Welcome to the RN-BS in Nursing Option

The College of Nursing offers registered nurses a baccalaureate program that is a blend of face to face and online nursing classes. Students are prepared for success in using online technology and other skills upon entering the program. A plan for program progression is individually determined and modified each semester.  Student mentors are available for additional information and support.

Why go back for a baccalaureate degree?
(article from American Nurse Today)

NEW RN-BS in NURSING STUDENTS - Hear why they enrolled at UMass Dartmouth.

(Click on the video links below to hear from our students)

Q1. What influenced your decision to return for your BS degree? And what were your concerns in the beginning? Video One

Q2. What are the benefits of the UMass Dartmouth RN-BS program? Video Two

Q3. Has the UMass Dartmouth RN-BS program changed your outlook of the Nursing profession? Video Three

Hear from RN-BS in Nursing Students Finishing the Program Video Four

 

Highlights:

• Individualized plan for program progression each semester
• A blended nursing course format provides contact with classmates and faculty both online and in person
• Nursing courses may be completed in 4 semesters
• Classes offered for 1 day/week
• RN-BS-MS accelerated option (For more Information)

Students may transfer non-nursing course credits from other institutions to meet most program requirements.  A total of 45 credits, including 33 nursing credits must be taken at UMD to establish residency.  These courses may also be satisfied through the UMass Dartmouth Professional and Continuing Education division with online, blended or face-to-face courses. Nursing courses build on RN prior knowledge and skills and support professional development.  Clinical courses allow students to increase their knowledge in community nursing and chronic illness care through faculty directed experiential learning.  A final clinical course provides the opportunity to gain expertise or explore a new area of nursing of the student’s choice with a professional nurse mentor.

Students may select to accelerate progression to graduate nursing programs while completing the BS. This option allows students to complete three MS nursing courses as part of their undergraduate study. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment with
Professor Debbie Hawkins (Program Director), please call
Barbara Santos (RN-BS Program Secretary) at 508-999-8591.