BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: RN TO BSN
CHART YOUR COURSE
EARN YOUR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Become a nursing leader in 12 months for just over $10,000.1 Are you a licensed, registered nurse with a diploma or ASN degree? If so, Mercy College of Health Sciences’ Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) major uses your prior nursing education and professional experiences to prepare you for advanced leadership roles.
Median Wage2
Start Dates Per Year: Fall & Spring
RN to BSN Major Credits
Projected Job Growth from 2020 – 20302
OUR BODY OF WORK
RN TO BSN
At Mercy College of Health Sciences, you can earn your BSN from an accredited institution that has been educating nurses since 1899 – on your schedule! Our curriculum was designed in coordination with nursing leaders in healthcare innovation and delivery, and we have combined competencies as outlined by the American Organization of Nurse Executives’ Nurse Executive Competencies, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s BSN Essentials for Professional Nursing Practice, and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). This thoughtful integration ensures that when you graduate, you will be prepared to assume roles in leadership, education, research, and community health.
APPROVED BY THE IOWA BOARD OF NURSING (IBON)
The baccalaureate degree program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Faculty in the RN to BSN major are highly motivated and skilled healthcare practitioners comfortable with the latest technology and evidenced-based practices in their specialty areas of healthcare. Together, they average more than 23 years of clinical experience! Take time to learn about your nursing faculty.
Earning my degree online allowed me the flexibility to be home with my children and not have to rely on expensive daycares, which would have increased the cost of earning my degree. Even though I wasn’t on campus, I was able to contact my instructors, tutors, advisors, and librarians virtually and through email.
Beth D., BSN Candidate, 2020
The RN to BSN tuition is calculated on a program basis and only applies to NSG-### courses. Students taking additional coursework may incur additional charges.
STEP ONE: COLLEGE ADMISSION
To be considered for admission to the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing major, you must first be admitted to Mercy College of Health Sciences. Learn more about admission to Mercy College. Complete our FREE online Mercy College application in just a few clicks. If you are planning to transfer credits, please visit our transfer page to learn more.
STEP TWO: PROGRAM ADMISSION
To be admitted to the RN to BSN major, students must*:
- Submit a copy of an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse3
- Have completed all Mercy College Core requirements except for Servant Leadership**
- Earn a grade of C (not C-) or higher in the following college-level courses:
- + Human Anatomy with lab (4 credits)
- + Human Physiology with lab (4 credits)
- + Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
- + General Psychology (3 credits)
- + Sociology (3 credits)
- + Intro to Stats or Biostatistics (3 credits)**
- Clinical compliance
*Due to various constraints, we are able to admit students from all states except Washington and Minnesota at this time.
**Students who have earned a previous associate or bachelor’s degree are considered to have met all Mercy College of Health Sciences Core requirements except for Servant Leadership.
The following courses are required to graduate from the RN to BSN major. Additional coursework may be required depending on your individual situation. A suggested course sequence* is also included, which allows you to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 12 months through part-time enrollment for just over $10,000. Students must also satisfy all Core requirements including Servant Leadership.
Semester 1: 1st term (8 Weeks)
NSG 404 – Program Orientation and Professional Writing (1 cr)
NSG 414 – Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr)
Semester 1: 2nd Term (7 Weeks)
NSG 413 – Holistic Nursing (3 cr)
NSG 426 – Genomics, Aging and End of Life Care (3 cr)
Semester 2: 1st term (8 Weeks)
NSG 315 – History and Trends in Nursing Practice (1 cr)
NSG 418 – Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 cr)
Semester 2: 2nd Term (7 Weeks)
NSG 483 – Theories of Leadership and Management (3 cr)
NSG 425 – Advocacy and Health Policy (3 cr)
Semester 3: 1st term (8 Weeks)
NSG 481 – Community Health Nursing (4 cr)
Semester 3: 2nd Term (7 Weeks)
NSG 416 – Information and Financial Management in Nursing (3 cr)
NSG 485 – BSN Professional Nursing Practice (3 cr)
TOTAL: 30 MAJOR CREDITS
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers start dates in the fall and spring. View our Academic Calendar for exact semester start dates. Pre-requisites and Core requirements may be completed at Mercy College year-round.
