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RN-BSN TRANSFER PLANNING GUIDEIllinois Central CollegePRE-ADMISSION ADVISINGThe University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), in collaboration with Illinois Central College (ICC), offers pre-admissionadvising to students interested in UIC’s RN-BSN Online Degree Completion Program. Please contact the UIC RNBSN Admission Advisors for a free transcript evaluation. The advisors will work with you to develop a detailedplan that will allow you to enroll at UIC in an upcoming term.You can send transcripts to the UIC RN-BSN Admission Advisors via e-mail or postal mail:UIC RN-BSN Online Admissions (MC 140)1333 South Halsted Street, Suite 205Chicago, IL 60607E-mail: onlineinfo@uic.eduPhone: (866) 772-2268 Option 1GUARANTEED ADMISSIONUIC offers provisional admission to qualified students which guarantees them a spot in the program onceprerequisite and admission requirements are satisfied. Please contact the UIC RN-BSN Admission Advisors foradditional information.ACCREDITATIONThe University of Illinois at Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the regionalaccrediting commissions in the United States.The College of Nursing’s Baccalaureate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate NursingEducation (CCNE) and approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).The College of Nursing holds membership in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).The information contained herein is only a guide. It does not represent an official agreement to transfer credits nor is itthe official nursing curriculum at Illinois Central College. Please contact the UIC RN-BSN Admission Advisors for adetailed review of your transcript(s) or speak with a counselor at your institution.2017
Earning Your UIC BSN DegreeUIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS An Associate in Applied Science Nursing Degree (ADN) A current RN license issued in the U.S. A cumulative non-nursing GPA of 2.75 (4.0 grading scale) and no less than a “C” in all requiredcoursework A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 grading scale) in all natural science courses Completion of all General Education requirements (prerequisite courses)UIC COLLEGE OF NURSING PREREQUISITE COURSES 57 HoursBefore you begin the RN-BSN program at UIC, you will need to complete 57 hours of general educationrequirements (prerequisite courses). You will earn most of these hours at your community college through yourADN program.UIC PREREQUISITE COURSESCourse SubjectEnglish Composition I & IIChemistrySemester Hours6 Hours4-5 HoursICC COURSES ELIGIBLEFOR TRANSFERICC CourseSemester HoursENGL 110:Composition IENGL 111: Composition II33CHEM 110: Chemistry andSociety OR CHEM 115:Foundations of Chemistry*4Human Anatomy4 HoursBIOL 205: Principles of HumanAnatomy and Physiology I4Human Physiology4 HoursBIOL 206: Principles of HumanAnatomy and Physiology II4Microbiology4 HoursBIOL 210: Microbiology**4Nutrition2-3 HoursFCS 120: Principles of Nutrition3Life Span Human Growth andDevelopment3 HoursPSY 202: Child and AdolescentDevelopment AND PSY 220Adulthood and Aging6Understanding the Individual andSociety3 HoursPSY 110: Introduction toPsychology3Understanding the Past3 HoursSee list of options on page 53Understanding the Creative ArtsExploring World Cultures3 Hours3 HoursSee list of options on page 5See list of options on page 633Understanding U.S. Society3 HoursSOC 110: An Introduction toSociology313-14 HoursCOMM 110: CommunicationsProcess and PracticeSee sample list of options onpages 5 & 63Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives(Depending on prior college coursework)8(Continued on next page)20172
Upper Division Course3 HoursGraduation requirement: Fulfilled by BIOL 210:Microbiology* Fulfills Analyzing the Natural World.** Fulfills Upper Division CourseOVERALL REQUIREMENTS FOR A UIC BSN DEGREESTEP 1:STEP 2:STEP 3:Complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing at ICC (ICC general education andnursing course requirements).Complete any outstanding general education courses required to transfer to UIC’s RN-BSN OnlineDegree Completion Program.Complete the RN-BSN degree completion program requirements.STEP 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing at ICC.ICC GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 30 HoursCourseSemesterHoursSatisfiesUIC PrerequisiteBIOL 205: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology IBIOL 206: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology IIBIOL 210: Microbiology**COMM 110: Communications Process and PracticeENGL 110: Composition I4 Hours4 Hours4 Hours3 Hours3 HoursHuman AnatomyHuman PhysiologyMicrobiologyLAS ElectiveEnglish Composition IFCS 120: Principles of NutritionPSY 110: Introduction to Psychology3 Hours3 HoursSOC 110: An Introduction to SociologyHumanities*3 Hours3 HoursNutritionUnderstanding the Individualand SocietyUnderstanding U.S. SocietyUnderstanding the CreativeArtsSubtotal Gen Ed Hours Required:30 Hours*Select a course from Understanding the Creative Arts (see course list on p. 5).**Upper Division Requirement: Fulfilled by BIOL 210: Microbiology.ICC NURSING REQUIREMENTS 39 HoursCourseSemester HoursHLTH 121: Medical TerminologyRNRS 111: Pharmacology for NursingRNRS 110: Nursing IRNRS 120: Nursing IIRNRS 150: Principles of Medication AdministrationRNRS 220: Nursing IIIRNRS 221: Nursing IVRNRS 222: Nursing Management and TrendsSubtotal Nursing Hours Required:2 Hours2 Hours6 Hours6 Hours1 Hour10 Hours10 Hours2 Hours39 HoursTotal Credit Hours Required for ICC ADN:69 Hours20173
STEP 2: Complete any outstanding general education courses required to transfer to UIC’sRN-BSN Online Degree Completion Program.UIC PrerequisiteSemesterHoursENGL 111: Composition IIChemistry3 Hours4-5 HoursICC CourseEnglish Composition IICHEM 110: Chemistry andSociety OR CHEM 115:Foundations of ChemistryLife Span Human Growth3 HoursPSY 202: Child and Adolescentand DevelopmentDevelopment AND PSY 220:Adulthood and AgingUnderstanding the Past*3 HoursSee list of options on page 5Exploring World Cultures*3 HoursSee list of options on page 6Liberal Arts and Sciences13-14 HoursSee sample list of options onElectivespages 5 & 6Total Hours for Outstanding General Education Courses:SemesterHours34633827*Select one course from the lists below.STEP 3: Complete the RN-BSN degree completion program requirements.UIC RN-BSN DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 30 HoursBelow are the nursing courses you will take online through the UIC RN-BSN degree completion program. Onlyeight nursing courses are required to be taken at UIC for a total of 30 hours.NURS 212: Health Assessment and CommunicationNURS 242: Concepts and Processes for Contemporary NursingNURS 316: Introduction to Nursing InformaticsNURS 322: Introduction to Research and Statistics for Evidence Based PracticeNURS 342: Caring in Professional NursingNURS 385: Nursing Care of PopulationsNURS 390: Nursing Leadership and Management in HealthcareNURS 397: Issues in Nursing Practice3 Hours4 Hours3 Hours4 Hours2 Hours5 Hours6 Hours3 HoursPROFICIENCY CREDIT 33 HoursYou will be awarded 33 semester hours of proficiency credit in recognition of having a current RN license issued inthe United States. The hours will be automatically added to your transcript once you have successfully completedNURS 212 and 242 with a grade of “C” or better in the BSN Completion Program. There is no additional tuitioncost for the proficiency credits awarded at UIC.20174
ICC COURSES THAT SATISFY THE UIC LIBERAL ARTS &SCIENCE COURSE REQUIREMENTSOne course, transferrable to UIC, must be completed within each category. Below is a list of potential options tosatisfy the requirement within each category. Other courses, not listed, may satisfy the requirement. Please besure to discuss with your advisor or a UIC Admissions Advisor, before enrolling in the course. While some coursesmay fall into more than one category, they will only fulfill one requirement. Any course below will satisfy theLiberal Arts and Sciences Electives requirement.Understanding the Creative ArtsART 110: Introduction to ArtART 142: The History of PhotographyART 150: Art History IART 151: Art History IIDANCE 115: Appreciation of DanceFILM 110: Survey of FilmFILM 111: Film and LiteratureHUMAN 123: Classical Humanities: BeginningsThrough 1650HUMAN 124: Modern Humanities: 1650 – 1900HUMAN 125: Contemporary HumanitiesHUMAN 126: Classical HumanitiesHUMAN 127: Mass Art and Elite ArtHUMAN 128: Art and MusicHUMAN 129: Literature and TheatreLIT 110: Introduction to LiteratureLIT 111: The Short Story and the NovelLIT 117: Introduction to PoetryLIT 119: Women’s LiteratureLIT 120: The Bible as LiteratureLIT 122: Literature of Ethnic AmericaLIT 212: English LiteratureLIT 213: English LiteratureLIT 214: ShakespeareLIT 215: American LiteratureLIT 216: American LiteratureLIT 240: Fantasy LiteratureLIT 250: Masterpieces of Western LiteratureMUS 136: Music FundamentalsMUS 148: Introduction to American MusicMUS 149: Introduction to Music LiteratureMUS 150: What to Listen for in MusicTHTRE 110: The Nature of TheatreTHTRE 111: Trends in Modern Drama andTheatreUnderstanding the PastHIST 111: World CivilizationHIST 112: World CivilizationHIST 117: Early Western CivilizationHIST 118: Modern Western CivilizationHIST 125: British Culture and SocietyHIST 201: American History to 1865HIST 202: American History Since 1865HIST 204: African-American HistoryHIST 219: The English HeritageHIST 230: History of Soviet RussiaHIST 231: History of East AsiaHIST 250: The Roots of Contemporary HistoryHUMAN 123: Classical Humanities: BeginningsThrough 1650HUMAN 124: Modern Humanities: 1650 – 1900INTST 131: History of Asian CivilizationsINTST 132: Latin American HumanitiesINTST 133: Cultures and Civilizations of SubSaharan AfricaINTST 134: Introduction to Middle EasternCulturesLIT 115: MythologyLIT 120: The Bible as LiteratureLIT 214: ShakespeareMUS 148: Introduction to American MusicPOLSC 120: Political Methods and ConceptsTHTRE 110: The Nature of Theatre20175
Exploring World CulturesGEOG 112: Cultural GeographyGEOG 113: World Regional GeographyGEOG 116: Geography of Developing WorldGEOG 200: Economic GeographyHIST 111: World CivilizationHIST 112: World CivilizationHIST 231: History of East AsiaHIST 250: The Roots of Contemporary HistoryINTST 130: The Society and Culture of ChinaINTST 131: History of Asian Civilizations2017INTST 132: Latin American HumanitiesINTST 133: Cultures and Civilizations of Sub-SaharanAfricaINTST 134: Introduction to Middle Eastern CulturesLIT 120: The Bible as LiteratureLIT 230: Russian Life and LiteraturePHIL 112: Comparative ReligionsPOLSC 122: Introduction to International RltnsPOLSC 124: Comparative Political Systems6
Below are the nursing courses you will take online through the UIC RN-BSN degree completion program. Only eight nursing courses are required to be taken at UIC for a total of 30 hours. NURS 212: Health Assessment and Communication 3 Hours NURS 242: Concepts and Pr
