Programs & Courses

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences is Accredited

 

the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

 

AND

 

Approved

Virginia State Board of Nursing (Provisionally approved by the Board of Nursing until summer 2012).

RN to BSN

  • This Program is for current Registered Nurses seeking a BSN.
  • The RN to BSN Program can easily fit in to your work schedule.
  • The Program is offered on-line.
  • The first Program started January 2011 and is three times per year.
  • The RN to BSN Program is the most cost effective Program in the region.
  • Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

Special Bulletins:

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. 
  • The RN to BSN is ALL on-line.  There is a on-ground competency exam for health assessment.
  • NOTE:  Due to varying state regulations related to distance learning programs, we are only able to accept applications from persons who live in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, North Carolina and Maryland.

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, Chemistry w/lab, Developmental Psychology, and Statistics.  

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. 

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