Nursing, RN-to-BSN (BS)

• Admission Requirements: Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) associte in nursing degree program or equivalent program. A challenge examination may be required for those graduating from an equivalent program. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Utah without restrictions is required.
• Minor: Not required.
• Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” or better is required in all upper division nursing courses, and a grade of “C” or better is required for all support courses.
• Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for a Bachelor of Science Degree. Of the 120 hours, 40 must be upper division level. The BSN nursing curriculum provides 28 upper division hours.
• Program Code: 2009BS
• CIPC: 513801

Advisement

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Admission Requirements

Contact the Bachelor’s of Nursing Advisor at (801) 626-6122 for admission advisement.

Admission is competitive; therefore, the criteria listed on the application form should be considered as minimum standards.

Applicants must first apply for admission to, or be a current matriculated student of, Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing program. Applications may be obtained on the School of Nursing webpage.

Applications must be completed and on file by the application deadline for the admission cycle. An application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by the School of Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee’s decision by mail. Admission requirements are outlined on the applicant website.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements  for Bachelor of Science requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Person-Centered Care: Collaborate with individuals to coordinate unique and dynamic person-centered care. 
• Quality and Safety: Apply quality improvement principles to improve healthcare safety.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate reputable evidence into nursing scholarship and practice to improve health outcomes.
• Social Determinants of Health: Analyze how social determinants of health impact health outcomes for individuals and communities.
• Information Literacy: Utilize information technology to communicate and support decision-making in healthcare.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborate with individuals, teams, and communities to promote optimal health outcomes.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate advocacy, accountability, and integrity in intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships.