Pre-RN Option (Liberal Studies Major)

Purpose

The Pre-RN Option is aimed exclusively at eligible second level associate degree nursing students who are waiting for clinical placement at their home institutions. This option will allow nursing students to earn credits toward their B.S.N. on a part-time basis before completing their Associate Degree in Nursing at the partner institution. The Pre-RN course of study is initially denoted as a Liberal Studies major, so students benefitting from financial aid remain in a degree-seeking program.

The Pre-RN option includes specific upper division core courses and HLT electives that include high profile contemporary topics. The Pre-RN students will enjoy the benefits of socialization and mentoring opportunities while taking courses with R.N. to B.S.N. students.

If you are considering this option of study please contact:

BSN Program Chair, Angela Steele-Tilton

College of Health Professions

Wilmington University

320 North DuPont Highway

New Castle, DE 19720

302.356.2021

[e-mail]

Program of Study

Students must complete any lower level core requirements before enrolling in the Pre-R.N. Option. Pre-R.N. course selection includes the following:

courses

ENG 310	Research Writing	3
MAT 308	Inferential Statistics	3
HSC 323	Health Education & Principles of Teaching	3
HLT	Upper Level Health Elective	3

* HSC 323 has a pre-requisite of HSC 303. This pre-requisite does not pertain to Pre-R.N. Option students.

Upper level humanities electives (9 credits) Choose a 300/400 level course from the following list:

ART, BBM 319, CUL, DRA, ETN, HIT, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA, VMG 311, VMG 312, VMG 313