Department of Nursing
Dr. Chrysanthe Patestos, Program Coordinator
Location: NAAB-331 (908) 737-6210
Email: cpatesto@kean.edu
Program Description (RN-BSN transfer only):
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 120-credit degree completion program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN*). The program is open to Registered Nurses and students enrolled in a nursing program at our partner institutions. Students enrolled at our partner institutions may be admitted as a dual enrolled student to take the following Nursing courses: NURS 3000, NURS 3015, NURS 3020, NURS 3030, NURS 3400. Declaration to the RN-BSN major can be done following completion of their RN program and obtaining a valid NJ Registered Nurses (RN) license.
The BSN prepares Registered Nurses to enter professional practice and to assume new and changing roles in a variety of clinical settings. The upper division curriculum includes advanced course work in theoretical and conceptual frameworks from professional nursing and related disciplines, concepts related to evidence based research and practice, quality management and leadership. The objective is to prepare a professional who uses evidence as the basis for nursing practice and is capable of providing leadership is implementing and maintaining high quality standards of practice. The program schedule is designed to accommodate the special needs of the practicing Registered Nurse.
Degree Requirements:
As a transfer only program, students must complete the University's credit residency requirement as well as completing all BSN courses at Kean University. Students may transfer up to 80 credits consisting of 50 credits from coursework (this includes prerequisites courses completed during their RN program) and 30 credits from successfully obtaining their RN license.
For information regarding College/program mission and student learning outcomes please see http://www.kean.edu/academics/school-nursing
The program is accredited by ACEN 2017-2025
*ACEN: 3343 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, phone (404) 975-5000, fax (404) 975-5020, email info@acenursing.org, website www.acenursing.org