2+2 Nursing (ASN+BSN)
Accelerate your nursing education (and your career) by earning both an Associate of Science in Nursing and BSN in one streamlined program.
About
If you’re passionate about nursing and driven to succeed, you’ll love our 2+2 Nursing (ASN+BSN). It gives entry-level students an expedited way to start their careers in a fast-paced, fast-growing job market. The 2+2 combines our two-year ASN with an RN to BSN with no breaks in between degrees.
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Accreditation
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. See more accreditation information.
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Requirements
Applicants for the 2+2 (ASN+BSN) must meet general admission requirements.
Curriculum
Associate in Science in Nursing Program, two-year track
| Year 1, Semester 1 | ||
| BIO 175 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 100 | English Composition | 3 |
| MAT 150 | Clinical Mathematics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| NUR 101 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NUR 111 | Foundations of Nursing Practice: Clinical Laboratory | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| Year 1, Semester 2 | ||
| BIO 176 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| NUR 102 | Families Within the Community | 7 |
| NUR 112 | Families Within the Community: Clinical Laboratory | 3 |
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Combined Credits | 34 | |
| Year 2, Semester 1 | ||
| BIO 185 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 250 | Nutrition for Life | 3 |
| NUR 201 | Acute and Chronic Health Problems | 7 |
| NUR 211 | Acute and Chronic Health Problems: Clinical Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| Year 2, Semester 2 | ||
| NUR 202 | Crisis and Complex Health Problems | 7 |
| NUR 212 | Crisis and Complex Health Problems: Clinical Laboratory | 5 |
| PHI 210 | Ethical and Legal Dimensions in the Health Sciences | 1 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Combined Credits | 67 |
RN to BSN Curriculum (Sample Schedule)
This sample schedule lists all required courses in a suggested sequence. Electives may be completed at any time prior to graduation.
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| ENG 300 | Advanced Composition for Health Care | 3 |
| IPC 302 | Introduction to Capstone | 1 |
| NUR 301 | Conceptual Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 310 or NUR 311 | Human Diversity and Health Care or Cultural Care in Nursing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| ECO 150 | Survey of Economics | 3 |
| NUR 340 | Comprehensive Health Assessment | 3 |
| IPC 322 | Teaching and Learning for the Nursing Professional | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | Credits | |
| ECO 310 | American Health Care System | 3 |
| PHI 330 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| 300- or 400-level Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| IPC 401 | Research in Health Care | 3 |
| MAT 260 | Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| NUR 410 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 420 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NUR 430 | Nursing in a Global Society | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | Credits | |
| IPC 450 | Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
| Total RN to BSN Credits | 55 | |
| Total Combined Credits | 120 |