Nursing Major (B.S.) CPSO

RN to BSN

Degree Requirements

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Core Curriculum General Education Requirements-Satisfied with Associate Degree

An applicant with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in another discipline will be required to take only the 30 credits of nursing courses, in addition to meeting the Writing Intensive requirements. MTH 504 Statistics will be required if not satisfied in transfer.

Major Requirements

A minimum grade of C is required in all Major coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.

For CRIT 602, SOCI/SOSC Elective, and IDIS 601: Students who do not achieve a C or better may repeat each course one time only.
For all HLTC and NUR courses: Students are allowed to repeat only one of these required courses. Any other course failures may only be repeated with departmental approval. Subsequent failures will result in dismissal from the nursing program.

A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major is required.

Prerequisite: Conferred Associate Degree in Nursing Required, Registered Nursing License Required

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking  andIDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

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Statistics is a prerequisite for NUR 615 Evidence-Based Nursing as well as proof of conferred A.S. Nursing degree or nursing diploma. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence - For students with conferred associate degree

• Deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care within frameworks of law and ethics to patients, families, and the diverse groups of a community.
• Be productive citizens characterized by significant contributions to society that are enlightened by knowledge of health care policy and politics and how they affect health care and nursing practice.
• Advocate locally and nationally for social justice and equity in healthcare accessibility and quality.
• Use a variety of technologies to intervene in health-related problems of individuals, families, communities, and within the health care system.
• Identify, evaluate, apply and/or compile evidence from a variety of resources to apply to health-related problems of individuals, families, communities, and the health care system.
• Collaborate as a member and/or leader of teams characterized by effective communication and mutual respect that enhance the quality of health care services and their delivery.