Writing and Submission of Papers

The professional nurse must communicate effectively. The RN to BS in Nursing Program integrates communication, including academic writing, throughout the curriculum.   Unless instructed otherwise, students should use the current APA Publication Manual as the style guide for written papers submitted as assignments in the Program.  All written assignments should be keyboarded in Microsoft Word and submitted in a digital format.  Assignments will be evaluated and returned electronically.  Students are strongly encouraged to back up all written work and retain graded assignments.  A number of written assignments must be included in the students’ portfolio. Saving a copy helps assure that the assignment is available for inclusion in the portfolio.