Offered in: Chicago

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing prepares students for professional careers in healthcare as Registered Nurses (RNs). Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination. This examination is required to obtain licensure as a registered nurse through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

In addition to the required general education courses, program coursework includes sciences from anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, organic chemistry, biology and microbiology, pharmacology, and nutrition.  Core nursing courses focus on knowledge, skills and attitudes required for professional practices covering fundamentals of nursing care, mental health, maternal and newborn care, pediatrics, research, community, management and leadership, adult health and critical care.

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"The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Roosevelt University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791."

NURSING PROGRAM MISSION

In order to show its commitment to social justice, the baccalaureate degree program in nursing emphasizes professionalism, evidence-based practice, student-faculty interaction and involvement with diverse Chicago communities, placing equal importance on educating students to become safe, competent, and compassionate nurses with healthcare values encompassing principles such as patient-centered care, compassion, and integrity, respecting the patient populations they serve.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The Nursing Program at Roosevelt University will prepare graduates to:

1. Practice safe, competent, patient-centered professional nursing care for a diverse group of individuals and populations across the health continuum in a variety of settings (Domain 2,3,5,7).

2. Utilize critical thinking, clinical judgment, evidence-based practice and research findings in professional nursing practice within established ethical and legal boundaries (Domain 1,4).

3. Demonstrate cultural competence, caring, and collaboration with the healthcare team to meet the patient's needs (Domain 2,6).

4. Communicate effectively in writing, orally and electronically with patients, families and interdisciplinary healthcare team members (Domain 2,6,8).

5. Commit to lifelong learning through participation in activities of the nursing profession that benefits the global community (Domain 9,10).

STANDARDS

Professional nursing standards and guidelines are statements of expectations that provide a framework for professional nursing behavior and are developed by the professional nursing community. The Department of Nursing at Roosevelt University uses the following documents as a framework for professional nursing behavior.

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The Essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Publications/Essentials-2021.pdf.
• National League for Nursing. (2010). Outcomes and Competencies for Graduates of Practical/Vocational, Diploma, Associate Degree, Baccalaureate, Master’s, Practice Doctorate, and Research Doctorate Programs in Nursing. New York: Author.

Functional Ability Requirements for Nursing Students

In order for safe nursing practice to occur and for students to be qualified to participate in and complete the Nursing program, all nursing students must perform the following essential functions.

Students must complete the program within five consecutive academic years and graduate or must repeat the program in its entirety.

All program requirements must be taken in the order prescribed in the DegreeMap.

A grade of C is the minimal acceptable grade for any course to be applied to the nursing major and the supporting sequence or acceptable as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for all courses in the major. Students who do not achieve this level of academic progress will be dismissed from the program. A student may submit an application and appeal for re-admittance to the Nursing Program one time; an appeal does not guarantee approval. There is only opportunity to appeal one time.

Completing all nursing course requirements (NURS) for the BSN degree must be accomplished at Roosevelt University. Under special circumstances, with written permission to take required courses elsewhere or transfer a course in may only be granted by the Director of Nursing.

All nursing (NURS) courses carry weighted grades of which students must receive at least a 78% to pass with a C.  Professional behavior is expected of nursing students both on and off campus. Students will professionally conduct themselves at all times; this includes theory, clinical and lab experiences. Students are responsible for all written/verbal information that is shared in scheduled classes, labs and clinical. Students must sign and adhere to the policies and procedures in the Nursing Student Handbook. Failure to sign or violate these can result in the student being dismissed from the program.

Before clinical experiences, students must be cleared for clinicals from the Nursing Clinical Coordinator. All students are placed at their clinical sites through Roosevelt University and students are expected to follow the policies and procedures set in place for this as outlined by each clinical site. Students are responsible for transportation to various clinical site locations both in the city and suburbs of Chicago and must carry health insurance and provide proof of such.

 Bachelor Degree Requirements Met 126

Students must earn a minimum of 126 semester hours.

Students may apply no more than 60 credit hours of 100-level courses toward the degree.

Students may transfer in no more than 70 credit hours from community college.

Students must take their final 30 hours at Roosevelt University. Note that some majors have additional requirements for RU hours. 

Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 of higher to graduate. Note that some majors have additional GPA requirements. 

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.