Programs & Courses

RN to BSN

Special Bulletins:

  • Now taking applications for the May 2012 Program Start Date for the RN to BSN Program.
  • THE RN TO BSN PROGRAM IS NOW ALL ON-LINE!
  • Next class starts May 29, 2012-Application Deadline is May 14, 2012.
  • Taking applications for the August 27, 2012 Program Start Date.
  • Second-Degree Seeking Students-Review our new criteria below
  • Brand new admission criteria for the RN to BSN- Attend an Information Session to learn more!

Academic Planning for RN to BSN:

  • If you have general education courses that need to be reviewed by the College, please plan to attend one of our weekly information sessions or schedule a private appointment. 
  • Application Deadline is May 14, 2012 to be considered for the May 29, 2012 Program Start Date.
  • The RN to BSN is ALL on-line.  There is a on-ground competency exam for health assessment.

Your Exceptional Learning Experience:

  • The RN to BSN Program can be completed on a full or part-time basis.  
  • The RN to BSN Program is for current Registered Nurses seeking the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.
  • RN to BSN Students receive 48 advanced placement credits.  The Program consists of 26 credits.  46 general education courses are transferred in to the College if you are a first-degree seeking student and 22 general education courses plus your proof of degree are transferred in to the College if you are a second-degree seeking student.
  • At Program completion, you will receive 120 credits and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. 
  • The SCOHS is institutionally accredited by the national accreditor, Association of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).  Additional information can be found by visiting ACICS at www.acics.org , select "students" and "transfer of credit."

First Time Degree Seeking Student-RN to BSN Gen. Education Course Req.:

All general education courses must be completed at an accredited institution with a “C” or better.  General education courses are not offered at Sentara College of Health Sciences. Sentara College of Health Sciences does not expire general education courses. 

To be eligible to apply for the RN to BSN Program, applicants must have 25 credits and must include Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/lab, Chemitry w/lab, Developmental Psychology, and Statistics.  For the Class May 2012 Program Start Date, we will take your application now with proof of enrollment of the minimum required coursework, showing completion by spring 2012.  Deadline for application is May 14, 2012.  The Program begins May 29, 2012.

If accepted to the Nursing Program, the remaining general education courses, must be completed by the end of the Program.  

If you are unsure of an acceptable general education course requirement listed below or would like to know if a course you have taken is acceptable, please contact the College before registering for the course at Request More Information  

Additional information about Nursing general education course requirements: 

High School Level
High School Diploma or GED.
College LevelSemester Credits
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II w/lab*8
Introduction to Microbiology w/lab

4

College Chemistry w/ lab*

4

Statistics*3
English Composition I & II6
Introduction to Psychology

3

Developmental Psychology*3
Introduction to Sociology3
Social, Bio, Health, or Medical Ethics3
Principles of Public Speaking

3

Fine Art, Music, or Theater Appreciation Elective

3

History Elective

3

Toal Credits

 46

Second Degree Seeking Applicants-RN to BSN Gen. Education Req:

All general education courses must be completed at an accredited institution with a “C” or better. General education courses are not offered at Sentara College of Health Sciences. Sentara College of Health Sciences does not expire general education courses. 

In order to be eligible to apply to Sentara College of Health Sciences, RN to BSN applicants must have PROOF OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DEGREES:  AA, AS, or Bachelor Degree AND completion of the following general education course requirements: Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/lab, Chemistry w/lab, Statistics, and Developmental Psychology.  For the May 2012 Program Start Date, we will take your application now with proof of enrollment of the minimum required coursework, showing completion by spring 2012.   Microbiology w/lab must be completed by the completion of the RN to BSN program.  Application Deadline for the May 2012 Program Start Date is May 14, 2012.  The Program begins May 29, 2012.

If you are unsure of an acceptable general education course requirement listed below or would like to know if a course you have taken is acceptable, please contact the College before registering for the course at Request More Information  

Additional information about Nursing general education course requirements: 

High School Level
High School Diploma or GED.
College LevelSemester Credits
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II w/lab8
Introduction to Microbiology w/lab

4

College Chemistry w/ lab

4

Statistics3
Developmental Psychology3
Total Credits

22

May 2012 Program Start Date-Sentara College of Health Sciences RN to BSN Curriculum:

The curriculum below reflects full-time but can be taken on a part-time schedule 
Courses marked with a ** are for part-time students and will be taken in the first year of the program.  Ones not marked with a ** will be taken in the second year. 
Summer Session/May 2012Credits
**NUR 214:  Health Assessment (8 weeks on-line)  4
Skills lab is independent study with final competency test 
Total Credits4
Senior Year /Fall 2012Credits
**NUR100:  Nursing Informatics (on-line)2
NUR 110:  Professional Nursing (on-line)3
**NUR 215:  Pathophysiology (on-line)4
**NUR 310:  Orientation (on-line)1
NUR 324:  Nursing Theory (on-line)3
Total Credits13
Senior Year /Spring 2013Credits 
**NUR 321:  Community Nursing (on-line)3 
**NUR 325:  RN Community Nursing Practicum (Project-Based)1 
NUR 409:  Nursing Research:  Design & Methodology (on-line)3 
**NUR 415:  Nursing Leadership/Management (on-line)2 
Total Credits 9