Program Overview

Introduction to the Nursing Program

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing degree is offered by Binghamton University, providing students with a comprehensive education in nursing.

BS in Nursing Degree

Students who complete all the requirements for the online RN-BS program will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in nursing.

Major Requirements

All major requirements must be completed at Binghamton University. The required courses include:

• NURS Z380 Professional Role Development: Transitions | 3 credit hours
• HSCI Z381 Health & Illness Across the Lifespan | 3 credit hours
• NURS Z382 Population Health: Promotion and Prevention | 3 credit hours
• HSCI Z383 Inquiry & Research in Healthcare | 3 credit hours
• NURS Z384 Population Health: Chronic Illness | 3 credit hours
• NURS Z386 Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 credit hours
• HSCI Z388 Healthcare Policy & Health Disparities | 3 credit hours
• NURS Z483 Professional Issues in Nursing Leadership | 3 credit hours
• NURS Z484 Leadership and Management | 3 credit hours The subtotal for these courses is 27 credit hours.

Credit Hours Required

A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to complete the degree. Additionally, students must fulfill all bachelor of science requirements, including:

• Completion of Binghamton University General Education requirements
• 45 upper-level credits (300-level and above), with major requirements fulfilling 27 upper-level credits
• 60 total liberal arts and sciences credits
• 27 credits in residence (taken through Binghamton University)

Sample Breakdown

The estimated credit hours for the program are broken down as follows:

• Prerequisites (must be transferred in) | 24 credit hours
• Lower-level nursing coursework (must be transferred in) | 32 credit hours
• Major requirements (must be completed at Binghamton) | 27 credit hours
• General Education requirements and electives (may be transferred in or completed at Binghamton) | 37 credit hours The total credit hours required for the program is 120.

Flexible Curriculum Options

The RN-BS program offers flexible programming to meet student needs. Students may choose to complete the program at a full-time or part-time pace.

• Full-time = 2 courses per 7-week session (4 courses per fall, spring, or summer semester)
• Part-time = 1 course per 7-week session (2 courses per fall, spring, or summer semester)

Microcredential Available

A microcredential in Victim-Centered Forensic Health for RNs is available to online RN-BS students. This two-course program helps students work with victims of crime, especially in emergency and psychiatric settings.