R.N. Articulation
The RN Articulation 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 provides optimal flexibility
in order to expedite program completion. The nursing courses can be
completed in one calendar year if full-time study is pursued and all
general education requirements are completed. Part time study is also
available. All courses in the RN to BSN program are offered sequentially
in an Internet-based, mixed-media format.
RN ARTICULATION PROGRAM CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
One hundred twenty-four (124) credit hours are required for the BSN
degree. Sixty-five (65) of these hours are general education requirements,
see listing on previous page. General education hours may be taken at
any accredited four-year or community college. Eighty-four hours
of graded coursework are required for graduation.
Nursing Course Requirements: 59 credit hours.
Forty hours of Junior-Senior work are required for the bachelors
degree. At least 30 hours must be earned in residence at Washburn, including
20 of the last 30 hours, or 40 of the last 60 hours presented for the
degree.
NOTE: If there is a question as to whether a course
will transfer, please discuss with the nursing advisor in the School
of Nursing prior to taking the course.
RN-BSN NURSING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
Fifty-nine (59) credit hours are required in the nursing major. A maximum
of 33 nursing credit hours may be earned b y the transfer/portfolio
assessment or challenge examination process. Six of the 33 credit hours
of supporting courses (NU 220 and HS 131) may be earned by the transfer/portfolio
assessment or challenge examination process. Tw articulation pathways
are available:
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As a participant of the Kansas Articulation Plan
(KAP), the WU School of Nursing will award a minimum of 26 credits
(44%) for the nursing courses listed below to graduates of Kansas
nursing programs. Entrance into this WU School of Nursing RN to BSN
Articulation Program must be within 5 years of graduation from the
initial nursing program.
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Nurses who graduated more than five years before
entrance into the WU RN Articulation Program and nurses from outside
Kansas may also earn credit for the courses listed below (See Advanced
Standing/Transfer Credit). The following portfolio materials should
be submitted to the School of Nursing:
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official transcript(s) of all nursing courses,
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description of all nursing courses (catalogue
or course syllabus).
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detailed resume of your nursing experience.
ADVANCE STANDING/TRANSFER CREDIT
A. Courses Available for Transfer/Portfolio Assessment Credit
Nursing Courses Semester Credit Hours
NU 303 Nursing Technologies I 1
NU 315 Nursing I Practicum 2
NU 340 Nursing Technologies II 1
NU 355 Nursing of Childbearing Families 2
NU 357 Childbearing Nursing Practicum 1
NU 358 Nursing of Childrearing Families 2
NU 359 Nursing of Children Practicum 1
NU 385 Nursing II (Adult M/S Nursing) 4
NU 387 Nursing II Practicum 1
NU 440 Technologies III 1
NU 473 Nursing III (Adult M/S Nursing) 2
NU 477 Nursing III Practicum 5
NU 484 Mental Health Nursing 3
NU 486 Mental Health Nursing Practicum 2
TOTAL 28
Supporting Courses Semester Credit Hours
NU 220 Principles of Nutrition 3
HS 131 Human Development 3
TOTAL 6
B. Required Nursing Courses
Nursing Courses Semester Credit Hours
NU 304 Health Assessment * 3
NU 313 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I * 4
NU 308 Family Health & Nursing Science 5
NU 343 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II 3
NU 475 Nursing Research 2
NU 478 Complex Care Concepts 2
NU 479 Professional Nursing Leadership 3
NU 482 Community/Public Health Nursing 3
NU 483 Community/Public Health Nursing
Practicum 2
NU 490 Capstone Practicum 2
Nursing Elective 2
TOTAL 31
* May be available for portfolio assessment or challenge credit.
SUMMARY OF BSN NURSING CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Nsg. Transfer/Portfolio/Exam credits 28 credit hours
Required courses 31 credit hours
TOTAL 59 credit hours
SUMMARY OF TOTAL BSN PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements 65 credit hours
Nursing Major 59 credit hours
TOTAL 124 credit hours
R.N. CURRICULUM PATTERN
The following course sequence will provide for completion of BSN requirements
in one additional academic year. These courses require regular enrollment.
Some courses may be available during summer session.
Semester 1 (16 Hours)
NU 304 3 Hours
NU 308 5 Hours
NU 313 4 Hours
NU 478 2 Hours
NU elective 2 Hours
TOTAL 16 Hours
Semester 2 (17 Hours)
NU 343 3 Hours
NU 475 3 Hours
NU 479 3 Hours
NU 482 3 Hours
NU 483 2 Hours
NU 490 2 Hours
NU Elective 2 Hours
TOTAL 17 Hours
R.N. Articulation Advisement and Admission Procedures
Registered Nurse students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
are encouraged to meet with the Academic Advisor or designated faculty
advisor in the School of Nursing. The advisor will assist the registered
nurse student in developing an individualized degree plan. A final degree
check is made by the Dean of Nursing 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. Applications for RN-BSN students are accepted for
Fall admission only. Registered Nurses wishing to complete requirements
for the B.S.N. should proceed as follows:
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Obtain a copy of the Program of Study for Registered
Nurses (RN Articulation for the BSN) that is available in the School
of Nursing.
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Schedule an appointment with a School of Nursing
advisor.
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Apply for admission to the University by submitting
to the Admissions Office the Degree Seeking Application for Admission
to the University.
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Provide to the School of Nursing transcripts of the
completed nursing program and of previous college credits obtained.
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Meet with a nursing faculty advisor prior to each
semester course enrollment.
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Complete general education courses which are the
requirements for the BSN. All science courses must be completed prior
to enrollment in upper division nursing courses.
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