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RN to BSN Program

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The School of Nursing offers an upper-division BSN program for registered nurses. The program equips the graduate with a breadth of knowledge, skills, and values from both general and professional education, prepares the graduate for generalist professional practice in a variety of settings, and provides a foundation for graduate education.

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The RN to BSN program is offered at the Englewood Cliffs campus and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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Bachelor Degree (4 years)

Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary (RN to BSN)

Registered nurses can expand the breadth and depth of their knowledge, skills, and values from both general and professional education. The RN to BSN program prepares students for generalist professional practice in a variety of settings, and provides a foundation for graduate study. Offered exclusively at the Englewood Cliffs Campus, this program is open to any eligible student who already possess a diploma or associate degree as a registered nurse.

Course Number Course Title Credits
Major Specific (67 credits)
Ps151 Introduction to Psychology 3
Ps235 Life Span Development 3
Nu Lower-division nursing (by transfer credit) 30
Nu302 Seminar in Professional Nursing 2
Nu304 Pathophysiology 3
Nu310 Health Assessment Across the Life Span 4
Nu330 Care of Families and Aggregates 4
Nu420 Community Health Nursing 4
Nu440 Leadership and Management in Nursing 4
Nu350 Contemporary Trends and Issues in Nursing 2
Nu390 Introduction to Nursing Research 3
Nu Nursing Electives 5
College Core (54 credits)
Cm115/117/119/120 Composition 3
El123 Forms of Literature: Poetry and Drama 3
El134 Form of Literature: Fiction 3
(various options) World Languages and Literatures 6
Ar127 or Ar128 Introduction to Visual Arts or Introduction to Music 3
Hs121 History: The Western Tradition 3
Hs122 World Perspectives in History 3
Ec100, Ec101, Po100, So121, Ur151 Introduction to Economics, Macroeconomic Principles, Perspectives on Politics, Introductory Sociology, or The Contemporary City 3
So488 or Ps200 Data Analysis and Statistics in the Social Sciences or Statistics and Research Methods 3
Bi161 Basic Microbiology 4
Bi171 Principles in Anatomy and Physiology 4
Bi172 Topics in Anatomy and Physiology 4
Pl100 Introduction to Philosophy and Its History I 3
Pl101 Introduction to Philosophy and Its History II 3
Th110, Th120, or As/Th443 Religious Faith in the Modern World, Christianity in the Contemporary Era, or Black Religion 3
Values Course 3
TOTAL CREDITS 121

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TUITION AND FEES FOR 2011-2012

Tuition $552 - 690 per credit
Enrollment Fee for new SPCS students $15
Technology Fee $5 per credit
Englewood Cliffs Parking Lots free for enrolled SPC students
Recreational Life Center Membership (on the Jersey City Campus) - The RLC features workout/weight rooms, olympic-sized pool, fitness classes free for enrolled SPC students

Many of the College's adult undergraduate students benefit from:

Tuition Discount Programs

  • Employer-based: full-time Catholic school teacher (50% discount), Horizon and NJ Transit employees (50% discount), Pershing employees (10% discount), as well as others.
  • The Yellow Ribbon Program: The program enables veterans who qualify to attend at little or no cost.

Company Deferment Plan - Students who are eligible for their employer's tuition reimbursement program may apply for a deferment plan at the College.

Pell Grants - The U.S. Department of Education provides need-based funding through the Pell Grant Program.

Flexible Payment Plans - Monthly payment plans are available for those who qualify.

Students must work with an SPC financial aid counselor to determine actual program expenses and financial aid opportunities.


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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SINCE 1872

Saint Peter’s College, founded in 1872, is a Jesuit, Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition located in New Jersey. Educating over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 50 programs, we are committed to academic excellence and individual attention, preparing students for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. The College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It is recognized by the New Jersey State Department of Education as an approved teacher-training college. The College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The College has registered its programs with the Veterans Administration.

Other Options for Nursing Study

RN to BSN (online) - Offering the same curriculum as its on campus counterpart, this degree is earned entirely online.

BSN to MSN Program Option - Qualified BSN students may take up to five graduate credits in the MSN Program. Eligible students must have senior standing (completion of 96 credits), a GPA of at least 3.0 (general and nursing), as well as satisfactory completion of Nu302, Nu310 and Nu330 with a grade of 3.0 or higher. Interested students may complete the BSN to MSN application with their advisor.

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master's of Science in Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate
RN to MSN Bridge Program
Generic BSN Program

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