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May 01, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing, B.S.N. - Radford University Carilion Campus
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All course requirements for nursing majors studying at the Radford University Carilion campus are outlined below.
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Pre-licensure BSN Traditional Track
This track is for new incoming transfer students for Fall 2019 only. For requirements for new incoming freshmen for Fall 2019 please click here .
Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)
(See here .)
Nursing majors are required to take the following prerequisite courses and are advised to take them as part of their Core Curriculum requirements.
Additional Courses (17 credits)
Note(s):
INDS 101 waived for CNA with current certification who passes pre-course check-off.
Major Core Requirements (73 credits)
Courses must be taken sequentially in the order presented.
Total Credits Needed for Degree 122
Pre-licensure BSN Accelerated Track
Required for Admission (27 credits)
- Baccalaureate Degree (18 credits)
- English Credits - Grammar and Composition I and II; Literature (9 credits)
Prerequisite Courses (32 credits)
Nursing majors are required to take the following prerequisite courses prior to beginning Nursing courses.
Note(s):
*May be taken concurrently in the 1st semester.
Major Core Requirements (63 credits)
Courses must be taken sequentially in the order presented.
Semester 1: Spring (15 credits)
Semester 2: Summer (16 credits)
Semester 3: Fall (16 credits)
Semester 4: Spring (16 credits)
Total Credits Needed for Degree 122
RN-BSN Track
The post-licensure track of the undergraduate nursing program, or “RN-to-BSN,” provides flexible online learning opportunities for students who are graduates of community college or diploma schools and are licensed Registered Nurses (RN). Co-enrollment options are available as well. Students complete 31 credit hours but are also awarded additional credits for prior learning and work experience. Transfer credit hours are awarded towards the Core Curriculum requirements for a B.S.N., thus completing a total of 123 credit hours at the baccalaureate level. Students are admitted each fall and spring. The RN-BSN curriculum is as follows:
Note(s):
*Number in parenthesis indicate credits awarded for prior learning and work experience.
An individual may be admitted to the post-licensure track based upon the following eligibility criteria if he/she:
- Option 1:
- Holds an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a state-approved program;
- Holds an active Registered Nurse license with the Virginia Board of Nursing or a Nurse Licensure Compact state or hold an active Registered Nurse license in another state and be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
- Has practiced as an R.N. for a minimum of six (6) months and/or plans to practice concurrently while enrolled;
- Option 2:
- Enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science Nursing Program in any VCCS school;
- Within two semesters of completing the AAS in Nursing;
- Have a letter of recommendation for AAS Nursing faculty (that student has the ability to be successful in second year of AAS along with a BSN program)
- Has completed the following degree requirements or their transfer equivalencies with a grade of “C” or better: BIOL 322 , BIOL 334 , PSYC 230 , and STAT 130 or STAT 200 (some may be taken concurrently with nursing courses with SON approval);
- Has at least a 2.50 G.P.A. on all nursing courses attempted and on all cumulative college work;
- Has not withdrawn from any two nursing courses, earned a grade of “C” or below in any two nursing courses, or have a combination of one nursing course grade of a “C-” or below and one withdrawal from a nursing course at any nursing program; the only exception to this policy is withdrawal from a nursing program for documented extenuating circumstances (i.e. medical withdrawal);
- Has been admitted to Radford University.
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