Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
The BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) is a program for current, active registered nurses with an associate degree in nursing.
This program emphasizes the skills needed to be successful in healthcare settings. The curriculum emphasizes issues that affect patients and how healthcare is delivered.
123 Graduate Level
Semester Credit Hours
Estimated Completion
Time 20 months
Graduates who choose to pursue a career in nursing and healthcare management or academia will become successful managers, supervisors, or educators who demonstrate strong leadership, technical, and team skills; and a commitment to continuing professional development.
The BS Nursing program prepares graduates for a rewarding career in nursing and nursing management. UNIR International University BSN graduates will have a thorough grounding in the principles and practices of nursing and management as well as the scientific and leadership principles upon which they are built; they will also be prepared for further education and for productive employment in the industry.
The BS Nursing program prepares graduates for a rewarding career in nursing and nursing management. UNIR International University BSN graduates will have a thorough grounding in the principles and practices of nursing and management as well as the scientific and leadership principles upon which they are built; they will also be prepared for further education and for productive employment in the industry.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in
Nursing Degree program will be able to:
Nursing Degree program will be able to:
- Assess a healthcare situation and think critically and ethically to resolve the situation
- Work with others to manage patient care
- Communicate effectively in complex healthcare situations
- Enhance technology skills used in healthcare
Program Breakdown by Course
(123 Credit Hours – 63 semester credits will be awarded for the student entering with the Associate’s degree in Nursing. The upper division major courses will be taken at Palms to total 60 semester credit hours. Estimated Completion Time: 20 months)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| Core Courses (27 credits) | ||
| NUR 301 | Introduction to the role and scope of Nursing | 3.00 |
| IDS 310 | Critical Thinking and Conflict Resolution | 3.00 |
| NUR 320 | Pathophysiology | 3.00 |
| NUR 330 | Health Assessment | 3.00 |
| NUR 340 | Pharmacology | 3.00 |
| COM 350 | Interpersonal Communications | 3.00 |
| NUR 360 | Public Health | 3.00 |
| NUR 370 | Ethical and Legal Practices in Nursing | 3.00 |
| NUR 380 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 3.00 |
| NUR 390 | Nursing Informatics | 3.00 |
| NUR 401 | Healthcare Assessment and Practices | 3.00 |
| NUR 410 | Nursing in Diverse Communities | 3.00 |
| NUR 420 | Crisis Intervention in Healthcare | 3.00 |
| NUR 430 | Global Aspects of Healthcare | 3.00 |
| HSA 440 | Risk Management in Healthcare | 3.00 |
| PSY 450 | Psychiatry | 3.00 |
| IDS 460 | Advanced Nursing and Health Assessment | 3.00 |
| NUR 470 | Nursing Practicum 1 | 3.00 |
| NUR 480 | Nursing Practicum 2 | 3.00 |
| NUR 499 | Nursing Capstone | 3.00 |
