Nursing to Nursing (RN to BSN)
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from University of Delaware.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The graduate is prepared to function as an integral member of the health care team within the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing in a variety of health care settings and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The University of Delaware's innovative online RN to BSN program allows the flexibility of completing the BSN, while working as a registered nurse. As one of the first distance learning BSN completion programs in the country, the online learning environment allows nurses to study when and where it is convenient for them. Full time and part time study progressions are available and tuition is often covered through employment education benefit dollars. UD nursing instructors are national leaders in nursing education and research. Individualized counseling is provided to each student as they progress through the program.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Nursing (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester One
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 120 | Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| HLH 130 | Nurse Assistant Training | 6 |
| MAT 152 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| 15 | ||
Semester Two
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 170 | Nursing Concepts I | 8 |
| BIO 121 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| 13 | ||
Semester Three
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 180 | Nursing Concepts II | 4 |
| NUR 181 | Mental Health Concepts | 4 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Semester Four
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 200 | Nursing Concepts III | 4 |
| NUR 201 | Maternal-Child Health Concepts | 4 |
| BIO 125 | Introductory Microbiology or | 4 |
| BIO 250 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| 12 | ||
Semester Five
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 210 | Nursing Concepts IV | 4 |
| NUR 211 | Community and Professional Concepts | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| 13 | ||
Courses To Be Taken at DTCC after Associate's Degree
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 115 | Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO XXX | BIO Elective (BIO 140 or 150 or 151) | 4 |
| ENG 122 | Technical Writing and Communication | 3 |
| MAT 162 | Statistical Reasoning | 4 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CHM 100 | Basic Chemistry | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | History Elective (HIS 111, 112, 200, or 210) | 3 |
| 26 | ||
Nursing (RN to BSN) (Bachelor's Degree - University of Delaware)
Courses To Be Taken at UD - B.S. Nursing
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 320 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 325 | Critical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| NURS 350 | Wellness/Health Assessment | 3 |
| HLTH 241 | Ethical Aspects of Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 262 | Healthcare Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS XXX | Choose NURS 411, 412, or 414 | 6 |
| NURS 411 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 418 | Public and Global Health | 3 |
| NURS 438 | Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 443 | BRN Role Practicum | 4 |
| 34 | ||
++NURS 412 and NURS 414 satisfy the multicultural requirement.
The RN to BSN program requires the completion of a minimum of 120 credits of prescribed coursework. Students in the RN to BSN program must have a current United States RN license. See your advisor for additional policies and requirements. Course offerings by semester may vary. See your Delaware Technical Community College advisor.
+With advisor approval, complete a DTCC college level course that is approved for UD transfer. Students may take NUR 111, Cultural Competency & Health, as a free elective.
++NURS 412 and NURS 414 satisfy the multicultural requirement.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1329
Georgetown: (302) 259-6620
Newark: (302) 454-3948
University of Delaware
(302) 831-1253
ud-nursing@udel.edu