Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Valerie Anderson, DNP, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-C
PH 402.552.6137 TF 800.647.5500
Andersonvalerie@clarksoncollege.edu
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Marsha Cravens, M.Ed., MSN, RN
PH 402.552.6287 TF 800.647.5500
Cravens@clarksoncollege.edu
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Mary Dishman, PLMHP, MSN, RN
PH 402.552.6134 TF 800.647.5500
DishmanMary@clarksoncollege.edu
Clinical Coordinator of Undergraduate Nursing
Jan Knudsen, MSN, RN
PH: 402.836.9151 TF 800.647.5500
knudsenjan@clarksoncollege.edu
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), graduates will:
- Evaluate caring relationships and behaviors that contribute to positive outcomes for clients, families, communities
and populations, as well as health care providers andhealth care systems. (Communication, Diversity)** - Analyze client-centered care with respect to health, environment and cultural preferences across the lifespan while respecting the client as the source of control. (Diversity, Critical Thinking)**
- Function effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary teams, fostering teamwork and collaboration with the client, family, community
and populations. (Communication)** - Utilize best current evidence considering clinical expertise along with client and family preferences for the delivery of optimal health care. (Critical Thinking, Professionalism)**
- Participate in data evaluation to monitor client outcomes to continuously improve the quality of health care. (Technology)**
- Evaluate standardized practices and technologies to minimize the risk of harm to clients and health care providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. (Critical Thinking)**
- Analyze information and technology resources to build knowledge, select the mode of communication, decrease error and support decision making. (Technology)**
- Analyze behaviors consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics, Nursing’s Social Policy Statement and Standards of Practice into the role of the professional nurse. (Professionalism)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a BSN degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 130 semester hours. Ninety-three semester hours are granted through either previous completion of direct coursework in associate or diploma RN program or by validation credit (credit is granted after demonstration of equivalent knowledge). Validation credit is granted upon successful completion of the RN to BSN transition courses. The RN to BSN program curriculum consists of courses which total 37 semester hours. Students are required to take a minimum of 27 semester hours (residency requirement) of classes at Clarkson College.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN Option
General Education Courses
(12 semester hours) All RN to BSN students are required to complete the Clarkson College Healthcare Core curriculum courses as listed in their specific degree plan.
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Support Courses
(6 semester hours) **Note: Upon successful completion of NS 205 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Current Practices, the student will receive three hours of earned semester hours and three hours of validation credit.
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NS 205 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Current Practices | 3 |
BSN Transition Courses
(seven semester hours)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NS 349 - Pathways for Success | 1 |
| NS 356 - Concepts of Professional Practice for the RN to BSN/MSN | 3 |
| NS 357 - Physical Assessment | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 7 |
Note: Upon successful completion of the BSN transition course and NS 205 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Current Practices, the student is eligible to take the remaining BSN courses.
Major Courses
(12 semester hours) RN to BSN students with two or more years of work experience and expertise in leadership, population health or evidence-based nursing may portfolio for validation credit in one of the following nursing courses (NS 352, NS 475 or NS 481).
Total Semester Hours in Program 130
Note: NS 205 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Current Practices (three semester hours) must be taken prior to taking 400 level nursing theory and clinical courses.
Nursing courses are offered through online education. Clinical applications may be completed at the student’s workplace with faculty approval and if clinical competencies can be met.