(RN-BSN) This initial course in the RN-BSN online program introduces the student to the conceptual basis of professional baccalaureate nursing using the knowledge, skills, and behaviors associated with the nursing process as venue for introducing the Program Student's Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) and the Alderson Broaddus curriculum. The baccalaureate experience portion culminates in portfolio development providing a means to describe one's current and potential practice. Student learning outcomes provide a framework pertaining to quality evidence-based nursing care, environment, critical thinking, inter-professional communication/collaboration, leadership, informatics and professional ethical and legal practice. The course incorporates therapeutic communication, mental health, family and transcultural considerations. Pre-Requisites: Admission to Nursing Program. 01/15/2020-03/10/2020 Online Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced