Arizona State University, USA, Tempe

Nursing - Option for Registered Nurses, B.Sc.

Course Highlights

This degree was designed to provide a pathway for Registered Nurses (RNs) to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing. RNs who have graduated from a state or nationally accredited associate-degree or diploma- nursing program are eligible and may transfer a block of credits to expedite their progress toward this degree.

Career Opportunities

A medical degree is a vocational degree, allowing you to develop the practical and clinical capabilities specific to medicine, as well as the professional and personal attributes necessary to become a doctor Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Cardiologist Clinical radiologist General practice doctor Hospital doctor Pathologist Physician associate Psychiatrist Surgeon There are over 60 specialist areas of medicine; information on each can be found at NHS Health Careers. Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Adult nurse Anaesthetist Children's nurse Healthcare scientist, genomics Higher education lecturer International aid/development worker Mental health nurse Midwife Neurologist Paramedic Research scientist (life sciences) Science writer Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Course Overview

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing - Option for Registered Nurses The high-tech world of healthcare will always be driven by the human heart. If a gifted nurse has helped you, you know that one person truly can make a difference. What you may not know is that nurses outnumber all other healthcare practitioners. And the demand grows. This program builds on skills acquired through a diploma or associate degree program. Courses are delivered online and through clinical projects completed in your community. Note: If you want to major in Nursing, you must apply and be accepted to the School of Nursing's program in addition to being admitted to the university, as well as have a current Arizona nursing license. I want to find another Bachelor Course Career opportunities that might be pursued: Emergency medicine Perianesthesia Rehabilitation Family nursing With further education, one of these paths is possible: Nurse practitioner Certified nurse midwife Hospital administration Nurse anesthetist

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell Fundamental Chemistry Fundamental Chemistry Lab Human Anatomy / Physiology I Human Anatomy / Physiology I Lab Human Anatomy / Physiology II Human Anatomy / Physiology II Lab Microbiology Microbiology Lab General Pathology Applied Nutrition and Food Selection Medical Nutrition Introduction to Psychology Developmental Psychology Applied Statistics Introduction to Statistics in Psychology Health Assessment for Registered Nurses Health Assessment for Registered Nurses Practicum Basic Principles in Paliative Care Gerontology Introduction to Nursing as a Discipline and Profession

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Admission requirements:. You must apply and be accepted to the School of Nursing's program in addition to being admitted to the university, as well as have a current Arizona nursing license. You are eligible for this option if you are a registered nurse who has graduated from a state, or nationally accredited, associate degree or diploma nursing program. Please note, if you are a diploma graduate, you need to contact an advisor to apply for 30 units of nursing credit. You may also be eligible to enter a designated concurrent enrollment program with a partner community college and complete this track. We offer this as a web-based option to statewide students throughout Arizona. Contact your local Extended Campuses' office or the School of Nursing's Office of Student Services for information about admission and transcript evaluation.

English Entry Requirement

6

Contact Details

Arizona State University