Nursing (RN to B.S.) Degree Program Highlights
The Nursing (RN to B.S.) degree program (specifically designed for RNs only) helps prepare you to meet the many changes in the health care field by expanding and enhancing your nursing education. The program is open to nurses who have previously earned either an associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing. In addition to upgrading your skills, the program prepares you for non-traditional areas of nursing such as administration, pharmaceutical sales, managed care, and insurance.
Whatever career you choose, our Nursing (RN to B.S.) degree program is designed to build on what you've already accomplished. The curriculum is divided into phases that allow you to build upon previous knowledge as you progress in the program.
The registered nurse student must enroll in the following nursing courses:
- NURS 390 - Nursing Transition (3 cr)
- NURS 200W - Introduction to Nursing Research (3 cr)
- NURS 357 - Introduction to Computers and Nursing Information (3 cr)
- NURS 417US;IL - Family and Community Health Concepts (4 cr)
- NURS 465 - Adult Health Concepts (3 cr)
- NURS 251 - Health Assessment (3 cr)
- NURS 475 - Integrated Concepts in Nursing Practice (3 cr)
- NURS electives (6 cr)
Clinical Experience
Clinical experience in NURS 417, NURS 465, and NURS 475 are collaboratively planned by students, nursing faculty, and agency preceptors.
Upcoming Information Sessions
A Nursing (RN to B.S.) degree program Information Session covering course requirements and costs as well as addressing the concerns of “returning to learning”.
Information Sessions on campus at Penn State Abington
- Mon, Mar 26, 5:30pm-6pm
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Tue, Apr 24, 5:30pm-6pm (346 Woodland Bldg)
- Mon, May 21, 5:30pm-6pm
- Mon, Jun 25, 5:30pm-6pm
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All sessions at Conference Center except where noted, directions and campus map
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15-min Academic Advising appointments available 3:30pm - 5:30pm, 6:15pm - 7pm
To RSVP for the Information Sessions, contact Sue Hopper, 215-881-7410.
Brenda M. Holtzer, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Coordinator of Nursing Program, Penn State Abington
215-881-7398
Advanced standing credits are awarded for all students who have graduated from a State Board approved Diploma or A.D. nursing program. Students will need to have an RN license in order to enroll in NURS 417, 465 and 475. In addition, students who graduated more than three years ago must document at least 1000 hours of practice as a nurse within the last three years. Diploma graduates apply for Credit by Portfolio for 33 credits; A.D. graduates transfer and make up in electives any credits short of the 33 required. There are fees for these processes.
For the BS degree in nursing, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Click here to download the recommended academic plan
Click here to download the RN to BS in nursing handbook
More info:
Jackie Payrow
Transfer Counselor
215 881 7391
jmp9@psu.edu
