Once accepted into the RN-BSN progression track, students should contact andrew.brown@wmich.edu or (269) 387-8150 to determine/confirm a plan of study. The sequencing of the nursing curriculum is critical. Students must complete designated course requirements for each level in the nursing program before progressing to the next level. Please review the
sample RN-BSN program of study and
RN-BSN student handbook for more information regarding the curriculum and course sequencing.
To remain in good standing within the RN-BSN progression track, students must achieve a grade of C or better in all nursing courses and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.
Prior to entering the sequence of Professional Nursing Courses for the RN-BSN Track, RNs must:
| Prerequisites | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Approved computer usage course |
3 |
College-level writing course (Proficiency #1) |
3 |
Mathematics/elective |
3 |
| Prerequisites | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Approved computer usage course | 3 |
Mathematics |
3 |
College-level writing course (Proficiency #1) |
3 |
| General Education Courses | Credit Hours |
Fine Arts (Area I General Ed.) |
3 |
U.S. Cultures and Issues (Area III General Ed.) |
3 |
Other Cultures (Area IV General Ed.) |
3 |
Proficiency #4/Elective |
3 |
| Nursing Courses | Credit Hours |
NUR 3420: Health Assessment Throughout the Life Span for RNs |
3 |
NUR 3220: Health Care Ethics (Area II General Ed.) |
3 |
NUR 3320: Nursing Research (Proficiency #2) |
3 |
NUR 3330: Informatics for Health Care Professionals (Proficiency #4) |
3 |
NUR 3400: Transitions to Professional Nursing |
3 |
NUR 4310: Population-based Nursing |
6 |
NUR 4320: Nursing Leadership & Management |
6 |
| Support Courses | Credit Hours |
STAT 3660: Introduction to Statistics (Proficiency #3) |
4 |
Elective |
3 |
*Some or all of these courses may have been taken during your associate degree.