🩺 RN to BSN Completion Program

Salish Kootenai College offers an RN to BSN completion program specifically designed for working Registered Nurses who have already earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and hold an active RN license.

This program builds upon prior ADN coursework to deepen the complexity, scope, and leadership capacity of nursing practice. Key areas of focus include:

• Clinical leadership

• Designing and delivering care to families and populations

• Promoting public health in communities and tribal entities

📘 Program Structure

• Upper Division Entry: RN-BSN students are admitted at the upper-division level.

• Flexible Schedule: Designed for working professionals, the program can be completed:

  • In 6 quarters (part-time)

  • In as few as 3 quarters (full-time) in select, case-by-case situations, where students already hold applicable credits.

• Advising Support: Faculty advisors work closely with each student to create a personalized and efficient course plan. Contact the Nursing Department to discuss part-time and full-time options.

💻 Course Delivery Format

• Fully Online & Asynchronous: Courses are delivered in an asynchronous format, allowing flexibility for working nurses.

• Optional Synchronous Meetings: Occasional live virtual meetings are arranged between students and faculty at mutually convenient times.

• Supportive Faculty: While asynchronous, the program fosters strong faculty-student relationships. Faculty are committed to student success and offer regular support and communication.

🖥 Technology Requirements

To participate effectively, students must have:

• A computer with webcam and microphone

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Reliable high-speed internet

🏁 Capstone & Quality Improvement Project

A signature feature of the RN-BSN program is the Capstone Project, completed across two courses. This includes:

• A precepted Quality Improvement (QI) project

• Needs assessment and data collection

• Implementation and evaluation of a QI intervention

This real-world project enhances career readiness, making graduates highly attractive to:

• Employers seeking nurses with QI experience

• Graduate schools looking for candidates with applied project skills

🔍 Background Check Requirement

A federal background check is required annually for all nursing students.
Students may be ineligible for admission, clinical placement, or licensure if they have criminal convictions (felony or misdemeanor) involving:

• Physical assault or abuse

• Use of a dangerous weapon

• Sexual abuse or assault

• Abuse of children, elderly, or vulnerable individuals

• Crimes against property (robbery, burglary, felony theft)