Nursing: Online RN to BSN Program

The Instructional Program

SUNY Delhi's online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree provides provides educational mobility for registered nurses who seek a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The RN-to-BSN curriculum is designed with the working registered nurse in mind, and offers versatility and flexibility as the program is 100 percent online. Precepted practicum experiences for select courses are completed in the student's community.

The objectives of the program emphasize critical thinking necessary for the management of clients within a constantly changing healthcare environment. A total of 120 credits is required to earn a B.S.N. at SUNY Delhi; however, the length of the program varies depending on the number of appropriate courses transferred from previous lower- and upper-division college course work. Opportunities for full- and part-time study are available to allow students to proceed at their own pace.

Highlights of the program include the following:

• Flexible scheduling that meets the needs of working professionals by allowing students to advance in the program part time or full time, with opportunities to begin the program in fall, spring, or summer semesters.
• Web-supported classes with easy-to-use technology and technical assistance.
• A state-of-the-art curriculum delivered by faculty with the highest credentials in the field.
• Affordable SUNY tuition rates.
• An opportunity to pursue a degree with other motivated professionals.

Mission of the Program

To develop professional nursing leaders who will integrate healthcare expertise with civic responsibility; and to enable graduates to contribute significantly toward the employment demands in the healthcare community and in nursing education.

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following requirements*:

• Must hold a current R.N. license.
• Official transcripts from all schools attended are required.
• Graduation from an accredited associate degree or diploma program in nursing, with a minimum of 60 semester hours, with nursing coursework grades of C+ or better, and liberal arts and science courses of C or better.
• Required courses include anatomy and physiology I & II, microbiology, English, psychology, and statistics* (*while a PSYC/Research Methods course may transfer into the program and meet this pre-requisite, students must complete a MATH/GE1 course prior to graduation).
• May transfer a maximum of 30 credit hours of upper-division credits, with a maximum of 15 upper-division nursing credits.
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above.
• One year of experience practicing as an RN immediately preceding matriculation is recommended

*Admissions requirements are subject to change.

CURRICULUM

SUNY Curriculum Code: 2021

SUNY General Education Requirements: Students who intend to receive A.A., A.S., or baccalaureate degrees must satisfy SUNY and campus General Education (GE) requirements to graduate. Students should be aware that GE requirements may vary by academic program. See SUNY GE Requirements note below, and consult with your academic advisor. For general information, see the "General Education" section of this catalog.

A.A.S. and A.O.S. degree students may not be required to fulfill General Education (GE) requirements; however, any student who may wish to transfer should complete as many GE courses as possible. Consult with your academic advisor.

Technical Standards: In addition to academic requirements, all applicants must also be able to meet the minimum Technical Standards for the program, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Academic Requirements:

Minimum Total Credit Hours = 58

• All nursing majors have an advisor in the Department with whom they must consult regularly in planning their semester course work.
• Nursing classes require a grade of C+ or higher, and allied health courses and liberal arts and science courses require a grade of C or higher.

Major Courses Required - 46 credit hours

General Education/Liberal Arts Courses Required - 12 credit hours

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the SUNY Delhi RN-to-BSN program will:

1. Synthesize knowledge from the biological, social, and behavioral sciences, as well as humanities and nursing, to provide culturally competent care to individuals, families, and communities.
2. Critically apply research findings to nursing practice related to disease prevention, health promotion, illness, and restoration of health.
3. Collaborate with community-based partners to promote health in diverse client populations.
4. Effectively communicate with clients, diverse patient groups and healthcare disciplines, and adapt communication methods to meet the healthcare, educational, and counseling needs of diverse client groups across a multiplicity of settings.
5. Utilize data, evidence, and information from a wide range of resources to comprehensively and accurately provide nursing care to clients, families, and the public in a variety of settings.
6. Assume diverse leadership roles across the continuum of care to responsibly manage human, fiscal, and material resources.
7. Integrate professional role, values, and ethical, moral, and legal aspects of nursing into practice in a variety of structured and unstructured settings.
8. Be guided by nursing theory, incorporating knowledge of environmental, social, cultural, economic, political, technological, and global factors to develop plans to effect beneficial client outcomes.