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NURSING
RN to BSN Program
The School of Nursing at Wichita Arrangements must be negotiated Graduation Requirements
State University offers advanced with individual agencies and • Of the 124 hours required for
placement to registered nurses qualified preceptors. the degree, 60 hours must be
seeking a Bachelor of Science in • 2 credit-hour clinical capstone completed at a 4-year
Nursing degree. The curriculum is course for RNs comprised of 96 college/university
designed so that the RN who has clinical hours. Half of the course • 45 hours at the 300+ course
received an Associate Degree in focuses on nursing in the level must be completed
Nursing (ADN) from a nationally community, while the focus for • Of the 124 hours required for
accredited program and who meets the other half is designed by RN the degree, 30 hours must be
the work experience criteria may students in consultation with the completed at WSU
achieve advanced standing in the School of Nursing.
basic nursing program though • The Care Manager course Other Nursing Options
retroactive credit. Retroactive addresses the needs of nurses in and Programs
credit (25 hours) will be awarded the managed care environment.
during the final semester of course • Individual plans of study are Options offered by the WSU
work upon written notification. developed with an advisor. School of Nursing include:
RN-Diploma students may achieve • Most students complete the • Bachelor of Science in
the 25 nursing credits through credit professional coursework in two Nursing degree
by examination (CrE) and portfolio years. • Accelerated BSN
review where applicable.
• LPN to BSN
Admission Requirements for the • MICT to BSN
The baccalaureate nursing program RN to BSN • RN to MSN Program
is accredited by the Commission on
• Master of Science in Nursing
Collegiate Nursing Education To qualify as a candidate for Program
(CCNE). Wichita State admission, a student must: Clinical Nurse Specialist
University’s RN to BSN program
Nurse Practitioner
follows the Kansas Nursing • Be admitted to Wichita State Nurse Midwifery (in
Articulation Plan. Graduates are University collaboration with KU)
prepared for professional nursing • Have proof of RN licensure in the • Doctorate of Nursing Practice
positions in a variety of health care state where nursing is practiced Post Baccalaureate entry
settings. The baccalaureate • Have completed all prerequisite Post Masters entry
program also provides a foundation courses • Graduate (post-master’s)
for graduate study in nursing. • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 certificate
and a grade of C (2.0) or better in
The RN to BSN Plan provides required prerequisite courses
educational and career advancement • Meet work experience criteria:
opportunities through: 1,000 hours in the last three years
• A distance learning program if graduated from a nursing
featuring on-line courses and a program five or more years ago;
preceptored clinical experience no experience necessary if
which can be arranged in most graduated within the last five years
geographical locations.
04/2009
Curriculum Outline – RN to BSN Plan Full-Time Faculty
• Heather Baker, RN, MSN, ARNP-CNS, PNP
Preprofessional Courses Semester Hours • Mary L. Burnett, MS, RN, C. Critical Care
English I and II 6 • Theresa Cooper, RN, MSN/MBA,
Public Speaking 3 Medical/Surgical
College Algebra 3 • Terri Core, ARNP, MSN, Adult nursing
Fine Arts appreciation course 3 • Betty Elder, MS, MSN, PhD, RN. Informatics and
Introductory Humanities 3 Genetics
Introduction to Philosophy 3 • Phyllis Fletcher, RN, MN, CCRN. Critical Care
Introduction to Sociology 3 • Jeanie Harris, ARNP, MSN, PN P-C Pediatrics
General Psychology 3 • Shirley Hazen, RN, MN, CNOR.
Developmental Psychology 3 Management/Perioperative
Chemistry with Lab 5 • Alicia Huckstadt, PhD, FNP, ARNP
Anatomy and Physiology with Lab 5 • Brandy Jackson, RN, MSN/MBA, Critical Care,
Microbiology with Lab 4 Infection Control
Statistics 3 • Phyllis Jacobs, RN, MSN. Psych Mental Health
General Elective 16 Nursing
Total 63 • Mary Koehn, PhD, RN, FACCE, ARNP. Maternal
Newborn
• Pamela Martin, RN, MSN, ARNP, Maternal
Additional Courses Required for a BSN Degree
Newborn
General Education Issues and Perspectives course 3
• Jacque McClendon, RN, PhD, Diabetes Care
Upper-division ethics course (Bioethics) 3
Upper-division elective 3 • Victoria Mosack, PhD, RN, ARNP, Psychiatric-
Total 9 Mental Health nursing
• Stephanie Nicks, RN, MSN, FNP,
Medical/Surgical nursing
Professional Courses Semester Hours • Susan Parsons, PhD, RN, Critical Care,
HS 301 Clinical Pharmacology** 3 Medical/Surgical
NURS 334 RN Bridge Course** 4 • Nancy Powers, MD, Breastfeeding-Human
NURS 325 Intro to Evidence Based Practice** 2 Lactation
NURS 345 Health Assessment** 4 • Betty Smith-Campbell, RN, PhD. Community
NURS 456 Primary Prevention** 2 health/public policy
NURS 461 Care Manager** 4 • Elaine Steinke, PhD, RN. Adult nursing
NURS 495 Clinical Capstone Course-RN* 2 • Virginia Teel, RN, DHS. Adult Medical/surgical
Career Enhancement Electives 6 • Ann Wallace, RN, FNP, ARNP. Pediatrics
Total 27 • Jane Washburn, RN, MSN. Psychiatric-mental
Health nursing
Upper-Division Retroactive Credits
Awarded retroactively on the basis of associate degree in
nursing or credit by exam 25 To receive more information, or to schedule a campus
visit, contact:
Office of Admissions
Total Hours Required for BSN 124 Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
*Check with the School of Nursing in regards to requirements for (316) 978-3085
participation in clinical course. Toll-free (800) 362-2594
**Courses offered on the Internet or through distance learning. www.wichita.edu
Electives are available through telecourses, online courses, summer
workshops and on-campus courses that meet once per week. Notice of Nondiscrimination
Wichita State University does not discriminate on the basis of
Sequence of Courses race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status,
Offered every semester: sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or disability.
Any person having inquiries concerning this may contact the
Nurs 334– 4 hrs. Bridge-First course
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity., Wichita
Nurs 495– 2 hrs. Clinical-Last course State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0145;
telephone (316) 978-3001
Fall Only Spring Only
Nurs 325—2 hrs Nurs 345—4 hrs. Wichita State University reserves the right to revise or change
Nurs 461—4 hrs Nurs 456—2 hrs. rules, charges, fees, schedules, courses, requirements for degrees,
and any other regulations affecting students whenever considered
04/2009
