The Nursing programme offered by the Chatham University is focused on developing leadership and professionalism skills and increasing the career mobility of the registered nurse. The program also provides students a gateway for furthering their education.
The RN-BSN program is taught in an accelerated asynchronous online distance learning format. To successfully complete the RN-BSN program, students are required to complete a minimum total of 120 credit hours in college level courses through transfer credits, completion of the 26 core RN-BSN credits, and other courses as needed. Students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or better to be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Chatham University accepts a up to 90 transfer credits of college level courses in the RN-BSN program, meaning that many students will be able to complete their degree by earning only 30 credits at Chatham, including the 26 required core RN-BSN credits. Students who graduated prior to December 2015 from select Pre-Licensure Nursing Schools that hold an articulation agreement with Chatham may be able to transfer up to 94 credits into the program. Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and an Associate or Diploma degree from a nursing program may complete the RN-BSN at Chatham University by completing only the 26 required core RN-BSN credits. All requests for transfer credit must be made prior to enrollment. All newly admitted students will receive an official transfer evaluation to determine their path to degree completion.
Once you earn your degree, you will have opportunities for career placement at facilities like UPMC Shadyside Hospital, a Magnet® recognized facility. You can also advance your career potential with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chatham University.
The RN-BSN programme at Chatham University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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