Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN

The RN to BSN program is designed for the registered nurse (RN) to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN). The BSN is an undergraduate-level degree for registered nurses (RNs) that introduces nurses to topics such as complex care management, case management, patient care technology, research, population health, leadership, and safety and quality within the healthcare system. The BSN program offers nurses a dynamic course of study that is both theoretical and practical. The program prepares graduates to work in a wide variety of clinical settings and provides the necessary foundation for master's and doctoral degrees in nursing.

Total to earn a BSN: 180 credits (total credits includes associate degree in nursing (ADN) plus completion of required program courses)

Program Contacts

Guidelines

  • Along with an Associate Degree in Nursing and current, unencumbered Registered Nursing license required for entry, complete additional program-required, college-level coursework (24 credits must be completed at LCC) to reach a minimum of 180 credits.
  • General  Education courses must be a minimum of 3 credits. Elective courses may be any number of credits.
  • Maximum 16 credits P may be used toward degree. This limit does not include courses only offered P/NP.
  • Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0 at the time the degree is awarded.

Cost

 

Estimated Cost for Program: $ 13,970 – 22,165

  • Tuition: $ 5,960 - 14,155
  • Technology Fees: $ 910
  • One Time Credit Enrollment Fee: $ 31
  • General Student Fees: $ 650
  • Online Course Fee: $ 700
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 1,750 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Other Costs + Expenses: $ 1,374 (certifications/licensure/exams, health Insurance, immunizations, application fee, background check, drug/alcohol screening and ADB-Camplio tracking account)
  • Differential Fees: $ 4,000

 

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Nursing care competencies recognize that a competent nurse provides safe care across the lifespan directed toward the goals of helping clients (individuals, families or communities) promote health, recover from acute illness and/or manage a chronic illness and support a peaceful and comfortable death.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1: Clinical Decision Making: Make evidence-based decisions by applying knowledge from nursing theory, research, and principles of population health

PLO 2: Client-Centered Care: Practice holistic care that respects the client's preferences and values

PLO 3: Informatics & Technology: Communicate effectively and compassionately in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality healthcare using available resources and emerging technologies

PLO 4: Professionalism: Model self-reflective, professional, and ethical behaviors that align with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses

PLO 5: Quality & Safety: Apply quality improvement principles that incorporate best practices in the delivery of care, promote a culture of patient safety, and mitigate unsafe environments

PLO 6: Teamwork & Collaboration: Collaborate with the interprofessional team, patients, families, and community partners to improve health outcomes

Admission Information

To be admitted to the program, students must submit a completed application, submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and hold a current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nursing license. When there are more applicants than available seats, applications will be prioritized based on application date and GPA.

Applicants may be eligible to transfer prior coursework or work experience and receive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), dependent upon department review:

  • Military credits may be transferred
  • Work experience may be evaluated and used to meet certain program requirements; see individual programs for information
  • Other CPL may be granted in accordance with the current Credit for Prior Learning Policy; see the CPL procedure for details on earning credit

Program Requirements

All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise.  Note - Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credits transfer in as Pass (P), these are accepted in the program.

Admission to the program requires that the student have an active and unencumbered registered nurse license in the State of Oregon by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

General Education

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4

STAT 243ZElementary Statistics 1

4

Human Relations - choose one course from list

3-4

Communication - choose one course from list

4

Core Courses

Core Courses must be completed with a C- or better; P/NP is not accepted.
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
NRS 400Transition to Professional Practice of Nursing

2-8

NRS 410Interprofessional Collaboration and Leadership

4

NRS 420Evidence-Based Practice and Research

4

NRS 430Technology and Informatics

4

NRS 440Community Health 1: Foundations of Community Health and Social Determinants of Health

4

NRS 445Community Health 2: Population Health

4

NRS 450Complex Disease Case Management

4

NRS 460Advocacy through Healthcare Policy

4

NRS 490Professional Nursing Capstone

4

NRS 400: must be completed for 8 credits

Credit for Prior Learning

Students who hold a current registered nurse (RN) license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), should contact Academic Advising about receiving credit for prior learning towards the RN to BSN program at LCC. Current RN license holders from the OSBN may be eligible to receive up to 15 credits towards the RN to BSN degree at Lane.

Electives

Complete Electives to meet required 60 credits of upper-division coursework. Choose from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
NRS 360Self-Care for Nurses

3

NRS 370Collaborative Experience

2-4

NRS 444Forensic Nursing 1

3

NRS 485Forensic Nursing 2

3

MGMT 400Operations Management

4

MGMT 405Management Communications

4

MGMT 411Marketing Management

4

MGMT 432Social Enterprise

4

MGMT 446Cross-Cultural Management

4

Footnotes

1 - WR 227Z and STAT 243Z must be completed by the end of Session 1

Notes

Sample Term Planner

To be added at a later date

*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.