Fall 2024 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (120 hrs.)

The RN-BSN Program at Trine University will provide a quality, innovative educational experience that produces professional nursing graduates capable of delivering safe, culturally and contextually relevant, evidence-based care in a variety of environments, while also preparing graduates to positively impact individuals, groups, and communities through scholarship, leadership, and service.

The RN-BSN program is designed for Associate degree registered nurses as an educational bridge that leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students enrolled in the RN-BSN program will be required to participate in two clinical education experiences in addition to online coursework within the curriculum.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 32 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 143College Composition

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

 

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

Or

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Social Science Elective (3)

3

Social Sciences or Humanities elective

3

Mathematics and Science –11 hrs.

Math Elective

3

BIO 204Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIO 224Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Other – 3 hrs.

General Education Electives (3)

3

Content Requirements - 35 hours

Required

NRS 303Professional Nursing Role

3

NRS 313Transcultural Nursing

3

NRS 333Nursing Ethics

3

NRS 343Nursing Informatics

3

NRS 353Health Promotion Over Lifespan

3

NRS 414Community-Public Health Nursing

4

NRS 423Biostatistics & Epidemiology

3

NRS 433Foundations of Research

3

NRS 443Global Health

3

NRS 453Nursing Leadership & Management

3

NRS 484Professional Capstone Project

4

Additional Requirements - 53 hours

Required

UE 111Online Learning Orientation

1

Electives (16)

16

Pre-Licensure Nursing Care

36

Total Credit Hours: 120