Director of Baccalaureate Nursing 

Ellen Piskac, M.S.N., R.N. 

P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.2463 

E: piskac@clarksoncollege.edu  

  

Curriculum Requirements 

The RN to BSN curriculum combines theory in general education, support courses, and major courses. Forty-three semester hours are obtained through either completion of direct coursework or by validation credit (credit is granted after demonstration of equivalent knowledge). Validation credit may be granted upon successful completion of Health Care Science Update courses, standardized testing or portfolio. Validation credit is only available for classes as identified. 

  

Nursing and general education courses completed in associate and baccalaure­ate degree programs will be transferred when the coursework is considered comparable. All RN students are required to complete the Clarkson College Core Curriculum courses as listed in their specific degree plan. 

  

Credit by examination is also available for specific general education courses.  

In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 129 semester hours. 

  

Service-Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements 

15 hours (11 Service-Learning)* of Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.  

  

Required Courses (click here) 

  

Course Descriptions (click here)  

  

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students (click here)