Linfield College has launched its accelerated Online RN to BSN degree program. Designed to aid both recent associate degree graduates who are newly licensed and experienced registered nurses who want to return to college, this online degree program, offers an accelerated approach to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
| Semester | Courses | Total Credits |
|
Semester 1 |
NURS 309 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice NURS 315 Professional Communication in Diverse Communities |
6 2 |
|
Semester 2 |
NURS 320 Scholarship of Nursing NURS 460 Population-based Nursing in a Multicultural and Global Society NURS 470 Leading and Managing in Nursing |
6 2 3 |
|
Semester 3 |
NURS 475 Integrated Experiential Learning IV A clinical experience is part of this course. |
8 |
| Part-time Option Semester 4 |
Upper Division, 300-400 level Non-nursing course Linfield Curriculum/General Education Course |
4 4 |
| Full-time Option | Courses listed in Semester 4 above are taken concurrently with nursing courses in Semesters 1 – 3 |
For an RN working full-time, the curriculum allows for a BSN degree to be completed in 15 months as a part-time student. The RN who is not working full-time or is newly licensed and has yet to begin full-time work, may devote full time to the education to complete the BSN degree in 12 months.
To discuss the RN to BSN cohort schedule, call 503-287-3191, or contact Gloria Flower, Enrollment Specialist by email.
Why Linfield College?
Linfield is an independent, comprehensive college recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding academic programs, and distinctive international emphasis. Chartered in 1858, Linfield is one of the first colleges in the Pacific Northwest and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The RN to BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Many of Linfield’s instructors were involved in the early design of online learning and have valuable expertise.
Learn more about Linfield’s RN to BSN degree