RN to BSN
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. 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.
Second Degree Students
Students who have earned an Associate or Diploma degree from a nursing program and have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education may complete the RN to BSN as a second bachelor’s degree by completing the required 30 credit hours at Washburn University. Second degree students with a bachelor’s degree are exempt from general education and prerequisite requirements but must have completed 3 credit hours of statistics. Please see your advisor for more information.
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.
| 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 | Healthcare 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.