Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is offered jointly by the Virtual Health School of Nursing & Health Professions at Rowan University and the Division of Global Learning & Partnerships. It is designed to give additional professional education at the baccalaureate level to practicing nurses. The BSN degree prepares registered nurses to work in the ever-expanding field of nursing. This degree allows nurses to augment their knowledge base and thus enhance their careers. The Bachelor of Science Degree also acts as a steppingstone for the nurse who wishes to pursue a Master of Science Degree in Nursing with six graduate nursing credits included in the program curriculum. The program is designed as a part-time program to accommodate professionals’ schedules while still completing the degree in a timely manner.

RN-to-BSN Curriculum

The complete curriculum includes 120 credits: 30 credits in the RN-to-BSN major, and 60 credits of general education and foundational courses required by Rowan University for graduation from any bachelor’s degree program, and 30 credits of pre-licensure nursing coursework. Students graduating from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) associate degree or diploma program are awarded 30 pre-licensure nursing credits upon matriculation into the program. Students transfer credits for coursework completed prior to admission to the program. Degree candidates are encouraged to plan a course of study that meets both the programmatic criteria as well as courses that meet their individual needs and interests.

• Students may transfer up to 90 credits
• Students must fulfill the Rowan Core requirements of Rowan University, either through the transfer of credits or completion of courses at Rowan University
• Additional coursework may be required, depending on the amount of credits transferred to Rowan University
• Program must be completed on a part-time basis. There is not a full-time option available

Course of Study

Rowan University requires 120 credits taken within approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. To obtain the BSN all students complete the following coursework:

• 60 credits in general education and foundational course requirements
• 30 credits awarded for pre-licensure nursing coursework
• 30 credits in the major sequence