精东影业

This program offered by the College of Science and Health/Nursing Department. The RN to BSN program is offered only online. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is offered only in Uzbekistan.

RN to BSN Program

This program is offered only online and is for students who have successfully completed an associate degree or diploma in Nursing.

Program Description

The bachelor of science completion program in nursing (RN to BSN) program is designed for the registered nurse who wishes to advance his or her knowledge in nursing, the sciences and the liberal arts, and to achieve a bachelor's degree. The program helps the registered nurse develop analytic and communication skills for professional excellence.

The RN to BSN curriculum focuses on holistic health promotion for the individual student, the profession, the individual client, the family, groups and the community. There is a strong emphasis on the nurse's personal development, the needs and future of the profession and the broad, accountable nursing role that is needed and expected by today's health care consumer. The program prepares the registered nurse for generalist nursing practice. A variety of faculty members, student experiences and learning environments are used to meet program and individual student goals.

This online program is tailored to working adults, offering part-time enrollment and eight-week terms. Typically, students complete the core nursing curriculum in 2 to 2.5 years depending on if courses are taken in the summer. Frequently, students must take additional Global Citizenship Program and/or elective courses to fulfill degree requirements. Nursing faculty advisors discuss additional requirements during the admission interview. 听

The baccalaureate nursing program at 精东影业 located in Saint Louis, Missouri is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is continuing accreditation.听

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism in nursing practice.
• 精东影业 leadership skills to promote a culture of quality care and patient safety.
• Discuss research and evidence as it applies to professional nursing practice.
• Describe the role of information technology in professional nursing practice.听
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the impact of health policy, finance, social, political and regulatory processes on the healthcare system.
• Advocate for the client's needs in a diverse, global environment.听
• Collaborate with clients and other healthcare professionals to promote quality care.听
• 精东影业 principles of health promotion and prevention to individuals and populations.

Degree Requirements

For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements听under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

• 27 credit hours in upper division nursing coursework
• 3 credit hours in the required Global Keystone Seminar
• 26 credit hours in designated University Global Citizenship Program hours, with accommodations for the nursing RN-BSN, and prerequisite courses
• 32 credit hours of lower-division nursing coursework
• Elective hours

RN-BSN students are required to take at least 30 credit hours at 精东影业.

Prerequisites

All registered nurse (RN) applicants must successfully establish college credit hours in the following areas:

• English (3 hours)
• General Psychology (3 hours)
• General Sociology (3 hours)
• Physical Sciences (PNW) (8 hours)
• Statistics* or other quantitative literacy (QL) course (3 hours)
• Humanities (3 hours)
• Second language study or arts appreciation (3 hours)

*Statistics is recommended for students who want to pursue graduate level studies.

Prerequisites may be utilized to fulfill the Global Citizenship Program requirements as described below.

Global Citizenship Program for Nursing RN-BSN

• GLBC 1200 Global Cornerstone Seminar (satisfied by an Associate Degree in Nursing, an Associate in Applied Science Degree, or a Diploma in Nursing)
• 3 credit hours from courses designated 鈥楻oots of Cultures鈥� (satisfied by prerequisite Humanities course)
• 6 credit hours from courses designated 鈥楽ocial Systems & Human Behavior鈥� (satisfied by prerequisite Psychology and Sociology courses)
• 3 credit hours from courses designated 鈥楪lobal Understanding鈥� or 鈥楢rts Appreciation鈥� (satisfied by prerequisite course in second language or arts appreciation)
• 3 credit hours from courses designated 鈥楶hysical & Natural World鈥� (satisfied by prerequisite Physical Science courses)
• 3 credit hours from courses designated 鈥楺uantitative Literacy鈥� (satisfied by prerequisite Statistics or other 'Quantitative Literacy' course).
• KEYS 4XXX: Global Keystone Seminar

NOTE: Except where specified otherwise, the above courses must not also satisfy major requirements. GCP skills requirements are satisfied in meeting the requirements for the major.

Curriculum

听Required Nursing Core Courses

• NURS 3010 Concepts of Professional Nursing (3 hours)
• NURS 3020 Lifespan Health Assessment for RNs (3 hours)
• NURS 3270 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses (3 hours)
• NURS 3410 Health Promotion and Education (3 hours)
• NURS 4110 Interprofessional Collaboration (3 hours)
• NURS 4240 Organizational and Systems Leadership (3 hours)
• NURS 4250 Population Health: Clinical Prevention with Families and Communities (3 hours)
• NURS 4460 Disaster Management: A Global Perspective (2 hours required/optional +1 hour elective)
• NURS 4410 Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments (3 hours)
• NURS 4800 Capstone Portfolio (1 hour)

Special Requirements

To progress through the program, nursing courses (NURS) must be completed with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher. In addition, in courses with a clinical component, students must receive a grade of 鈥淪atisfactory鈥� in the clinical portion of the course in order to pass the course. Unsatisfactory completion of the clinical component of the course results in automatic failure of the course. Students may repeat a specific nursing course only one time, and no more than two nursing courses may be repeated during the program.

Admission

Students who are听interested in applying to this听degree program should see the Admission Section of this catalog for general requirements and review the Special Admission Requirements listed below听specific for RN-BSN program.

Special Admission Requirements

RN-BSN applicants must also:

• Provide proof of current unencumbered U.S.听registered nurse license or be eligible for听licensure as an RN and have a scheduled NCLEX exam within three months of beginning the program. Progression through the program is contingent on maintenance of an unencumbered nursing听licensure.
• Provide transcripts from nursing schools and all colleges from which academic credit has been granted.
• Demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale in previous scholastic work.
• Complete the 精东影业 undergraduate application and submit the application fee.
• Submit a r茅sum茅.
• Complete an advising consultation with a faculty member.
• Use the third-party compliance documentation program to successfully and satisfactorily complete a drug screen and criminal background check, plus submit other required documents including, but not limited to, a health history; a vaccination/immunization profile (influenza, HepB, TDap/Td, MMR, Covid-19, and varicella); annual TB test/screen; evidence of American Heart Association CPR certification; a copy of current personal health insurance card; and a signed student contract. 听Full admission and continued admission is contingent on completion and maintenance 听of all compliance documentation requirements.

Dual admission ADN to BSN applicants, who wish to take BSN curriculum courses while completing an ADN, must complete all GCP, prerequisite and elective credit hours prior to taking nursing courses. Given the prelicensure status of dual admission students, ADN students may only enroll in NURS 3010 and NURS 3020. Enrollment in additional nursing curriculum courses is contingent on successful completion of the ADN, submission of proof of current unencumbered U.S. registered nurse licensure, and successful completion of a drug screen, criminal background check and other compliance documents.

Send all supplemental application materials to:

Office of Admission
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119-3194

or submit electronically to: admit@webster.edu

Transfer Credit for the RN to BSN Program

精东影业 may accept up to 90 lower-division credit hours, including lower-division credit hours earned beyond the first associate degree and for credit by examination, for registered nurse (RN) students seeking a bachelor of science in nursing. This may include credit hours advanced by the community college for licensed practical nurse (LPN) advanced placement. Please refer to the nursing department for more information.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

This program is offered only in Uzbekistan and is a traditional 4-year nursing program. 听

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum focuses on holistic health promotion for the individual student, the profession, the individual client, groups and the population. There is a strong emphasis on the nurse's personal development, the needs and future of the profession and the broad, accountable nursing role that is needed and expected by global health care consumers. The program prepares the registered nurse for generalist nursing practice. A variety of faculty members, student experiences and learning environments are used to meet program and individual student goals.

The curriculum consists of science and nursing courses as well as the core curriculum courses required by the 精东影业 Nursing Department and College of Science and Health, providing students with a well rounded liberal arts education background. This degree prepares the student for the Uzbekistan national licensure exam.

Note: Attaining the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at 精东影业 in Uzbekistan and successfully passing the licensure exam in Uzbekistan, does not constitute a US nursing license. If a nurse in Uzbekistan desires to live and practice in another country or US state, they must meet the requirements of that country or US state鈥檚 board of nursing in order to practice in that country or US state.

Learning Outcomes

BSN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) are as follows:
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism in the nursing practice.
• 精东影业 leadership skills to promote a culture of quality care and patient safety.
• Discuss research and evidence as it applies to professional nursing practice.
• Describe the role of information technology in professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the impact of health policy, finance, social political and regulatory processes on the healthcare system.
• Advocate for the client's needs in a diverse, global environment.
• Collaborate with clients and other healthcare professionals to promote quality care.
• 精东影业 principles of health promotion and prevention to individuals, families and populations.

Degree Requirements

For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements听under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

69 Required hours
21 Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours
30 hours non-nursing supporting Core requirements (electives)

Curriculum

Non-Nursing Supporting Core Requirements (30 credit hours)

• BIOL 1610 Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hours)
  and BIOL 1611 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 hour)
• BIOL 1620 Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hours)
  and BIOL 1621 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 hour)
• BIOL 2120 Microbiology (3 hours)
  and BIOL 2121 Microbiology Lab (1 hour)
• BIOL 2350 Nutrition (3 hours)
• CHEM 1050 Concepts in Chemistry* (3 hours)
• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology * (3 hours)
• PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
• PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics* (3 hours)
  or other 3 credit hour course that meets QL requirement
• WRIT 1010 The Craft of College Writing* (3 hours)
  or other 3 credit hour course that addresses writing in APA 7th edition and meets GCP writing skill

*Also counts as GCP requirements

Nursing Core Requirements (69 credit hours)

• NURS 2000 Introduction to Healthcare (3 hours)
• NURS 2100 Fundamentals of Nursing Care (3 hours)
• NURS 2200 Pharmacology Concepts (3 hours)
• NURS 2300 Pathophysiology (3 hours)
• NURS 2400 Interprofessional Collaboration (3 hours)
• NURS 3100 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 1 (4 hours)
• NURS 3300 Fluid, Electrolytes, & Therapeutic Nutrition (3 hours)
• NURS 3360 Healthcare Policy, Finance & Regulation (3 hours)
• NURS 3460 Evidence Based Practice for Nursing (3 hours)听
• NURS 3560 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 2: Lifespan 1 (3 hours)
• NURS 3570 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 2: Lifespan 2 (3 hours)
• NURS 3700 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 3 (4 hours)
• NURS 3800 Data Analysis and Informatics in Nursing (3 hours)
• NURS 3900 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 4 (4 hours)
• NURS 4070 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 5: Specialty Care 1 (3 hours)
• NURS 4080 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 5:Specialty Care 2 (3 hours)
• NURS 4100 Quality & Safety in Nursing (3 hours)
• NURS 4200 Organization & Systems Leadership (3 hours)
• NURS 4260 Genetics, Genomics, & Health (3 hours)
• NURS 4860 Role Transition (3 hours)
• NURS 4900 Apprenticeship (6 hours)

Global Citizenship Program (GCP) Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

For students completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), CHEM 1050 will satisfy the GCP 鈥楶hysical and Natural World鈥� and 鈥楥ritical Thinking鈥� requirements. PSYC 1100 will satisfy the GCP 鈥楽ocial Systems & Human Behavior鈥� requirement. PSYC 2750 or other 3 credit hour course addressing the QL requirement will satisfy the GCP 'Quantitative Literacy' requirement. WRIT 1010 or other writing course will satisfy the GCP 'Written Communication' skill requirement.

Remaining GCP Requirements:

• Cornerstone (3 hours)
• Keystone (3 hours)

Knowledge Areas:

• Roots of Culture (6 hours)
• Social Systems & Human Behavior (3 hours)
• Global Understanding (3 hours)
• Arts Appreciation (3 hours)

Skills Areas (can be completed with a knowledge area)

• Ethical Reasoning (3 hours)
• Intercultural Competence (3 hours)
• Oral Communication (3 hours)

Suggested BSN Courses to fulfill GCP requirements:

• ANSO 2060 Culture and Communication (3 hours) GCP Coding (ROC) (INTC)
• PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics (3 hours) GCP Coding (ROC) (ETH)
• PHIL 2350 Introduction to the Philosophy of Leadership and Management (3 hours) GCP Coding (SSHB) (OCOM)

Admission

See the听Admission听section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at听www.webster.edu/apply.听Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to听transcripts@webster.edu.听If this service is not available, send transcripts to:

Office of Admission
精东影业
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119听

Additional Admission Requirements

• High school GPA equivalent to 2.75 on 4.0 scale
• Immunization record (contingent on Ministry of Health requirements - will recommend听CDC guidelines)
• English proficiency
• Physical strength, hearing and visual acuity adequate for performance of patient care activities
• 300-500 word essay on personal and professional goals
• IELTS score of at least 6.0