R.N. to B.S.N. Degree Plan

The RN to BSN program follows a structured three-term sequence based on the entrance term. Below is an overview of the courses and credit distribution.

Program Course Sequence

Term 1

Course Number	Course Name	Credits Earned
GNUR 4373	Introduction to Evidence	3
GNUR 4374	Nursing Management & Leadership	3
GNUR 4375	Information Systems & Quality Management	3
GNUR 4383	Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare	3
	Total semester credit hours	12

Term 2

Course Number	Course Name	Credits Earned
GNUR 4308	Global Health Issues in Nursing	3
GNUR 4376	Population Focused Community Health	3
GNUR 4364	Informatics in Nursing Practice	3
GNUR XXXX	Nursing Elective	3
	Total semester credits	12

Term 3

Course Number	Course Name	Credits Earned
GNUR 4390	Baccalaureate Nursing Practice	3
GNUR 4381	Issues and Trends in Nursing	3
	Total semester credits	6

Total RN to BSN Course Credits: 30

 

Degree Credit Breakdown

The BSN degree is composed of the following credit hour distribution:

Category	Credits
Texas Core Curriculum Courses	42
Prerequisite Courses	10
Transferable Nursing Courses	38
RN to BSN Degree Courses	30
Total BSN Degree Credits	120