May 12, 2024

2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RN-to-BSN Option, BSN

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A-State participates in the statewide articulation program for registered nurses (Associate Degree and Diploma RNs) seeking the BSN degree. To facilitate movement through the BSN curriculum, a specially designed track has been developed for registered nurses who have demonstrated clinical proficiency. Clinical course will be individualized based upon the applicant.

The RN-to-BSN option features reduced nursing clinical hours, and clinical experiences are designed to accommodate individual learning goals. The length of study depends upon previous college credits and the courses needed to fulfill BSN requirements. Most RNs with an associate degree can complete the BSN program in two years of full-time study.

Application

The application must be fully completed and all supporting documents submitted prior to enrollment.

Admission Requirements

Current unencumbered registered nurse license
Overall GPA of 2.5
Completion of all required English, Science and Math courses with a “C” or better in each course.
Completion of required support courses

NOTE: Students meeting the above requirements will be admitted on space availability.

Professional Requirements

A current unencumbered registered nursing license
Professional liability insurance (minimum: $1,000,000/$6,000,000 coverage)
Current CPR certification
Acceptable immunization status

University Requirements:

See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees

General Education Requirements:

See General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate degrees Sem. Hrs: 35

Students with this major must take the following:

CHEM 1013 - General Chemistry I Sem. Hrs: 3 AND
CHEM 1011 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
OR
CHEM 1043 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Sem. Hrs: 3 AND
CHEM 1041 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2103 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2101 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
PSY 2013 - Introduction to Psychology Sem. Hrs: 3
SOC 2213 - Introduction to Sociology Sem. Hrs: 3

Major Requirements:

HP 3413 - Cultural Competence in the Health Professions Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3713 - Principles of Nursing Research Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3723 - Clinical Pathophysiology Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4713 - Chronic Illness Nursing Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4723 - High Acuity Nursing Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4733 - Nursing Leadership Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4743 - Public Health Nursing Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4763 - Professional Nursing Role Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS Upper-level Nursing elective Sem. Hrs: 6
NRSP 4793 - RN-BSN Capstone Course Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 33

Hours by Articulation:

NRS 2313 - Concepts of Nursing Practice Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2322 - Foundations of Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 2334 - Health Promotion and Intro to Acute Care Nursing Sem. Hrs: 4
NRS 2793 - Health Assessment and Exam Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
NRS 2392 - Health Assessment Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 2391 - Health Assessment Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRS 3103 - Medical Surgical Nursing II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3473 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3205 - Medical Surgical Nursing III Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 2321 - Foundations of Nursing Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRSP 2343 - Nursing Care II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRSP 3105 - Nursing Practicum II Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 3205 - Nursing Practicum III Sem. Hrs: 5
NS 2203 - Basic Human Nutrition Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 42

Required Support Courses:

BIO 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
Statistics (2000-level or higher) Sem. Hrs: 3

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RN-to-BSN Option, BSN

Application

Admission Requirements

Professional Requirements

University Requirements:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 33

Hours by Articulation:

Sub-total: 42

Required Support Courses:

Sub-total: 11

Total Required Hours: 121

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RN-to-BSN Option, BSN

Application

Admission Requirements

Professional Requirements

University Requirements:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 33

Hours by Articulation:

Sub-total: 42

Required Support Courses:

Sub-total: 11

Total Required Hours: 121