RN-BSN Co-Enrollment Curriculum
The curriculum map below reflects a student starting the co-enrollment program in their first semester of their ADN program. Students may begin the co-enrollment program at any time in their ADN program, and their progression will be tailored to their individual circumstance.
Year One
Fall Semester
Fall Semester
| VCCS Nursing Curriculum | Credits | JMU RN-BSN Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Concepts | 4 | NSG 324 Strategies for Success | 1 |
| NSG 106 Competencies for Nursing Practice | 2 | NSG 325 Concepts of Aging | 3 |
| NSG 130 Professional Nursing Concepts | 1 | – | |
| NSG 200 Health Promotion and Assessment | 3 | – | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 | ||
Spring Semester
Spring Semester
| VCCS Nursing Curriculum | Credits | JMU RN-BSN Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSG 152 Health Care Participant | 3 | NSG 464 Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 |
| NSG 170 Health Illness Concepts | 6 | – | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | ||
Summer
Summer
Students may work on completing general education courses or co-requisite courses. Qualified students may participate in the Costa Rica Community Health Clinical Study Abroad. View more information on the Costa Rica Community Health Clinical Study Abroad.
Year Two
Fall Semester
Fall Semester
| VCCS Nursing Curriculum | Credits | JMU RN-BSN Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I | 5 | NSG 462 Contemporary Issues in Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II | 5 | – | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 | ||
Spring Semester
Spring Semester
| VCCS Nursing Curriculum | Credits | JMU RN-BSN Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSG 230 Advanced Professional Concepts | 2 | NSG 460 Informatics | 3 |
| NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts | 4 | – | |
| NSG 270 Capstone Clinical | 4 | – | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 | ||
End of Co-Enrollment: Student will transition into the traditional degree-seeking RN-BSN program (RN Degree + License Required) and work with adviser to create individualized plan of study for remainder of program.
Year Three: Begin Degree-Seeking RN-BSN Program
Fall Semester
Fall Semester
| JMU RN-BSN Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| NSG 333 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NSG 463 Role Transition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Spring Semester
Spring Semester
| JMU RN-BSN Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| NSG 461 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology | 3 |
| NSG 471 Leadership and Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Summer Semester
Summer
| JMU RN-BSN Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| NSG 466 Community Health Practicum NSG 469 Community Health Nursing |
5 |
General Education Courses Required for Graduation (13 credits required)
Can be completed at any time during the progression or after this point.
- Cluster 2 JMU (9 Credits)
- Cluster 4 JMU (4 Credits)
- More information about GenEd Clusters:
Pre-requisite, Co-requisite and General Education Requirements
Co-requisite Courses Required for Graduation
Pre-requisite, Co-requisite and General Education Requirements
A mandatory orientation is required for all students and takes place prior to the start of the semester. This orientation will be presented in a fully online format and includes online activities, videos, group meetings, and live synchronous presentations. It is associated with NSG 324 – Strategies for Success (1 cr.) and accounts for a portion of the grade in that course. Failure to attend orientation will delay the start of the program until the following semester. This orientation does not need to be repeated upon entering the degree-seeking program.
School of Nursing
- Health and Behavioral Studies Building
- MSC 4305
- 235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
- Harrisonburg, VA 22807
- Email: nursingdept@jmu.edu
- Phone: (540) 568-6314
- Fax: (540) 568-5163
- Last updated: July 19, 2022
