PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES
This program allows registered nurse students to complete theory and clinical degree requirements in their own community. All Nursing courses are offered via the Internet. The RN to BSN program has a total of 124 credit hours.

Prior Learning Assessment, college level learning acquired through life or work experience, is available for the RN to BSN degree program.

"Fast track" courses are available for this degree program. CALL "fast track" courses are offered in 4 and 8-week sessions which allow the student to focus on one or two courses at a time. The online format provides flexibility and convenience.

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
According to the Labor Market Data Analysis, the need for qualified professionals credentialed as Registered Nurses will produce a 20% increase over the next ten years. (Code: 29-1111) "The first Report of the National Advisory Council on Nursing Education and Practice (NACNEP) recommended the goal of realizing a basic RN workforce with at least two-thirds holding baccalaureate or higher degrees by 2010 (National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, 2001). Statistics show the proportion increased from 43 percent in 2000 to only 48 percent in 2004 (Health Resources and Services Administration, 2004). At this rate of increase, the goal of 67 percent will not be reached for another decade without significant infusion of resources and energy." (Source: National Advisory Council on Nursing Education and Practice 6th Report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Congress, January 2008.)

SAMPLE CLASSES
Please refer to the General Catalog http://registrar.nsula.edu/course-catalogs/ starting on page 86 for the RN to BSN curriculum.

Nursing major requirements: (64 hours of the 124 semester hours in the Nursing curriculum). These hours include Nursing 3110, 3122, 3140, 3142, 3223, 3330, 3340, 4190, 4191, 4290, and 4291 in addition to the 32 credit hours awarded for previous education and experience.

OVERVIEW
The RN to BSN Completion Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana allows registered nurses with Associate Degrees or diplomas in Nursing to attain the baccalaureate degree. All required nursing courses (32 hours) and all of the required general education courses are offered via the Internet. Course objectives and clinical experiences are designed to meet the unique needs and interests of the registered nurse student. This program allows registered nurse students to complete theory and clinical degree requirements in their own community. Graduates of NLN (National League for Nursing) accredited programs are awarded 32 hours of credit in lower level nursing courses. Transfer credit for general education courses is awarded on an individual basis.

For additional information, please use the contact form or visit the Northwestern State University CALL website.  

CONTACT INFO
Dr. Darlene Williams, Vice President, Technology, Research, & Economic Development
Carl Henry III, Coordinator of Adult Education Initiatives
Stephanie M. Henson, Coordinator of Credit Programs
1.800.376.2422
(318)357.6355
ece@nsula.edu

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