BS Completion for RNs Degree Requirements
The RN to BS Program at North Park University is unique in that we must first evaluate which undergraduate courses you have already completed that will transfer. The sooner we receive your application and transcripts, the sooner we can start the evaluation process and get you specific details related to your individual course needs.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours for the Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing. Required courses include prerequisite courses, general education courses and nursing courses. Students must earn a minimum of 30 of those hours through North Park University.
Transfer Credits
Students may transfer in college credits from accredited schools for North Park University credit. The first 60 credit hours transferred in may be from either a community college or a 4-year accredited university. The last 30 credit hours transferred, for a total of 90 credits hours, must be from a 4-year accredited university. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better will be accepted for transfer toward the nursing pre-requisites.
General Education Courses
| Course Description |
Courses |
Semester Hours |
| North Park Dialogue |
3 |
12 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies |
2 |
8 |
| Culture and Society |
1 |
4 |
| Fine Arts |
1-2 |
2 |
| Foreign Language |
2 |
8 |
| Mathematics |
1 |
4 |
| Natural Science |
2 |
4 |
| Personal Development |
1 |
2 |
Detailed information is available in the North Park University Catalog
Nursing Prerequisite Courses
| Course Description |
Semester Hours |
Introduction to Psychology
Required but may be eligible for comp testing
|
3-4 |
Human Lifespan Psychology or Child-Adolescent Psychology and Adult-Aging Psychology
Required but may be eligible for comp testing
|
4 |
| Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology |
3-4 |
| Microbiology |
4 |
| Anatomy and Physiology |
6-8 |
| Math 1030 or Higher or Statistics |
4 |
Detailed information is available in the North Park University Catalog
Required Nursing Courses
| Course Description |
Semester Hours |
| NURS 3210: Concepts of Professional Nursing |
4 |
| NURS 3000: Pathophysiology |
2 |
| NURS 3030: Health Assessment |
2 |
| NURS 3540: Ethics in Healthcare |
2 |
| NURS 4240: Research Process in Professional Nursing |
2 |
| NURS 4510: Community Health Nursing |
6 |
| NURS 4530: Leadership and Management in Nursing |
6 |
Detailed information is available in the North Park University Catalog