Nursing, RN to BSN

Learn how to:

• Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, natural, and behavioral sciences as a foundation for safe, client-centered nursing practice.
• Apply leadership concepts, skills and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrate evidence-based clinical judgment in practice with individuals, families, and groups.
• Deliver quality health care through proficiency in information management and patient care technology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare policy and regulations to assist individuals, families, and groups to identify and mobilize resources to meet health care needs.
• Collaborate with consumers, members of the health care team and others to improve the delivery of health care.
• Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for individuals, families, and groups to improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and groups.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal responsibility for nursing practice.
• Apply the nursing process to deliver and manage nursing care for culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups across the life span in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Use clinical reasoning strategies, communication and other affective skills, as well as psychomotor skills to provide therapeutic nursing interventions to culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups in varying health states.

Admission Requirements

Any student interested in the RN to BSN program must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. The application process has several steps, and requires you to submit application materials to both the Office of Admissions and the College of Health Professions Academic Success Center (formerly the STAR Office). Be sure to pay attention to when and where you must submit any required documentation. .

To be considered for admission to RN to BSN undergraduate program, submit the following:

• Coppin State University online application
• Personal essay detailing your philosophy of nursing and professional goals
• Current resume
• Active unencumbered RN license in Maryland or participating state in the Nurse Multi-State Licensure Compact 
• 3 letters of recommendation using the Nursing Recommendation Form. Submit to the CHP’s Academic Success Center only.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. For students who have completed any education in a college or university outside of the U.S or related territory, be sure to submit a course-by-course evaluation by an approved evaluation agency. Submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and the CHP’s Academic Success Center.

Note: RN to BSN students do not need to take the HESI A2 exam. Prospective students may also be invited to come in for an interview. 

Important Dates to Remember

• December 1st is Early Decision deadline
• February 1st is Final Decision deadline

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among General Education Requirements (GERs), course prerequisites, and major courses. Each section below explains the range of course offerings.

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for Health Information Management majors, your program plan should also include:

Additional GER Requirements

Core Courses (14 credits)

Advanced Placement in Nursing

These courses are based on RN licensure and Maryland State Articulation Agreement.