SECTION IV: General Information on Baccalaureate Programs
Curriculum for RN to BS to MS Leadership in Health Care Systems Program (BS portion)
FOUNDATIONAL ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES (see RN to BS curriculum) Link to section
Initial 32 credits awarded automatically upon matriculation for all nursing coursework from an accredited diploma or associate’s degree program.
The final 32 credits toward the baccalaureate portion of the degree must be completed at UR:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 302 | Principles and Application of Evidence for Nursing Practice for RN to BS Students | 3 | |
| NUR 350 | RN/BS Transition: Reflective Professional Practice | 4 | |
| Nursing elective (0-4 credits) and/or NUR 350 Variable portfolio credits (0-4) | (must total to 4 credits) | ||
| NUR 354 | Nursing Leadership and Management of Care | 4 | |
| NUR 355 | Contexts of Health Care: Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments | 3 | |
| NUR 356 | Population Health | 5 | |
| NUR 358 | Patient and Population Care Management | 4 | |
| NUR 364 | Biopsychosocial Health Assessment of the Individual and Family | 3 | |
| NUR 357 | RN/BS Capstone | 2 | |
BS awarded upon completion of a total of 128 credits.
The BS degree is awarded when a student has completed 32 nursing credits at UR, as well as 64 arts and sciences credits. The student then continues with the Leadership MS coursework.