Nursing 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Frances Ward, PhD., R.N., CRNP, Chair
Nursing Main Office Number: 215-707-4686
Nursing Fax: 215-707-1599
www.temple.edu/nursing

Accreditation

The program is approved by the State Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE can be reached at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 503, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-887-6791. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

1.  University Requirements

• New freshman students starting in the 2009-2010 academic year are required to complete the GenEd curriculum.
• New transfer students starting in the 2009-2010 academic year are required to complete the Core curriculum.
• All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and are identified by "WI" in the RCI column.

2.  Nursing Core/Required Pre-Requisite Courses for Pre-Nursing/Nursing Students

• Science Course - Chemistry 1021 & 1023   (1 course)
• Mathematics and Statistics - Math 1021 and Sociology 3201 or 1167 or Psychology 1167. (2 Courses)
• Sociology and Psychology - Sociology 1176 and Psychology 1061. (2 courses)
• Courses by Department - Nursing 2111, Psych 2301, Kinesiology 1223, Kinesiology 1224, Biology 1012 and Public Health 1104. (6 courses)

3.  Major Requirements

• Nursing 3141, 3142, 3144, 3187, 3261, 3244, 3262, 3287, 3297, 3387, 4141, 4142, 4187, 4197, 4287, 4243, 4244, 4245, 4297, 4387 and 4487. (21 courses)

General Education Requirements Effective for Freshman Students Admitted Fall 2009 and after

Special Fees

A laboratory fee of $250.00 (subject to change), covering all junior and senior years, is charged and paid in four installments. Uniforms, books, and equipment total approximately $800 in the first semester. In addition, some courses have special fees attached. 

Core Requirements Effective for Transfer Students Admitted Fall 2009 through Spring 2010

Special Fees

A laboratory fee of $250.00 (subject to change), covering all junior and senior years, is charged and paid in four installments. Uniforms, books, and equipment total approximately $800 in the first semester. In addition, some courses have special fees attached. 

The Online R.N.- B.S.N. Program

Registered nurses who are graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs and who hold a current, unencumbered R.N. license in the United States may apply for admission with advanced standing.  Registered nurses who submit official transcripts showing evidence of completion of an National League for Nursing-AC accredited nursing program are awarded 32 transfer credits for their pre-licensure nursing courses. Pre-professional requirements may be satisfied by transfer of acceptable college credits or by taking the stipulated courses at Temple University. Temple has transfer agreements with area community colleges.  The Temple University Undergraduate Bulletin should be consulted for details on these agreements as well as the university policy related to 45+ transfer students.

Distinctive features of the program include:

• Recognition of previous experience
• No on-campus requirements; complete entirely online
• Personalized attention from faculty
• Low student/faculty ratio
• Mentoring to help you achieve your career goals
• Projects and fieldwork experiences that are individualized to match your area of interest
• Full-time or part-time options (Full-time option allows students to complete in as little as two semesters)
• Transfer up to 93 out of 123 required credits

A total of 61 credits of prerequisite and general education requirements in the liberal arts and sciences are accepted in transfer towards the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.).  A grade of C- or better is needed in order to receive transfer credit.  Before beginning the nursing major, students must earn at least 52 credits in this section.  All science courses must be completed prior to beginning nursing major courses.  Temple University's R.N.-B.S.N. program includes 30 credits of upper-division nursing courses which all students are required to complete at Temple University.  (Refer to the Bulletin for information on the university's Academic Residency Requirements.)  All nursing courses must be completed with a C or better.  Students must complete the application process and be a matriculated student to enroll in nursing courses.

The application deadline for admission in the fall semester is June 1st and for admission in the spring semester is November 1st. Apply online at www.temple.edu/admissions.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the RN-BSN program secretary for an appointment with faculty advisors to discuss the program and undergo a preliminary review of transcripts. This can be accomplished in person, via the telephone, or through e-mail. An unofficial copy of transcripts should be brought to this appointment or faxed to the program office prior to phone or e-mail advising.

To schedule an appointment, contact the program secretary, Sara Swan, at sara.swan@temple.edu or phone 215-707-5018.

Prerequisite and Core/GenEd Requirements in the Liberal Arts and Sciences

Professional Curriculum