RN to BSN Curriculum Plans

Spring Cohort (15 months)

Semester / Term	Courses	Total Credits
Spring Semester	NURS 309 (6 credits)	6
Summer Term	NURS 208 (3 credits) NURS 314 (3 credits)	6
Fall Semester	NURS 416 (5 credits) 1 LC (3-4 credits)	8-9
Winter Term	1 LC (3-4 credits)	3-4
Spring Semester	NURS 419 (5 credits) 1 LC (3-4 credits)	8-9

Fall Cohort (20 months)

Semester / Term	Courses	Total Credits
Fall Semester	NURS 309 (6 credits)	6
Winter Term	Course as needed	1-4
Spring Semester	NURS 208 (3 credits) NURS 314 (3 credits)	6
Summer Term	Courses as needed	3-8
Fall Semester	NURS 416 (5 credits) 1 LC (3-4 credits)	8-9
Winter Term	Course as needed	1-4
Spring Semester	NURS 419 (5 credits) 1 LC (3-4 credits)	8-9

Spring cohort Nursing courses follow a plan that includes summer term, with winter term available for other graduation requirements. Fall cohort Nursing courses follow a fall/spring, fall/spring pattern, with winter and summer terms available for other graduation requirements.

Requirements

125 semester credits are required for a bachelor’s degree; a minimum of 30 of these credits must be completed at Linfield for a first bachelor’s degree, 35 credits for a second bachelor’s degree.
NURS 416 and NURS 419 include clinical components (84 clinical hours in NURS 416, and 168 clinical hours in NURS 419). Clinical experiences are tailor-made for each RN student, in a setting of your choice; your place of employment, other agencies, or with international healthcare organizations for short term intensive experiences outside of the U.S.

Linfield Curriculum & Electives Scheduling Options

Linfield Curriculum (LC) courses or electives can be taken any semester of the year, as your schedule allows. See Advisor for recommendations.