Nursing-BSN
Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the RN to BSN program, students are expected to:
- Promote safe, quality, evidence-based care to populations and communities in structured and unstructured healthcare environments.
- Analyze quality improvement measures used in both structured and unstructured healthcare environments.
- Act as an evolving scholar, translating current evidence into nursing practice.
- Evaluate collaboration techniques used in various healthcare environments.
- Apply leadership principles and theories to both the practice and the profession of nursing.
- Apply information management principles, techniques, and systems to manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
Accreditation
The RN to BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education
in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). GBC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges
and Universities (NWCCU).
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at Great Basin College
at the Elko campus located in Elko, Nevada is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the RN-BSN Program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/great-basin-college
Mission Statement
The mission of GBC’s registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is
to prepare registered nurses for research and theory based professional practice roles
as leaders and change agents in the transformation of nursing and health care for
rural and under served populations.
Program Description
A totally online program, the registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
is designed for non-traditional RN students with an associate degree who want to continue
their education in nursing and still be engaged in practicing their profession. The
program allows the flexibility to work toward a degree full-time or part-time and
to adapt completion of course assignment times and locations convenient to the student’s
personal and professional lives. All practicum experience is community-based and can
happen in student’s local area.
Contact Information
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 775.327.2317.
The RN to BSN program is independent of Great Basin College’s Associate of Applied
Science in Nursing program, but builds upon the associate degree in nursing education’s
lower-division general education and nursing core course requirements. The RN to BSN
program also integrates additional lower-division and upper-division general education
courses consistent with Great Basin College’s Bachelor of Science degrees. These courses
are also available online. Nursing course theoretical content and practicum application
is relevant across all healthcare settings and nursing roles, including those unique
to the needs of rural populations and communities.
Program Requirements
Licensed (active status) registered nurses who have graduated from an ACEN accredited
associate degree in nursing program awarded by a regionally accredited institution
are eligible to apply for admission. Admission to the RN to BSN Program is a separate
process from admission to Great Basin College. In order to be considered for admission
to the RN to BSN program, all students must meet the requirements for formal admission
to Great Basin College. College-level courses of equivalent semester hour credit and
content may be transferred by direct credit from other accredited institutions. Transcript
evaluation might be necessary and may require supporting information such as course
syllabi and books. Transcript(s) should be sent to The Admissions and Records office
for evaluation.
Application Process
An in-person or telephone advisory meeting with a nursing faculty advisor is recommended
at the time of application and required prior to enrollment in any RN to BSN course.
All students applying for the RN to BSN program must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university with an associate degree in nursing from a program that is ACEN accredited.
- Possess an active status, good standing registered nursing license.
Once minimum criteria have been met, interested RNs must submit the following information
to the School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health, no later than 5 p.m., July
1, in order to meet the fall application deadline:
- Official transcripts reflecting a cumulative grade point average equal to or greater than 3.0 as calculated by Great Basin College formulas with final grade of C or higher in any required associate degree program course and/or any course being considered for transfer credit. (Note: students who have a 2.5-3.0 GPA may be admitted provisionally. Provisional admission means that a student must maintain a GPA of 2.7 or better during their first semester in the program in order to continue in the program).
- Completed application packet for admission to the RN to BSN program.
- Completed application for admission to GBC (unless student has previously attended GBC).
- Letters of reference requirement is waived for graduating GBC ADN graduates.
Enrollment in the program is limited and students are admitted only in the fall semester.
Selection is made using a points system based on overall GPA, resume, essay, and reference
letters.
Academic Progression
Upon admission to the RN to BSN program, students can begin coursework.
Enrolled students are subject to all program policies as described in the RN-BSN student
handbook.
Note: Year of admission to the RN to BSN program determines catalog year and course
requirements.
Note: The amount of time between entrance and completion of the program shall not
exceed six years.
The RN to BSN program consists of a total of 54 credits of upper-division nursing
courses and lower- and upper-division general education courses.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions: HIST 101 and HIST 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| ENG 203 | Intro to Literary Study | 3 Credits |
| ENG 223 | Themes of Literature | 3 Credits |
| FIS 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 Credits |
| FREN 111 | First Year French I | 3-4 Credits |
| FREN 112 | First Year French II | 3-4 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
| HUM 101 | Intro to Humanities I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 210 | Communicating Diversity | 3 Credits |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 112 | First Yr Spanish II | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 211 | Second Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
Humanities (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Mastery Course Requirement (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INT 339 | Integrative Humanities Seminar | 3 Credits |
| HUM 301 | Studies in Humanities | 3 Credits |
| INT 369 | Integrative Science Seminar | 3 Credits |
| GEOL 335 | Earth Resources/Environment | 3 Credits |
| HSC 300 | Statistics for Health Sciences | 3 Credits |
| INT 359 | Integrative Math Seminar | 3 Credits |
| MATH 389 | Special Topics in Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| ANTH 307 | Ancient Civilizations | 3 Credits |
| ANTH 332 | (De)Constructing Race | 3 Credits |
| HIST 303 | Worlds of Islam | 3 Credits |
| HIST 312 | Expansion of the U.S. | 3 Credits |
| HIST 341 | Global China | 3 Credits |
| INT 349 | Integrative Social Science Sem | 3 Credits |
| PSY 313 | Well-Being: East Meets West | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
Math Requirement (one course required) Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes MATH
389)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Science Requirement
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 100 | Molecules/Life Modrn Wrld | 3 Credits |
Nursing Requirement
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 326 | Transition Professional Nurse | 5 Credits |
| NURS 417 | Information System/Quality Mgt | 3-4 Credits |
| NURS 420 | Evidence Based Pract/Research | 3 Credits |
| NURS 429 | Population Focus Comm Hlth (T) | 4 Credits |
| NURS 436 | Population Focus Comm Hlth (P) | 4 Credits |
| NURS 437 | Diversity/Hlthcare in Rural | 3-4 Credits |
| NURS 443 | Nursing Leadership/Mgt Theory | 4 Credits |
| NURS 449 | Nurse Leadership/Mgt Practicum | 4 Credits |
| NURS 456 | Senior Synthesis Seminar | 5 Credits |
Program Elective Requirement (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 312 | Health Assessment/Promotion | 3 Credits |
| NURS 337 | Pathophysiology | 3 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence for Traditional Track
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 326 | 5 |
| NURS 443 | 4 |
| NURS 449 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mastery Course* | 3 |
| NURS 429 | 4 |
| NURS 436 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 11 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Humanities* | 3 |
| Fine Arts* | 3 |
| CHEM 100 | 3 |
| NURS 417 | 4 |
| NURS 420 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| NURS 437 | 3 |
| NURS 456 | 5 |
| TOTAL | 11-14 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 312 (Spring) | 3 |
| NURS 337 (Fall) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 3 |
Suggested Course Sequence for Fast Track
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 326 | 5 |
| NURS 420 | 3 |
| NURS 443 | 4 |
| NURS 449 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mastery Course* | 3 |
| NURS 429 | 4 |
| NURS 436 | 4 |
| NURS 437 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Fine Arts* ** | 3 |
| CHEM 100 | 3 |
| NURS 417 | 4 |
| NURS 456 | 5 |
| Mathematics* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
*Choose with advisor
** One Humanities or Fine Arts must have been taken during associates degree
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 312 (Spring) | 3 |
| NURS 337 (Fall) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 3 |