Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN to BSN Online Program Option
Overview
Denver College of Nursing’s online option has been designed by nurses for the licensed, working nurse. As a single-purpose nursing college, we are uniquely positioned to know the needs of RN students. You will be able to earn your degree in a cohort of your professional peers in a supportive smaller school environment with a challenging, but manageably paced curriculum. From our experienced nurse educators to the administration, you will find that Denver College of Nursing is dedicated to the success of every student. Your success is our success.
- No pre-requisite classes to take with an accredited associate degree in nursing
- Nursing focus – our RN to BSN curriculum has 70% nursing course credit
- Manageable schedule – 2-3 classes per quarter
- Complete your degree in as little as 15 months, with 2-week breaks in-between quarters
- 24/7 access to online courses, tutoring, and support services
- Asynchronous classroom environment – no mandatory course times
- Experiential learning activities that enable you to apply what you are learning directly to real-world nursing cases
- When accepted into the RN to BSN online program you will receive 90 credits for your past education in nursing, and still be able to transfer in any other approved courses.
The baccalaureate program at Denver College of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Be assured this this degree is a solid educational foundation for all your endeavors, from the healthcare workplace to your next steps into masters and/or doctoral work.
Denver college of Nursing developed a framework for its RN to BSN curriculum by incorporating the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) core competencies and the Nursing Process into course objectives and content. This integration was specifically designed to create specific graduate competencies, as listed below. This forward-thinking nursing program framework will supply you with the firm foundation on which you can continue to build your career.
The QSEN competencies include:
- Patient centered Care
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Evidence-based Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Safety
- Informatics
Graduate competencies:
- Patient Advocate
- Caregiver
- Educator
- Change Agent
- Leader
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Transparency in tuition and other costs: The total cost of the RN to BSN program option at DCN includes:
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Denver College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Denver College of Nursing’s baccalaureate nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). |
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Course No. |
Course Name |
Quarter Credits |
BIO/SCI |
Any Science Course |
4 |
COM/ENG |
Communications or English Composition II |
4 |
HUM/ PHI |
Any Humanities/ Ethics Course |
8 |
MAT/SCI |
College level Mathematics/ Science |
4 |
PSY |
Any Upper Level Psychology Course |
4 |
SOC |
Any Sociology Course |
4 |
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28 credits |
HIT 420 |
Healthcare Informatics |
5 |
NUR 300 |
Professional Issues in Nursing |
5 |
NUR 309 |
Pathophysiology for the Registered Nurse |
6 |
NUR 325 |
Healthcare Delivery Systems |
5 |
NUR 335 |
Health Promotion |
5 |
NUR 370 |
Cultural Dimensions in Nursing |
6 |
NUR 400 |
Research and Evidence Based Practice |
6 |
NUR 415 |
Policy, Finance, and Quality in Nursing and Healthcare |
6 |
NUR 425 |
Population-Based Nursing |
6 |
NUR 435 |
Leadership and Management in Nursing |
6 |
NUR 445 |
Capstone |
7 |
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62 credits |
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General Education Quarter Credits |
28 |
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Nursing Quarter Credits |
62 |
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RN to BSN Option Total Quarter Credits |
90 |
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Quarter Credits Awarded for Prior Degree |
90 |
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Total Quarter Credits for the BSN Degree |
180 |
*General Education Course Substitutions may be considered for transfer.
A minimum of 25% of the DCN program courses must be earned at Denver College of Nursing.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Submit an official transcript to the Dean of Nursing Education or designee indicating graduation from an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing program or RN Diploma Program (no transfer credits will be accepted after the first term)
- Hold an unencumbered state license as a registered nurse
NOTE: Meet additional requirements detailed in the Admissions Policies and Procedures section of the catalog.
No entrance testing is required for this program.