Nursing (RN-BSN) BSN
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Program-at-a-Glance (Undergraduate)
Credit Hours:
Total Hours: 120
Major Area of Study: 66
Additional Requirements: 16-33
Cost per Credit Hour:
$383.59
Completion Time:
3 semesters
Accreditation:
Special Requirements:
Student is (1) a graduate from either an associate degree program in nursing or a diploma nursing program; (2) registered to practice nursing in Mississippi with an unrestricted RN license
You’re already an RN, which means you have the foundation to excel in the healthcare industry. Our accredited fully online Nursing RN to BSN degree program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to build upon your prior education and earn your BSN while staying in your current place of employment! Our online RN to BSN degree can be completed in as few as three semesters and there are no required chemistry courses. All of our courses and all course prerequisites are available fully online.
The online RN to BSN degree is designed with you, the working RN professional, in mind. You can choose to begin this program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester with an 8, 10, or 16 week option, which allows you to earn this degree on your time.
The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality. Looking for more? Our enrollment coaches are standing by to assist you. Click here for more info! This is your life, plus college!
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Freshman
1st Semester (16 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Composition One
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3 hrs. |
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General Psychology
|
3 hrs. |
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College Algebra
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3 hrs. |
Select 1:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 CE
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3 hrs. |
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World Civilizations: 1500 CE to the present
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3 hrs. |
Select 1:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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General Chemistry I
*
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3 hrs. |
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Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochemistry
*
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3 hrs. |
2nd Semester (17 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Composition Two
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3 hrs. |
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Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology
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3 hrs. |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
*
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3 hrs. |
Select 1:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 CE
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3 hrs. |
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World Civilizations: 1500 to the present
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3 hrs. |
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Introduction to Philosophy
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3 hrs. |
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Ethics and Good Living
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3 hrs. |
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Comparative Religion
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3 hrs. |
Sophomore
1st Semester (16 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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World Literature
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3 hrs. |
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Professional Communication
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3 hrs. |
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The Family
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3 hrs. |
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II
*
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3 hrs. |
Select 1:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Art Appreciation
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3 hrs. |
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Dance Appreciation
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3 hrs. |
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The Enjoyment of Music
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3 hrs. |
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Theatrical Expressions
|
3 hrs. |
2nd Semester (13 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Nutrition
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3 hrs. |
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Developmental Psychology
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3 hrs. |
Select 1:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Science
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3 hrs. |
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Introduction to Biostatistics
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3 hrs. |
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Statistical Methods I
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3 hrs. |
Select 1:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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General Microbiology
*
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3 hrs. |
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Microorganisms in Health and Disease
*
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3 hrs. |
Junior
1st Semester (11 hours plus 10 validation)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Leadership
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3 hrs. |
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Professional Nursing Concepts II
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2 hrs. |
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Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Practice Experiences
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5 hrs. |
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Maternal-Child Nursing
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10 hrs. |
2nd Semester (11 hours plus 18 validation)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Pathophysiology
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3 hrs. |
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Role Development as a Nurse Scientist
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4 hrs. |
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Health Assessment & Health Promotion Theory & Lab
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4 hrs. |
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Commonalities in Nursing Practice
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4 hrs. |
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Medical-Surgical Nursing
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14 hrs. |
Senior
1st Semester (15 hours)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
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Evidence-Based Practice
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3 hrs. |
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Health Care Systems
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3 hrs. |
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Population Health Nursing Theory and Praxis
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4 hrs. |
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Psychiatric Nursing
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6 hrs. |
Additional Note
Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There is a fee for each online course ranging from $ 30 – 100 depending if the course has a clinical component. Validation Credit Fees are a one-time fee of approximately $800
The RN-BSN Program provides you with opportunities to:
- Improve your practice as a BSN nurse
- Climb the career ladder at your health care agency
- Pursue advanced degrees, i.e., MSN, DNP, PhD
- Become a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, a Nurse Executive, a Faculty Member
Yes. At Southern Miss, 34 credits (called ‘validation credits’) are given to RN-BSN students as a way of respecting the previous course work already taken in your associate degree. You will register for these validation credits during your program of study.
- Spring Semester (Application Deadline: November 1st)
- Summer Semester (Application Deadline: April 1st)
- Fall Semester (Application Deadline: June 1st)
Yes. All prerequisites must be completed before starting the program. However, at the time of application, only two of the three natural sciences must be completed.
No. As long as the prerequisite courses were completed with a “C” or better, those courses will transfer.
Scholarships and financial aid are available: A full range of financial assistance is available through the Southern Miss Office of Financial Aid. For information about the NELR scholarship for RN to BSN go to Nursing Education Forgivable Loan. The deadline dates for this scholarship application are October 1- March 31. Additional scholarships are available through The University of Southern Mississippi. For more information, contact your advisor.
For more information or for transcript evaluation before applying, call Southern Miss RN-BSN Advisor at 601-266-5454 or 228-865-4555.
To find pricing information, visit our pricing page. For financial aid information, view our financial aid page. For detailed tuition information, visit our business services page.
Other classes that aren’t listed may count towards your degree once your transcript has been evaluated and posted.
If yes, visit online.usm.edu/military for more information on how Southern Miss can serve you and your needs. We will help you with funding and scholarship information, admissions and course enrollment.
No, online students pay resident tuition.
Yes, all courses in the program are available totally online; however, there are two clinical experiences that are completed in your health care agency or through community health services. Students are not required to visit campus for any in-class lectures.
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Admission Requirements
The RN-BSN program is for registered nurses who have graduated with either an associate degree or diploma from a nursing program, and are registered to practice nursing in Mississippi with an unrestricted RN license. So before getting started, make sure you meet those requirements.
In addition to filing an application, the following minimum requirements must be met for consideration for admission to the baccalaureate nursing program:
- A national composite ACT of 21 or above; a corresponding score on the ACT taken prior to October 1989 or the SAT is acceptable (not applicable to RN-BSN students but is required for students enrolled concurrently in ADN program and non-clinical RN-BSN courses);
- An overall grade point average of 2.5 on courses prerequisite to the nursing major (BSN);
- A minimum of a C in each prerequisite course applicable to the nursing curriculum;
- Successful completion of all prerequisite courses before beginning the nursing plan;
- Kaplan Nursing Admission (BSN only);
- Successful completion of a criminal background check, immunizations and controlled substances drug screen before beginning the nursing plan;
- Earned at least a C in each nursing course from associate degree in nursing program or diploma program with a minimum of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (RN-BSN); and
- May only repeat one associate degree/diploma nursing course one time. (RN-BSN)..
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