Professional RN-BSN Coursework
Application to the professional program requires admission to WSU, grade of C (2.0) or better in each prerequisite course, 2.5 cumulative GPA, and verification of RN licensure (required within 8 weeks of program entry). Professional curriculum is 35 credit hours (Nursing courses offered in 8-week blocks)
Nursing courses are sequenced and must be taken in the order as listed below or concurrently, except NURS 496. NURS 496 is the final course and cannot be taken concurrently with other nursing courses.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 337 | Foundations of Nursing Leadership for the Practicing RN | 4 |
| NURS 329 | Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NURS 346 | Health Assessment for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NURS 451 | Care of Populations for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NURS 490 | Nursing Leadership for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NURS 496 | Nursing Leadership Practicum for the Practicing RN | 2 |
| HS 400 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 4 |
| HS 301 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| HP 325F | Introduction to Health Care Ethics (recommended, but not required) | 1 |
| Career Enhancement Electives (Upper Division) – WSU only | 9 | |
| Retroactive credits for ADN degree | 25 | |
| Total credit hours to graduate with BSN | 124 |