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Academic Requirements
The B.S. in Nursing degree-completion program is offered primarily for the licensed, practicing Registered Nurse in the Providence Health & Services System and for other Registered Nurses in Montana. The program is delivered through a combination of distance technologies and commences with a two-week intensive immersion session in the summer. Nurses progress through the program on a part-time, cohort-based model with required nursing courses being offered on a single day per week.
The degree-completion program prepares a fully accountable, professional B.S. prepared Registered Nurse. The Graduates practice nursing that centers on a sacred, therapeutic relationship with patients and their families; practice that is characterized by vigilance in keeping patients safe and protected from harm. Such nursing care is grounded in the best available evidence and reflects a spirit of inquiry in delivering clinically excellent care of the whole patient. The UGF nurse thrives in the constant, complex change that defines contemporary health care delivery, and is prepared to effectively lead and manage through it.
The University of Great Falls B.S. in Nursing degree-completion program is designed for completion in five consecutive semesters, with fewer required course requirements in both summer semesters. Following a required two-week, on-site immersion in Summer I, students com¬plete all required nursing and other coursework at their designated hospital receive site. Local nurse faculty members at each distance site work in close partner¬ship with University of Great Falls faculty in Great Falls, Montana to as¬sure students receive a consistent and student-focused experience. Successful students begin in Summer I as a cohort, progress through the subsequent four semesters to¬gether, and meet requirements for graduation at the end of Fall Semester II. The program as designed is com¬pleted in approximately 18 months, once all non-nurs¬ing course requirements are successfully completed.
NRS 301 Applied Statistics in a Healthcare Context
NRS 303 Professional Role Transitions
NRS 401 Evidence-based Nurse Practice and Healthcare Informatics
NRS 403 Ethical & Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice
NRS 405 Applied Pathophysiologic & Pharmacologic Concepts across the Lifespan I
NRS 406 Applied Pathophysiologic & Pharmacologic Concepts across the Lifespan II
NRS 407 Nursing Care of Communities and Populations
NRS 409 Bioethical & Genetic Challenges in Healthcare Delivery
NRS 411 Leading Effective Change in Healthcare Organizations
NRS 413 Administration & Management of Resources Healthcare Organizations
NRS 489 Emerging Trends in Nursing & Health Policy
NRS 499 Human Response to Variations in Health Status across the Lifespan (Capstone)
Course Sequence Nursing Major
Summer semester Year 1
NRS 301 Applied Statistics in a Healthcare Context
NRS 303 Professional Role Transitions
Fall semester Year 1
NRS 401 Evidence-based Nurse Practice and Healthcare Informatics
NRS 403 Ethical & Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice
NRS 405 Applied Pathophysiologic & Pharmacologic Concepts across the Lifespan I
Spring semester Year 2
NRS 406 Applied Pathophysiologic & Pharmacologic Concepts across the Lifespan II
NRS 407 Nursing Care of Communities and Populations
NRS 409 Bioethical & Genetic Challenges in Healthcare Delivery
Summer semester Year 2
NRS 411 Leading Effective Change in Healthcare Organizations
ENG 3xx Upper Division Writing (if needed)
TRL Core Requirement (if needed)
Fall semester Year 2
NRS 413 Administration & Management of Resources Healthcare Organizations
NRS 489 Emerging Trends in Nursing & Health Policy
NRS 499 Human Response to Variations in Health Status across the Lifespan (Capstone)
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envelope to: University of Great Falls, Office of the Registrar, 1301 20th St. S. Great Falls, MT 59405.
Students interested in applying to the University of Great Falls B.S. in Nursing degree completion program, please click here. Upon receipt, a transcript evaluation will be performed to assess courses to be transferred to THE UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS and to determine if a student has any outstanding core courses. Students may not have more than 15 outstanding university core courses prior to starting the program and must complete a degree completion plan stating when and where the outstanding core courses will be completed (see the section below about pre-requisite completion). Once a student has applied for admission, submitted transcripts, and a degree completion plan, the students will then be notified of program admission and a faculty advisor will work with them in completing all outstanding core along with the BSN course block.
Many prospective candidates have remaining course work, outstanding core courses required by the University of all students that must be completed in addition to the nursing courses. Prerequisites can be completed through the University of Great Falls’ Distance Learning program at a discounted rate. The University of Great Falls expects students to apply for admission to THE UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS with an expressed interest in the nursing degree program. Students choosing to take core courses outside of the University of Great Falls must work with the Registrar’s Office to ensure the transferability of these courses.
Tuition
$427.00 per credit hour
Fees
General - $65.00
Technology: $22.00 per credit hour
One time $310.00 orientation fee
Note that employees of Providence Health & Services receive a scholarship from PH&S. Contact Greg Stivers at
gstivers01@ugf.edu or (406) 791-5205 for more information.
Employees of Benefis and the Great Falls Clinic also receive this discounted tuition rate of $427/credit.
Core course tuition for PH&S, Benefis, and GFC employees is $125/credit (no fees). This applies to core courses offered via the University of Great Falls Distance Learning.
Providence Health & Services with students currently enrolled in the program include Little Company of Mary in San Pedro and Torrance, Califorania; Providence Medford Medical Center, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Providence Newberg Medical Center, Providence Seaside Hospital, Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Providence Portland Hospital in Orgegon; Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Providence Regional Medical Center and Povidence Centralia in Washington.
Important Contacts
Admissions: Greg Stivers, Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Great Falls Liaison for the RN to BSN Program
(406) 791-5205 or (800) 856-9544 or gstivers01@ugf.edu
The UGF program is a great program for experienced nurses. The university takes into consideration prior nursing experience, so there seems to be fewer core non-nursing classes. This is a great opportunity that Providence is offering and the instructors from both Providence and UGF are amazingly talented people in their field of expertise. The course is not easy but I am impressed at how well it applies to what we do every day which makes the work much more meaningful. - Lori Gaston
The best experience of my life! And wow, I get an education to go with it. How lucky am I! - Cathy Lamb
You can't beat the price. Compared to the local universities prices, I have saved about $12 -15,000 - Milton Kaimoana
I was really scared to return to school after a twenty-five year absence. From the minute I arrived on campus for the intensive summer program, I felt that every effort was made to ensure my success. The UGF staff and faculty went above and beyond my expectations. The writing instructor even came in on his day off to tutor a student. I really felt the Providence Mission alive at UGF and it made me proud and grateful to be a Providence employee and a Great Falls student. - Judy Bradshaw
I had the privilege to see how "Amazing Service" should work. At every level from cafeteria to classroom, the people at UGF embody the spirit of Providence at its best. - Dan Dahl