The RN-to-BSN program is specifically designed for nurses who have completed a pre-licensure associate degree or diploma nursing program and currently have their RN licensure or are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
The innovative program of study will prepare nurses with the professional competencies necessary for the increasing complexities of healthcare and has been guided by national standards for nursing.
- AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (2008): www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/essential-series
- Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) Competencies: www.qsen.org/
- QUAD Council Competencies for Public Health Nursing: quadcouncilphn.org
WWU RN-to-BSN Program will prepare graduates to:
- Assimilate theories and concepts learned through the sciences and humanities into professional nursing practice.
- Access, appraise and synthesize credibility of varied sources of evidence to inform clinical judgment and organizational decision-making for optimal healthcare delivery.
- Promote a culture of evidence-based practice by integrating clinical expertise and diverse perspectives that support patient-centered care and optimal health outcomes.
- Advocate for access to and delivery of equitable health care services with an understanding of the influences of individual, socio-cultural, legal and policy factors.
- Apply principles of leadership, systems theory, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary communication to promote patient safety and quality care in a variety of settings.
- Advocate for and practice health promotion and disease prevention strategies to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations.
- Coordinate the delivery of healthcare services through effective professional communication, patient care technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Provide BSN generalist care within the context of evolving professional standards and a commitment to life-long learning.