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The Department of
Nursing offers an
opportunity for
registered nurses to
pursue a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Degree. The program is
designed specifically
for graduates of
hospital diploma and
associate degree nursing
programs. Students must
present evidence of a
license to practice
nursing in Iowa or a
compact state.
The
potential ability to
give safe nursing care
is a prerequisite for
admission to the nursing
major.
Registered nurses,
because of their
previous learning in
other settings, are
considered transfer
students on entry into
the university.
Previously earned
academic credits may be
applied to the B.S.N.,
and validation of prior
learning occurs
through the Iowa
Articulation Plan for
Nursing Education.
I.
Prior to the upper
division nursing
courses, the student
must:
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Present content from
college course work
or credit by
examination
equivalent to courses in each of
the following areas:
PSYC 110 Introductory
Psychology;
SOCY 124 Sociology;
BIOL 221 Anatomy;
PSYC 280 Developmental
Psychology;BIOL 222 Physiology;
BIOL 239
Introduction to
Microbiology
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Meet with the
chairperson of the
department of
nursing to evaluate
your prior academic
record. Apply to
Admissions for the
Nursing Program.
II. The Upper Division
Nursing Program
Requires:
A.
Nursing Courses
Six courses in
nursing are
required. These
courses are: NURS
305, 310, 320, 410,
455 and 435. A
grade of "C" or
above must be
attained in both
theory and clinical
components of all
nursing courses.
Documentation of
physical health
status must be
obtained prior to
admission to the
major and on file in
the Health Office.
Required
immunizations must
include hepatitis
B vaccination, or a
signed waiver; and
an annual Mantoux
test; and second
MMR, if the
studentwas born
after 1957, and
proof of varicella
immunity.
B.
Required Related
Courses
The student’s
total program for the
degree should show
evidence of content
in the following areas:
1) Ethics (PHIL 210,
PHIL 212 or THEO 204)
2) BIOL 240 Nutrition
3) WRTG 109
Introduction to
Writing
4) CHEM 109
Chemistry for Health
Sciences I
5) MATH 200
Elementary
Statistics
6) Upper Division
Psychology
C.
Foundations and
Competency Courses
Students must meet the
following competency and
intellectual foundation
course requirements:
Foundations:
Aesthetics (2, 3 credit
courses)
Multicultural (3
credits)
Historical Consciousness
(3 credits)
Religion (3 credits)
Ethics (3 credits)
Global Foundation (3
credits)
Physical & Life Sciences
(met with CHEM109)
Behavioral Sciences (met
with PSYC110)
Franciscan Life (2
credits)
Competencies:
Quantitative Literacy
(met with MATH200)
Second Language (waived)
Information Technology
(1-3 credits)
Oral Communication (3
credits)
Writing (3 credits)
Critical Thinking
Benefits of Enrolling in
the R.N. to B.S.N.
Option
Briar Cliff University
continues its commitment
to delivering high
quality, flexible
baccalaureate nursing
education. Our program
is fully accredited by
the National League for
Nursing Accrediting
Commission and has a
proven track record of
providing excellent
accessible and
affordable nursing
education to nurses in
Western Iowa.
Briar Cliff's RN to BSN
Program Features:
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The nursing
courses in the
RN-BSN program are offered online.
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A
state-of-the-art-nursing
curriculum that
recognizes what you
know and doesn't
repeat what you have
already studied.
The nursing
curriculum includes
six nursing courses.
The nursing
courses focus on
content that builds
upon your
previous nursing
education and
experience. These
courses include
content important to
working with
families
experiencing complex
health problems,
community health
issues, research,
leadership, and a
development of a
theoretical basis
for your nursing
practice.
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Flexible acceptance
of transfer credits
from other colleges.
Briar Cliff College
automatically
accepts 30
credits of nursing
from the student's
basic nursing
program.
Students are
required to take at
least their last 30
credit hours from
Briar Cliff.
These 30 credits
include 22 credits
of nursing.
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Financial aid for
nurses who are
working and cannot
attend classes full
time.
Over 70% of the
students enrolled in
the RN-BSN program
receive financial
aid. Financial aid
may include
scholarships, grants
or loans.
Additionally, Iowa
residents attending
Briar Cliff
University may be
eligible for the
Iowa Tuition Grant.
Eligible students
can receive up to
$4,000 per year! To
qualify, students
must complete a
financial aid
application and must
take at least four
credits per term.
For more information
contact the Briar
Cliff Financial Aid
Office at
1-800-662-3303.
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Online
instruction with
highly qualified
faculty members.
The faculty at Briar
Cliff University
believe that
facilitating your
learning is their
most important
responsibility. We
are committed to
providing the
highest quality
teaching available.
The nursing faculty
share this
commitment and come
with extensive
teaching and current
nursing experience.
Faculty are also
available outside of
class to assist you
with academic and
professional issues.
Financial Aid
Information for RN-BSN
Students
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Over 70% of students
enrolled in our
RN-BSN option
receive financial
aid
Students are
encouraged to mail
in the Financial Aid
form as soon as
possible.
Financial aid
awarded by Briar
Cliff University for
courses taken at
Briar Cliff only.
Loans and Pell
Grants can be used
to finance summer
courses, but are
treated as a trailer
to previous academic
year.
Absolute deadline
for the Iowa Tuition
Grants: must be
received in the
processing center by
the deadline, which
is usually July 1 of
each year, for the
academic year
starting the
following September.
Financial Aid
Program:
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