Application to Nursing Major
RN-BSN GPA Calculator Fall 2012
The applications for the RN-BSN program will be extended to 5/4/12 by 5:00pm. Any questions about the application, please contact Janita Ethridge at janita@unr.edu.
Contact Information
Mary Ann Lambert, Coordinator of RN to BSN program
lambert@unr.edu
Welcome to the Orvis School of Nursing RN to BSN home page. Our completion program is fully online. Whether you want to complete your Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing to advance your education, expand your skills or open up new career opportunities, the University of Nevada, Reno RN-BSN program is designed to meet the needs of the working professional nurse. As a fully on-line program, you are able to schedule the additional demands of studying and course work around your personal and professional life. All clinical experiences are community-based and can happen in your local area. The entire educational experience is very interactive and collaborative, allowing you to use your experience as a platform for professional growth.
Prerequisite courses may be taken at any university or community college. Selected prerequisite courses are available through the University Extended Study by correspondence. For information regarding registration and fees, please visit the Records and Registration home page.
Admission Requirements
graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing school
- completion of required pre-requisite coursework
- a current Nevada nursing license
- a 3.00 GPA (grade point average in selected prerequisite courses). Students with less than a 3.00 GPA may be admitted on a provisional basis.
Credit by Exam
Students from NLN and CCNE accredited schools earn Credit by Exam through portfolio evaluation. The portfolio contains:
* a letter of recommendation from a supervisor
* a letter of intent
* current resume
* proof of Nevada licensure
* an evaluation fee
The portfolio is evaluated and if accepted the student is awarded 29 upper division credits. No nursing knowledge proficiency tests are required.
Online Nursing Major
All RN-BSN courses are taught online. Students with personal and professional responsibilities are often better able to manage the additional demands of school when they can schedule most of their studying and course work around their outside commitments.
Practice (clinical) courses for RNs are in the student's community or local area. All practice takes place in a community setting. Meetings between the student, preceptor and faculty are scheduled at selected times throughout the practice experience.
You will find the online educational experience very interactive and collaborative. You will have multiple opportunities to work with classmates while having an autonomous learning experience. We value collaboration in nursing and find these skills valuable in the educational experience. It is our hope that we can capitalize on the high level of expertise and knowledge you bring to the program and expand your thinking and practice into new areas. Technical help is an email, fax, or a phone call away. We are committed to your success and are confident that this will be an exciting learning experience.
Pre-requisite Courses
University Core Curriculum |
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ENGL 101* |
Composition I |
3 credits |
ENGL 102* |
Composition II |
3 credits |
MATH 120 |
Fundamentals of College Mathematics |
3 credits |
PSY/SOC/ANTH/WMST 101* |
Title varies by subject |
3 credits |
CH 201 |
Ancient and Medieval Cultures |
3 credits |
CH 202 |
The Modern World |
3 credits |
CH 203 |
American Experiences and Constitutional Change |
3 credits |
CHEM 121 |
General Chemistry I |
4 credits |
Fine Art |
Any designated course |
3 credits |
Upper division (300-400) capstone |
Any designated 300-400 level course |
3 credits |
Upper division (300-400) diversity |
Any designated 300-400 level course |
3 credits |
Major Pre-requisite Courses |
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BIOL 223 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 credits |
BIOL 224 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 credits |
BIOL 251 |
General Microbiology |
4 credits |
HDFS 201 |
Lifespan Human Development |
3 credits |
Communication* |
COMM 311, 312, 315, 400, or 410 |
3 credits |
NUTR 223* |
Principles of Nutrition |
3 credits |
Behavioral Science Elective* |
Any designated course |
3 credits |
Statistics |
STATS 152, PSY 210, APST 207, APST 270 |
3 credits |
Courses marked with an * usually transfer from Associate Degree or petition
RN-BSN Completion Nursing Courses in the Major
NURS 414RConcepts & Theories of Professional Nursing Practice
NURS 418R Nursing Research Methods
NURS 435R Community & Population Health: Theory
NURS 438R Community & Population Health: Practice
NURS445R Advanced Leadership & Management Principles for Professional Nursing
NURS 447R Synthesis of Professional Issues in Nursing
NURS 457 Dimensions of Health & Wellness: Theory
NURS 458 Dimensions of Health & Wellness: Practice
For the most current listing of Division of Health Sciences classes, visit the online University Course Catalog, or visit the University's online Class Schedule. The course catalog will provide a more detailed description of the courses and requirements than the class schedule.