RN-BSN Program Overview

The RN-BSN program builds on the knowledge and skills registered nurses have acquired through a diploma or associate degree program. It is designed to enable students to move into a wider array of practice and leadership roles, and be prepared for admission to graduate school. Courses are delivered over the World Wide Web. Clinical projects and advanced clinical experiences are completed in student's local communities so registered nurses essentially can complete the B.S.N. degree in their hometowns.

The RN-BSN program is for the registered nurse who has graduated from a state or nationally accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program and maintained a 2.5 GPA in Preprofessional coursework. The program is designed so that a student can attend as a full-time or part-time student.

Northern Arizona University has offered classes for RNs since the early 1980's. Three nursing courses have clinical components that may be completed in your home community.

The RN student will be required to take or transfer in the following coursework:

1. Liberal Study Requirements (35 units)
   1. Foundation Requirements
   2. Distribution Requirements
   3. Liberal Study Elective
   4. Diversity Requirements
2. Preprofessional Requirements (28 units)
3. Professional Requirements (38 units)
4. NAU Electives to Total 120 units

*For further information visit the NAU Academic Catalog*

Healing Community

In 1996, the School of Nursing at Northern Arizona University formed a partnership with five Arizona community colleges known as the Healing Community. Members of the Healing Community are Arizona Western College, Central Arizona College, Mohave Community College, Northland Pioneer College, and Yavapai College. Students with RN degrees from Healing Community Schools after 2001 are not required to take NUR 302.