RN-BSN Program
One of the unique features of all undergraduate programs at Fairfield is the strong liberal arts core that is integral throughout. Through these courses, nursing students develop the social awareness, historical consciousness, thinking skills, aesthetic sensibility, numerical understanding, values orientation, and foundations in art, literature and science that are hallmarks of undergraduate education. Such a program of study contributes to the development of a well-rounded person who is able to live effectively in the world of today and tomorrow. The sequence of courses for Registered Nurse students is designed to build on the knowledge and skills you now have and expand your horizons to integrate a professional, research-based, family-oriented, community-focused perspective.
Advanced Placement in Nursing for Registered Nurses
Registered nurse students may earn advanced placement in the nursing major for a maximum of 30 credits. Advanced placement is awarded for most students through the articulation agreement among nursing programs. Occasionally RN credit is awarded through challenge exams or portfolio assessment. The RN-BSN program individualizes learning experiences for completion of the degree.
RN to BSN Core Courses
Humanities (12 Courses)
English Composition (three credits)
English Literature (three credits)
Western Civilization (three credits)
History elective (three credits)
Visual & Performing Arts (two courses) (six credits) or 2 modern languages at intermediate level
Philosophy (three credits)
Ethics (three credits)
Religion (three credits)
Humanities (three courses)* (nine credits)
*Select from Classics, Communication, Modern Language, or any of the above disciplines
General Electives:
Three Courses (nine credits)
Social Science (4 courses from at least 2 disciplines):
Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or Economics
Math and Science (4 courses):
Science (three-four credits)
Science or math (two courses totaling six-eight credits)
Statistics (three credits)
Nursing Courses
NS 250 Professional Nursing (three credits)
NS 252 Health Assessment (four credits)
NS 310 Research in Nursing (three credits)
NS 321 Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management (three credits)
NS 330 Public Health Nursing (four credits)
NS 356 Transition: Professional Nursing (three credits)
Nursing Elective (three credits)
Total Credits for Nursing Courses: 23
Advanced Placement (30 credits)
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