Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is often considered a requirement for RNs who wish to pursue increased professional responsibilities and career opportunities. Our RN to BSN Program is designed for busy registered nurses attempting to juggle career, family, and other responsibilities.
Consistent with The Institute of Medicine recommendations that 80% or
more of practicing nurses have a baccalaureate degree in nursing by the year 2020, Lackawanna College has committed itself to help professional nurses earn their bachelor’s degree. Program graduates may pursue administrative positions, specialty certifications, or continue their studies at the graduate level.
RN-to-BSN Program Outcomes
The RN-to-BSN program outcomes at Lackawanna College adheres to the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. By the end of the program, the RN nursing student will be able to:
- Synthesize theories and concepts from the arts and humanities and the natural and social sciences in professional practice. (Essential I)
- Apply critical thinking, decision making, and clinical reasoning skills in providing quality nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. (Essential II)
- Translate research findings to provide evidence-based practice of nursing. (Essential III)
- Manage information and technology to deliver quality patient care in a variety of settings. (Essential IV)
- Use leadership skills and knowledge of the healthcare, financial, and regulatory systems to advance high quality, safe professional practice. (Essential V)
- Demonstrate effective inter-professional communication and collaboration to provide quality, patient-centered care. (Essential VI)
- Apply principles of prevention and health promotion in providing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. (Essential VII)
- Integrate professional values and ethical, moral, and legal aspects of nursing into one’s professional practice. (Essential VIII)
- Engage in a lifelong process of learning in the development of one’s self, nursing practice, and the profession. (Essential I)
- Demonstrate evolving competence in a professional role within a dynamic, multicultural, global society. (Essential IX)