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: 

  1. A completed online application to Hampton University: https://home.hamptonu.edu/online/
  2. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. 
  3. Proof of a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse. 
  4. Completion of all required General Education courses.
  5. 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: 

  1. A completed online application to Hampton University: https://home.hamptonu.edu/online/
  2. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. 
  3. Proof of a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse. 
  4. Completion of all required General Education courses.
  5. 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 Learning2
Total Credits2
6 Weeks
NURO 315 Transition Theory2
NURO 316 Transition Theory Practicum1
Total Credits3

Fall Semester

First 8 Weeks
NURO 312 Health Assessment for Registered Nurses3
NURO NURO 307 Conceptual Approaches to Pathophysiology3
Total Credits6
Second 8 Weeks
NURO 328 Nursing Informatics2
NURO 415 Community Health Nursing4
Total Credits6

Spring Semester

Third 8 Weeks
NURO 418 Issues in Research2
NURSING Elective NURO 400 Major Health Issues and Problems of the Elderly or NURO 428 Transcultural Nursing3
Total Credits5
Fourth 8 Weeks
NURO 423 Leadership & Management for Registered Nurses3
NURO 424 Leadership & Management for Registered Nurses Practicum3
Total Credits6

Total Credit Hours

Total Credits33
RN Advanced Placement Credits33
Total Number Prerequisites Credits55
Total Credits Required For Graduation120

Prerequisites

CourseCreditsCourseCredits
ENG 101 Written Communication I3ENG 102 Written Communication II3
MAT 110 College Mathematics II3MAT 205 PSY 346 Intro to Statistics/Intro to Statistical Methods3
BIO 224 Anatomy & Physiology I4BIO 225 Anatomy & Physiology II4
BIO 304 Microbiology4CHE 101 General Chemistry4
SOC 205 Intro to Sociology3PSY 203 Intro to Psychology3
PSY 311 Developmental Psychology3COM 103 Oral Communication3
HUM 201 Humanities I3HUM 202 Humanities II or Fine Arts3
HIS 106 History of World Civilization II3General Elective4
Physical Education (2 Activity Courses) or HEA 200 Health Education2Waiver for UNV 101 with transfer of 30 or more credits

Financial Aid

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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