RN-BSN Program
Barton College, in partnership with the North Carolina Community Colleges, offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in which students can transfer seamlessly to Barton College to complete their degree upon receiving an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN). The baccalaureate program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The professional nursing courses in this program prepare graduates to function in present and emerging roles as collaborative members of multidisciplinary health care teams. The liberal arts, biological, physical, and social science courses taken prior to entry to the nursing courses provide a sound basis for scientific, humanistic nursing. The faculty of the School of Nursing are committed to assisting students in achieving their educational goals.
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Requirements
- An associate's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
- Must be a registered nurse with an unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse. New graduates must complete licensure before NUR 319.
- All applicants to the Barton College School of Nursing must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on transfer coursework or Barton College coursework before taking NUR 305.
- CHE 200 is waived for the registered nurse student.
- If the registered nurse student has completed the requirement for statistics, the requirement for MTH 130 is waived.
- RN students will receive 35 semester hours of transfer credit based on the ADN courses.
- The RN-BSN completion program requires 35 semester hours over 2.5 semesters. Up to 6 semester hours can be taken in the term after the RN-BSN completion program.
- A minimum of 126 semester hours is required for graduation.
- Online students are required to have a reliable computer with reliable internet access, webcam, and microphone.
Admissions Guidelines
- Apply through the Office of Admissions.
- Based on the evaluation of your official transcript, develop a plan for the completion of your prerequisite and core curriculum requirements. The program director will be available to help you plan your course of study.
- Keep the School of Nursing advised of your progress toward completion of your prerequisite and core curriculum requirements.
- Rolling admission with multiple entry points. Apply for the next cohort at www.barton.edu/apply.
Questions
Dr. Linda O'Boyle, Director of the RN-BSN Program
252-399-6406
loboyle@barton.edu
Corey Coley, Admissions Counselor for Graduate and Professional Studies
252-399-6319
cocoley@barton.edu
CURRICULUM PLAN
BLOCK 1
(23 General Education Credits)
Course Category
Transferable Courses
Credits
English Composition
ENG 111 and ENG 112 or 114
6
Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab
BIO 165 & 166 or BIO 168 & 169
8
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select one from the following:
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115; MUS 110, MUS 112; PHI 215, PHI 240; HUM 115
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115; MUS 110, MUS 112; PHI 215, PHI 240; HUM 115
3
Psychology
PSY 150 and 241
6
BLOCK 2
(19 General Education Credits)
Course Category
Transferable Courses
Credits
English Literature
ENG 231 or 232
3
History
HIS 111, 112, 131, or 132
3
Fine Arts
Select one additional course not taken 3 in Block 1 from the following:
ART 114, ART115, MUS 110, MUS 112
ART 114, ART115, MUS 110, MUS 112
3
College Transfer Math
MAT 171
4
Sociology
SOC 210 and one of the following:
SOC 220, SOC 225, SOC 230; SOC 240
SOC 220, SOC 225, SOC 230; SOC 240
6
BLOCK 3
(17-18 General Education Credits)
Course Category
Transferable Courses
Credits
Statistics
MAT 152
4
Microbiology with lab
BIO 175 or BIO 275
3 or 4
Chemistry with lab
Waived for RN students
0
Social Science/Elective
Select two from either category or one from each: ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120.
Suggested electives include but are not limited to foreign language, speech, culture, and computer science. Electives must be selected from the Transfer Course List in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Suggested electives include but are not limited to foreign language, speech, culture, and computer science. Electives must be selected from the Transfer Course List in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
6 (10 if chemistry is waived)
BLOCK 4
(35 Credit hours will be awarded for nursing courses taken in the ADN program after successful completion of NUR 305.)
BLOCK 5
(35 Nursing/Barton Credits)
Semester
Course
Title
Credits
1
NUR 305
Professional Practice
3
1
NUR 346
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care*
3
2
NUR 319
Health Maintenance through the Lifespan I
4
2
GEN 301
Confronting Poverty*
3
3
NUR 320
Health Maintenance through the Lifespan II
5
3
GRN 240
Cross-Cultural and Ethnic Perspectives
3
4
NUR 401
Introduction to Nursing Research
2
4
NUR 419
Nursing Leadership I
4
5
NUR 420
Nursing Leadership II
5
5
SWK 345
Ethnic and Social Relationships*
3
*Courses subject to change
Accreditation
The baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing at Barton College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K St. NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.