Location:

Detroit, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Nursing

Program Overview

Program Description:

The RN-BSN Completion program is a flexible option for registered nurses who have completed diploma or associate degree programs. The RN-BSN completion program accommodates learning needs and career goals of the adult learner with minimal repetition of learning experiences. The program supports enhancement and growth through the study of liberal arts and sciences, as well as the study of professional nursing. Competencies needed by BSN-prepared nurses are emphasized, including leadership and management skills, health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease management strategies for clients, families, and communities, and health care economics. Additional skills include effective use of evidence-based proactive protocol to ensure delivery of cost-effective and appropriate care, use of information technology in clinical settings to manage and make clinical decisions, and care-and case-management strategies with enhanced understanding of healthcare economics and policies. The RN-BSN completion option can be completed through part-time study at extended campuses, online, at Grand Rapids/Muskegon locations, in partnership with various health care systems, and at the University Center at Macomb Community College in Clinton Township.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Undergraduate and graduate programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Questions or comments on accreditation can be directly forwarded to: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 202-887-6791 202-887-8476

Requirements:

To be admitted to the RN-BSN program, registered nurse students must meet the University's entrance requirements and have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in previous academic work. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of graduation from an NLN-accredited or approved diploma nursing program or associate degree program and licensure to practice in their home states as a registered nurse.

International Requirements:

All course work completed outside the U.S. and Canada must be formally evaluated by either the World Education Services or the Educational Credential Evaluators. A course-by-course/detailed evaluation report is required by the University of Detroit Mercy. Official evaluation results are to be mailed from the agency to the following address: University of Detroit Mercy, Admissions Office, 4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221-3038