Nursing (BSN)

This program offered by the College of Science and Health/Nursing Department. The online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is offered at the Saint Louis campus and is for RNs who hold a current unencumbered U.S. nursing license.  The traditional undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is offered in person and only in Uzbekistan.  Please see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog for a list of campuses where this program is offered.

RN to BSN Program

This program is offered only online and is for students who have successfully completed an associate degree or diploma in Nursing.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science completion program in nursing (RN to BSN) is designed for the registered nurse who wishes to advance his or her knowledge in nursing, the sciences and the liberal arts, and to achieve a bachelor's degree. The program helps the registered nurse develop analytic and communication skills for professional excellence.

The RN to BSN curriculum focuses on holistic health promotion for the individual student, the profession, the individual client, the family, groups and the community. There is a strong emphasis on the nurse's personal development, the needs and future of the profession and the broad, accountable nursing role that is needed and expected by today's healthcare consumer. The program prepares the registered nurse for generalist nursing practice. A variety of faculty members, student experiences and learning environments are used to meet program and individual student goals.

This online program is tailored to working adults, offering part-time enrollment and eight-week terms. Typically, students complete the core nursing curriculum in 1 (taking two courses per 8-week term) to 2 - 2.5 (taking one course per 8-week term) years if courses are taken 5 terms per year. Frequently, students must take additional Global Citizenship Program and/or elective courses to fulfill degree requirements. Nursing faculty advisors discuss additional requirements during the admission interview.

The baccalaureate nursing program at Webster University located in Saint Louis, Missouri is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism in nursing practice.
• Apply leadership skills to promote a culture of quality care and patient safety.
• Discuss research and evidence as it applies to professional nursing practice.
• Describe the role of information technology in professional nursing practice. 
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the impact of health policy, finance, social, political and regulatory processes on the healthcare system.
• Advocate for the client's needs in a diverse, global environment. 
• Collaborate with clients and other healthcare professionals to promote quality care. 
• Apply principles of health promotion and prevention to individuals and populations.

Degree Requirements

For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

• 27 credit hours in nursing coursework for RN students seeking a BSN (students must have completed a diploma or associate degree in nursing program)
• 27 credit hours in designated University Global Citizenship Program hours, with accommodations for the nursing RN-BSN, and prerequisite courses including the requirement for an additional 5 hours of science courses.
  
  • Global Citizenship Program for Nursing RN-BSN GLBC 1200 Global Cornerstone Seminar (satisfied by an Associate Degree in Nursing, an Associate in Applied Science Degree, or a Diploma in Nursing)
  • English, Literature, or other English, Composition or Writing course (3 hours)
  • General Psychology or other Social System & Human Behavior (SSHB) course (3 hours)
  • General Sociology or other SSHB course (3 hours)
  • Physical and Natural World Sciences (PNW) (3 hours)
  • Statistics or other Quantitative Literacy (QL) course (3 hours)
  • Humanities or other Roots of Culture (ROC) course (3 hours)
  • International language study or arts appreciation (3 hours)
  • KEYS 4XXX-Global Keystone Seminar (3 hours)
• Elective hours

RN-BSN students are required to take at least 30 credit hours at Webster University. For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

Note: Except where specified otherwise, the above courses must not also satisfy major requirements. GCP skills requirements are satisfied in meeting the requirements for the major. 

Curriculum

 Required Nursing Core Courses

• NURS 3010 Concepts of Professional Nursing (3 hours)
• NURS 3020 Lifespan Health Assessment for RNs (3 hours)
• NURS 3270 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses (3 hours)
• NURS 3410 Health Promotion and Education (3 hours)
• NURS 4110 Interprofessional Collaboration (3 hours)
• NURS 4240 Organizational and Systems Leadership (3 hours)
• NURS 4250 Population Health: Clinical Prevention with Families and Communities (3 hours)
• NURS 4460 Disaster Management: A Global Perspective (2 hours)
• NURS 4410 Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments (3 hours)
• NURS 4800 Capstone Portfolio (1 hour)

Special Requirements

To progress through the program, nursing courses (NURS) must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. In addition, in courses with a clinical component, students must receive a grade of “Satisfactory” in the clinical portion of the course in order to pass the course. Unsatisfactory completion of the clinical component of the course results in automatic failure of the course. Students may repeat a specific nursing course only once, and no more than two nursing courses may be repeated during the program.

Admission

Students who are interested in applying to this degree program should see the Admission Section of this catalog for general requirements and review the Special Admission Requirements listed below specific for RN-BSN program.

Special Admission Requirements

RN-BSN applicants must also:

• Provide proof of current unencumbered U.S. registered nurse license or be eligible for licensure as an RN and have a scheduled NCLEX exam within three months of beginning the program. Progression through the program is contingent on maintenance of an unencumbered nursing licensure.
• Provide transcripts from nursing schools and all colleges from which academic credit has been granted.
• Demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale in previous scholastic work.
• Complete the Webster University undergraduate application and submit the application fee.
• Submit a résumé.
• Complete an advising consultation with a faculty member.

Dual admission ADN to BSN applicants, who wish to take BSN curriculum courses while completing an ADN, must complete all GCP, prerequisite and elective credit hours prior to taking nursing courses. Given the prelicensure status of dual admission students, ADN students may only enroll in NURS 3010 and NURS 3020. Enrollment in additional nursing curriculum courses is contingent on successful completion of the ADN, submission of proof of current unencumbered U.S. registered nurse licensure, and other compliance documents.

See the Admission section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at www.webster.edu/apply. Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to transcripts@webster.edu. If this service is not available, send transcripts to:

Office of Admission
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119

Send all supplemental application materials to:

Office of Admission
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119-3194

or submit electronically to: admit@webster.edu

Transfer Credit for the RN to BSN Program

Webster University may accept up to 90 credit hours, including credit hours earned beyond the first associate degree and for credit by examination, for registered nurse (RN) students seeking a Bachelor of Science in nursing. This may include credit hours advanced by the community college for licensed practical nurse (LPN) advanced placement. Please refer to the nursing department for more information.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

This program is offered only in Uzbekistan and is a traditional 4-year nursing program.  

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum focuses on holistic health promotion for the individual student, the profession, the individual client, groups and the population. There is a strong emphasis on the nurse's personal development, the needs and future of the profession and the broad, accountable nursing role that is needed and expected by global healthcare consumers. The program prepares the registered nurse for generalist nursing practice. A variety of faculty members, student experiences and learning environments are used to meet program and individual student goals.

The curriculum consists of science and nursing courses as well as the core curriculum courses required by the Webster University Nursing Department and College of Science and Health, providing students with a well rounded liberal arts education background. This degree is focused on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX - U.S.) licensure exam criteria and prepares the student for nursing practice in Uzbekistan and globally. 

Note: Attaining the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Webster University in Uzbekistan prepares the student for nursing practice in Uzbekistan but does not constitute a US nursing license. If a nurse in Uzbekistan desires to live and practice in another country or US state, they must meet the requirements of that country or US state’s board of nursing to practice in that country or US state.

Learning Outcomes

BSN End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) are as follows:
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism in the nursing practice.
• Apply leadership skills to promote a culture of quality care and patient safety.
• Discuss research and evidence as it applies to professional nursing practice.
• Describe the role of information technology in professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the impact of health policy, finance, social political and regulatory processes on the healthcare system.
• Advocate for the client's needs in a diverse, global environment.
• Collaborate with clients and other healthcare professionals to promote quality care.
• Apply principles of health promotion and prevention to individuals, families and populations.

Degree Requirements

For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

• 69 Required hours
• 21 Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours
• 30 hours non-nursing supporting Core requirements (electives)

Curriculum

Non-Nursing Supporting Core Requirements (30 credit hours)

• BIOL 1610 Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hours)
  and BIOL 1611 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 hour)
• BIOL 1620 Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hours)
  and BIOL 1621 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 hour)
• BIOL 2120 Microbiology (3 hours)
  and BIOL 2121 Microbiology Lab (1 hour)
• BIOL 2350 Nutrition (3 hours)
• CHEM 1050 Concepts in Chemistry* (3 hours)
• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology * (3 hours)
• PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
• PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics* (3 hours)
  or other 3 credit hour course that meets QL requirement
• WRIT 1010 The Craft of College Writing* (3 hours)
  or other 3 credit hour course that addresses writing in APA 7th edition and meets GCP writing skill

*Also counts as GCP requirements

Nursing Core Requirements (69 credit hours)

• NURS 2000 Introduction to Healthcare (3 hours)
• NURS 2100 Fundamentals of Nursing Care (3 hours)
• NURS 2200 Pharmacology Concepts (3 hours)
• NURS 2300 Pathophysiology (3 hours)
• NURS 2400 Interprofessional Collaboration (3 hours)
• NURS 3100 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 1 (4 hours)
• NURS 3300 Fluid, Electrolytes, & Therapeutic Nutrition (3 hours)
• NURS 3360 Healthcare Policy, Finance & Regulation (3 hours)
• NURS 3460 Evidence Based Practice for Nursing (3 hours) 
• NURS 3560 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 2: Lifespan 1 (3 hours)
• NURS 3570 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 2: Lifespan 2 (3 hours)
• NURS 3700 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 3 (4 hours)
• NURS 3800 Data Analysis and Informatics in Nursing (3 hours)
• NURS 3900 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 4 (4 hours)
• NURS 4070 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 5: Specialty Care 1 (3 hours)
• NURS 4080 Clinical Judgment in Nursing 5: Specialty Care 2 (3 hours)
• NURS 4100 Quality & Safety in Nursing (3 hours)
• NURS 4200 Organization & Systems Leadership (3 hours)
• NURS 4260 Genetics, Genomics, & Health (3 hours)
• NURS 4860 Role Transition (3 hours)
• NURS 4900 Apprenticeship (6 hours)

Global Citizenship Program (GCP) Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

For students completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), CHEM 1050 will satisfy the GCP ‘Physical and Natural World’ and ‘Critical Thinking’ requirements. PSYC 1100 will satisfy the GCP ‘Social Systems & Human Behavior’ requirement. PSYC 2750 or other 3 credit hour course addressing the QL requirement will satisfy the GCP 'Quantitative Literacy' requirement. WRIT 1010 or other writing courses will satisfy the GCP 'Written Communication' skill requirement.

Remaining GCP Requirements:

• Cornerstone (3 hours)
• Keystone (3 hours)

Knowledge Areas:

• Roots of Culture (6 hours)
• Social Systems & Human Behavior (3 hours)
• Global Understanding (3 hours)
• Arts Appreciation (3 hours)

Skills Areas (can be completed with a knowledge area)

• Ethical Reasoning (3 hours)
• Intercultural Competence (3 hours)
• Oral Communication (3 hours)

Suggested BSN Courses to fulfill GCP requirements:

• ANSO 2060 Culture and Communication (3 hours) GCP Coding (ROC) (INTC)
• PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics (3 hours) GCP Coding (ROC) (ETH)
• PHIL 2350 Introduction to the Philosophy of Leadership and Management (3 hours) GCP Coding (SSHB) (OCOM)

Admission

See the Admission section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at www.webster.edu/apply. Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to transcripts@webster.edu. If this service is not available, send transcripts to:

Office of Admission
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119

Additional Admission Requirements

• High school GPA equivalent to 2.75 on 4.0 scale
• Immunization record (contingent on Ministry of Health requirements - will recommend CDC guidelines)
• English proficiency
• Physical strength, hearing and visual acuity adequate for performance of patient care activities
• 300-500 word essay on personal and professional goals
• IELTS score of at least 6.0