Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum (RN to BSN Online)
Hampton University School of Nursing
Hampton University School of Nursing Program Overview
This fully online program is designed to support the academic progression of working nurses. It is delivered in an Accelerated 12-month format, allowing students to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree while maintaining a work-life balance.Courses are structured in 8-week sessions, enabling focused, intensive learning while accommodating professional and personal responsibilities, making it ideal for working nurses.
Program Structure
The RN to BSN program is delivered in a fully online format, offering two academic tracks to meet students’ individual needs:
- Accelerated Track – Complete the program in 12 months
- Extended Track – Complete the program over two years
Courses are offered in 8-week sessions, allowing students to focus intensively on individual courses while balancing personal and professional commitments. The program is designed to support work-life balance.
Degree Requirements
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, students must complete a total of 120 semester hours. This includes:
- General Education Credits (GEC): 55 semester hours
These credits may be transferred from an accredited Associate Degree or Diploma program in Nursing, or they may be completed through Hampton University or another accredited institution.
- RN Advanced Placement Credits: 32 semester hours
Granted upon completion of an accredited associate degree or Diploma in Nursing. - Nursing Curriculum: 33 semester hours
Completed through Hampton University’s RN to BSN program.
Academic Standards
Students must achieve a cumulative average of 78% in all nursing courses to meet program completion requirements.
Admission Criteria
Applicants must submit the following for consideration:
- A completed online application to Hampton University: https://home.hamptonu.edu/online/
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Completion of all required General Education courses.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a grade of “C” or higher in all prerequisite courses
- Note: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the RN to BSN program.
Admission Criteria
Applicants must submit the following for consideration:
- A completed online application to Hampton University: https://home.hamptonu.edu/online/
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Completion of all required General Education courses.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a grade of “C” or higher in all prerequisite courses
- Note: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the RN to BSN program.
Accreditation
Hampton University’s baccalaureate nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of nursing education programs that contribute to improving public health.
Summer Semester
| 4 Weeks | |
|---|---|
| NURO 308 Intro to Online Learning | 2 |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| 6 Weeks | |
|---|---|
| NURO 315 Transition Theory | 2 |
| NURO 316 Transition Theory Practicum | 1 |
| Total Credits | 3 |
Fall Semester
| First 8 Weeks | |
|---|---|
| NURO 312 Health Assessment for Registered Nurses | 3 |
| NURO NURO 307 Conceptual Approaches to Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Second 8 Weeks | |
|---|---|
| NURO 328 Nursing Informatics | 2 |
| NURO 415 Community Health Nursing | 4 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Spring Semester
| Third 8 Weeks | |
|---|---|
| NURO 418 Issues in Research | 2 |
| NURSING Elective NURO 400 Major Health Issues and Problems of the Elderly or NURO 428 Transcultural Nursing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 5 |
| Fourth 8 Weeks | |
|---|---|
| NURO 423 Leadership & Management for Registered Nurses | 3 |
| NURO 424 Leadership & Management for Registered Nurses Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Total Credit Hours
| Total Credits | 33 |
|---|---|
| RN Advanced Placement Credits | 33 |
| Total Number Prerequisites Credits | 55 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation | 120 |
Prerequisites
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 Written Communication I | 3 | ENG 102 Written Communication II | 3 |
| MAT 110 College Mathematics II | 3 | MAT 205 PSY 346 Intro to Statistics/Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| BIO 224 Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | BIO 225 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 304 Microbiology | 4 | CHE 101 General Chemistry | 4 |
| SOC 205 Intro to Sociology | 3 | PSY 203 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 311 Developmental Psychology | 3 | COM 103 Oral Communication | 3 |
| HUM 201 Humanities I | 3 | HUM 202 Humanities II or Fine Arts | 3 |
| HIS 106 History of World Civilization II | 3 | General Elective | 4 |
| Physical Education (2 Activity Courses) or HEA 200 Health Education | 2 | Waiver for UNV 101 with transfer of 30 or more credits |
Financial Aid
- Available to those who qualify
- Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid.
- FAFSA School Code: 003714
All Undergraduate Supplemental Items may be uploaded directly to your application. However, if you wish to send official transcripts, you can send them to:
Hampton U Online
Attn: HUO Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668
Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu
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