RN to BSN Program
The Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences RN to BSN program allows registered nurses practicing in healthcare, who have graduated from an associate degree or diploma nursing program, to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This program offers students the opportunity to enhance knowledge of scientific advances, healthcare issues, and nursing research. The curriculum is designed to advance the students’ critical thinking, communication skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional development. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree prepares the graduate to assume leadership positions in nursing care and management, and serves as a stepping stone for those who choose to pursue an advanced degree in nursing education, management, or advanced practice.
Key Features of the Program
• Cohort of approximately 20 students take classes together throughout the curriculum
• Classes meet one day a week for four hours
• Five week courses (with a few exceptions)
• Accelerated format allows completion in less than two years
• Opportunity to apply learning to a practice environment
• Dedicated full-time faculty and support staff on campus
• Individualized academic advising
The RN to BSN program at Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences is proud to announce that they have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE accreditation ensures the quality and integrity of the baccalaureate nursing and graduate degree nursing programs.
Dual Enrollment
Associate degree students of the Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences have dual enrollment into the BSN (R.N. to B.S.N.) for a period of one year after graduation. Students will be required to complete a
Letter of Intent prior to graduation indicating the desire to pursue a baccalaureate degree and must begin classes within one year of graduation. Students who elect to pursue baccalaureate education after this time must complete a baccalaureate application and associated fees.
Distribution of RN to BSN Credits
Credit for Licensure 39 credits
General Education & General Elective 53 credits
Nursing Courses 28 credits
TOTAL 120 credits