Program Objective
Do you desire an advanced practice or leadership position in nursing? Do you want higher-level skills to respond better to the demands of today’s evolving health care system? San Jacinto College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program may be perfect for you!
The one-year BSN program is for the working registered nurse (RN with an associate degree) who wants to advance within the profession. The program follows an eight-week course model, building on previous education and experience with 100% distance learning opportunities that accommodate an employed RN’s schedule. The Community Health Nursing curriculum is designed to incorporate both theoretical and practical elements and allows students to actively participate in assessment, interventions, and evaluations to support community health. In their final semester in the Leadership and Management course, students are immersed in their respective workplaces, where they are tasked with identifying and developing strategies for enhancement. This critical exercise aims at fostering improvements in patient care, organizational efficiency, and employee performance outcomes.
The BSN program is learner-centered, focusing on student engagement, self-directed learning, and appreciative inquiry. The program’s primary concepts include:
- Community health nursing,
- Nursing research,
- Public and global health policy,
- Informatics, and
- Leadership.
Program Accreditation
The RN-to-BSN program received initial accreditation November 25, 2020, through:
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Office: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Approved by:
Texas Board of Nursing
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200
Austin, Texas 78701
Outcome Data
Program Completion Data
YEAR RATE
2021 82%
2022 80%
2023 90%
RN-to-BSN Program Expected Level of Achievement (ELA)
- Increase enrollment by 5% for the upcoming academic terms (fall 2024, spring 2025, fall 2025).
- 80% of the students will graduate with their starting program cohort.
- 80% of the students who complete the program will secure employment in a professional nursing role that requires a minimum of a BSN credential.
Career Opportunities
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, approximately 44 percent of hospitals and other health care employers require new nurses to possess a BSN degree, while employers overall express a strong preference for nurses with BSNs.
BSN nurses have better professional opportunities, enhanced credibility, and increased earning potential. They are also eligible for multiple opportunities, including direct patient care, education, management, and public health nursing, and may specialize in various inpatient/outpatient services.
Fast Facts about the Program
Type: Academic
Location: Central campus
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN)
Duration: One year, after Core courses
For more information, students may contact:
Veronica Jammer, PhD, RN
Department Chair
281-476-1842
sanjacbsn@sjcd.edu
Campus
Central Campus
Information
Prerequisite Coursework*:
- Mathematics course from the Core Curriculum (The BSN program recommends students choose MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods (Statistics) for this requirement.)
- CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I (lecture)/CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry I (lab)
or CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I (lecture)/CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (lab) - BIOL 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
*Note: Prospective students are encouraged to complete all academic courses prior to entry into the nursing program.
Curriculum Pathway
Associate Degree Nursing Courses 34 Credit Hours Accepted as Transfer
General Education Courses 45 Total Credit Hours
Pre-requisite Courses for BSN 10 Credit Hours
Upper-level Nursing Courses 31 Credit Hours
Total Hours for Degree 120 Semester Credit Hours
Admission REQUIREMENTS
The College requires that students adhere to the following list for entry into the RN-to-BSN program:
- Completed AAS in Nursing from an accredited institution;
- Hold an unencumbered, Texas RN license. License must be valid through the program duration;
- Be currently employed as a professional nurse (Letter from Employer required);
- Maintain a cumulative GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
- Reflect a grade of C in all previous nursing and science transfer courses; and
- Submit one recommendation letter from employer supervisor or former nursing faculty.
Students may see other admission information on the San Jacinto College BSN webpage.
In accordance with Texas House Bill 1508, the College informs all students in this program who may have a criminal background that a criminal history could keep graduates from being licensed by the state of Texas. Students with any questions about their background and licensure may speak with the Department Chair.
Students enrolling into San Jacinto College programs with external learning experiences (i.e., clinical, practicum, externship, cooperative, etc.) will be required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the clinical/external learning sites to engage in all clinical/external learning experiences. Vaccination requirements at clinical/external learning sites are implemented pursuant to the independent authority of such facilities and are not mandated by San Jacinto College. Failure to meet the immunization requirements mandated by clinical/external learning sites may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the clinical/external learning site.
Plan of Study (Degree Plan)
BSN-NURS
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | Credits | |
| Transfer Courses (34 SCH) 1 | 34 | |
| Select 34 SCH from the following: | ||
| Foundations for Nursing Practice | ||
| Nursing Skills I | ||
| Health Assessment | ||
| Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||
| Pharmacology | ||
| Common Concepts of Adult Health | ||
| Clinical Nursing Common Concepts for Adult Health | ||
| Mental Health Nursing | ||
| Clinical Mental Health Nursing | ||
| Care of Children and Families | ||
| Clinical Nursing Care of Children and Families | ||
| Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women 's Health | ||
| Clinical Registered Nursing | ||
| Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health | ||
| Clinical - Registered Nursing | ||
| Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management | ||
| General Education Courses (45 SCH) | ||
| BIOL 2301 & BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) and Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab) | 4 |
| BIOL 2302 & BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) and Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) | 4 |
| BIOL 2320 & BIOL 2120 | Microbiology for Health Science Majors (lecture) and Microbiology for Health Science Majors (lab) | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) | 3 |
| Select two (2) of the following: | 6 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Mexican American History I | ||
| Mexican American History II | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities) 2 | 3 | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Speech | ||
| Creative Arts (Fine Arts) | 3 | |
| Credits | 79 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Prerequisites | ||
| Pre-requisite Courses for BSN (10 SCH) | ||
| BIOL 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introductory Chemistry I (lecture) and Introductory Chemistry I (lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (lecture) and General Chemistry I (lab) | ||
| Mathematics 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| Upper-level Nursing Courses (31 SCH) | ||
| NURS 3350 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3244 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 4314 | Theoretical Principles of Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 4341 | Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Second Term | ||
| NURS 3432 | Community Health Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 4358 | Public & Global Health Policy | 3 |
| NURS 3351 | Research & Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 3353 | Informatics & Technology in Healthcare | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Term | ||
| NURS 4326 | Legal & Ethical Considerations in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 4457 | Leadership & Management | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Prospective students must schedule a meeting with the Department Chair to discuss specific transfer courses from associate degree nursing programs to fulfill this Transfer Courses requirement.
- 2
The BSN program recommends students choose PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics for this requirement.
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The BSN program recommends students choose MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods (Statistics) for this requirement.