Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Provider:

Franklin University

Course Code:

CU-BSN

Qualification Level:

Bachelor

Course Area:

Nursing

Duration:

1-Year

Study Mode:

Part Time, Full Time

Location:

Grant Avenue, Ohio, United States of America

Course Fee:

USD 35,760 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

Online Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

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Course Structure

Fundamental General Education (30 Credits)

a. English Composition

ENG 120 - College Writing (4 credits)

b. Mathematics

MATH 160 - College Algebra (4 credits)

OR MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4 credits)

Prerequisite: MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra for MATH 160. Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite for MATH 215. Course can count as a University elective.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

6 credits from Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines

Science

6 credits from the Science discipline (one course must have a lab component)

Arts & Humanities

6 credits from Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion, or Theater disciplines

Additional General Education

PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2 credits)

OR PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2 credits)

COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)

OR SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4 credits)

6 credits from any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level

Technical Credit (24 Credits)

Transfer credit from a diploma or associate degree registered nursing program

Major Area Required (36 Credits)

HIM 350 - Health Informatics (4 credits)

OR HIM 702 - Health Information Governance (4 credits)

HCM 442 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management (4 credits)

OR HCM 742 - Healthcare Laws and Ethics (4 credits)

OR HCM 752 - Health Policy (4 credits)

NURS 310 - Transition to Professional Nursing (4 credits)

NURS 325 - Health Assessment & Promotion (4 credits)

NURS 425 - Genetics in Nursing & Healthcare (2 credits)

NURS 435 - Nurs Research & Evidence-Based Practice (4 credits)

NURS 445 - Community Health Nursing (4 credits)

NURS 455 - Leadership & Mgmt for Professional Nurse (4 credits)

NURS 498 - Nursing Capstone (4 credits)

University Electives (24 Credits)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses

Additional Requirements

All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.

Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies.

Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above.

Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student: Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent. Has an associate, bachelor, or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Documentation Required High School Graduation or Equivalence: Required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree. Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation Official GED certificate Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions (colleges, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned. Additional Requirements for RN-BSN All applicants must be a graduate of an associate degree or diploma in nursing program that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or the equivalent if a graduate from a program outside of the U.S. Applicants must hold a current RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Applicants holding the equivalent of RN licensure or certification outside of the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Services (CES) Academic Report from the Council on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study. A minimum grade of “C” or better is required in all required prerequisite courses.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:

Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
Has an associate, bachelor, or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.

Documentation Required

High School Graduation or Equivalence: Required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree.
Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation
Official GED certificate
Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination
Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions (colleges, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.

Additional Requirements for RN-BSN

All applicants must be a graduate of an associate degree or diploma in nursing program that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or the equivalent if a graduate from a program outside of the U.S.
Applicants must hold a current RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Applicants holding the equivalent of RN licensure or certification outside of the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Services (CES) Academic Report from the Council on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study.
A minimum grade of “C” or better is required in all required prerequisite courses.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

Exam	Overall	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS	6.5	6.5	6.5	n/a	n/a

TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)

Exam	Overall	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
TOFEL	79	20/30	20/30	n/a	n/a

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Educator
Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare Administrator
Public Health Nurse

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