If you already have an associate’s degree, this is the program for you. The program is designed for registered nurses with an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. At Goshen College, you can complete a bachelor of science in nursing degree as you continue to work full time. To enroll you must have an active nursing license. Clinical hours are mostly completed in your place of employment.About Our R.N. to B.S.N. Nursing Program
Program Distinctives
Fully accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This program is a cohort model, which means students move through coursework as a group. Students take one or two class at a time in an online format. (note for Fall 2020 due to COVID-19 the only offering is the one course at a time model)
Cost
$18,400 for the 40-credit hour program ($460/credit hour). One time fee of $260 is associated with the course, N 332 Holistic Client Assessment, for software usage. Inquire about our various partnerships and associated discounts. Contact us about financial aid.
Time to Complete
12 months full time (2 courses at a time) or 22 months part time (1 course at a time) 40 credits. Total of 120 credits needed for graduation
Locations & Schedule
- Online: (fall start)
- Fall 2020 Plan of Study RN to BSN
Due to Covid- 19 online is the only format option and we will be offering the part time (one course at a time model).
Orientation is virtual and will be open to enrolled student in July of 2020.
Fall 2020 online- firm dates N 331 Philosophy and Theories of Nursing (4 cr) Aug 17- Oct 2, 2020
Core 210 Professional Communication (4 cr) Oct 5- Nov 20, 2020
(social work and nursing students)
Spring 2021 online (all the rest of these dates are subject to change pending COVID-19) N 280 Intro to Healthcare Statistics (4 cr) Jan 4, 2021- Feb. 19, 2021
N 433 Research in Nursing (4 cr)
March 1, 2021- April 22, 2021
Summer 2021 online Core 309 Leading and Serving in a Multicultural World (social work and nursing students) (3 cr) April 26, 2021- June 11, 2021
PJSC 210 Transforming Conflict and Violence (social work and nursing students) (3 cr)
June 14, 2021- July 30, 2021
Fall 2021 N 332 Holistic Client Assessment (4cr) Aug 30, 2021 – Oct 19, 2021
N 438 Community Health - Has practicum hours associated with it. (5 cr)
Oct 25,2021- Dec 16, 2021
Spring 2022 PJCS 437 Disparities in Healthcare (4 cr) Jan 10, 2022 – Feb 25, 2022
N 449 Leadership in Nursing - Has practicum hours associated with it. (5 cr)
March 7, 2022- April 28, 2022
Transferring Credits
We accept all credits from regionally accredited schools with a grade of “C” or above. All other credits will be reviewed on an individual basis.
For detailed program information see the Course Descriptions or the Goshen College Catalog
Outcomes
More than 50 percent of students experience job promotion or new jobs before the completion of the program.
Faculty
Brenda Srof
Professor of Nursing and Department Chair
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(574) 535-7375
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Ruth Stoltzfus
Professor of Nursing
Director of Graduate Program in Nursing
Co-Director of DNP Program
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(574) 535-7973
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Jewel Yoder
Associate Professor of Nursing
Director of the RN to BSN Program
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(574) 535-7936
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Linda Kimpel
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant
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(574) 535-7370
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