RN/BSN. Program

Registered Nurses

The College of Nursing offers programs of study specifically designed for R.N.s to obtain the B.S.N. The program is designed for part-time or full-time study. Individual needs and appropriate alternatives for program planning are examined. Options for part-time study make degree completion more accessible to employed nurses.

Admission

1. Registered nurse students apply to Grand Valley State University for admission to the University as a degree-seeking student. This must occur before seeking admission to Kirkhof College of Nursing. To be admitted to senior level nursing courses, students must have a GPA of 2.8 and have completed the required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Admission is selective and highly competitive.

2. Registered nurses are given advanced standing in the program through the following mechanisms:

• Direct transfer of credits
• University credits for nursing courses.
• National certification

3. Evidence of the following are required before the student begins the clinical sequence:

• Health and immunization reports
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Health insurance
• RN licensure
• Documentation of HIPAA Training

Major Requirements
Completion of the baccalaureate in nursing requires:

1. General university requirements as identified in the General Academic Regulations section in the catalog. R.N. students are required to fulfill the university basic skills and general education requirements complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit for graduation.

2. Required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0). In order to progress in the nursing program, a grade of C (2.0) is required in core and nursing courses.

*Upon completion of NUR 410 students may be eligible to receive credits for these courses if they do not have transferable college courses.

• BIO 355 Human Genetics
• CHM 109 General Chemistry
• BMS 208* Human Physiology
• BMS 212* Introductory Microbiology
• BMS 213 Laboratory in Microbiology
• BMS 290 Human Physiology
• BMS 291 Laboratory in Human Physiology
• BMS 305* Clinical Nutrition
• BMS 309 Laboratory in Human Anatomy
• BMS 310 Basic Pathophysiology
• BMS 311* Pharmacological Aspects of Health Science
• MTH 110 Algebra
• PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
• PSY 364* Lifespan Developmental Psychology
• STA 215 Introductory Applied Statistics
• WRT 150 Strategies in Writing
• WRT 305 Writing in the Discipline (Or placement exam)

3. Required Nursing Courses

**Upon completion of NUR 410 students will receive 30 upper division University credits for these courses.

• NUR 310 Professional Nursing Seminar
• NUR 220** Self-Health and Wellness
• NUR 320** Theoretical Nursing 1
• NUR 321** Clinical Practice 1
• NUR 350** Theoretical Nursing 2
• NUR 351** Clinical Practice 2
• NUR 400 Health Assessment Skills for Nurses
• NUR 410 Role Transition
• NUR 420** Theoretical Nursing 3
• NUR 421** Clinical Practice 3
• NUR 425 Care of Clients with Chronic Conditions (SWS)
• NUR 426 Health in Diverse Communities
• NUR 435 Research Application in Nursing Practice
• NUR 455 Leadership and Nursing Care Management (capstone)