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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Program for RNs Program URL: http://global.uillinois.edu/nursing Campus: Chicago Number of Required Campus Visits: 0
Program Type: Bachelor's Degree Award Conferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Total Number of Credit Hours: 30 Sem. Hr(s). Admission Deadline: ongoing Description:
The field of nursing is experiencing a shortage of
leadership, as more experienced nurses retire and leave
behind key roles in management. Filling those roles will
require a new generation of registered nurses to further
their education and advance through the ranks.
The College of Nursing at the University of Illinois at
Chicago is a top-ranked nursing program committed to
creating nursing leaders and now offers a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion Program for
currently licensed registered nurses.
This bachelor's program is:
- Online, with no residency requirement, enhancing
your ability to juggle your busy schedules. Practicum
experiences are designed to be completed in your
region.
- A 30-credit hour program that can be completed in as
few as 16 months. Each class is 8-weeks long.
- Taught by faculty who are thought leaders in nursing at
a research powerhouse ranked third nationally in grant
funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Our BSN completion program will:
- Provide you with an excellent nursing credential
and prepare you to be a leader in your organization.
- Advance your career by opening avenues to larger
responsibilities and a higher salary potential.
- Facilitate entry to graduate school through widespread
recognition of the value of a UIC College of Nursing
degree.
Most students who apply to our online nursing degree
have already satisfied some or all of the needed
prerequisites as part of their Associate's Degree in Nursing
(ADN) or other college-level coursework they have taken.
On average, most of our students only need to take four to
six courses beyond their ADN and/or RN licensure in order
to complete the prerequisites and apply for our
program. Admission Requirement(s):
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended, including prior attendance at any campus of the University of Illinois
Records are considered official if they meet one of the following criteria:
- The issuing institution sends them directly to the University of Illinois, 510 Devonshire, Suite H, Champaign, IL, 61820.
- They are certified as true copies by an official of the educational institution, an embassy official, or an appropriate government official.
- They have been received in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion Program for RNs requires an
overall transferrable GPA of 2.75 as well as a natural science transferrable
GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students must also have a current RN license (issued in the U.S.) prior to enrolling in the program.
This program is a bachelor's degree completion program. Students must complete the following Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements (57 transferable credit hours) prior to enrollment in the BSN Degree Completion Program:
- English Composition I & II- 6 hours
- General Chemistry- 4-5 hours
- Organic/Biochemistry- 4-5 hours
- Human Anatomy- 4 hours
- Human Physiology- 4 hours
- Microbiology- 4 hours
- Nutrition- 3 hours
- Life Span Human Growth and Development- 3 hours
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives- 9-11 hours, depending on your prior college coursework
If all five science prerequisites are 7 years or older, then one science refresher course must be completed prior to enrolling in the BSN Degree Completion Program. If at least one of the seven science prerequisites was completed fewer than 7 years ago, then no science refresher course is needed.
The following general education requirements must be completed in addition to the prerequisites listed above:
- Understanding the Individual & Society- 3 hours
- Introduction to Psychology is recommended, but other possible subject areas include: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Government, and Western Civilization.
- Understanding the Past- 3 hours
- Courses in this subject area: African-American History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Eastern/Western/European/World/U.S. History, Shakespeare, Native American Studies, and Theatre.
- Understanding the Creative Arts- 3 hours
- African-American Literature, Art History, American/British/French Literature, Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Shakespeare, Germanic Cultures and Literature, Italian Cinema, Music, Polish/Russian/Spanish Literature in Translation, and Theatre.
- Exploring World Cultures- 3 hours
- Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, World Regional Geography, Cultural Geography, World History, East Asian Civilization, African Civilization, Latin American History, Middle Eastern Civilization, Native American Studies, Comparative Politics, and International Relations.
- Understanding U.S. Society- 3 hours
- Introduction to Sociology is recommended, but other possible subject areas include: African-American History, African-American Literature, Criminal Justice, Economics, Native American Literature, Asian American Literature, U.S. Geography, U.S. History, Native American Studies, and American Government.
In addition, you must complete an upper division science or social science or humanities course prior to finishing the BSN Degree
Completion Program. This course is not
required for admission to the program as it can be taken while you are enrolled at The University of Illinois. However, if it is taken prior to
enrollment, the credit hours will count
toward the 57 liberal arts and sciences credit hour requirement. The upper division course is a 3-credit-hour 200/300/400 level course that must
be completed at a four year
college/university.
Most students who apply to our BSN Degree Completion Program have already satisfied some or all of the needed prerequisites as part of
their Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or other college-level coursework theyve taken. On average, most of our students only need to take
four to six courses beyond their ADN and/or RN licensure in order to complete the prerequisites and enroll in the first course of our program. We offer provisional admission to qualified students that guarantees them a spot in a future cohort once the prerequisites and any other
admission requirements are
satisfied.
The University of Illinois is partnering with Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, to offer the above prerequisites online for students
interested in working toward the BSN Degree
Completion Program for RNs (with the exception of the Upper Division course in Science, Social Science or Humanities). You may also complete
these prerequisites at your local
community college.
Program Cost(s):
| Illinois Residents and UI degree holders |
$18,495 for the entire degree ($616.50 per credit hour for 30 credit hours). A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $40. Tuition and fees do not include books and course materials. |
| Non-Illinois Residents and International Students |
$20,550 for the entire degree ($685 per credit hour for 30 credit hours). U.S. students residing outside Illinois will pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $50. International students will pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $75. Tuition and fees do not include books and course materials. |
Guaranteed Tuition Program
Students who are continuously enrolled in this program receive the benefit of guaranteed tuition. This means that your tuition will remain the same throughout your entire program. If you need to stop out for a short time, your advisor can inform you of any changes in your tuition. Program Contact(s):
The University of Illinois
510 Devonshire
Suite H
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (866) 896-3939
E-mail: gcadvisor@uillinois.edu
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