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Capella University
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN Completion specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 180

General Education Requirements

45 quarter credits with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each of the following categories:

  • Communication
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science and Mathematics
  • Social Science

Additional Program Requirements

30 quarter credits

Credits taken in foundation nursing courses and undergraduate nursing skills course work totaling 30 quarter credits.

Core Courses

42 course quarter credits

BSN4000
Orientation to Bachelor's Nursing Concepts (6 quarter credits)
BSN4002
Assessment, Communication, and Collaboration* (6 quarter credits)
BSN4004
Nursing Research and Informatics* (6 quarter credits)
BSN4006
Policy, Law, Ethics, and Regulations* (6 quarter credits)
BSN4008
Organizational and Systems Management for Quality Outcomes* (6 quarter credits)
BSN4010
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Vulnerable and Diverse Populations* (6 quarter credits)
BSN4012
Nursing Leadership and Management* (6 quarter credits)

Specialization Courses

18 course quarter credits

BSN4014
Global Perspectives of Community and Public Service* (6 quarter credits)
BSN4016
Pharmacology for Patient Safety* (6 quarter credits)
BSN4017
Collaborative Group Process for Nursing Professionals* (6 quarter credits)

Elective Courses

Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

Capstone Course

Taken during learner's final quarter.

BSN4020
Nursing Capstone Project (6 quarter credits)

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

Arkansas residents must complete Arkansas general education requirements.

Washington residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program.

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