If you are already a registered nurse who graduated from a diploma or associate degree program and you would like to earn a bachelor’s degree, we have an online R.N. to B.S.N. option.
The R.N. to B.S.N. completion option features a practical, Web-based delivery. You can access classes at any time of day while acquiring professional-level knowledge and skills to practice nursing in traditional and diverse settings. You’ll also be prepared to enter graduate study in nursing and related fields.
You will need a total of 126 semester hours to graduate from Lander’s nursing program, with at least 30 hours of total semester credit earned through instruction by Lander. A minimum of 12 semester hours in required nursing courses must also be earned through Lander University.
As an R.N. to B.S.N. major, your required nursing courses will include: Enhanced Physical Assessment for RN’s; Research; Professional Transition/RN; Leadership and Management; Community Health Nursing; Professional Development in Nursing; Pathophysiology; and Wellness for Life. Nursing electives are also offered online.
In order to round out your bachelor’s degree in nursing, you’ll supplement your nursing courses with a diverse assortment of general education courses, from fine arts, literature and history to math, political economy and laboratory science. You can take these classes on campus at Lander – or you can transfer credit from an approved college or university to satisfy these requirements.
On-Campus Orientation
An on-campus orientation is required for all students beginning the RN-BSN online option. The all-day orientation is normally held the week before the start of classes.
Application Process:
- Complete Lander University admission process. Transfer credit from previous schools will be evaluated.
- Email the RN BSN Coordinator at rn-bsn@lander.edu to complete the application process.
Helpful Links:
- RN-BSN Admission FAQ Sheet
- ProLiability, Professional Liability Insurance
- Nurses Service Organization, Professional Liability Insurance
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
|
Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 |
|
Behavioral and Social Perspectives |
6 |
| CHEM 105 | 4 |
| 3 | |
| ENGL 101 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | 3 |
| 3-4 | |
| Approved Foreign Language | 3 |
| Approved General Education Electives2 |
10-11 |
| Total General Education Requirements | 42 |
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 Students are required to take at least one Global Issues and Cultures course prior to graduation
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 202 | 4 |
| BIOL 203 | 4 |
| BIOL 204 | 4 |
| NURS 232 | 2 |
| NURS 233 | 3 |
| NURS 235 | 3 |
| NURS 242 | 5 |
| NURS 345 | 5 |
| NURS 346 | 5 |
| NURS 392 | 4 |
| 4 | |
| NURS 408 | 4 |
| NURS 409 | 4 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| NURN 303 | 3 |
| NURN 304 | 3 |
| NURN 307 | 4 |
| NURN 340 | 3 |
| NURN 412 | 4 |
| NURN 417 | 3 |
| NURN 499 | 2 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 73 |
| Additional Electives | 5 |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 |
- Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
- Registered nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing from a South Carolina technical college are encouraged to contact the School of Nursing at 864-388-8337 for information on current articulation agreements.
