2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to B.S.N.
Registered Nurses
The Kirkhof College of Nursing offers a program of study specifically designed for a registered nurse (RNs) to obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree. The RN to B.S.N. program is designed for part time or full time study. Individualized program plans based on previously completed coursework are created for each applicant.
Admission
- As a registered nurse (RN), you must apply to Grand Valley State University for admission as degree-seeking student. Upon admission to GVSU, you must attend a Transfer Orientation and declare nursing as your major. Secondary application is required for the RN to B.S.N. program within the Kirkhof College of Nursing. To be admitted to the RN to B.S.N. program a prospective student must have earned an overall GPA of 3.0 or have earned a 3.0 GPA within their last 15 credits. In addition, a student must demonstrate completion of the required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
- Upon admission to the RN to B.S.N. program, the student must complete and maintain comprehensive health compliance obligations including, but not limited to, a criminal background check, fingerprinting, drug screening, immunizations, physical exams, technical standards, CPR, and relevant training. Evidence of RN licensure is also required.
- The RN to B.S.N. student will be scheduled for clinical practice at a variety of community hospitals and health care agencies, including home care, public health departments, and other ambulatory settings.
Requirements for a Major in Nursing
RN to B.S.N. students are required to:
- Fulfill the university general education requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit for graduation
- Earn 58 credits at a four-year institution with the last 30 uninterrupted credits earned at GVSU
To progress in the nursing program, a grade of C (2.0) is required in all nursing and other core courses.
A student who has met the requirements in this section during their pre-licensure program may request a review of the following courses:
- BMS 212 - Introductory Microbiology Credits: 3
- BMS 213 - Laboratory in Microbiology Credits: 1
- BMS 250 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
- BMS 251 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
- BMS 305 - Clinical Nutrition Credits: 3
- BMS 310 - Basic Pathophysiology Credits: 3
- BMS 311 - Pharmacological Aspects of Biomedical Sciences Credits: 3
- CHM 109 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
- MTH 110 - Algebra Credits: 4
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
- PSY 364 - Life Span Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics Credits: 3
- WRT 150 - Strategies in Writing Credits: 4
*Footnote
All prerequisite courses taken at another university must have a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Required Nursing Courses
- One nursing elective: The student may choose between NUR 344, 354, or 500
- IPE 407 - Integrated Team Health Care Credits: 2
- NUR 265 - Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice Credits: 3
- NUR 311 - Dimensions of Nursing Practice Credits: 2
- NUR 312 - Professional Nursing Issues Credits: 2
- NUR 411 - Community Based Nursing Care Credits: 4
- NUR 412 - Nursing Care for Populations Credits: 4
- NUR 456 - Transformative Nursing Leadership Credits: 4
Suggested Order of Coursework
Year 1
Spring/Summer
- NUR 311 - Dimensions of Nursing Practice (2 credits)
- Prerequisites or general education courses
Fall
- NUR 312 - Professional Nursing Issues (2 credits)
- Prerequisites or general education courses
Winter
Year 2-Admitted to KCON
Spring/Summer
- IPE 407 - Integrated Team Health Care (2 credits)
- NUR 411 - Community Based Nursing Care (4 credits)
Fall
Winter