MSC – Master of Science in Nursing

DEGREE : BSc. Nursing

INTRODUCTION

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or BSN is one option for nurses with a Registered Nurse (RN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), who want to continue their education.

PROGRAM NAME : BSN

DESCRIPTION

At SAICHS we offer a 2 year RN-to-BSN program for those who have an RN or ADN degree that seek to reach the next level. If you already have an associate degree in nursing, an RN-to-BSN program will use your ADN training as a foundation for your new coursework.

LOCATION : Curacao Campus or On-line

PREREQUISITE : RN or ADN

DURATION : 2 years

CURRICULUM : see below

TUITION AND FEES : see below

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BSN program

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or BSN is one option for nurses with a Registered Nurse (RN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), who want to continue their education. At SAICHS we offer a 2 year RN-to-BSN program for those who have an RN or ADN degree that seek to reach the next level. If you already have an associate degree in nursing, an RN-to-BSN program will use your ADN training as a foundation for your new coursework.

The healthcare system is evolving. Registered nurses are taking on expanded roles in order to address the complexities and changes within the system. If you have a career in nursing it is important that you do the same. The degree you choose to earn will not only prepare you to provide optimal care to patients, but it can also determine your pay, path of specialization and the overall impact you want to make in the field.

Once a candidate has obtained a BSN degree, there are numerous opportunities within healthcare industry for advancement. Here are a few job titles to consider: Public Health Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Surgical Nurse, ICU Nurse, Nurse Manager and Health Educator.

While BSN curricula varies from school to school, all BSN programs involve both coursework and clinical practice. Overall, nursing programs could be hard work. Being detail-oriented and having strong time management and communication skills may help you get through the program and help you to thrive in your profession. Empathy is also essential for the job.

Our BSN program is offered partly on-line with a clinical practice component. This involves virtual classes and clinical experience hours that can be completed in local hospitals, clinics or labs. As the BSN program can be completed online while you still work as a nurse, so you can move forward in your career without having to take time off. However, our program requires a one month practical rotation at a SAICHS affiliated hospital.

BSN Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements for a BSN program will vary from school to school. However, in general, the following are typically required to get into an accredited BSN program:

• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in high school, or a nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing
• Prior classes in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology
• A CV or resume
• A personal essay
• References

CURRICULUM

NS-201	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY	(4 CREDITS)
NS-202	MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY	(4 CREDITS)
NS-311	PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING	(4 CREDITS)
NS-312	PSYCHO THERAPEUTIC NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT	(4 CREDITS)
NS-313	NURSING ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE	(2 CREDITS)
NS-221	CRITICAL THINKING IN NURSING	(3 CREDITS)
NS-222	FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTISE 1 AND 2	(3 CREDITS)
NS-223	THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLLING	(3 CREDITS)
NS-321	TRENDS AND ISSUES IN NURSING	(3 CREDITS)
NS-322	INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH	(3 CREDITS)
NS-231	NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN	(3 CREDITS)
NS-232	NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS	(3 CREDITS)
NS-331	NURSING CARE OF MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY	(3 CREDITS)
NS-332	NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT	(3 CREDITS)
NS-241	SOFT SKILLS TRAINING MODULE 1	(3 CREDITS)
NS-242	SOFT SKILLS TRAINING MODULE 2	(3 CREDITS)
NS-341	SOFT SKILLS TRAINING MODULE 3	(3 CREDITS)
NS-251	INFORMATION TECHOLOGY 1 (computer fundamentals)	(3 CREDITS)
	TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS	(60 CREDITS)

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are crucial to increase employment marketability and compete successfully in this dynamic global environment. The clinical portion of a BSN degree program involves supervised training sessions with licensed nursing professionals.

The nursing students should be able to achieve the following objectives:

• Develop effective communication skills (spoken and written).
• Develop effective presentation skills.
• Conduct effective correspondence and prepare reports which produce results.
• Become a self-confident person by mastering inter-personal skills, team management skills and leadership skills.
• Develop all round personality with a mature outlook to function effectively in different circumstances.