Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Degree

2011-12

The Kettering College BSN completion degree is designed for registered nurses who have an associate degree or its equivalent in nursing. The degree consists of 48 semester credits beyond the Associate of Science nursing degree or its equivalent and at least 36 upper-division credits; 30 credits must be taken from Kettering College. It is the equivalent of the junior and senior years of a four-year baccalaureate degree. All nursing and non-nursing coursework required for the degree is offered online. Non-nursing courses also are available on campus.

Students may begin the degree any semester and may choose a full-time or part-time pace of study. All coursework must be completed within five (5) years of first enrollment in the degree. Cognate and arts and sciences courses should be taken prior to enrollment in nursing courses or may be taken concurrently with nursing courses. Students who request to defer admission, or who do not engage in coursework toward the degree for a period of one year or more, must reapply. Students will be readmitted under the current curriculum, policies, and Academic Bulletin.

THE CAREER

Nursing is an art and science with an emphasis on health promotion, health maintenance, and restoration of health. The need for nurses is felt nationwide, particularly for those with leadership skills. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses from Kettering College serve as leaders to improve health care outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

For more information about nursing as a career, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site.

APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION

Kettering College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, approved by the Seventh-day Adventist Board of Regents, and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents. The Bachelor of Science nursing degree is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.