Accelerated RN to Master's Program
Admission
- An Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing from an approved, accredited school
- Current California RN licensure
- One year of clinical experience preferred
- Basic computer literacy
- A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of the University Application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
- One official transcript from each college, university or diploma school attended
- Three completed recommendation forms (included in the Graduate Application)
- The GRE general test is recommended but not required
- Resume
- Interview
- Professional liability and malpractice insurance coverage which must be maintained throughout enrollment
- Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification
- International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international.php
Program Requirements
Associate degree graduates may transfer 30 units of clinical nursing course work to USD. Diploma program graduates can achieve 30 units for their clinical nursing through designated College Proficiency Examinations. (30 units)
Nursing Prerequisites
| Physiology* | 4 units |
| Microbiology* | 4 units |
| Chemistry: General or Organic* | 4 units |
| Statistics, Elementary | 3 units |
| Sociology, Introduction | 3 units |
| Psychology, Introduction | 3 units |
| Psychology of Growth and Development | 3 units |
| English Composition & Literature | 3 units |
* Courses must include a laboratory.
General Education Requirements
The following general education courses are required for the baccalaureate degree. Lower division requirements should be completed prior to beginning the required course of study in the USD School of Nursing. Upper division courses may be taken concurrently with nursing courses.
Lower Division
| Critical Reasoning (Logic) | 3 units |
| Fine Arts (Art, Music or Theater) | 3 units |
| Literature | 3 units |
| History | 3 units |
| Electives | 6 units |
| Religious Studies | 6 units |
| Philosophy (Ethics) | 3 units |
| Electives | 6 units |
| BSNC 421 Health Assessment | 3 units |
| BSNC 333 Conceptual Basis of Professional Nursing Practice | 3 units |
| BSNC 334 Communication Theory and Process | 5 units |
| BSNC 445 Care of the Family | 6 units |
| BSNC 447 Care of Populations | 5 units |
| BSNC 363 Culture and Vulnerability in Nursing Practice | 3 units |
| MSNC 512** Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems | 3 units |
| MSNC 511** Evidence Based Practice: Role of theory and Research | 3 units |
| MSNE 542** Latino Health: Sociocultural and Family Perspectives | 3 units |
**These courses meet both the BSN and MSN degree requirements.
MSN Courses
The MSN course work required varies depending upon the track selected. Please see the appropriate insert for the required course work in each track.
Curriculum Plan
The curriculum plan for the Accelerated RN-MSN program varies depending on the track selected at the graduate level. The program can be completed in 3 to 4 years of full-time study if ALL the prerequisites and lower division general education requirements are completed prior to starting the required program of study at the USD School of Nursing. Students earn both the BSN and MSN degrees upon completion of the program.
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