Nursing
A Completion Program for Registered Nurses
Professional Program in Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Professor — Derryl Block (chair)
Associate Professor — Sylvia Kubsch
Assistant Professor — Susan Gallagher-Lepak
Lecturers — Mary Jo DeVillers, Janet Reilly
Adviser - Jennifer Schwahn
Web site: www.uwgb.edu/nursing/
Course Descriptions
Overview of the Program in Nursing
The Professional Program in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay provides an opportunity for Registered Nurses (RNs) holding an associate degree or diploma in nursing to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). This accredited, high quality program is designed to be nurse friendly. It is a flexible program designed to meet the needs of adult learners and working registered nurses. Prior learning is acknowledged through liberal articulation and transfer policies.
The program is built upon the foundation of the associate degree or diploma in nursing and includes general education courses, courses supportive of nursing, and upper-level nursing major courses. The program consists of 120 credits for the BSN degree. The RN typically transfers 57-60 credits through articulation agreements. Additional credits completed at other universities, colleges, or community colleges also transfer. The remaining UW-Green Bay requirements for graduation include 30-33 credits of general education and support courses for the nursing major and 30 credits of upper-level nursing courses.
Based upon professional standards, and what employers say they value most, the nursing curriculum targets:
- Professional nursing roles and nursing science development
- Practice based on research, standards, and theory
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills
- Autonomous therapeutic nursing interventions
- Culturally congruent and ethically sound nursing care
- Responsibility for being a change agent and for lifelong learning
Students in the Nursing major must have:
- Graduation from an associate degree in nursing program or from a three-year program in nursing;
- Grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) on post-secondary coursework, or satisfactory completion of a three-year diploma program;
- Current RN license in any state;
- Consultation with the nursing program adviser yearly.
Three Tracks, One Destination
The program is offered in three tracks: Campus Track (face-to-face on campus); CNP-Collaborative BSN@HOME Track (via the Internet for nurses residing in the state of Wisconsin); and BSN-LINC/National Track (via the Internet for nurses residing outside the state of Wisconsin). Even though courses are delivered through different modalities, the program requirements, outcomes, and curriculum are the same for all three tracks.
The Campus Track is designed for RNs who reside within traveling distance of UW-Green Bay. Nursing courses are offered in campus classrooms. Courses are “block scheduled,” meeting one day or evening per week. General education and support courses can be completed on campus, through UW-Green Bay Extended Degree (online or independent study/Saturday schedule), through UW Colleges (online or on campus), or through UW Independent Learning correspondence courses.
The Internet-based Collaborative Track (BSN@HOME) , for RNs who are Wisconsin residents, is available through the combined resources of the nursing programs at the UW campuses in Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh. The BSN is awarded by the home institution, in this case UW-Green Bay. All general education and support courses are offered via the Internet through UW-Green Bay Extended Degree and the UW Colleges online. CNP-Collaborative BSN@HOME Track students are welcome to take courses on campus.
The BSN-LINC/National Track is designed for RNs who reside outside the state of Wisconsin. Students must have a current RN license from any state in the U.S. for eligibility. Practicum is arranged in the student’s home state. All courses are available via the Internet.
Students may study abroad or at other campuses in the United States through UW-Green Bay’s participation in international exchange programs, through National Student Exchange, or through consultation with the nursing adviser. For more information, contact the Office of International Education at (920) 465-2413 or see http://www.uwgb.edu/international/.
Note: New freshmen and other newcomers to nursing studies who are seeking an all-inclusive path to the Registered Nurse credential and the bachelor's degree should refer to the "Nursing: Preprofessional" program.
Program Requirements
General Education
Fine Arts, 3 credits
Humanities, 9 credits
Social Sciences*
Natural Sciences *
World Culture, 3 credits
Ethnic Studies, 3 credits
Nursing Support
Speech *
Written Communication, 3 credits
ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits
Therapeutic Nursing Intervention Electives, 6 credits**
Statistics, 3 credits
- BUS ADM 215 Introduction to Business Statistics, 3 credits
- COMM SCI 205 Social Science Statistics, 4 credits
- MATH 260 Introductory Statistics, 4 credits
Chemistry, 3 credits **
- CHEM 108 General Chemistry, 5 credits
- CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, 5 credits
- CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II, 5 credits
Critical Thinking Elective ***
Lower-Level Nursing *
Upper-Level Nursing
NURSING 317 Health Assessment, 4 credits
NURSING 341 Theoretical Foundations, 4 credits
NURSING 434 Nursing Research, 3 credits
NURSING 437 Management and Leadership, 4 credits
NURSING 444 Community Health Nursing, 3 credits
NURSING 445 Community Health Nursing Practicum, 3 credits
NURSING 451 Synthesis for Nursing Practice, 3 credits
NURSING 492 Nursing Special Topics, 6 credits
* Satisfied by articulation agreements/transfer credits.
** Chemistry is required beginning September 1, 2007, if no previous college-level chemistry.
*** Critical thinking elective can be satisfied by certain humanities courses such as philosophy, or taken as a separate course.
For Further Information and Application Materials
If you are interested in furthering your education, marketability, and job satisfaction, visit our Web site at
http://www.uwgb.edu/nursing/ and see what we have to offer. We are also happy to answer your questions through phone or e-mail.
Campus Track:
Contact us at nursing@uwgb.edu
920-465-2826 or toll-free 888-NSG-UWGB (888-674-8942)
To apply online:
http://apps9.uwex.edu/pls/ea/apply.main
Internet-based CNP-Collaborative BSN@HOME Track for Wisconsin residents:
Contact us at nursing@uwgb.edu
920-465-2826 or toll-free 888-674-8942
Visit the CNP BSN@HOME Web site:
http://academic.son.wisc.edu/cnp_orient/
To apply online:
http://apps9.uwex.edu/pls/ea/apply.main
Internet-based BSN-LINC/National Track for RNs outside the state of Wisconsin:
Contact us at bsnlinc@learn.uwsa.edu
toll-free 877-656-1484
Visit the BSN-LINC National Web site:
http://bsnlinc.wisconsin.edu/
To apply online:
http://bsnlinc.wisconsin.edu/