Nursing (BSN)

Program Overview

This Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for RNs to have a clear path from their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in nursing to earn a Messiah University BSN degree.

Learning Objectives

Students who complete Messiah’s Nursing BSN demonstrate:

1. Critical thinking through the integration of theoretical and empirical knowledge from general education courses and pre-requisite major specific courses
2. Application of knowledge and skills for leadership, quality improvement, and client safety in all aspects of health care delivery
3. Application of research for evidence-based nursing practice
4. Use of knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology for delivery of quality patient care
5. Adherence to healthcare policies, including financial, regulatory, and legal parameters in all aspects of nursing practice
6. Effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, communities, and other health care professionals for the delivery of high quality and safe patient care, including health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and delivery of effective comprehensive health care services, at the individual and population level
7. Knowledge of local and global health care issues

Major Requirements

Complete the following for the certificate:

General Education Requirements