RN-BSN
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my personal home email account?
No. You must use your Drexel University email. All communication from faculty, administration and the greater university community is sent via your Drexel University email address. If you do not use this, you will be missing important information which may affect your ability to succeed in this program. To learn how to activate your email account, see 'How do I activate my Drexel University email account?
How do I activate my Drexel University email account?
To activate your Drexel University email account, go to:
http://accounts.drexel.edu
If you have trouble activating your email, contact the Drexel University Help Desk is 215-895-2698
How will I stay up-to-date about important Drexel University information?
You will receive important information via your Drexel University email account. Drexel University uses your email as a means to get important information.
How do I find out information such as grading policy, clinical requirements and course descriptions?
You can get important program information by accessing the online RN-BSN student Handbook.
How
are the Co-op cycles set?
The fall-winter or spring-summer co-op cycles are set somewhat
randomly. Drexel needs to maintain a 50/50 balance in order to
maximize the use of classroom space throughout the year. Student
Athletes, ROTC participants, and BSN/MSN Dual Degree students
are assigned the spring-summer co-op cycle due to their participation
in these programs. The majority of transfer students are also
assigned the spring-summer co-op cycle. The remaining students
are randomly assigned the fall-winter cycle in order to maintain
the balance.
How do I check my class schedule?
You can access your class schedule thru the DrexelOne Portal at one.drexel.edu. Logon using your Drexel University email username and password.
How do I access my Blackboard Course?
Go to drexel.blackboard.com and logon using your Drexel University email username and password.
What is a writing intensive course?
A writing intensive course is course that has multiple writing assignments. The goal of a writing intensive course is to improve a student's writing skills through multiple writing assignments. Writing intensive courses are placed throughout the curriculum in order to build upon previous writing courses.
The writing intensive courses in the curriculum are:
NURS 325: Critical Issues Shaping Professional Nursing (level I)
NURS 330: Research Basis of Nursing (level II)
Is a statistics course a required perquisite for any course within the curriculum?
Yes, statistics is a prerequisite course for NURS 330 - Research Basis of Nursing
What is the RN/BSN/MSN option?
The RN-BSN-MSN Program is an accelerated program designed for graduates of undergraduate program who are committed to earning a Master of Science in Nursing Degree. New students should complete the application process for the RN-BSN Completion Program.
How do I apply to the RN/BSN/MSN Program?
If you are interested in the following MSN Programs we encourage you to submit an application in your last term of the RN/BSN Program:
- MSN in Contemporary Nursing Faculty
- MSN in Clinical Trials
- MSN in Leadership in Health Systems Management
- MSN in Innovation & Intra/Entrepreneurship for Advanced Practice Nursing.
We offer an accelerated RN/BSN/MSN option if you are
interested in the Nurse Anesthesia Program or the Nurse Practitioner Programs.
We offer the following Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Adult Care Nurse Practitioner Program (on-line)
- Family Nurse Practitioner Program (on campus)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program (on campus)
- Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Program (on-line)
- Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program (on-line)
** Please note students in the MSN Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and the Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program may only be admitted from the regional area who will seek nurse practitioner clinical placements in the following states: Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Students living on the borders of these regions may be admitted with the understanding that all clinical practicums must be taken in the regional states.
If you are interested in the Nurse Anesthesia Program and the Nurse Practitioner Programs we encourage you to submit an application close to completing the BSN degree. You work closely with the academic advisor to ensure proper progression.
You must meet the admission requirements for the MSN program. The GRE or MAT exams are waived with the exception
of the Nurse Anesthesia Program. A satisfactory GRE or MAT score is required for the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
If you are accepted to Nurse Anesthesia Program or one of the Nurse Practitioner Programs you are permitted to take graduate courses to fulfill Nurs 460 Global Health or Nurs 462 Science, Technology & Health. You are permitted to take up to 3 graduate courses (9 credits)
You must complete the remaining non-nursing requirements and the remaining Upper Division nursing courses.
Please note: You must take Nurse 465 – Senior Thesis.
You are not permitted to take graduate courses until you have been accepted to the MSN Program.
Please note that you remain an undergraduate student until you have completed the required credit hours for the BSN degree.
For more information, contact:
Joyce Lazzaro, MSN, RN, CRNP
Phone: 215-762-1732
E-mail:joyce.lazzaro@drexel.edu
Is there a clinical requirement in the program?
Yes, there is one required clinical courses in the program:
NURS 375: Nurses Building a Healthy Community: Theory & Practice which requires a total of 60 hours of clinical time over the 10 week term
The second clinical course, NURS 464: Senior Concentration in Nursing is not required. You can either take NURS 464 or NURS 465 Senior Thesis in Nursing.
NURS 464: Senior Concentration in Nursing also requires a total of 60 hours of clinical time over the 10 week term
Please Note: NURS 464 must be taken as last course.
What do I do if I want to drop/add/withdraw a course?
If you drop a course during the add/drop period, you can drop a course and not be financially responsible for the fees of the course. Generally the drop period is the first two weeks of the term.
You can also add a course during this same 2 week period. If you want to add a course during the first two weeks of the term, please be aware that you may have missed considerable content and may have additional delays while waiting for your books to arrive. This is an important consideration for such fast paced classes.
If you want to withdraw from a course after the drop/add period, you will be financially responsible for the cost of the course. Course withdrawal can be done during the 3rd generally through 6th week of the term.
For more information, contact:
Joyce Lazzaro, MSN, RN, CRNP
Phone: 215-762-1732
E-mail: joyce.lazzaro@drexel.edu
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