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1 RN to BSN If you re ready to accept new challenges and increase your earning potential, Marian University s RN to BSN is a great way to advance your knowledge and take your nursing career to the next level.

2 What makes the RN to BSN program at Marian University different? Marian University integrates nursing courses with liberal arts courses to provide you with a strong foundation. Marian University s RN to BSN program is framed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education. Our BSN graduates are prepared to provide excellence in care and leadership in managing the complex health care needs of diverse patient populations and the global community. Complete your BSN degree in as little as 16 months. While many RN to BSN programs are totally online, Marian University believes it s essential for you to be actively engaged in the learning process and clinical opportunities to develop into a confident leader. Our program offers a combination of hybrid, online and evening classroom-based courses to help you successfully balance work and family responsibilities while completing a quality BSN program. Build on your prior education and experiences as a registered nurse while enhancing your skills and strengths. Courses in nursing economics, informatics and community nursing will expand your knowledge needed to provide excellent nursing care. Leadership training will prepare you for your role as part of a health care team. Geriatrics will enlighten you to the unique needs of a rapidly growing population. Necessary physical assessment skills will be immensely refined.

Our BSN graduates are prepared to provide excellence in care and leadership in managing the complex health care needs of diverse patient populations and the global community.

3 Increase your ability to reflect, react, and think critically. Humanities courses introduce the beauty of the arts and social complexities into the nursing profession. Enhancement of your communication skills so you can become a health care advocate and a voice for the most vulnerable in our society. Spiritual development will help you provide holistic patient care. Enrich your education by studying abroad. Marian University offers a 10- to 14-day immersion opportunity at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England in partnership with the University of Evansville. Explore historical and cultural contexts for healing and caring with visits to Nottingham, York, and Lincoln as well as a longer stay in London. For more information Call or visit the web site at Marian University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (bachelor programs), and the Indiana State Board of Nurses Registration and Nursing Education.

Enrich your education by studying abroad. Marian University offers a 10- to 14-day immersion opportunity at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England in partnership with the University of Evansville.

4 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Semester 1 NUB 328 Nursing Seminar (5-week classroom)...2 NUB 335 Health Assessment (5-week classroom)...2 NUB 470 Interprofessional Communication (5-week hybrid)...2 I would recommend Marian s Adult Programs to any nurse. It is a student-friendly BSN program that really worked with my lifestyle and work schedule. It is different from other programs because of the university s values and reputation. Helen Day, MAP graduate Semester 2 BUS 205 Statistical Methods (8-week classroom or online)...3 General Education Class (5 or 8 week/classroom or online)...3 NUR 350 Nursing Informatics (8-week online)...2 NUB 400 Research in Healthcare (8-week online)...2 Semester 3 NUR 410 Gerontological Issues in Healthcare (8-week online)...2 NUR 310 Legal/Ethical Aspects of Healthcare (8-week online)...1 NUR 400 Nursing Economics (8-week online)...2 NUB 416 Senior Seminar Professional Role Development (8-week online)...1 Semester 4 NUB 450 Community Health Nursing (8-week hybrid)...4 NUB 401 Leadership and Management (8-week hybrid)...4 Program Total General Education* Credits for RN* Total Credit Hours *As a RN, you will receive up to 53 credits for your prior nursing courses. Your general education course credits with grades of C- or higher from regionally accredited institutions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Office of the Registrar for transfer. Marian s Adult Programs offers many of the general education courses in both an online and a classroom-based format.

It is different from other programs because of the university s values and reputation. Helen Day, MAP graduate Semester 2 BUS 205 Statistical Methods (8-week classroom or online).

5 Now is the perfect time to consider earning a BSN degree. Experts say that the BSN is fast becoming the industry standard (US News and World Report, US News Best Jobs 2012, 2012). Employers prefer nurses with a bachelor s degree, and there is a correlation between higher education and higher salaries (NurseZone, Nursing Salary Trends, 2012). Nurses with BSN degrees are prepared to meet the demands placed on today s nurse. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice, 2012). BSN is becoming the industry standard Higher education means more money The number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses needs to increase by 30 percent (Institute of Medicine, The Future of Nursing, 2010). Many hospitals have BSN-preferred hiring policies; all nurses beyond entry level at the Veteran s Administration must have a BSN degree. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing as Minimal Preparation for Professional Practice, 2012). 30% more BSNs needed

Nurses with BSN degrees are prepared to meet the demands placed on today s nurse. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice, 2012).

6 Yes, you can earn your degree. To be admitted into the RN to BSN Program, you must: Have an associate degree or diploma with a major in nursing from a NLNAC accredited program, Have an active RN license in Indiana, Have a GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale from a prior nursing program, and Provide all official college transcripts. The Office of the Registrar evaluates course credits with grade of C- or higher from regionally accredited institutions. Courses are accepted and transferred on a courseby-course basis. Marian University encourages applications from members of all cultural, racial, religious, and ethnic groups. Marian University does not discriminate in enrolling students on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, creed, national or ethnic origin or disability. Tuition is $350 per credit hour for the classroom based general education courses and includes the use of physical books which are mailed to your home. Tuition is $350 per credit hour for the nursing, online, and hybrid courses plus an additional fee for the use of e-textbooks. And, tuition isn t due until after the term is completed. Financial aid is available. Please refer to the current MAP class schedule for course availability online and at our two locations: Marian University, just south of 38th Street on Cold Spring Road Keystone Crossing, near I-465 and Keystone Avenue For more information, call or visit the web site at

50 on a 4.00 scale from a prior nursing program, and Provide all official college transcripts.

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