RN-to-BSN
Whether undertaken on-campus, off-campus, or online, our
RN-to-BSN program is the choice of many registered nurses
who feel it is time to add a B.S.N. degree to their substantial patient care expertise.
Designed to meet the needs of working nurses, who often need to balance a number of existing commitments, our program gives nurses the choice of taking courses on-campus (at sites across the state) or online in the comfort of their own home.
Off-campus
25% discount on all off-campus tuition fees.
The off-campus course is offered at four convenient locations throughout New Jersey, with courses typically held on one afternoon per week:
- Camden County College, Blackwood
- Medical Center of Ocean County, Brick
- Community Medical Center, Toms River
- Somerset County Medical Center, Somerville
Online
Many students find that the online learning option is the right choice
for them. The theory aspects of the courses are identical to the ones offered
in the on-campus program, but can instead be completed online at a time
and place convenient for you.
Online work is complemented by on-campus weekend residencies which help forge close relationships with your colleagues on the course and facilitate group learning. Clinical practice components will be arranged at a convenient location.
Faculty liaise closely with candidates to ensure appropriate courses are selected to meet the degree requirements.
About the course
The curriculum is flexible and allows students to take courses at their
own pace. To achieve the B.S.N., RN students must assemble 125 credits as
follows:
- 56 credits in arts and sciences. Previously taken courses are applicable to the 56 credit target. Outstanding courses can continue to be taken at other educational institutions (such as community colleges) while students are registered as non-matriculated students at Seton Hall. Students are required to become matriculated when they have taken 18 course credits at Seton Hall;
- 37 credits in nursing taken in the Seton Hall University nursing program. At least 19 credits must be taken as a matriculated student of the University;
- 32 credits due to licensure.
Admission requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited Associate or Diploma nursing program;
- Letters of recommendation from both an academic and a professional reference;
- Curriculum vita or resume.
Application Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis for classes starting in
September 2008. Please contact the College of Nursing for an information
pack and application materials by calling (973) 761-9306 or emailing
nursing@shu.edu.
Credits from other colleges for non-nursing courses will be formally evaluated for transfer at the time of admission. For an informal pre-application interview and transcript evaluation, please make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen Sternas by calling (973) 275-2154.