BSN: RN-BSN (available on campus at Germantown location or online through E-Campus)
Union offers an RN-BSN track which enables registered nurses (holding the associate degree or diploma) to continue their nursing studies and earn a BSN. This educational track affords one the opportunity to enhance their nursing knowledge, leadership skills, and professional opportunities. Completion of the RN-BSN curriculum may be completed in three different ways. One may choose to complete the RN-BSN curriculum in the traditional classroom approach on the Germantown Campus, complete 100% of the didactics online through E-Campus, or complete the RN-BSN curriculum in a hybrid approach with some courses being taken online through the E-Campus and other courses being taken in the traditional classroom on the Germantown Campus. Completion of the RN-BSN curriculum (excluding the general education requirements) is generally completed in 18 months.
Application deadline is a rolling admission for students taking classes on the Germantown Campus.
Application deadline is July 1st for fall enrollment or November 1st for spring enrollment in the E-Campus. Students desiring to complete course studies through E-Campus will be required to attend a 1 day orientation on the Germantown or Jackson Campus (site of orientation determined closer to orientation date). The orientation will occur approximately 2 weeks before the start of the fall or spring semesters. Information concerning orientation will be sent to the enrolling students.
NOTES Of INTEREST:
ONLINE NURSING COURSES taken for RN licensure must be evaluated by the Registrar to determine acceptance of transfer credit. Registrar will evaluate official transcripts after your application has been received and she will mail you a letter detailing transfer credit. The Registrar is the only person with authority to grant transfer credit.
English 111 and English 112 must be completed prior to attending orientation
Statistics (MAT114) is a prerequisite course for Nursing Research (NUR330). Nursing Research is required prior to Nursing Leadership (NUR430). We prefer Community Health Nursing (NUR440) be the capstone (last) course.