Accelerated Degree Programs (ACCEL®)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Offered by the Nursing Department, this degree completion program was developed so that registered nurses can complete requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in about two years. Typically employed full-time, students attend one night or one morning per week on a year-round basis. The 50-credit program is relevant to the world of work and to professional and personal goals, combining upper division nursing courses with courses in the liberal arts.
Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), the accelerated degree program RN to BSN program prepares registered nurses for positions of leadership in today’s multi-faceted, complex health care industry. The program also provides preparation for students wishing to pursue graduate studies.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited the program in October 2004. The National League of Nursing has accredited this program since 1989.
Degree requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours accepted by Immaculata University.
- Completion of 50 credit hours in the ACCEL® program.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Liberal Arts Core requirements
| Content Area | Credits |
|---|---|
English Composition
|
6 |
| English Literature | 3 |
Philosophy
|
6 |
| History of World Civilization | 3 |
Theology
|
6 |
| Foreign Language or Culture | 3 |
Social Science
|
6 |
Laboratory Science
|
6-8 |
Lower Division Nursing Courses (30 credits)
Lower Division Support Courses
| Course Description | Credits |
| Microbiology | 4 |
| Intro. Survey of Chemistry | 3-4 |
| Normal Nutrition | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Upper Division Nursing Courses (32 credits)
Course Number |
Course Description |
Credits |
| NUR 301 | Philosophical Foundations of Baccalaureate Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 305 | Portfolio I | 1 |
| NUR 336 | Anthropology and Health | 3 |
| NUR 306 | Portfolio II | 1 |
| NUR 416 | Health Assessment | 4 |
| NUR 418 | Holistic Health | 3 |
| NUR 422 | Theory and Application of Crisis Intervention in Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 400 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 432 | Holistic Care of the Chronically Ill and Elders | 3 |
| NUR 440 | Nursing Care of Communities | 6 |
| NUR 406 | Portfolio III | 1 |
Upper Division Support Courses (9 credits)
Course Number |
Course Description |
Credits |
| POL 352 | Nursing and The Law | 3 |
| ORG 345 | Issues in Management | 3 |
| ORG 311 | Methods of Research and Statistics | 3 |
For descriptions of courses and their sequence in the program, go to the Course Description