Nov 23, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing, RN-to-BSN Option, BSN

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 (Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above. If a student has a 2.40 - 2.499 the GPA may be calculated on nursing courses only. If the GPA on the nursing courses is 3.0 or above, the student is eligible for admission into the RN-to-BSN program.)
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

Requirements for Progression

Students must pass each course with a “C” or better in order to progress in the program.
A student may retake a course one time if a grade of “C” or better is not achieved on the first attempt. If the student fails to obtain a “C” or better in their second attempt in the same course, they will be dismissed from the program.
Students who fail to obtain a “C” or better in one or more courses for two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the program.

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:

NRS 3713 - Principles of Nursing Research Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3723 - Clinical Pathophysiology Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4003 - Issues in Healthcare Policy Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4043 - Introduction to Nursing Informatics 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
NRSP 4793 - RN-BSN Capstone Course Sem. Hrs: 3

Select two of the following:

HP 3413 - Cultural Competence in the Health Professions Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3333 - Women’s Health Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3353 - Aging and the Older Adult Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4223 - Forensic Nursing Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 30

Hours by Articulation:

Credit for courses (45 hours) from the list below, will be held in escrow. Students will receive credit for escrowed courses upon successful completion of the program.

NRS 2002 - Medical Surgical Nursing I Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 2313 - Concepts of Nursing Practice Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2322 - Foundations of Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 2392 - Health Assessment Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3103 - Medical Surgical Nursing II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3205 - Medical Surgical Nursing III Sem. Hrs: 5
NRS 3422 - Essentials of Mental Health Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3463 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology I Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3473 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4005 - Medical Surgical Nursing IV Sem. Hrs: 5
NRS 4012 - Essentials of Obstetric Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 4022 - Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 2003 - Nursing Practicum I Sem. Hrs: 3
NRSP 2321 - Foundations of Nursing Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRSP 2391 - Health Assessment Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRSP 3105 - Nursing Practicum II Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 3205 - Nursing Practicum III Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 4006 - Nursing Practicum IV Sem. Hrs: 6

Sub-total: 45

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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Nursing, RN-to-BSN Option, BSN

Application

Admission Requirements

Professional Requirements

Requirements for Progression

University Requirements:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Major Requirements:

Select two of the following:

Sub-total: 30

Hours by Articulation:

Sub-total: 45

Required Support Courses:

Sub-total: 11

Total Required Hours: 121

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Nursing, RN-to-BSN Option, BSN

Application

Admission Requirements

Professional Requirements

Requirements for Progression

University Requirements:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Major Requirements:

Select two of the following:

Sub-total: 30

Hours by Articulation:

Sub-total: 45

Required Support Courses:

Sub-total: 11

Total Required Hours: 121