Nursing B.S.N. (RN to BSN)
This is an archived copy of the 2020/21 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit https://catalog.vanguard.edu.
NOTE : The academic program requirements listed below for this accelerated program are based the student transferring in previous coursework and have completed requirements for being a Registered Nurse (R.N.). Questions, contact the Chair for this academic program.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Educational Core Requirements | 40 | |
| Major Core Requirements 1 | 40 | |
| Electives | 40 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
| 1 | Course Repetition |
Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| NURS-305 | Nursing Theory/Profesnl Pract | 3 |
| NURS-310 | Information Tech in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS-316 | Writing/Critical Analysis/Health-Related | 4 |
| NURS-320 | Ethical Iss/Leg Aspects/Nurs | 4 |
| NURS-327 | Health Assessment | 4 |
| NURS-405 | Nursing Research and Seminar | 3 |
| NURS-410 | Principles of Pathophysiology | 4 |
| NURS-415 | Sociocult Cntxt/Diversity/Nurs | 4 |
| NURS-420 | Community Health Nurs/Clinical | 5 |
| NURS-425 | Edctn Theory/Proc/Tchg in Nurs | 3 |
| NURS-430 | Ldrshp/Mngt in Professnl Nurs | 3 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
Dual Enrollment RN to BSN Option
The Dual Enrollment RN to BSN option is designed for students enrolled in a Community College who would like to begin working on their BSN while studying to obtain their RN license. All RN to BSN admission and curriculum requirements are applicable to the dual enrollment applicant except for RN licensure at admission. Verification of valid California RN licensure is required prior to NURS-420 Community Health Nurs/Clinical.
RN to BSN Online Option
The RN to BSN online program is designed to meet the needs of the student who prefers to take courses in an online format. This program allows students to take advantage of the convenience of online learning without sacrificing the quality of instruction or professor-student and student-student interaction. Online courses cover the same content as in the residential program but provide for additional flexibility in scheduling.
Malpractice Insurance
Each student must have basic malpractice insurance before the beginning of the Community Health practicum. This will occur during the last semester of the program.
Disclaimer: This sample Multi-Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Nursing.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-310 | Information Tech in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS-316 | Writing/Critical Analysis/Health-Related | 4 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| NURS-305 | Nursing Theory/Profesnl Pract | 3 |
| NURS-320 | Ethical Iss/Leg Aspects/Nurs | 4 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Year 1 Term 3 | ||
| NURS-405 | Nursing Research and Seminar | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| NURS-410 | Principles of Pathophysiology | 4 |
| NURS-327 | Health Assessment | 4 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| NURS-415 | Sociocult Cntxt/Diversity/Nurs | 4 |
| NURS-425 | Edctn Theory/Proc/Tchg in Nurs | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Year 2 Term 3 | ||
| NURS-420 | Community Health Nurs/Clinical | 5 |
| NURS-430 | Ldrshp/Mngt in Professnl Nurs | 3 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Total Units | 40 | |