Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.

Grand Island, Lincoln, and Online

The Doane University RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses with an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing who want to advance in the profession. The completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing is the gateway to graduate-level education and advanced practice nursing roles.

The format and courses are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the working RN possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of the liberal arts as well as clinical patient care, healthcare management, and professional nursing practice and leadership. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research in the RN’s clinical practice. Both the science and art of nursing are integral components of the program and are woven throughout. Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in the nursing profession.

Applicants to the program must have a current, active unrestricted RN license in the United States prior to admission to the Doane University RN to BSN program.

To meet graduation requirements, students enrolled in the RN to BSN program must complete both the general requirements and additional requirements listed.

Mission Statement

Doane University’s Nursing Program mission is to provide an exceptional liberal arts education to inspire registered nurses in the art, culture, and science of nursing practice to develop intellectual inquiry, personal values, professional engagement, and a commitment to serve as responsible leaders and interprofessional team members for advancing global health.

Admission Requirements

The following are required for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program:

A copy of a current, active unrestricted registered nurse license in the United States.
A completed Application for Admission form
An official transcript from the school of nursing and each college or university attended. Doane University will evaluate all courses submitted by the transfer applicant and reserves the right to accept or deny any of the credits offered for transfer. Credit hours earned with grades of “C-” or better at an accredited institution of higher education prior to admission to Doane University may be transferred.

Investigative Background Check Requirement

An investigative background check is required of all students prior to beginning any course work requiring field-work to meet clinical agency requirements. Registered Nurses who will remain in their place of employment for all courses requiring field-work and meet the background investigation requirements for their workplace, may bring a letter from the workplace Human Relations Department stating that they have satisfactorily met all requirements for eligibility to participate in clinical activities in that agency.

Health Records Requirement

(Prerequisite to and concurrent with all fieldwork courses.) The RN to BSN program may require additional immunizations, drug, or health screenings as needed to meet clinical agency requirements. In addition, the student must show proof of personal medical insurance prior to field-work assignments. The student is responsible for any expense incurred in completing this process. The student may be stopped out of fieldwork courses at any time if not in compliance with this policy.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Integrate knowledge from liberal education and nursing to address the health of the individual, family, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan in diverse health care systems and environments.
Evaluate scientific evidence applicable to professional nursing practice that promote quality care and patient safety within organizations and global communities.
Apply information management and patient care technologies to effectively manage nursing care and address emerging issues within the legal, ethical and historical context of nursing.
Employ leadership skills and effective communication strategies as a collaborative member of the interprofessional team to improve patient health outcomes.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional values, lifelong learning, and reflection of personal beliefs and values to foster self-renewal and professional growth and development.
Examine the impact of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments on healthcare delivery and practice.
Apply health promotion, disease and injury prevention in research and health care policy across the lifespan to facilitate health equity for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.

RN to BSN Course Requirements

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Co-requisite Course Requirements

Completion of the following nursing co-requisites is required (If not completed prior to admission, these courses are included in the Doane University RN to BSN course requirements.)