RN to BSN (BSN) Curriculum

At UA Grantham, online flexibility meets quality. As you consider your educational options for RN to BSN degree programs, bear in mind University of Arkansas Grantham’s coursework is online for the flexibility you need to succeed.

NOTE: Nursing courses must be taken in the sequence shown. Non-matriculating students holding a current and unencumbered RN license may take an individual nursing course.

Students Entering with an Associate Degree in Nursing and RN License

Education and Licensing Completed* Prior to Matriculation at University of Arkansas Grantham:
Basic RN Program - credits for nursing coursework
30
General Education transferable credits from an appropriately accredited institution
21
Experiential Credit for RN practice
30
Required Courses to be Completed at University of Arkansas Grantham:
General Education
6
BSN Degree Completion
33
Total Hours
120

*Licensure required for admission

Program Snapshot:
Program Core Credits:
36
General Education Core Credits:
3
Total Credit Hours:
39
Accreditation(s):
DEAC, CCNE
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Program Core

General Education

Accelerated Option

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Program Core + General Education Core
39
Basic RN program - credits for nursing coursework
30
General Education Transferable Credits
21
General Education Transferable Credits
30
Total Required Hours
120

RN-BSN Capstone: Guide for Students

Clinical Practice Hours: Clinical practice hours are distributed throughout the RN to BSN Completion Program Curriculum. Each individual course syllabus will designate the number of clock hours that have been allotted to each clinical experience. Clinical experiences can be direct or indirect and can occur in a virtual environment or in actual face-to-face experiences. The student identifies a mentor, typically from their workplace, who can assist them in their clinical practice experience assignments, however the student is expected to be independent in completing the majority of the clinical practice experiences. The following chart identifies the courses in which clinical practice experience occurs and the number of clock hours comprising the experience.

Course Number
Clock Hours
NUR302
45 hours (virtual experience)
NUR306
45 hours (virtual experience)
NUR402
22.5 hours
NUR405
45 hours (virtual experience)
NUR417
22.5 hours
NUR427
22.5 hours
NUR441
22.5 hours
NUR499
8 hours
Total Hours
233 Hours

Courses NUR402, NUR405, NUR410, NUR415, NUR417, NUR427, NUR441 & NUR499 may not be transferred in and must be taken in that order. Non-matriculating students holding a current and unencumbered RN license may take an individual nursing course. There may be a gap between terms. Non-matriculating student holding a current and unencumbered
RN license may take an individual nursing course. A variety of required direct care clinical experiences exist in courses as the student moves through the curriculum. Instructions for the clinical experiences are identified within the course syllabus and in specific course assignments.

Note: Prior post-secondary education transcripts will be reviewed for possible transfer of credit for EN361, MA230, NUR302, NUR304, and NUR306 for a maximum of 9 credits allowed for transfer.

Registered Nurses admitted to the RN to BSN Completion Program are granted 30 experiential credits for their nursing practice experience. By possession of an associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution, associate institution, associate degree RNs are assumed to be competent in professional communication, healthcare system dynamics and the use of technology in the clinical practice arena. Associate degree RNs are able to prioritize patient care needs based upon risk and acuity and are competent in ethical practices and basic conflict management.

Practice experience occurs throughout the program with both direct and indirect clinical experiences. Face to face, collaborative assignments including a capstone project are included in the direct experiences. Simulation and other clinically related experiences also assist the student to integrate the theoretical constructs learned in class with the clinical generalist role.