Trinity College Department of Nursing

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ASN) is a two-year program of study combining didactic and clinical nursing courses as well as general education courses. The Program prepares beginning nurses who function as providers and leaders of direct and indirect nursing care for diverse individuals, families, and groups. Graduates function as collaborative members within the discipline of nursing and the health care team. Graduates use basic knowledge of therapeutic nursing interventions, communication, culture, critical thinking, legal-ethical principles, and teaching-learning principles in their practice.

Graduates have an awareness and appreciation of research findings that contribute to nursing practice. The nursing curriculum incorporates primarily structured practice settings in acute, community and long term care. Graduates demonstrate accountability for nursing care given by self and/or delegated to others and serve as advocates for client rights.

The program provides the basis for professional and personal development. The Associate of Science in Nursing degree program prepares graduates to assume responsibility for life-long learning as an individual and as a member of the nursing profession. Graduates are prepared to practice in nurse generalist roles providing basic, safe and effective nursing care. The program prepares graduates to continue their education at the baccalaureate in nursing level.

After completion of the Program, the graduate is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to qualify for practice as a Registered Nurse.

RN to BSN Program Details

The BSN-C is an RN to BSN Completion program that provides advanced education for the graduate of an associate degree or diploma nursing program who has passed the NCLEX-RN and already has a nursing license. The two-year program of study combines didactic and preceptored clinical nursing courses and general education courses. Students may pursue the BSN-C in a full time or part time capacity.

BSN graduates demonstrate the knowledge, proficiency, and cultural competence of an educated person including the ability to synthesize general and professional education and experience. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares professional nurses to function as providers, managers, and leaders of direct and indirect comprehensive care in a variety of health care systems. The care is provided for diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. Graduates of the BSN program function as a collaborative member within the discipline of nursing and the inter-disciplinary health care team.Graduates of the BSN program critique research findings for evidence-based practice and are aware of current trends and issues facing nursing. Expanded knowledge of communication, culture, leadership and management, critical thinking, therapeutic nursing and system interventions, legal-ethical and teaching-learning principles, standardized languages, and computer information are integrated into nursing practice. Education is emphasized as a major nursing function when providing/directing care for both health promotion and illness management. The BSN program further reinforces accountability for life-long learning and professional career development.

BSN Program Details

The Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-B) option is a basic or generic option that allows a student who has completed all general education courses required in a baccalaureate nursing program to take the nursing courses for a baccalaureate nursing degree over six semesters. The basic program also combines both didactic and clinical nursing experiences.
Both the BSN-A and BSN-B program options allow the graduate to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to qualify for practice as a Registered Nurse.
BSN graduates demonstrate the knowledge, proficiency, and cultural competence of an educated person including the ability to synthesize general and professional education and experience.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares professional nurses to function as providers, managers, and leaders of direct and indirect comprehensive care in a variety of health care systems. The care is provided for diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. Graduates of the BSN program function as a collaborative member within the discipline of nursing and the inter-disciplinary health care team. Graduates of the BSN program critique research findings for evidence-based practice and are aware of current trends and issues facing nursing. Expanded knowledge of communication, culture, leadership, and management, critical thinking, therapeutic nursing and system interventions, legal-ethical and teaching-learning principles, standardized languages, and computer information are integrated into nursing practice. Education is emphasized as a major nursing function when providing/directing care for both health promotion and illness management. The BSN program further reinforces accountability for life-long learning and professional career development.

Accelerated BSN Program Details

The Accelerated BSN (BSN-A) option is a full-time course of study designed to enable students with a previous baccalaureate degree to earn a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. This is an intensive, fast-paces program, which builds upon previous education while providing the nursing art and science content in a 15 month program. The 15 month program combines both didactic and clinical nursing experiences.

BSN graduates demonstrate the knowledge, proficiency, and cultural competence of an educated person including the ability to synthesize general and professional education and experience. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares professional nurses to function as providers, managers, and leaders of direct and indirect comprehensive care in a variety of health care systems. The care is provided for diverse individual, families, groups, and communities. Graduates of the BSN program function as a collaborative member within the discipline of nursing and the inter-disciplinary health care team. Graduates of the BSN program critique research findings for evidence-based practice and are aware of current trends and issues facing nursing. Expanded knowledge of communication, culture, leadership, and management, critical thinking, therapeutic nursing and system interventions, legal-ethical and teaching-learning principles, standardized languages, and computer information are integrated into nursing practice. Education is emphasized as a major nursing function when providing/directing care for both health promotion and illness management. The BSN program further reinforces accountability for life-long learning and professional career development.