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Nursing - RN to BS

Learning Format

Hybrid

Types

Bachelor's
Nursing - RN to BS

A PROGRAM FOR LICENSED Registered Nurses to EARN A BACHELORS DEGREE

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN to BS) program is intended for licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) with either an Associate's degree or Diploma in Nursing who want to advance their careers by obtaining the bachelor's degree. It is not a prelicensure program that teaches Nursing fundamentals and skills, and is not meant to prepare graduates to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

This undergraduate program has been developed to be flexible with the working professional nurse in mind. All classes are offered in a hybrid/blended learning format (combines online learning with traditional on-campus classroom experiences) that follow a traditional 15-week academic semester and encourages self-directed learning, critical thinking, independent action, and professional awareness.

We are proud of our state-of-the-art Simulation Lab that creates realistic clinical environments which will offer you a safe space to apply and hone your skills. The lab includes multiple simulation education modalities including high to low-fidelity human patient mannequins, Virtual reality, artificial intelligence (AI) for communication skills, and wearable simulation devices.

We have an affiliation with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and offer both undergraduate and graduate programs on-site for their employees.

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.

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Nursing Learning Outcomes

The RN-to-BS program prepares graduates to:

  • Formulate decisions about nursing practice using a foundation of evolving knowledge from Nursing, biological, and behavioral sciences and the humanities.

  •  Integrate ethics, integrity, and respect into patient-centered, evidence-based nursing practice.

  •  Apply effective written and oral communication, teamwork, and collaborative strategies to influence health-related outcomes.

  • Analyze the role of health promotion and disease/injury prevention to improve the health and safety of populations.

  • Demonstrate leadership skills in the oversight of, and accountability for, safe care delivery in a variety of settings.

  •  Employ innovations in information management and technology for the delivery of quality patient care.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Our RN-to-BS Nursing Program helps Registered Nurses with an associates degree expand their career options as they advance.

 

Admission Requirements

  1. Submit evidence of current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure (may apply during the final semester of the prelicensure Nursing program, but must be licensed prior to taking Nursing courses).
  2. Complete the online Admissions Application to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
  3. A GPA of 2.5 or higher in prelicensure nursing courses.
  4. Submit official transcripts from state-approved pre-licensure programs and all colleges and/or universities attended.

The list below reflects the number of semester hour credits that would be transferred for the prelicensure Nursing courses from the state community colleges:

Bristol - 36 semester hours

Bunker - 39 semester hours

Cape Cod - 38 semester hours

Greenfield - 40 semester hours

Massasoit - 35 semester hours

MassBay - 40 semester hours

Middlesex – 39 semester hours

Mount Wachusett - 37 semester hours

North Shore - 40 semester hours

Northern Essex – 40 semester hours

Quinsigamond - 37 semester hours

 

For RNs who graduated from public or private Associate Degree in Nursing Programs in Massachusetts, the NETP includes the following:

Acceptance in transfer of all courses earned as part of a Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN)- approved public or private Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, without time restriction*, as a body of knowledge and practical experience that is a prerequisite to National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) completion and licensure.

  • *Exceptions to this policy may be applied by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for specific courses, i.e. sciences

Credit for Prelicensure Program Coursework Accepted Credit Accepted RN-to-BS program students will have all prelicensure program Nursing coursework accepted in transfer, excluding any remedial work, which will be reflected in the Open/Free Elective area on students' degree audits.

Nursing students who attended a Massachusetts state community college and have completed the Mass Transfer Block (General Education) may be required to complete no more than two additional General Education courses at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to satisfy ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Domain General Education model. Nursing students who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree from a regional-accredited institution in the United States will be considered as having completed ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Domain General Education Model.

Transfer Scholarship

As a transfer student, you may be eligible for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ transfer scholarship.  Read more about our scholarship programs.

Scholarship Programs

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Carla Wright

Carla Wright, RN to BS student

The concepts that I have gained knowledge in through my nursing courses at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has ultimately provided confidence and guidance in my work setting as a registered nurse.

Career Opportunities

RN-BSN graduates will be prepared to pursue career opportunities across a wider range of roles within specialty areas in Nursing, including:

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Staff Nurse at a Magnet Hospital

Provide and supervise the care of patients in acute care hospitals.

Nurse Department Manager

Oversee a team of nurses as they provide healthcare services to patients and manage their records.

Director of Nursing

Oversee all nursing staff in a hospital, including nursing managers and their individual departments.

School Nurse

Administer routine medications, provide first aid for injuries, and oversee school wellness programs

Nurse Case Manager

Coordinates the long-term care of patients in health care facilities and long-term care centers.

Clinical Resource Nurse

Oversee the coordination of nursing staff that cares for a specific patient population.

Meet Our Faculty

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Ellen Rearick, Ph.D., R.N., CCM

Associate Professor, Chair, Nursing Department
508-626-4713
erearick@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall
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Susan M. Mullaney, Ed.D., RN, CNE

Professor, Nursing Department
508-626-4938
smullaney@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Lisa Thomas

Lisa Jean Thomas, Ph.D., RN, CNE

Professor, MSN Coordinator, Nursing Department
508-626-4938
lthomas1@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall
Patricia Dwyer

Patricia Dwyer

Assistant Professor, Nursing Department
508-626-4714
pdwyer2@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall
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Meet Our Department Chair

Read a welcome letter from our Department Chair, Ellen Rearick, Ph.D., R.N. CCM-R. She teaches Professional Nursing, Primary Prevention, Nursing Leadership, and Prevention courses. She developed the Graduate Certificate in Case Management program.

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Learn More

If the RN to BS program sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, our faculty would be happy to speak with you directly. Call 508-626-4715.