Christine Kiernan ’17
“If you are in the position to actively go out there and get your BSN degree, I think that you should grab the opportunity. By the time I finished the program, I saw the possibilities of where I could go.”
Christine Kiernan ’17
Clinical Educator, Berkshire Medical Center
Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in RN-BSN
The Elms College RN-BSN program offered at Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) in Pittsfield meets all general requirements of Elms College. This is a 12-15 month program with classes offered both face-to-face and online. You enter this program with the required associate’s degree and satisfy Elms’ core requirements and the requirements of the RN-BSN program.
RN-BSN
Course Sequence
Berkshire Health Systems RN-BSN Off-Campus program:
- 7 eight-week sessions, and selected courses may be online.
- You can transfer up to 90 credits toward your Elms RN-BSN degree.
- Only 30 residency credits are required.
- Includes six graduate level credits.
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the RN-BSN Degree (BSN).
(15 month program) Fall I – Session 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3101 | NUR 311 | Nursing as a Profession | 3 |
| NUR 2600 | NUR 260 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| NUR3### | Technology: Methods and Tools for Online Studies (for online students only) | 3 |
Fall I – Session 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3102 | NUR 312 | Adult Health Assessment | 3 |
| MAT 1009 | MAT 109 | Statistics | 3 |
Spring I – Session 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3207 | NUR 327 | Family Theory and Application | 3 |
| NUR 3107 | NUR 317 | Genomics: Application to Nursing | 3 |
Spring I – Session 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3400 | NUR 340 | Evidence Based Nursing | 3 |
| REL #### | Religion Core Requirement | 3 |
Summer I – Session 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 4308 | NUR 438 | Quality and Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| PHI 2408 | PHI 248 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
Summer I – Session 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 4405 | NUR 445 | Population Health Nursing | 3 |
Fall II – Session 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6400 | NUR 640 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NUR 5302 | NUR 532 | Health Care Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
(12 month program) Fall I – Session 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3101 | NUR 311 | Nursing as a Profession | 3 |
| NUR 2600 | NUR 260 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| NUR 3### | Technology: Methods and Tools for Online Studies | 3 |
Fall I – Session 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3102 | NUR 312 | Adult Health Assessment | 3 |
| MAT 1009 | MAT 109 | Statistics | 3 |
| NUR 4405 | NUR 445 | Population Health Nursing | 3 |
Spring I – Session 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3207 | NUR 327 | Family Theory and Application | 3 |
| NUR 3107 | NUR 317 | Genomics: Application to Nursing | 3 |
Spring I – Session 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 3400 | NUR 340 | Evidence Based Nursing | 3 |
| REL #### | Religion Core Course | 3 |
Summer I – Session 1
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 4308 | NUR 438 | Quality and Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| PHI 2408 | PHI 248 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
Summer I – Session 2
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 6400 | NUR 640 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NUR 5302 | NUR 532 | Health Care Policy and Advocacy | 3 |