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RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN to BSN Program Overview

Program Overview – Online BSN completion for licensed registered nurses.

A Liberal Arts–Grounded Nursing Education

Claflin University’s RN to BSN program provides students with the essential foundation of a liberal arts education, emphasizing critical and analytic thinking, independent research, oral and written communication skills. The University invites students to explore and confront substantive challenges facing local, national, and global societies.

The program allows students who have an Associate Degree in Nursing to advance their knowledge and skills through integrated learning and experience. Coursework builds on previous nursing education and prepares students as leaders and lifelong learners who practice in a variety of healthcare settings. Students gain insight into population health, assessment and management strategies, and evidence-based practices to improve community health outcomes.

Career Opportunities for BSN-Prepared Nurses

Graduates pursue careers in hospital nursing, home health, community health, case management, travel nursing, leadership roles, and specialty practice areas. The BSN degree also provides a foundation for graduate-level nursing education.

AACN BSN Essentials Integration

Claflin University’s RN to BSN program now integrates the new 2021 AACN Essentials throughout the curriculum.

These Essentials outline curriculum elements and competencies required for baccalaureate nursing practice, ensuring graduates are prepared for today’s evolving healthcare environment. This includes professional judgment, leadership, population health, informatics, and evidence-based practice.

Lifelong Learning

Develop communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills that support continuous professional growth.

Evidence-Based Practice

Strengthen your ability to interpret research and apply evidence-based care in clinical settings.

Community & Population Health

Learn strategies for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions that improve community health outcomes.

Required Courses

Prerequisite Courses

Course Area Semester Hours
English Composition / Literature / Communications 6
Lifespan Human Growth and Development 3
Human Anatomy 4
Human Physiology 4
Microbiology 4
Statistics, Algebra, or Contemporary Math 3
Science, Social Science and Humanities* 16
General Electives* 20
Total General Education Prerequisites 60

* Courses must meet Claflin University general education requirements.

Associate Degree Nursing Courses – 30 Semester Hours

Includes ADN courses such as Medical-Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Fundamentals of Nursing. Extra ADN hours may count as general electives.

Claflin University Upper Division Nursing Courses

Course Title Hours
NURS 310 Role Transition: Baccalaureate Role Development 3
NURS 320 Health Assessment 3
NURS 330 Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice 3
NURS 340 Nursing Informatics 1
NURS 350 Issues in Professional Practice 3
NURS 360 Community Health Nursing 4
NURS 410 Nursing Practice in a Multicultural Society 3
NURS 430 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 3
NURS 440 Nursing Leadership 4
NURS 450 Healthy Communities (Capstone) 3
Total Upper Division Credit Hours 30

** All upper-division nursing courses must be completed at Claflin University.

Sample Plans of Study

One of the most important questions students have when planning to go back to school is “Should I attend full time or part time?” Claflin University’s RN to BSN program offers both options. Fall start examples are shown below, but new cohorts are admitted in both fall and spring. These are sample plans; your individual plan of study will be created with your advisor based on your goals, transfer credits, and life commitments.

Fall Semester Entry (Full Time)

Fall 1
  • NURS 310 – Role Transition: Baccalaureate Role Development (3 CH)
  • NURS 320 – Health Assessment (3 CH)
Total: 6 CH
Fall 2
  • NURS 330 – Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 CH)
  • NURS 350 – Issues in Professional Practice (3 CH)
Total: 6 CH
Spring 1
  • NURS 440 – Nursing Leadership (4 CH)
  • NURS 340 – Nursing Informatics (1 CH)
Total: 5 CH
Spring 2
  • NURS 430 – Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (3 CH)
  • NURS 360 – Community Health Nursing (4 CH)
Total: 7 CH
Summer
  • NURS 410 – Nursing Practice in a Multicultural Society (3 CH)
  • NURS 450 – Healthy Communities (Capstone) (3 CH)
Total: 6 CH
Full-Time Plan Completion: 30 CH

Fall Semester Entry (Part Time)

Fall 1
  • NURS 310 – Role Transition: Baccalaureate Role Development (3 CH)
Total: 3 CH
Fall 2
  • NURS 350 – Issues in Professional Practice (3 CH)
Total: 3 CH
Spring 1
  • NURS 320 – Health Assessment (3 CH)
Total: 3 CH
Spring 2
  • NURS 330 – Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 CH)
Total: 3 CH
Summer
  • NURS 410 – Nursing Practice in a Multicultural Society (3 CH)
Total: 3 CH
Fall 1 (Year 2)
  • NURS 340 – Nursing Informatics (1 CH)
Total: 1 CH
Fall 2 (Year 2)
  • NURS 360 – Community Health Nursing (4 CH)
Total: 4 CH
Spring 1 (Year 2)
  • NURS 440 – Nursing Leadership (4 CH)
Total: 4 CH
Spring 2 (Year 2)
  • NURS 430 – Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (3 CH) (NURS 320 is a prerequisite)
Total: 3 CH
Summer (Final Term)
  • NURS 450 – Healthy Communities (Capstone) (3 CH) (must be taken in last semester)
Total: 3 CH
Part-Time Plan Completion: 30 CH

Program Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission into the RN to BSN program must first meet certain prerequisites before they may begin registration for nursing classes. Admission requirements are listed below:

  • Earned Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Unencumbered RN license in state of residence (copy of licensure verification required).
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.
  • Earned a grade of C or better in each course submitted for transfer to Claflin University.
  • Submission of goals statement and résumé.

Ready to Apply?

Apply online using the Claflin University application portal. Select Non-traditional Undergraduate / BS in Nursing.

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Application requirements and program details are subject to change. Please verify with the Office of Admissions and the Department of Nursing.

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