This option builds upon previous nursing knowledge and eliminates duplication of content for the experienced registered nurse. Based upon satisfactory completion of a major portion of lower division course requirements, RN students apply to the upper division nursing major. Refer to the undergraduate nursing degree plan for a listing of required lower division courses. Health Assessment and Human Pathophysiology are required by enrollment or credit by examination. The RN-only courses are designed to assist the transition into the professional role of the baccalaureate graduate.
Electives provide breadth and depth of understanding in areas of student interest.
The faculty believes that experiences in formal education should build on the student's present level of achievement. Therefore, the faculty subscribes to the principle of validation of the candidate's competencies and allows matriculation into the program at the demonstrated level of achievement. 2.A course may not be challenged if the student was previously enrolled in that course. 3.A candidate for challenge examinations may obtain the course materials which are available to all students enrolling in the respective course. Auditing or receiving tutoring by faculty of the College of Nursing and Health Sciencess is prohibited.