in patient care while also instilling lifelong learning as a hallmark of professional nurses. This program also serves as a foundation for graduate study.
Students will learn to implement culturally appropriate strategies for health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention, and use clinical judgment and decision-making skills when assessing and evaluating the health status of individuals and families.
Note: Professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state. To determine enrollment eligibility within your state, view our map.
The BSN, MSN, DNP, and APRN post-master's certificate programs at La Salle University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Nursing is a high-demand field, and there is even higher need for BSN-prepared nurses. After completing your RN to BSN online program, you'll be able to apply for new jobs and roles that were previously unavailable to you as an ADN nurse. In 2018 alone, there were more than 443,000 RN to BSN jobs posted in the U.S. with over 17,000 of those being in Pennsylvania, according to Burning Glass Technologies Labor Insight data. ZipRecruiter data from February 2019 shows the following average annual salaries across the nation:
RN earnings will vary by a variety of factors such as location, job title and years of experience; but when you've earned a bachelor's degree in nursing, you'll be able to negotiate for higher pay—at your current job or when interviewing for a new one. Regardless of your path, completing your BSN through a bridge program can improve your nursing career overall.
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Tuition and Fees
Our RN to BSN online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All program and course fees are included in the total tuition cost.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $400 | $1,200 | $10,800* |
Tuition and fees are billed by the term for all courses in which you are enrolled during that period, and are payable in full by 3 p.m. ET on the Friday prior to your first day of class. Any unpaid balance will result in your removal from the course. However, if removed from a course, you are encouraged to enroll in the following term.
Through numerous financial aid resources—including scholarships, grants, federal and alternative loans, and tuition exchange—La Salle University offers a variety of opportunities to help students from all income levels achieve their goal of gaining a quality education. To start your financial aid application today, visit Student Financial Services.
*Tuition and fees are subject to an annual change.
La Salle has been ranked #35 among Regional Universities North by U.S. News and World Report (2019).
Calendar
La Salle University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Summer 2 | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 5/18/2020 | 6/1/2020 | 8/31/2020 | 10/29/2020 | 1/19/2021 |
| Application Deadline | 6/19/2020 | 8/17/2020 | 10/12/2020 | 1/4/2021 | 3/8/2021 |
| Document Deadline | 6/23/2020 | 8/21/2020 | 10/16/2020 | 1/8/2021 | 3/12/2021 |
| Registration Deadline | 6/29/2020 | 8/26/2020 | 10/21/2020 | 1/13/2021 | 3/17/2021 |
| Payment Deadline | 7/1/2020 | 8/28/2020 | 10/23/2020 | 1/15/2021 | 3/19/2021 |
| Start Date | 7/6/2020 | 8/31/2020 | 10/26/2020 | 1/19/2021 | 3/22/2021 |
| Last Class Day | 8/21/2020 | 10/18/2020 | 12/13/2020 | 3/7/2021 | 5/9/2021 |
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Admissions
Applicants for the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online degree program must complete the university's Undergraduate Adult application for admission and meet other requirements including:
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Applicants to the RN to BSN online program must meet the following requirements:
Note: This program may not be available in your state. Check our Program Map for more information. Before enrolling in any licensure program, you should consult your state for rules and regulations regarding licensure.
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Courses
For the RN to BSN online, the nursing curriculum is comprised of nine courses covering 27 credits, including 21 credits of nursing core courses, one nursing elective (3 credits) and one university-approved elective (3 credits) chosen in consultation with an advisor. Students must take the following courses.
NUR 301: Professional Nursing Practice and Health Information Systems
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course examines professional nursing practice and clinical practice competencies specified by professional nursing organizations, nursing accrediting agencies, and private foundation and federal reports. Students expand knowledge of workforce issues and informatics to enhance patient and health care provider safety, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. Professional writing, electronic portfolio development, and informatics skills are emphasized.
NUR 318: Developments and Controversies in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Controversies and knowledge development in pathophysiology and pharmacology are investigated, and their impact on nursing care through the lifespan is examined. Factors influencing health and illness, such as genetics, ethnicity and environment, are discussed in relation to disease occurrence and treatment. Relationships among disease states and varying approaches to drug therapies are examined using evidence-based approaches. Technology at point-of-care nursing practice is used, including personal digital assistants (PDAs) and clinical data repositories (CDRs), to develop competencies responding to just-in-time critical values and knowledge for patient-centered care. Prerequisite: NUR 301.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to stimulate a refinement of and appreciation for the potential of the research process in the development of nursing, client and health care systems. This course emphasizes the research approach in nursing and the necessity for theory-based and evidence-based practice. Problem identification, literature review, hypothesis formulation, research design, sampling, data collection, and analysis will be explored. Students are required to identify a problem in the nursing or client system, propose a method for its investigation, and present the proposal for critique by peers. Emphasis is placed on the critique of published nursing research and on the notion that an applied discipline is only as strong as its research and theoretical base. Prerequisites: HSC 217 and all NUR 300-level nursing courses.
NUR 410: Evidence-Based Practice
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the integration of evidence into clinical nursing practice. Sources of evidence will include nursing research, integrative reviews, practice guidelines, quality improvement data, and case studies. Students have the opportunity to evaluate evidence critically for its validity and applicability to nursing practice. Historical perspectives of evidence-based nursing practice also will be explored. Prerequisite: NUR 408.
NUR 413: International Public Health Nursing
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course expands the theoretical and experiential base gained in prior nursing and non-nursing courses by introducing students to population-based nursing with a special focus on global and international health issues. Emphasis is placed on identifying trends in the health and health care of populations as well as exploring strategies to address health promotion, primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention, and protection goals for particular at-risk and high-risk population groups throughout the world. The course orients the student to health care needs and interests of families, aggregates, communities and nations as a whole, rather than solely focusing on needs and interests of individual clients. Health care strategies, population-level interventions, community resources, and opportunities for interdisciplinary and interagency collaboration are identified. Relevant political, economic, social and ethical implications of particular health care strategies are examined. Specific countries and public health issues will be selected to compare and contrast with the U.S. health care delivery system. Students reflect upon contemporary literature related to national and international public health issues. Prerequisite: NUR 301.
NUR 418: Nursing Leadership, Management, and Organizational Dynamics
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Students explore the political, organizational, social, cultural and economic factors affecting nursing practice. Acute care, long-term care, and community-based settings are examined regarding their organizational structures, health care financing, and reimbursement challengers. Budgeting principles are analyzed with an emphasis on creating a budget on a spreadsheet for a program of nursing services. Clinical data repositories and interdisciplinary efforts are scrutinized within the context of patient-centered, safe care, and process improvement initiatives. Prerequisite: NUR 301.
NUR 465: Safety Strategies for Healthcare Delivery Systems
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course explores medication and other health care errors that threaten patient safety. The impact of health care errors is examined from the perspectives of consumers, health care providers, professional organizations, legislators, hospitals and health care delivery agencies. Systems improvement initiatives are investigated with the goal of preventing health care errors. Interdisciplinary and collaborative roles of consumers, legal counsel, and health care providers, including nurses, pharmacists and physicians, are emphasized. Prerequisite: NUR 301.
Transcript will be evaluated by an advisor to determine number of transfer credits that will be applied to the prerequisite and general education courses needed for the program. College credit may be granted for these courses through CLEP and Excelsior College examinations. The requirements include:
**Chemistry prerequisite may be waived with proof of a passing grade in high school chemistry. If waived, three credits will be substituted with a nursing elective.
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