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Holy Names University, Allan Hancock College, and Marian Medical Center
RN/BSN Distance Education Program

Thanks to a partnership between Marian Medical Center, Holy Names University and Allan Hancock College, registered nurses interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) can now complete the degree on the Allan Hancock campus.

Classes are offered every night from 6 pm to 10 pm via interactive video conferencing on the Allan Hancock Santa Maria campus. Faculty at Holy Names teaches the courses with an adjunct faculty person on site with the students. The degree is conferred by Holy Names University.

The nursing programs at Holy Names University are special as they are student-focused and designed for working nurses. At completion of the RN/BSN program the graduates are eligible for the pubic health credential as well as a variety of other opportunities in healthcare.

Known as the NEXUS program, the RN/BSN program is accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Western Association of Western Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredit the university.

Tuition and Fees

Since Holy Names University has a contract with Catholic Healthcare West, employees at Marin Medical Center, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and French Hospital (all CHW hospitals) and any other CHW hospital receive a 15% reduction in tuition. In the fall of 2005 the tuition will be $420/unit. For CHW employees the tuition will be $357.00/unit.

Fees for books, clinical insurance, on-line library use, and supplies for the program are approximately $3,300.

Enrollment Requirements

• Current California RN license
• An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a diploma from a hospital school of nursing
• A TOEFL score of 490 or higher if English is a second language
• A resume
• A personal statement
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended
• A recommendation from a person who knows you as a professional nurse
• A completed application with an application fee

Students who have an associated degree in nursing (ADN) may transfer up to 70 semester units of completed coursework, which includes 30 semester units of nursing from a community college. These units should include academic credit for lower division coursework in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, psychology, sociology or anthropology, and English 1A.

Students with a diploma from a hospital school of nursing may obtain 30 units of degree credit by successfully completing National League for Nursing (NLN) tests for admission to upper division nursing. Fees are charged for these tests.

RN/BSN Curriculum

NURS 131 Health Assessment with a lab – 3 units
NURS 132 Nursing Theory – 3 units
NURS 141 Nursing Research – 3 units
NURS 142W Family and Community Nursing I – 3 units
NURS 142L Family and Community Nursing I Clinical – 3 units
NURS 151 Leadership in Nursing – 3 units
NURS 151L Leadership in Nursing Clinical – 2 units
NURS 152 Family and Community Nursing II – 3 units
NURS 153 Healthcare Economics – 2 units
NURS 171 Pathophysiology – 3 units
NURS 195 W Senior Seminar – 3 units
Total – 31 units

Supporting Courses

Psych 128 Human Sexuality – 3 units
BIO 180 Epidemiology – 3 units
SOC 105 – Statistics

GE courses only available at HNU and required for graduation

RLST 175 World Religions – 3 units
ISAC 102 Pre-Modern World – 3 units
ISAC 195W Senior Collegiums – 3 units

Who to Contact for More Information

For more information about the program call Holy Names University at 510.436.1123 or 800.430.1321
Mailing address is 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Site address is www.hnu.edu