Section
Coursework
Sample Schedule | RN-BSN Completion | Completion Schedule
Sample Schedule
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program consists of a minimum of two years of intensive study in a set curriculum. Course work is a blend of didactic and clinical experiences. Below is a sample full-time traditional BSN schedule. The sequence of 300-level clinical courses will vary depending on the degree plan you develop with a College of Nursing advisor.
| 1st TERM - FALL year 1 | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
| NURS 204 | Professional Nursing 1 | 4 |
| NURS 212 | Health Assessment and Communication | 3 |
| NURS 221 | Foundations of Nursing | 6 |
| NURS 223 | Concepts in Pathophysiology & Pharmacology 1 | 4 |
| Total | 17 | |
| 2nd Term - SPRING year 1 | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
| NURS 254 | Professional Nursing 2 | 3 |
| NURS 233 | Concepts in Pathophysiology & Pharmacology 2 | 3 |
| NURS 321 | Nursing Care of Adults across the Life Span | 7 |
| NURS 351 | Nursing Care in Mental and Behavioral Health | 4 |
| Total | 17 | |
| 3rd Term - FALL year 2 | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
| NURS 304 | Professional Nursing 3 | 4 |
| NURS 377 | Integrative Practice Experience | 2 |
| NURS 341 And/or NURS 331 |
Nursing Care of Children and Families And/or Nursing Care of Childbearing Women and Families |
4 |
| NURS 361 And/or NURS 371 |
Nursing Care of Populations (BSN) And/or Acute Care Nursing and Care Management |
4 |
| Total | 14 | |
| 4th Term Spring year 2 | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Semester Hours |
| NURS 354 | Professional Nursing 4 | 4 |
| NURS 387 | Senior Nursing Seminar | 3 |
| NURS 341 or NURS 331 |
Nursing Care of Children and Families or Nursing Care of Childbearing Women and Families |
4 |
| NURS 361 or NURS 371 |
Nursing Care of Populations (BSN) or Acute Care Nursing and Care Management |
4 |
| Total | 15 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 63 | |
Consult the UIC Catalog for course descriptions.
Sample Schedule | RN-BSN Completion | Completion Schedule
RN-BSN Completion
The curriculum of the 30-credit hour RN to BSN online degree completion program consists of the courses listed below, which are to be taken in the order as shown. While this is the preferred order to complete the courses, UIC understands that life events and other circumstances may interrupt your education. You will be assigned an advisor who will assist you throughout your enrollment and with any schedule changes as you complete the program.
Please note that your UIC transcript will show a total of 63 credit hours earned through the University of Illinois at Chicago as you will receive 33 hours of proficiency credit in recognition for having a current RN license in addition to the 30 hours of nursing coursework.
| Order of Completion |
Course | J A N |
M A R |
M A Y |
J U N |
A U G |
O C T |
Semester Hours |
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1 |
X |
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X |
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3 |
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2 |
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X |
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X |
4 |
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3 |
NURS 385: Clinical Concepts/Processes in Population-Focused Nursing |
X |
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X |
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5 |
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4* |
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X |
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2 |
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5 |
NURS 322: Introduction to Nursing Research/Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice |
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X |
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X |
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4 |
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6 |
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X |
X |
3 |
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7 |
X |
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X |
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6 |
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8 |
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X |
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X |
3 |
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Total Hours Required |
30 |
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*Students will take either NUEL 310 or NUEL 394 depending on when they start the RN to BSN program.
Sample Schedule | RN-BSN Completion | Completion Schedule
Completion Schedule
The typical course load is one course per eight-week term. Each course is eight weeks in length except for one four-week summer course. You can complete your RN to BSN degree in 16 months if you choose to take courses in back-to-back terms.
For more information regarding the RN-BSN completion program, visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Online Degree Program website.