The Online RN-BSN Program at Washburn University School of Nursing is designed specifically for registered nurses seeking to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The program offers affordability and flexibility.

• Courses are offered online in 8-week sessions.
• Students may complete the program in 2 years.
• A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation.
• At least 30 hours must be completed at Washburn University.
• Courses completed at other accredited institutions are considered for transfer, provided the grade received is “C” (2.0) or above.
• Students are awarded 33 credit hours with successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination.

Prerequisite Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education Requirements
EN 101	Introductory College Writing	3
EN 200	Intermediate College Writing	3
CN XXX	Communications	3
MA 112	Contemporary College Mathematics	3
Natural & Physical Science		5
PY 100	Basic Concepts in Psychology	3
Social & Behavorial Science		3
Humanities		3
Humanities		3
Inclusion & Belonging		3
Scientific Literacy		3
Subtotal		35
Nursing Requirements
BI 275	Human Anatomy	4
BI 255	Human Physiology	4
BI 206	Introductory Microbiology	4
CH 121	General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry	5
MA 140	Statistics	3
Subtotal		20
Total Hours		55

ADN/RN courses

Students will receive 33 hours of credit for their ADN/RN.  The courses below outline the credits received:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NU 220	Principles of Nutrition	3
NU 311	Medical/Surgical I: Fundamentals of Nursing/Practicum	6
NU 348	Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing/Practicum	3
NU 386	Medical/Surgical Nursing II/Practicum	6
NU 452	Maternal/Women/Newborn Nursing/Practicum	3
NU 456	Medical/Surgical Nursing III/Practicum	7
NU 468	Pediatric Medical-Surgical Nursing with Practicum	3
NU 494	Capstone/Seminar	2
Total Hours		33

RN Articulation Advisement and Admission Procedures

Successful completion of the online application package inclusive of the following requirements is necessary for admission:

• Washburn University and RN-BSN Program applications
• Graduate of an approved/accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program
• Official transcripts from each higher education institution attended
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Copy of current active, unencumbered, valid license as an RN in the state of residency
• Completion of all required prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better

Applications for Fall session admission are due by July 1. Applications for Spring session admission are due by December 1. Potential candidates must complete all application materials to be considered for admission. Once admitted, students will receive academic advisement from the Student Compliance and Operations Director, who will assist the student in developing an individualized degree plan. A final degree check is made by the Student Compliance and Operations Director and the Registrar's office prior to graduation to determine eligibility for graduation based on completion of all general education and nursing requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Degree Requirements

Students will receive 33 hours of credit for their ADN/RN. In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete all Nursing specific prerequisite courses, 34-35 hours of General Education and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements.  Please see your advisor for more information.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses Inside Department 1
NU 312	Clinical Concepts I	3
NU 314	Clinical Concepts II	3
NU 321	Professional Transformation	3
NU 329	Introduction to Nursing Informatics	3
NU 341	Evidence-Based Nursing	3
NU 344	Health Promotion	3
NU 451	Leadership, Mgmt, Hlth Policy	3
NU 463	Quality and Safety in Healthcare	3
NU 467	Clinical Prevention and Population Management	3
NU 495	Leadership Capstone	3
Total Hours		30

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Courses must be satisfactorily completed with a grade of "C" or better.