RNBS PROGRAM OF STUDY
For Students Admitted by Fall 2007 or Before
OHSU School of Nursing offers to RNs the nursing coursework required for a bachelor's degree. Students must complete non-nursing required courses at other universities or community colleges. Program length will vary depending upon the student's previous education and the number of courses taken each quarter.
| Nursing Required Courses |
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| Number |
Name |
Credits |
| NURS 352 |
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice |
3 |
| NURS 354 |
Chronic Illness/Family |
4 |
| NURS 356 |
End of Life Care/Family |
4 |
| NURS 362 |
Health Promotion |
3 |
| NURS 372 |
Pathophysiological Processes: A Foundation for Nursing Process |
3 |
| NURS 472 |
Leadership and Management in Nursing |
3 |
| NURS 474 |
Health Policy in Nursing |
3 |
| NURS 476 |
Ethical Issues and Legal Aspects for Nursing and Health Care |
3 |
| NURS 486 |
Community Nursing Theory |
4 |
| NURS 487 |
Community Nursing Clinical |
5 |
| NURS 489 |
Reflective Practice/ Clinical |
6 |
| TOTAL |
41 Credits |
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| Adding Up the Credits for the Bachelor's Degree |
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| Nursing Required Courses |
41 |
| 67 |
|
| Upper division credit given by articulation* |
30 |
| Other ADN & diploma education courses and electives |
48 |
| Total credits to complete the BS in Nursing degree |
186 |
*Articulation: Applicants who have graduated from an accredited Associate Degree or Diploma Nursing program will receive 30 upper division OHSU Nursing credits by "articulation" for coursework previously taken. The student pays a $10 per credit fee ($300) and the 30 credits are articulated to their OHSU transcript during their graduation term.
More About the Courses and the Program
- Course Schedules: The Statewide RNBS Program operates on a year-round basis, with all required nursing courses being offered during more than one term of the year, and most courses offered in more than one format (online or intensive).
- Courses Available at a Distance that Meet Non-Nursing Requirements: If you need help locating non-nursing courses you can complete without leaving home, this page provides information about courses from other schools that meet the School of Nursing requirements.
- Course Equivalency Chart: Go to Oregon Course Equivalency Guide and Washington Course Equivalency Guide to see which courses fulfill the pre- and non-nursing requirements.
- Faculty Advisers: In addition to the Program of Study Adviser who assists all new students with setting up their Program of Study, each student in the RNBS Program is assigned to a Faculty Adviser in their region of the state. Faculty Advisers are available to work one-on-one with advisees when professional and personal issues arise that impact the educational experience. Faculty Advisers often provide advice on opportunities for clinical experiences or graduate educational programs. They also act as a sounding board when a student needs to problem solve.