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Connected Degree

Nursing

to Nursing (RN to BSN)

An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wesley College.

YOUR PATH TO A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.

THE CONNECTED DEGREE 2 + 2 CURRICULUM

Delaware Tech's Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The graduate is prepared to function as an integral member of the health care team within the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing in a variety of health care settings and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Wilmington University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing (BSN) provides students who hold a nursing diploma or an associate degree in nursing with increased knowledge in the field of nursing. Students will gain additional practicum experience and the leadership skills necessary to advance in the dynamic health care industry. Wilmington University faculty have real-world experience and understand the challenges of balancing career and educational demands. Courses are available in seven-week blocks, weekend modular, hybrid and online.

VALUE FOR YOU

By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.

MAKING THE CONNECTION

Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum (on the reverse side of this page) for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.

CONNECTED DEGREE CURRICULUM

Suggested Course Sequence

ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Nursing
DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE		BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Nursing (RN to BSN)
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
Semester 1CR
BIO120Anatomy and Physiology I5
HLH130Nurse Assistant Training6
MAT129Math for Health Sciences3
CHM100Basic Chemistry3
 17
Semester 2
NUR170Nursing Concepts I8
BIO121Anatomy and Physiology II5
 13
Semester 3
NUR180Nursing Concepts II4
NUR181Mental Health Concepts4
PSY127Human Development3
ENG101Critical Thinking and Academic Writing3
 14
Semester 4
NUR200Nursing Concepts III4
NUR201Maternal-Child Health Concepts4
BIO125Introductory Microbiology4
 12
Semester 5
NUR210Nursing Concepts IV4
NUR211Community and Professional Concepts4
ENG102Composition and Research3
SOC111Sociology3
 14
Semester 6CR
ENG365Academic Writing3
MAT308Inferential Statistics3
NUR303Nurse as Professional4
XXXXXXUpper Level Humanities Elective3
 13
Semester 7
NUR313Nurse as Decision Maker3
NUR323Nurse as Teacher3
NUR333Nurse as Leader3
XXXXXXUpper Level Humanities Elective*3
 12
Semester 8
NUR343Nurse as a Consumer of Research3
NUR363Nurse as Caregiver: Chronic and Palliative Care3
NUR413Holistic Health Assessment3
XXXXXXUpper Level Humanities Elective*3
 12
Semester 9
NUR423Global Health Care3
NUR433Global Health Care: Practicum3
NURXXXUpper Level Nursing Elective**3
XXXXXXUpper Level Elective3
XXXXXXUpper Level Elective3
 15
* Choose any course 300 or higher with the following prefix: HIT,ART,HUM,LIT,MUS,PHI,SPA,DRA,CUL,ETN,REL or any of the following courses: BBM 319, VMG 311, VMG 312, VMG 313 or ENG 360. **Choose any course numbered 300 or higher with the following prefix: NUR, HLT or any of the following courses: POL 380, ISM 430, HIT 301, HIT 302.NOTE: An Accelerated B.S.N. to M.S.N. Option is available to B.S.N. students. Students have the opportunity to take up to four (4) selected graduate courses in lieu of four (4) undergraduate courses listed above. Courses taken at the graduate level while pursuing the B.S.N. will fulfill requirements for both programs. SEE THE B.S.N. PROGRAM CHAIR AT WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY TO DISCUSS THIS OPTION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR ANY CLASSES.
The Bachelor of Science program in Nursing requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For more information contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover, DE: (302) 857-1329 Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 259-6620 Newark, DE: (302) 454-3948 		Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594 Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780 New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 06/2015