Nursing

Trine University accepts an online application only. It can be accessed via the Internet at Trine RN-BSN. Online applications may be sent by following the directions given on our website. The RN-BSN program follows the University’s transfer admission policy outlined in the Trine University Catalog as well as the following criteria. There are two options below.

For students that have completed an Associate or Diploma Degree in Nursing: 

• Earned Diploma or associate degree in nursing from a state-approved, institutionally accredited college or university. 
• Have a current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the student plans to complete your practicum requirements. If licensed in more than one state, all must be unencumbered. The Director of Nursing has the discretion to admit graduated students pending NCLEX. 
• Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in Diploma or ASN degree courses verified on those transcripts. 
• If an applicant's GPA is below 2.5, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the University. 
   

For students that are currently in an associate degree in nursing program from a state-approved, institutionally accredited college or university, concurrent enrollment requirements:

• Acceptance in an associate degree in nursing program.
• Must meet a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grade scale on all college coursework completed prior to admission.
• Once accepted into the RN-BSN program, concurrent enrollment has the following requirements:
  
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • RN licensure is required before taking the RN-BSN clinical courses of NRS 414 and NRS 484.  

 RN to BSN Application

See the Courses page for course details.

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.

Trine University's RN-BSN program aspires to meet the following outcomes:

1. Program Completion Rate: 70% of full-time RN-BSN students will graduate within 4.5 semesters, beginning with enrollment in the first nursing (NRS) course, not including periods of non-continuous enrollment.
2. Program Completion Rate: 70% of part-time RN-BSN students will graduate within nine semesters, beginning with enrollment in the first nursing (NRS) course, not including periods of non-continuous enrollment.
3. Employment Rate: 80% of RN-BSN graduate respondents will be employed in nursing within six to 12 months following graduation.
4. Graduate Satisfaction: At least 70% of RN-BSN graduate respondents will rate their overall level of preparedness, knowledge, skills and attitudes in the role of the professional-level registered nurse as 3.0 or higher on a 5.0 scale.
5. Employer Satisfaction: At least 80% of employer respondents will rate RN-BSN graduates' overall level of preparedness, knowledge, skills and attitudes in the role of the professional-level registered nurse as a 3.0 or higher on a 5.0 scale.

Graduates expand upon foundational nursing practice to integrate systems thinking, population health, leadership and evidence translation. Upon completion of the RN-BSN program the graduate will:

1. Integrate evidence into practice by critically appraising and integrating current evidence to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes across settings.
2. Apply systems-based practice by analyzing healthcare systems, policies and organizational structures to improve quality, safety and equity in care delivery.
3. Advance population health by designing and implementing health promotion and disease prevention strategies for diverse populations and communities.
4. Lead quality improvement initiatives by leading and evaluating quality and safety initiatives using data and improvement science principles.
5. Strengthen interprofessional collaboration by facilitating collaborative partnerships that enhance care coordination and healthcare outcomes.
6. Promote health equity and social justice by advocating for policies and practices that address social determinants of health and reduce disparities.
7. Enhance professional identity and leadership by demonstrating leadership behaviors that support ethical practice, mentorship and professional accountability.

Trine University RN-BSN faculty aspire to meet the following goals:

1. Provide educational experience that affords students the knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice successfully as a registered nurse in the role they are being prepared for, as evidenced by annual data results (≥ 3 on a 5-point scale) from the end-of-program surveys.
   Outcome MET: 100% of the graduating nursing students for AY 2020-21, AY 2021-22, AY 2022-23, AY 2023-24, and AY 2024-25 rated satisfaction with various components of the program, such as overall satisfaction, learning and instructional effectiveness at ≥ 3 on a 5-point scale.
2. Prepare nursing graduates who demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice in the role they are being prepared for, as evidenced by annual data results (≥ 3 on a 5-point scale) from graduate and employer surveys.
   Outcome MET: 100% of graduating students rate an overall level of preparedness in the role of the professional-level registered nurse at 3 or higher on a 5.0 scale.
   100% of graduate respondents rated their overall level of preparedness, knowledge, skills and attitudes in the role of the baccalaureate registered nurse at 3 or higher on a 5.0 scale.
   100% of employer respondents for nursing alumni rated Trine nursing graduates’ overall level of preparedness, knowledge, skills and attitudes in the role of the baccalaureate registered nurse at 3 or higher on a 5.0 scale.
3. Promote academic excellence through creative, high-quality learning experiences as evidenced by data results from end-of-course evaluations reflected in the SPE.
   Outcome MET: 100% of full-time faculty met the University expectations for facilitating high-quality learning experiences during the AY 2020-21, AY 2021-22, AY 2022-23, AY 2023-24 and AY 2024-25.
4. Contribute to the improvement of nursing education through scholarship and service.
   Outcome MET: 100% of full-time faculty contributed to the scholarship of teaching, application, integration and discovery during the AY 2020-21, AY 2021-22, AY 2022-23, AY 2023-24 and AY 2024-25.

Teaching

1. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty will score "meets expectations" or higher on annual faculty evaluation of teaching.
2. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty will meet the university's expectations for teaching as evidenced by individual and aggregate mean scores of 3.5 on end-of-course evaluations each semester.

Scholarship

1. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty will reports that they have sufficient (≥ 3 on a 5-point scale) opportunity to participate in scholarly work or professional development on the annual faculty survey.
2. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty participate in scholarly work or professional development annually, as evidenced by individual and aggregate data on the annual Faculty Scholarship Survey.

Service

1. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty serve on a department and/or university committee or on a committee representing the profession, as evidenced by individual and aggregate data on the annual Faculty Scholarship Report.