RN to BSN Completion Program (NURB)

RN to BSN Completion Program (NURB)

The RN to BSN Completion Program provides an efficient and affordable option for registered nurses without a baccalaureate degree to earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). A BSN nurse is well prepared to meet the complex challenges of today's healthcare environment.

The RN to BSN Completion Program builds on the foundation of the nurse's pre-licensure program and success on the NCLEX-RN examination. The program can be completed In three semesters, although many students may choose flexible part-time options to balance their educational program with their professional and personal life.

For more information, please contact the Health and Public Safety Division at (513) 569-1670.

To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.

RN to BSN Completion Program (NURB)

Semester 1LecLabCredits
XXX XXX General Education Elective  22926
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective  101
XXX XXX ADN Technical Coursework Elective  39039
NUR 350Nursing Advanced Standing: RN-BSN 13013
First Year
Semester 1  
NUR 400Transition to the BSN Role 303
NUR 405Healthcare Informatics for Clinical Decision Making 303
NUR 430Health Outcome Measures and Quality Improvement Processes 303
MAT 131Statistics 1 223
XXX XXX Cultural Diversity Elective  303
Semester 2  
NUR 410Population-Based Community Healthcare: Theory and Concepts 334
NUR 415Evidence-Based Practice, Research, Scholarship and Clinical Decision Making 303
NUR 420Healthcare Policy, Ethical, and Legal Issues 303
XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective  303
Semester 3  
NUR 425Nursing Leadership and Management for Professional Practice 404
NUR 435BSN Capstone Seminar 303
NUR 440BSN Capstone Project 334
HST 1XX History Elective  303
Total Credits:  11417121

Electives

General Education Elective
NUR 300Nursing Advanced Standing: General Education26
or take all of the following:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 220
MAT 105
PSY 110
SOC 105
ENG 101
ENG 102
Anatomy and Physiology 1
and Anatomy and Physiology 2
and Microbiology
and Quantitative Reasoning
and Introduction to Psychology
and Introduction to Sociology
and English Composition 1
and English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues
26
or ENG 103 English Composition 2: Writing about Literature
or ENG 104 English Composition 2: Technical Communication
or ENG 105 English Composition 2: Business Communication
ADN Technical Coursework Elective
NUR 310Nursing Advanced Standing: Technical Coursework39
or take one of the following complete groups:
NUR 101
NUR 102
NUR 103
NUR 201
NUR 202
Nursing Concepts 1
and Nursing Concepts 2
and Nursing Concepts 3
and Nursing Concepts 4
and Nursing Concepts 5
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NUR 150
NUR 105
NUR 106
NUR 201
NUR 202
Nursing Advanced Standing - LPN to ADN
and Nursing LPN to ADN Transition
and Nursing LPN/ADN Bridge
and Nursing Concepts 4
and Nursing Concepts 5
38
History Elective
Any OT36 Course from HST3
Arts and Humanities Elective
Any OT36 approved course from ART, LIT or PHI3
Cultural Diversity Elective
CULT 105Issues in Human Diversity3
HST 121African American History: Origins to 18773
HST 122African American History: 1877 to Present3
PSY 220Social Psychology3
REL 105World Religions3
SOC 120The African American Family3
SOC 130Sociology of Aging3
SOC 140Sociology of Gender3
SOC 200Race, Ethnicity, and Minorities3

Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.

  • This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
  • The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.

RN to BSN Completion Program (NURB)

  • Integrate knowledge from the arts and sciences, nursing theory, and evidence-based practice into the design, implementation, and evaluation of patient-centered care for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the continuum of healthcare.
  • Utilize information systems and technology in conjunction with written, verbal, and nonverbal methods, to communicate about, collaborate on, and improve care decisions.
  • Apply collaborative leadership and systems management skills when leading teams and when functioning as a member of healthcare interdisciplinary teams to achieve safe and cost-effective care and quality outcomes.
  • Engage in learning-centered experiences and activities consistent with scope of practice and nursing standards that address the social determinants of health, reduce health disparities. and incorporate cultural sensitivity.
  • Integrate the concepts of population-based nursing to manage alterations in health, promote wellness, and reduce health disparities for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.

Courses

NUR 100 Orientation to Nursing
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on building knowledge and skills essential to success for students entering the Nursing associate degree program. Topics include: the nursing process, professionalism, critical thinking, time management, study skills, and communication.
Prerequisites: None
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NUR 101 Nursing Concepts 1
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on the role of the RN in the healthcare system, including cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. Topics include: academic success skills, communication, math, health and wellness, cultural awareness, regulatory guidelines, safety, patient education, and basic nursing skills.
Prerequisites: Admitted to the NUR program, high school biology and chemistry within the past 7 years, and STNA (minimum grade C for all courses)
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NUR 102 Nursing Concepts 2
6 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 9 Lab Hours.

A continuation of NUR 101. Topics include: holistic care of patients with common health problems, nursing processes, communication, evidence-based practice, cultural sensitivity, and effective decision-making skills. Students apply specific nursing and assessment skills in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 101 and BIO 151 and ENG 101 (minimum grade C for all)
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NUR 103 Nursing Concepts 3
9 Credits. 6 Lecture Hours. 9 Lab Hours.

A continuation of NUR 102. Topics include: nursing care of children and adults across the life span. Students apply clinical reasoning and nursing skills in simulations and in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 102 and BIO 152 and 6 credits of English Composition (minimum grade C for all)
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NUR 104 Academic Success Strategies for Nursing
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on strategies for academic success in the Nursing associate degree program. Topics include: using college resources; building skills in critical thinking, studying, mathematics, and test-taking; and improving time management skills.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent
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NUR 105 Nursing LPN to ADN Transition
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course for the LPN who is transitioning into the associate degree Nursing program. Topics include: concepts and skills distinctive to the LPN and RN, nursing roles and academic programs, and skills applications in laboratory and clinical settings.
Prerequisites: Unencumbered LPN license in Ohio, and BIO 151 and ENG 101 (minimum grade C for both)
Corequisites: NUR 106
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NUR 106 Nursing LPN/ADN Bridge
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A course for the Licensed Practical Nurse entering the associate's degree Nursing program. Topics include: nursing care of children, and nursing skills and competencies. Students apply clinical reasoning and nursing skills in simulations and in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: Unencumbered LPN license in Ohio, and BIO 151 and ENG 101 (minimum grade C for both)
Corequisites: NUR 105: Nursing LPN to ADN Transition
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NUR 150 Nursing Advanced Standing - LPN to ADN
10 Credits. 10 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Students may receive up to 11 semester credit hours for prior training as an LPN that applies to credits required in the associate degree Nursing program. Nursing Program Chair approval is required.
Prerequisites: Program Chair consent
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NUR 201 Nursing Concepts 4
11 Credits. 7 Lecture Hours. 12 Lab Hours.

A continuation of NUR 103. Topics include: nursing care of individuals and families in multiple clinical settings, including mental health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrical nursing, and medical-surgical nursing. Students apply specific skills in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 103 or NUR 105, and BIO 152 (minimum grade C for all)
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NUR 202 Nursing Concepts 5
9 Credits. 6 Lecture Hours. 9 Lab Hours.

A continuation of NUR 201. Topics include: managing care of patients experiencing complex, acute, and emergency variations in health status; preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam; and preparing for transition to the role of professional nurse. Students apply specific skills in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 201 (minimum grade C)
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NUR 300 Nursing Advanced Standing: General Educa
1-26 Credits. 22 Lecture Hours. 9 Lab Hours.

Students receive up to 26 credit hours for general education courses after completion of a regionally accredited associate degree in Nursing.
Prerequisites: None
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NUR 310 Nursing Advanced Standing: Technical Cou
38 Credits. 38 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Students receive a block of 38 credit hours for technical coursework after completion of an associate degree program in Nursing.
Prerequisites: Admission to RN-BSN Program
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NUR 350 Nursing Advanced Standing: RN-BSN
13 Credits. 13 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Students receive a block of 13 credit hours after successfully completing the NCLEX-RN Licensing Examination and attaining the NCLEX-RN credential.
Prerequisites: None
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NUR 400 Transition to the BSN Role
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on essential concepts and theories for the registered nurse transitioning to the baccalaureate-prepared nurse role. Topics include: preparing an academic and professional portfolio using skills and resources such as professional writing style, library services, and computer applications.
Prerequisites: Admission into BSN program
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NUR 405 Healthcare Informatics for Clinical Dec
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course that examines advances in computer technology and information sciences and their impact on the culture of safety within healthcare environments. Topics include: the impact of technology and information sciences on cost-effectiveness, safety, quality, and outcomes of care.
Prerequisites: Admission into BSN program
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NUR 410 Population-Based Community Healthcare: Theory and Concepts
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on theory and concepts of community health nursing, with emphasis on social determinants of health. Topics include: the effect of social determinants on health, wellness, and disease management in a community; and strategies for working with special populations. Students plan and complete a community-based health promotion project. The course includes community-based experiential learning.
Prerequisites: Admission into BSN program
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NUR 415 Evidence-Based Practice, Research, Scho
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on the processes used to translate evidence to practice. Topics include: identifying practice issues; developing an answerable research question; evaluating the evidence for validity, impact, and applicability; and identifying ethical considerations associated with research.
Prerequisites: MAT 131
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NUR 420 Healthcare Policy, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course that examines the impact of healthcare policy and legal and ethical issues on healthcare decision making and delivery of care. Topics include: the effect of policies and issues on healthcare disparities in diverse and vulnerable groups, communities, and populations.
Prerequisites: NUR 400
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NUR 425 Nursing Leadership and Management for Professional Practice
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and manage teams in constantly changing healthcare systems. Topics include: change and innovation, self-knowledge and leader development, communication and conflict skills, resource management, value-based care, and budgeting.
Prerequisites: NUR 400
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NUR 430 Health Outcome Measures and Quality Improvement Processes
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on health outcome measures that enhance patient experiences, improve population health, reduce costs, and improve the work-life balance of health care providers. Topics include: optimizing health outcomes and system performance through quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Prerequisites: Must be admitted to the RN-BSN Completion degree and instructor consent
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NUR 435 BSN Capstone Seminar
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Students complete their academic and professional portfolios by engaging in reflective activities and describing how their academic learning experiences affected their current and future practice roles, and describing their professional pathway for the next three to five years.
Prerequisites: NUR 405 and NUR 410 and NUR 415 and NUR 420 and NUR 430
Corequisites: NUR 440
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NUR 440 BSN Capstone Project
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

Students synthesize knowledge and skills acquired throughout the RN-BSN curriculum to develop and present a capstone research or quality improvement project that focuses on community needs, bedside nursing issues, or organizational leadership issues. Project topics must be approved by program faculty.
Prerequisites: NUR 405 and NUR 410 and NUR 415 and NUR 420 and NUR 430
Corequisites: NUR 435
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