RN to BSN Program R.H. Daniel School of Nursing & Health Sciences

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR ME? Piedmont College follows the State of Georgia Articulation ModelPiedmont College follows the State of Georgia Articulation Model In order to be eligible you must:In order to be eligible you must: –Meet the program’s admission requirements –Meet the program’s general education requirements –Meet testing requirements if applicable –Hold a valid unencumbered Georgia nursing license

WHAT DO I DO FIRST? The first thing to do is make application to Piedmont CollegeThe first thing to do is make application to Piedmont College Go to the Admission’s page on the website and make application online.Go to the Admission’s page on the website and make application online. admissions.piedmont.edu Make sure to order transcripts to be sent to the Admission’s office for every school you have attended.Make sure to order transcripts to be sent to the Admission’s office for every school you have attended.

THEN WHAT? Once you receive your letter of acceptance from Piedmont College, go the website for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.Once you receive your letter of acceptance from Piedmont College, go the website for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Click on the link for the RN to BSN and complete the application for the program.Click on the link for the RN to BSN and complete the application for the program.

BUT I WORK FULL-TIME! That’s okay….this is a program that is designed for the working nurse.That’s okay….this is a program that is designed for the working nurse. Most of the nursing courses are hybrid….that means that they meet 2-3 times a semester (on your schedule) and the rest of the time they are online.Most of the nursing courses are hybrid….that means that they meet 2-3 times a semester (on your schedule) and the rest of the time they are online. NUR 420, Nursing Research is taught live but we work to accommodate your scheduleNUR 420, Nursing Research is taught live but we work to accommodate your schedule

WHAT ABOUT CLINICAL? There are some clinical components to the program, but again, we work with your schedule.There are some clinical components to the program, but again, we work with your schedule. There are three clinical courses:There are three clinical courses: –Community –Leadership/Management –Senior Practicum

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES? Many of you will have some of these courses already.Many of you will have some of these courses already. They include:They include: –16 hours laboratory sciences –3 hours of statistics –6 hours of foreign language –6 hours of history OR 3 hours of history and 3 hours of political science

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES? Also Included:Also Included: –3 hours of college algebra or higher math –3 hours of public speaking –3 hours of sociology or anthropology –3 hours of art, music or theater appreciation –English 101 & 102 –6 hours of psychology Note: all hours are semester hours

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ALL OF THESE COURSES? You may start the nursing program anyway.You may start the nursing program anyway. You may take these courses concurrently at Piedmont College.You may take these courses concurrently at Piedmont College.

WHAT ARE THE NURSING COURSES? The first course that you take is NUR 350, Foundations of Professional NursingThe first course that you take is NUR 350, Foundations of Professional Nursing Required nursing courses include:Required nursing courses include: –NUR 324, Issues in Nursing –NUR332 Population focused community nursing –NUR 420 Nursing Research –NUR 451 Leadership and Management –NUR 458 Role Synthesis Practicum

ELECTIVE NURSING CLASSES All students need to complete two electives:All students need to complete two electives: –NUR 323 Health Assessment – must be one of the electives if no formal health assessment course in previous course work. –NUR 441 Evidence Based Practice –NUR 365 Disaster Nursing –NUR 398 Geriatric Nursing –NUR 395 Cross-cultural health

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM? Each class must be completed in the semester that you begin the course.Each class must be completed in the semester that you begin the course. You have four years from the time of the first nursing course to complete the program.You have four years from the time of the first nursing course to complete the program.

WHAT ELSE TO DO I NEED TO KNOW? You are not fully accepted into the nursing program until you complete a successful background check and drug screen using the agency selected by the School of Nursing and Health SciencesYou are not fully accepted into the nursing program until you complete a successful background check and drug screen using the agency selected by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences You must complete your last 30 hours of your program from Piedmont CollegeYou must complete your last 30 hours of your program from Piedmont College

WHAT ELSE TO DO I NEED TO KNOW? You will need to complete the required health form and provide proof of immunizations, current TB test and current CPR card.You will need to complete the required health form and provide proof of immunizations, current TB test and current CPR card.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? If you have specific questions about the program you can call the Demorest campus at or the Athens campus at If you have specific questions about the program you can call the Demorest campus at or the Athens campus at If you have questions about admission to Piedmont College, call the Admissions Office at If you have questions about admission to Piedmont College, call the Admissions Office at If you have questions regarding financial aid, call the Financial Aid office at If you have questions regarding financial aid, call the Financial Aid office at

RN to BSN Program R.H. Daniel School of Nursing & Health Sciences