KEAN UNIVERSITY
&
Raritan Valley Community College
Off-Site Program
SCHOOL OF NURSING
2013-2014
RN-BSN
APPLICATION INFORMATION
COLLEGE OF NATURAL, APPLIED AND
HEALTH SCIENCES
https://sites.google.com/a/kean.edu/keannursingrvcc/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Page 3
Cover Letter
Page 4
Directory of Off-Site Faculty & Staff
Page 5 – 6
RN-BSN Application Information & admission process
Page 7
Summary of BSN program of study
Page 8
Guide sheet sample
Page 10-12
Catalogue descriptions of nursing courses
Page 13-14
Prerequisite courses and ways to meet these prerequisites.
Page 15
CLEP exam information
Page 16
Kean University Sample 2-Year RN-BSN Path
Page 17-19
Dual Admission Articulation Track
Page 20
Second Baccalaureate Degree Guide Sheet
Page 22
MSN-Bridge Program Information
Page 23
Student Health Requirements
Page 24
Promise of Payment Terms
Page 25
Steps for Viewing Blackboard & PowerPoint Presentations
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Directions for Accessing the KEAN UNIVERSITY offsite RN-BSN
Program @ Raritan Valley Community College
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Withdrawal from courses
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Dear Registered Nurse:
Welcome to the Kean University School of Nursing. The Kean University School of Nursing
is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. In Fall
2012, Kean University received full accreditation for the next ten years from the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education..
All nursing courses in the Kean University RN-BSN Offsite Program are available at the
North Branch campus. The nursing courses (lectures) are predominantly held on Fridays with
non-nursing courses offered through RVCC and Kean University at various times during the
academic year and summer sessions. Since the inception of the program, nurses have found
the program to be flexible, affordable, and manageable in balancing their personal, family
and career responsibilities.
The RN-BSN program can be completed in approximately twenty months, although there is
the opportunity to fast track or proceed at a slower pace. In addition, bridge courses to the
MSN at Kean University, as well as a BSN program for second degree students and select
graduate courses in the MSN program are offered at Kean University’s offsite RVCC
location. A dual-admission option is available for RVCC nursing students whereby upon
successful completion of the first year of nursing courses, students can enroll in select BSN
courses.
I look forward to meeting you. Please contact me at either Raritan Valley Community
College, Somerset Hall 1st Floor Room S147, (908) 526-1200, ext 8917 or at
Kean University, School of Nursing, Townsend 116G, (908) 737-3394.
My email address is: kneville@kean.edu.
Sincerely,
Kathleen L. Neville, Ph.D., R.N.
Professor and Program Coordinator
Offsite RN-BSN Program @ RVCC
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Kean University School of Nursing
FACULTY/STAFF
Dr. Kathleen Neville
(908) 526-1200, ext 8917
(908) 737-3394
Program Coordinator for Kean
University Offsite at RVCC
Nursing Program
kneville@kean.edu
Dr. Thelma Stich
(908) 526-1200, ext. 8231
(908) 725-2831 (fax)
Academic Specialist
tstich@kean.edu
Prof. Elizabeth Arnold
(908) 526-1200, ext. 8211
(908) 737-3388
Faculty
earnold@kean.edu
Prof. Tracy Perron
(908) 526-1200, ext. 8210
Faculty
tperron@kean.edu
Dr. Virginia Fitzsimons
(908) 737-3390
Executive Director Kean School
of Nursing
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator, Kean @ Ocean
vfitzsim@kean.edu
Gillian Velmer
(908) 526-1200, ext. 8220
Graduate Assistant
velmerg@kean.edu
Ms. Genny Puente-Mazo
(908) 737-3738
(908) 737-3739 (fax)
Secretary at Kean University
for Offsite Programs
Ms. Michele Smalls
(908) 737-3391
(908) 737-3393 (fax)
Secretary at Kean University
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KEAN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NATURAL, APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF NURSING
2013-2014
RN-BSN APPLICATION INFORMATION
WE WELCOME YOUR INQUIRY INTO THE BSN NURSING PROGRAM.
WE HOPE THIS INFORMATION WILL BE HELPFUL TO YOU IN YOUR PLANNING.
PLEASE CALL (908) 737-3390 IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS.
This program is for RN's without a Bachelor’s degree. If you are an RN with a Bachelor’s
degree in some other major, please call (908) 737-3390 for information about our Bridge
Program to the MSN.
BSN ADMISSION PROCESS
 Obtain a Kean University Application from the Center for Academic Success, 908737-0300 or www.kean.edu (On-line applications are encouraged). Payment must be
included (see online guidelines).
 Submit an application. Under Admission Status, check TRANSFER, so you will be
admitted as a transfer student, not a freshman. Check RVCC campus.
 Have high school and all college transcripts sent to: Transfer Student Services
Kean University
Union, NJ 07083
Or submit to Dr. Neville
Somerset Hall 1st Floor
Room S 147 at RVCC
Required cumulative GPA is 2.0 (C).
 Await a letter of Admission to the University. In this letter you will receive a pin
number which will allow you access to check your records. If you have any questions
please contact Keesha Jackson at 908 737-0315.
 After admission await a copy of your "Degree Audit" from the Academic Advisor
for the Nursing Department. This degree audit is a summary of courses required for
the BSN, and will indicate all the credits accepted and transferred from other colleges
you attended.
 Soon after your admission, you will be assigned a School of Nursing faculty advisor
(RVCC advisor is Dr. Neville or Professor Arnold).
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 Keep all admission and advisement papers pertaining to Kean University in a file and
bring this file with you to advisement meetings.
 If you have questions please contact Dr. Neville at kneville@kean.edu or 908 5261200, ext 8917.
 Once admitted, after completing RVCC courses, you will need to submit official
RVCC transcripts to the Kean University registrar’s office accompanied by a visitor’s
student form which can be obtained in Dr. Neville’s office.
 Nursing Licensure Verification
All new RN students entering the BSN or MSN programs must provide verification of
their New Jersey Nursing license. The procedure is as follows:
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To access the New Jersey Board of Nursing website:
https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification
Select Person Search
Please select Nursing and Registered Professional Nurse from the pull down
Then enter your first and last name; No other fields are needed
Select the link for your name
Use file to print the verification
Please print out the verification
Submit a copy of the verification form to the Kean University School of Nursing
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SUMMARY OF B.S.N. PROGRAM OF STUDY AT KEAN UNIVERSITY
On admission, all nursing students are awarded 30 credits for nursing education completed at
the AS, AAS or diploma level as well as additional credits for courses taken in an approved
college.
KEAN UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF STUDY:
General Education requirements
Thirty to thirty-two credits in general education courses are required for graduation. General
education courses are divided into Foundation Requirements (12 S.H.) and Disciplinary &
Interdisciplinary Requirements (6 S.H.), Social Science (6 S.H.), Science & Math (8 S.H.)
and additional required courses (15-17 S.H.).
Nursing Major Requirements
There are four support courses and nine nursing required courses for the B.S.N. These
courses constitute the major in nursing at Kean and can be completed by most full time
students in four semesters. Part time students may elect from a variety of patterns to
complete degree requirements. Most part-time students complete the program in three to
four years.
Support Courses
There are four required support courses totaling twelve credits offered by other academic
disciplines. Like the nursing courses, these are scheduled to enable students to attend during
the Friday schedule or during the summer. They are as follows:
Sociology of the Family
Life-Span Developmental Psychology
Moral Problems in Health Care
Introduction to Public Health
Nursing Courses
A total of nine nursing courses (31 credits) make up the upper division nursing core. Five
have a clinical component, and four are lecture/seminar courses. Kean University Nursing
courses at RVCC are offered on Friday during the day and clinical sections are offered on
Wednesdays during the day.
Electives
An additional 3-7 credits of courses selected by the student are required for
graduation.
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Guide Sheet
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE B.S.N. DEGREE: 125
KEAN UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF
(84100) BSN IN NURSING 125 S.H.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2009
START TERM: _______________
NAME
STUDENT ID#
TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS (X)
In Progress
GENERAL EDUCATION: 30-32 Semester Hours (S.H.)
Foundation Requirements 12 S.H.
ENG 1030 College Composition
Eng. 111
CPS 1031 Intro to Computers
CISY 102
COMM 1402 Speech Comm as Critical Citizenship1
COM 102
3
3
3
GE 2024 Research and Technology
3
Eng. 112
Disciplinary & Interdisciplinary
Distribution Requirements:
Humanities: 6 S.H.
*ENG 2403 World Literature
Select only one course from:
Fine Arts or Art History
Foreign Languages
Music or Theatre
Interdisciplinary
Social Sciences: 6 S.H.
*HIST 1000 Civil Society in America
PSY 1000 General Psychology 2
Eng. 211 or 212
1 course from
humanities
specified
HIS 201 or 202
Psy 103
Soc 202
Psy 215
3
3
PHIL 3314 Moral Prob Health Care
HED 3635 Intro to Public Health
3
3
30
CBE
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
***UPPER DIVISION NURSING COURSES
NURS 3000 Conc Found /Inq in Nsg
NURS 3010 Health Assessment
NURS 3020 Found Transcultural Care
NURS 3030 Issues in Prof Nsg Prac
NURS 3200 Prof Nsg: HP/Community
NURS 4200 Research in Nursing
NURS 4300 Prof Nsg: Living with Ill
NURS 4400 Prof Nsg: Leadership
29 S.H.
3
2
3
3
5
3
5
5
***G.E. and Major Capstone 2 S.H.
NURS 4900 Indep. Pract in Nursing
(1 credit from NURS 4400 applied to Capstone)
Bio 124
Bio 125
Additional Required Courses 1 15-17 Semester Hours (S.H.)
PHIL 1100 Intro to Philosophy
Phil 101
SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology2
Soc 101
MATH 1016 Statistics
Math 110
BIOX 2003 Microbiology2
Bio 133
CHEM 1030 Essentials of Chemistry2
Chem 102
Rvd 9/09
ACADEMIC MAJOR 1
73 Semester Hours (S.H.)
***Support Courses
12 S.H.
SOC 2100 Sociology of the Family
PSY 3110 Life-Span Dev Psy
Nursing 1999 (Lower Division)
Science and Mathematics1: 8 S.H.
BIOX 2001 Anatomy and Physiology I 2
BIOX 2002 Anatomy and Physiology II 2
Credits:
2
3-4
3-4
FREE ELECTIVES 3-7 Semester Hours (S.H.)
Nurse 211 Trends in Nursing
3
3
3
3
3-4
3-4
Other Transfer:
Special Notes:
* GE Required Course
*** Eng 1030 and all major courses require a grade of C or better.
1 These courses require a grade of C or better.
2 Prerequisites for admission to Nursing.
>Require advisor permission
Note: See foreign language requirements
TOTAL CREDITS:
Advisor:
Advisor Signature:
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Guide Sheet Continued
(84100) B.S.N. Nursing – (for RNs only)
Evaluation of prerequisite courses for transfer credit is based on policies established by Kean
University and the faculty of the School of Nursing.
B. All prerequisite courses and major requirements must be completed with a
grade of “C” or higher.
C. Lower division nursing credits are granted upon admission.
D. It is strongly urged that required major support courses (CPS, Sociology of
the Family, Life-Span Dev. Psychology, etc.) be taken at Kean. With the
exception of CPS 1031 and SOC 2100, these required courses are at the
upper-division level.
E. A minimum of 32 credits must be taken at Kean.
F. Fifty percent (50%) of the nursing major credits must be completed at Kean
G. Before taking General and/or Subject CLEP exams, contact your faculty
advisor regarding policies and procedures. Any General Exam must be
taken before earning a total of 30 credits towards your degree (Kean and/or
transfer credits). Any Subject Exam must be taken before earning a total of
86 credits (Kean and/or transfer credits).
Comments:
Students must bring the degree audit to all faculty advisement sessions.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONS OF NURSING COURSES
NURS 3000
Conceptual Foundations and Inquiry in Nursing (3 credits) Fall/Summer
semesters
A comprehensive exploration of historical and contemporary nursing and related knowledge,
including systems, the metaparadigm, philosophies, conceptual models, middle and grand
theories as fundamentals of research-based nursing practice. Recognition of the scholarly
role of the nurse and the value of theory and theory development as an essential basis for
professional nursing practice with diverse populations. Focus is on health promotion/risk
reduction as the essence of all activities is the care of individuals, families, groups and
populations in all health and settings.
NURS 3010 Health Assessment (2 credits with lab) Summer semester
Introduction to holistic health assessment and physical examination. Comprehensive health
assessment to include physiological, cultural, development, nutritional, genetic and mental
status assessment. Focus is on data gathering techniques, therapeutic communication skills,
and use of a body systems approach to physical examination. Documentation of findings and
use of the nursing process will facilitate clinical decision making in designing health
promotional, risk reduction, and disease prevention activities for diverse client populations
across the life span.
NURS 3020 Foundations of Transcultural Health Care (3 credits) Spring semester
An introduction to concepts and theories relevant to healthcare for diverse populations.
Diversity is examined relative to social organization, role and expectations, communication
patterns and values/ beliefs underlying health-illness behaviors between western and nonwestern cultures. Emphasis on development of knowledge and skills in culturally congruent
communication and cultural assessment. Comparative approach to global healthcare by
understanding similarities and differences among commonly encountered diverse population
groups.
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NURS 3030 Issues in Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits)
Spring/Summer semesters
In-depth analysis of professional nursing history as it related to an exploration of
contemporary trends and issues in professional nursing. The importance of national nursing
organizations, ethical imperatives, legal principles and standards of care are emphasized. The
interrelationship of nursing education, healthcare delivery and practice dimensions are
stressed. Dialogical and dialectical approaches as well as web-enhanced technology facilitate
the development of critical thinking skills.
NURS 3200 Professional Nursing Practice: Health Promotion in the
Community (5 credits with lab) Fall semester
Continued study of nursing models and application of relevant theories to guide nursing
practice as it pertains to health promotion and risk reduction. Using the family as the
essential unit of care within the community, critical thinking and clinical decision-making
processes will facilitate the design, management and provision of care to modify risk factors,
and promote engagement of healthy lifestyles among individuals and families within the
community. Specific clinical activities are related to prevention and reduction of health
disparities across the life span through the conduct of community assessment and the
development and implementation of culturally appropriate nursing strategies reflecting
professional values and behaviors.
NURS 4200 Research in Nursing (3 credits) Fall semester
Introduction to systematic investigation of nursing problems. Includes historical overview of
research in nursing and current research priorities. Classroom practice in critical appraisal of
research reports, and systematic review of research findings for evidence upon which to base
nursing practice.
NURS 4300 Professional Nursing Practice for Clients Living with Illness
(5 credits with lab) Spring semester
Intensive study of the care of the sick in and across all environments. The comprehensive
impacts of illness, including the bio-psychosocial and cultural aspects on the individual,
family, group and community will be explored. Designing, coordinating, and managing care
of the sick with emphasis on client groups as the modality of care. Includes therapeutic
communication, health counseling and education of special population with the goal of
maximizing optimal health states throughout the trajectory of illness across the life span.
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NURS 4400 Professional Nursing Leadership in Health Care Settings
(5 credits with lab) Fall semester
Application of systems theory as the basis for designing, managing and coordinating client
care in an evolving health care environment. Focus on expanding knowledge and skills of
leadership and management theories for direct and indirect nursing care. Special emphasis on
delegation, development of nursing team personnel, and evaluation of outcomes. Exploration
of legal/ethical issues, licensure, health policy, politics and role of professional nurse as a
leader in health care will be addressed.
NURS 4900 Independent Practicum in Nursing (2 credits) Fall semester
Concluding course in which students integrate the knowledge they have gained to select,
develop and implement project with clinical nursing foci. Emphasis on facilitating students’
transition to role of baccalaureate prepared nurse practitioners and preparing them for future
roles in professional practice.
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PREREOUISITE COURSES AND WAYS TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS:
General Psychology (3 credits)
General Sociology (3 credits)
Microbiology (3-4 credits)
Anatomy and Physiology (6-8 credits)
Chemistry (3-4 credits)
Credit will be awarded for above courses taken at the college level. Student must have
received a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements may do one of the following:
Psychology (3 credits):
-Take or repeat Psychology 1000
- Pass CLEP exam in psychology with grade of 49 (CLEP pamphlets in Bruce
102-C)
Sociology (3 credits):
- Take or repeat Sociology 1000.
- Pass CLEP exam in sociology with grade of 50 (CLEP pamphlets in Bruce
102-C)
Microbiology (4 credits) (passing is a score of 45)
Anatomy and Physiology I and 2 (8 credits) (passing is a score of 45)
Chemistry (4 credits) (Passing is a score of 60)
Exams are scheduled by the School of Nursing in T-116 908 737-3390),
between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM or at RVCC Testing Center between the
hours of 9 AM and 3 PM.
April 10, 2013
June 12, 2013
August 14, 2013
November 13, 2014
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THESE EXAMS ONE MONTH AHEAD
OF TIME IN THE KEAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
(at the telephone number listed on page 4) AND PAY THE $25
EXAM FEE.
The Challenge Exam may be taken at RVCC. After paying for the
Challenge Exam, please contact Dr. Stich at (908) 526-1200 Ext. 8231 to
schedule exams at RVCC.
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The National League for Nursing prepares the Microbiology and A&P
exams. There are no study guides for these exams. Please obtain a recent
A&P and Microbiology textbook for review.
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Kean’s Chemistry Department prepared the Chemistry exam. There is a
study guide available from the secretaries for this exam. Tutoring is
available, but must be arranged several months before the exam. In order
to prepare for the Chemistry Challenge exam, students may purchase the
current edition of a college level textbook that deals with General, Organic
and Biological Chemistry for a copy of suggested textbooks see the
Secretaries from the School of Nursing for a copy.
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Students have two chances to pass each exam.
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CLEP EXAM INFORMATION
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams are offered through the College Board
and there are two types of these exams: General and Subject. Information about these
exams can be obtained through the CLEP website at www.collegeboard.com/clep. Please
note that Kean is not a testing site, but there are many testing sites in New Jersey.
You are eligible to take the CLEP General Exams before you have earned 30 credits. The
English Composition exam with essay will fulfill the Kean requirement for English 1020.
The other General exams fulfill varying requirements.
You are eligible to take CLEP Subject Exams before earning 86 credits. Please check with
your Academic Advisor before scheduling any exams.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
While Kean University does not necessarily endorse these services, we have found that the
World Education Services does an excellent job of transcript evaluation for international
students. You may reach them at: World Education Services
PO Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
212-966-6311
Fax: 212-739-6100
www.wes.org
For International students seeking a Second Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, see the Kean
University website, http://www.kean.edu/~cas/transferadmission.html for NACES course by
course evaluation. Applications may also be obtained at Kean University in the Admissions
Office.
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KEAN UNIVERSITY
&
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OFF-SITE PROGRAM
Kean University Sample 2-Year RN-BSN Path
1st SPRING
NURS 3000
(3 credits)
Conceptual
Foundations and
Inquiry in Nursing
1st SUMMER I/II
NURS 3010 (2 credits)
Health Assessment
NURS 3020
(3 credits)
Foundations of
Transcultural
Health Care
NURS 3000
(3 credits)
Conceptual
Foundations and
Inquiry in Nursing
NURS 4200
(3 credits)
Research in
Nursing
NURS 3030 (3 credits)
Issues in Professional Practice
2nd SPRING
1st FALL
2nd SUMMER I/II
NURS 4300 (5 credits)
Professional Nursing
Practice for Clients
Living with Illness
Lecture / Clinical
HED 3635 (3 credits)
Introduction to Public Health
NURS3030 (3 credits)
Issues in Professional
Practice
PHIL 3314 (3 credits)
Moral Problems in Healthcare
NURS 3030 (3 credits)
Issues in Professional Practice
NURS 3200
(5 credits)
Professional
Nursing Practice:
Health Promotion
in the Community
Lecture / Clinical
2nd FALL
NURS 4400
(5 credits)
Professional
Nursing
Leadership in
Health Care
Settings
Lecture / Clinical
NURS 4900
(2 credits)
Independent
Practicum in
Nursing
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Dual Admission Articulation Track
Kean University School of Nursing, in collaboration with Raritan Valley Community
College, the Department of Health Science Education, now offers a distinct, dual
admission articulation track for the BSN degree. This opportunity provides students
in the Somerset and Hunterdon County areas the convenient access to complete the
BSN degree in a timely four year period with all nursing courses offered on the
RVCC campus. When applying to the Associate degree program in Nursing at
Raritan Valley Community College, students can indicate their preference to enroll in
the dual admission program by checking the designated box in the RVCC nursing
application. As indicated below, students will enroll in their first Offsite Kean
University course at RVCC during the summer after their first completed year in the
Associate degree program in Nursing at RVCC, and continue on in coursework until
completion of the Associate degree in Nursing. Upon completion of the lower
division nursing program and successful passing of the NCLEX exam, students will
enroll in Kean University offsite courses and substitute RVCC courses to fulfill BSN
requirements. Please contact the Kean University School of Nursing Offsite Program
at RVCC at (908) 526-1200 ext. 8321 for further information and enrollment
questions.
Kean University and Raritan Valley Community College
Dual Admission Articulation Track
Associate in Applied Science to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Current Generic Track
RVCC - AAS
Proposed Track – AAS to
BSN
RVCC/Kean
Prerequisite Courses
Year I – HS Tech Prep
A&P I
A&P II
Mathematics Proficiency
Technological Competency
Total
4
4
1
8
English 1
Foundations of Nursing
Pharmacology
NC
Dynamics of Fitness
Total
3
9
2
1
13
CHEM 1030 (CHEM 102)
(Kean Challenge)
ENG1030 (ENG 111)
(placement exam)
NURS 016:Pharmacology
NURS 101: Foundations
of Nursing
Total
Year 1 Spring Semester
Spring Semester
English II
BIO 124 A&P I
4
BIO 125 A&P II
4
AP English Challenge
3
Math Proficiency
Computer Literacy (CISY 102) 3
FITN 115 Dyn of Fitness
1
Total
Year I Fall Semester
First year Fall Semester
3
Rationale
GE2024 (ENG 112)
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Prerequisites for enrollment evaluate
the success in the science courses
and general education credits. Taking
courses before admission facilitates
timely completion of the AAS in a 2
year period.
Computer course required by Kean
University
Grade requirement for A&P = C
4
3
NC
9
Introduction to Chemistry provides
essential knowledge for nursing
practice.
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3
All the sciences are completed by the
end of the first semester for a stronger
foundation in clinical nursing courses
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Proposed Track – AAS to
BSN
RVCC/Kean
Current Generic Track
RVCC - AAS
Intro to Psych
Nursing of Adults I
Total
3
9
15
Rationale
BIOX 2003 (BIO 133)
NURS 111: Nursing of
of Adults I
Total
Year I – Summer I
NURS 3010 KU
PSY 1000 (PSY103)
Year I – Summer II
SOC 1000 (SOC 101)
4
9
16
2
3
3
Total
Second Year Fall Semester
Psych Mental Health
Nursing Adults II
Humanities
Microbiology
Intro to Sociology
8
Families with Children
Childbearing Family
Trends in Nursing
Free Elective
Total
Health Assessment (Kean) will
provide in depth knowledge and skills
of physical assessment of the well
client across the lifespan as well
enhance NURS 111 & NURS 123
content
A.A.S. requirements for Sociology
placed before Kean’s Sociology of the
Family
Year 2 Fall
4
4
3
4
4
NURS 122 (Psych Mod)
NURS 123 (Adults Mod)
NURS 3000 KU
Phil 101 RVCC Humanities
Total
Total
Spring Semester V
and a demanding lower division track
4
4
3
3
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Year 2 Spring
4
4
3
3
14
NURS 124 (Ob Mod)
NURS 125 (Peds Mod)
NURS 211 Trends in Nsg
Comm 1402 (COM 102)
Total
4
4
3
3
GREEN = RVCC AAS Courses
RED
= Kean BSN Courses
Italics = RVCC course equivalent
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Year 2 – Summer I
Total RVCC Nursing Program Credits
in AAS program = 68 credits
NCLEX-RN EXAM
Year 2 Summer II
Kean Humanities
MATH 1016 (MATH 110)
Total
Year 3 Fall Semester
ENG 2403 (ENG 211 or 212)
NURS 3020 KU
NURS 3030 KU
NURS 3200 KU
Total
Year 3 Spring Semester
NURS 4200
NURS 4300
PSY 3110
SOC 2100
KU
KU
KU
(SOC 202)
3
3
6
3
3
3
5
Must pass NCLEX before NURS
3200
MATH 1016 is a pre/co requisite to
NURS 4200
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3
5
3
3
.
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Current Generic Track
RVCC - AAS
Proposed Track – AAS to
BSN
RVCC/Kean
Total
Year 3 Summer
PHIL 3314 KU
HED 3635 KU
Total
Rationale
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3
3
6
Year 4 Fall Semester
NURS 4400 KU
NURS 4900 KU
HIST 1000 (HIST 201 or202)
Total
5
2
3
10
Total RVCC Nursing Program Credits in AAS program = 68 credits
Total Program Credits in Dual Program – 95 credits + 30 (CBE) = 125 credits
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KEAN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NATURAL, APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES
(84100) B.S.N. – NURSING (FOR RNs ONLY) 125 S.H.
SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
(EFFECTIVE 9/09)
NAME_________________________________
STUDENT I.D. #__________________________
MATRIC. DATE__________________________
ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT: _______________
COLLEGE (X)____________________________
Credit by Examination (CBE)
(see item C on back)__________________30 credits
In progress_(__)_________________________
Kean University _________________________
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
24-27 S.H.
** SEE BACK RE: ADDITIONAL NURSING CREDITS
CHEM 1030 Essentials of Chem 1&3 CHEM102___ 4 ______
PSY 1000 General Psychology 1&3 ___ 3 ______
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 73 S.H.
SUPPORT COURSES
12 S.H.
SOC 1000 Intro. to Sociology 1&3 _____ 3 ______
SOC 2100 Sociology of the Family
SOC202 ___3____
MATH 1018 Statistics
MATH110__ 3 _____
PSY 3110 Life-Span Development Psych. PSY215___ 3____
BIOX 2003 Microbiology 1&3
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PHIL 3314 Moral Problems in Health Care
____ 3 ____
HEDX 1001 1&3
____ 2 _CBE
HED 3635 Intro to Public Health
____ 3 ____
CONCENTRATION
6-8 S.H.
BIOX 2001 Anatomy & Physiology 1&3 ___3-4 ____
BIOX 2002 Anatomy & Physiology1&3 ___3-4 ____
Please Note:
If you did not receive transfer credit for Anatomy &
Physiology I and II, Chemistry, and Microbiology
Challenge Exams are available in the School of
Nursing. Students without transfer credit for Psy
1000 and/or Soc 1000 may be eligible to take the
Subject CLEP exams or approved upper-level
Psychology or Sociology electives instead. Consult
the School of Nursing for information and approval.
Nursing 1999 (Lower Division) ______________ 28 CBE
Upper Division Nursing Courses 29 S.H.
NURS 3000 Conc. Found/Inq in Nursing
__ 3 ___
NURS 3010 Health Assessment
__ 2 ___
NURS 3020 Found. Transcultural Care
__ 3 ___
NURS 3030 Issues in Prof. Nursing Practice
__ 3 ___
NURS 3200 Prof. Nsg Health Promotion Community _5 ___
NURS 4200 Research in Nursing
__ 3 __
NURS 4300 Prof. Nsg: Living with Illness
__ 5 ___
NURS 4400 Prof. Nsg: Leadership
__ 5 ___
MAJOR/GE CAPSTONE COURSE
NURS 4900 Indep. Practicum in Nursing
(1 credit from NURS 4400 applies to capstone)
__ 2 ___
ADDITIONAL MAJOR RELATED COURSES
(Selected with the School Advisement if necessary to
achieve a 32 credit minimum see back)
Note:
A grade of “C” or better
2 Credits are applied from lower division nursing by exam when admitted to the major
Prerequisites for admission to Nursing
Writing Emphasis (W-E) Courses
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Guide Sheet Second Baccalaureate Degree Continued
B.S.N. – NURSING - (FOR RNs ONLY) (84100)
Evaluation of prerequisites for transfer credit is based on policies established by Kean
University and the faculty for the School of Nursing.
All Prerequisite courses and major requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or
better.
Lower division credits are granted upon admission.
It is strongly urged that required major support courses (Sociology of the Family, Life-Span
Dev. Psychology, etc.) be taken at Kean. With the exception of SOC 2100, these required
courses are at the upper division level. Similar courses at the lower division level will not be
accepted in transfer.
The nine required nursing courses in the major must be taken at Kean.
Before taking General and/or Subject CLEP exams,, contact your faculty advisor and
College Advisor re: policies and procedures. Any Subject exam must be taken before
a total of 86 credits toward the degree (Kean and/or transfer credits).
Writing EMPHASIS REQUIREMENT
All students are required to complete one “Writing Emphasis” course. The “W-E” course should be
within the major program. Consult your major program advisor for specific information.
SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
 This evaluation is subject to School of Nursing review and approval.
 All major courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
 A minimum of 32 degree credits, including at least one-half the major requirements, must be
earned at Kean after admission to the second baccalaureate degree program.
 Students will meet all major and cognate requirements and any required prerequisites to
such courses, as well as any additional university requirements (e.g., writing-emphasis) for
the second baccalaureate degree. Additional course work, such as supporting courses, as
required by some majors.
 Courses which have been completed more than 10 years ago are subject to School of
Nursing review and approval.
 Students will have 6 years from the date of admission to complete the second baccalaureate
degree.
 A student must complete at least 45 credits in residence at Kean with a grade point average
of 3.45 or better in order to be eligible for honor’s status.
 Students who complete the requirement for a second degree will be subject to all fees
associated with the granting of a degree and will be invited to participate in commencement
ceremonies.
PLEASE NOTE: Kean offers an MSN-Bridge Program for nurses with a Bachelor’s Degree in
another major. Contact the School of Nursing at (908) 737-3390 for further information.
COMMENTS:
Evaluator’s Signature ______________________________________ Date _______________
All advisement for nursing majors must be sought through the School of Nursing. Your major
department is located in Somerset Hall on the 1st floor opposite the University Center at Raritan
Valley Community College, phone (908)-526-1200 Ext. 8917 or 8231.
PLEASE BRING THIS EVALUATION WITH YOU TO ALL ADVISING/REGISTRATION
SESSIONS!!
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*IF YOU ARE AN RN WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ANOTHER MAJOR*
The MSN-Bridge Program is available for non-nursing baccalaureate degrees.
All non-BSN applicants may apply for the MSN degree with the condition that a minimum
of 9 undergraduate credits be completed prior to full admission.
NURS 3010 Health Assessment (2credits).
NURS 3200 Professional Nursing Practice: Health Promotion in the Community (5 credits).
NURS 4900 Independent Practicum in Nursing (2 credits).
Dependent on the portfolio the student might need to also take (NURS 4702) for 2 credits.
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STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES REQUIREMENT:
All students must supply proof of immunization or immunity for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
Records may be obtained from the following sources:
1. An official school immunization record which contains information indicating compliance with
the requirements.
2. An official record from any health department which contains information indicating compliance
with the requirements.
3. A record/document signed by a physician, licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in any
jurisdiction of the United States or foreign country; or any licensed health professional approved
by the NJ State Department of Health. The health care provider may complete and sign the
attached form.
4. A laboratory document proving immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
Copies of your originals are accepted. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS, They cannot be returned.
***Health Services must receive this information! Failure to do so may affect your status as a student
at Kean University***
http://ww.kean.edu/~health/forms/Fall%202005%20Immunization%form.doc
If you should have questions contact:
Kean University, Health Services
1000 Morris Ave
Union, NJ 07083
Phone 908 737-4880
Downs Hall, room 126
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Promise of Payment Terms
Kean University will accept a letter from a third party as promise of payment if
the letter is on company letterhead signed by the appropriate authority and
meets the following criteria:
The letter must state:
1. The name and social security number (or student ID) of the student,
2. The term for which the student is applying
3. Whether payment will be for tuition only or tuition and fees.
4. The $ amount that will be paid, or the percent of tuition and/or fess that
will be paid, or the number of credits that will be paid for if paying full
tuition and fees.
A separate letter must be submitted for each student for each semester by the
billing due date for each term.
** The letter will not be accepted if it states that there are conditions under
which payment will be made, such as successful completion of the course,
continued employment, or a specific grade.
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Steps for Viewing Blackboard CE8 PowerPoint Presentations
Minimum System Requirements
OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX 10.2 and above
RAM: 256 MB, Processor: 2.0 GHz, Free Space on HDD: 500 MB
Internet Connection: (Broadband preferred), Dial Up
Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.0
Java: JRE 1.4.0 up to JRE1.6
Enrollment is done automatically and courses will be available from the first official day of
the semester. Use your Kean University email ID and password to login to Blackboard CE8
system. ** If you do not know your email credentials or if you cannot login to the email
system, you will not be able to login to the Blackboard CE8 system. Please call the Office of
Computer and Information Services (OCIS) at 908-737-6000 or visit CSS-113 on Kean
University’s campus to reset your password.
1. Once you have entered your username and password, you will have access to your
courses that use BlackboardCE8.
2. Select the appropriate course and section from the front page of Blackboard after you
have signed in.
3. From the main page for each course, you will see a variety of icon modules such as:
PowerPoint Presentations, Study Guides, Assignments, and the syllabus.
4. In order to view the presentations, they MUST be downloaded to your computer.
Click on the chapter link of your choice. A window should appear on the screen that
gives you an option of saving the file to your computer’s hard drive. *Please note
your computer’s default for saving files (usually the ‘Downloads’ or ‘My
Documents’ folder). Rename the file with the Chapter # and save. (If the second
window does not appear, it is because the default on your computer is set to
download files without asking for permission.)
5. To open the PowerPoint Lectures for online classes, the download is the same, but
your professor may have included an audio voiceover for each slide. If there is audio,
you should see a speaker icon in the upper right corner of each slide. If no speaker
icon is present, there is no audio for that slide.
6. If you cannot hear the audio, SAVE the file to your computer, as explained in Step #4
or you may need to download the appropriate program for audio playback (e.g.
Windows Media Player or QuickTime).
Students experiencing difficulty with signing into Blackboard should try troubleshooting
from the Blackboard link on Kean University’s home page or by contacting the Office of
Computer and Information Services (OCIS) at 908-737-6000. Dr. Neville’s Graduate
Assistant, Gillian Velmer, will be available for further assistance on Wednesdays and
Fridays or through email: velmerg@kean.edu.
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ACCESSING THE KEAN UNIVERSITY OFFSITE RN-BSN PROGRAM
@ RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
All program information is updated regularly for the Off-Site Nursing Program @ RVCC. A
direct link is as follows: https:// https://sites.google.com/a/kean.edu/keannursingrvcc/.
Course listings, room assignments, announcements, and required forms are posted online.
All students use KeanWise for their academic records and have Kean email accounts for all
correspondence. Please call Computer Services for account information and password at
(908)737-6000.
Course Registration Process
Students registering for courses through the Kean offsite program at RVCC, can register in 3 different ways.
After meeting with Dr. Neville or Professor Arnold, students register for classes via:
1. Completing and submitting an offsite green registration form for Kean offsite courses.
2. Register online for Kean main courses. Students registering for clinical nursing course at
Kean must be cleared by petition by Dr. Neville.
3. For RVCC non nursing courses, enroll in RVCC through the Registrar’s office, and register
online or in person at RVCC in the College Center, lower level. Application fee is $25.00
Note: Upon completion of RVCC courses, students needs to submit a transcript accompanied by a
Request for Course Work at Another Institution Form and submit to Dr. Neville.
Withdrawal from Courses
To withdraw/drop a course you are responsible for contacting the Registrar’s office at the
Kean University main campus. The telephone number is (908) 737-5326. To officially drop
a course, please e-mail regme@Kean.edu using your Kean e-mail address. Please make
sure to print out a confirmation of the withdrawal/dropped course for your records.
Please include your student ID number, or your last four digits of your Social Security
number, and the name and number of the course that you are dropping. You are responsible
for following add/drop deadlines as cited in the Kean catalog.
How to obtain grades online:
1. Go to www.Kean.edu
2. Log onto Keanwise using your
a. User ID
b. Password
3. Click on Student Menu
4. Under Academic Profile
a. Click link for Grades
5. Select the Semester and Year: hit submit to view Current Grades
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