Undergraduate Nursing

Applying to the School of Nursing

Degree Programs

BSN (Generic) Program
Students Seeking Second Bachelor’s Degree
RN-BSN Degree Completion Program
MSN Program
Transfer Students

BSN (Generic) Program

Prospective students may apply to the generic (basic) nursing program each semester. Applicants must have been accepted to the university or have a UIW application in process by February 1st-Fall admission, September 1st-Spring admission. All prospective applicants should contact the School of Nursing and Health Professions directly (210-283-5094) to inform the program of intent to apply and schedule an interview before the program deadline.

Nursing program applications must be completed by February 1st-Fall admission or September 1st-Spring admission. The applicant must have:

  1. Submitted official copies of transcripts of all schools attended directly to the School of Nursing and Health Professions
  2. Submitted a record of current enrollment
  3. Completed the designated admissions test(s)
  4. Submitted a record of completed Hepatitis B immunization (or a plan to complete by program enrollment date)
  5. completed a background check as designated by the program

At the time of program application, the applicant must have completed or be currently enrolled in all courses designated as prerequisite to admission:

Admission to the nursing program may be limited based on the availability of qualified faculty and clinical practice sites. Acceptance is primarily based on academic performance. The applicant's overall academic record is considered in admission decisions. Criteria include:

  1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all course work to date. More favorable consideration will be given to applicants with higher GPAs.
  2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in science courses. This includes all biology, chemistry and nutrition courses.
  3. Scores on the nursing admissions test(s) may also be considered in admission decisions.

Fulfillment of these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students must also have completed the designated prerequisite courses, the designated health requirements and a background check in order to enroll in the program.

Students applying to transfer from another baccalaureate nursing program must satisfy the same prerequisite course work as do all other applicants. Students must also meet the same standards for progression as do students enrolled in the UIW nursing program. This means that applicants must be in good academic standing and eligible to continue in the original nursing program. Prior nursing course work will be evaluated for equivalency with the UIW curriculum. Placement in the program will be determined on an individual basis.

Students intending to transfer from an Alamo Community College District program should review the Transfer Equivalency Guidelines published by the UIW Office of the Registrar.

Fulfillment of these requirements does not guarantee admission.  From applicants who meet minimum requirements, those who appear to be best qualified will be admitted. More favorable consideration will be given to applicants with a higher GPA.

How to apply to the Nursing Program

  1. Applicants must have been accepted to the university or have an UIW application in process no later than February 1 (Fall admission) or September 1 (Spring admission).
  2. Applicants must notify the School of Nursing (A. Oldmixon 210-283-5094) not later than February 1st (or September 1st) of intent to apply and make an appointment for an information session. The program application form will be completed during the information session.
  3. In order to be reviewed, the nursing program application must be complete. The applicant must have:

    1. completed a background check as directed in the orientation session.
    2. submitted a record of Hepatitis B immunization-series must be completed before the scheduled date for registration.
    3. submitted official copies of transcripts of all schools attended.
    4. submitted record of current enrollment.
    5. completed the HESI* admissions test.

   4. At the time of program application, the applicant must have completed or be currently    enrolled in all courses designated as prerequisite to admission:


Click on the following links for specific information about the BSN program:

University General Education Curriculum Requirements for Nursing Students
Nursing Curriculum
Promotion and Retention Requirements
Health Requirements
Other Requirements

For more information, contact:

Dr. Caroline Spana
Chair, BSN Program
cspan@uiwtx.edu
210-829-3987

General Education Core Requirements (includes prerequisites)

* Courses must be completed before enrollment in the Nursing Program

*English Composition I 3 hours
*English Composition II 3 hours
World Literature 3 hours
*Public Speaking 3 hours
Fine Art 3 hours
Religious Studies 3 hours
Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
Ethics (Religion or Philosophy) 3 hours
* Dimensions of Wellness 2 hours
Physical Education (Activity course) 1 hour
Second Language (must be the same language) 6 hours
History 3 hours
*Introduction to Psychology 3 hours
*Adult Development& Aging 3 hours
*Child and Adolescent Development 3 hours
*Mathematics-Probability and Statistics 3 hours
*Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab 8 hours
*Biological Chemistry with Lab 6 hours
*Microbiology with Lab 4 hours
*Introduction to Nutrition 3 hours
*Computer Literacy (By exam or course)
Community Service 45 hours, no credit

Nursing Curriculum

Semester 1 (12 hours)

NURS 2310 Integrated Health Science
NURS 2520 Nursing Technologies
NURS 2213 Basic Health Assessment
NURS 2312 Nursing & Health

Semester 2 (13 hours)

NURS 3313 Research in Nursing
NURS 3510 Nursing of Adults I
NURS 3515 Nursing of Children and Families

Semester 3 (13 hours)

NURS 3341 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
NURS 3520 Nursing of Children & Adults II
NURS 4541 Nursing the Childbearing Family

Semester 4 (12 hours)

NURS 4551 Critical Care Nursing
NURS 4431 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
NURS 4221 Research & Issues in Nursing

Semester 5 (13 hours)

NURS 4388 Nursing Internship
NURS 4562 Community Health Nursing
NURS 4532 Leadership/Management
NURS 4182 Senior Seminar

Promotion and Retention Requirements

Students must maintain satisfactory standards to progress in the nursing program and must be recommended by nursing faculty for promotion. Requirements include:

Health Requirements

Good physical and mental health is required for study and practice of nursing. Health requirements include:

Immunizations:

For more information on Health Requirements, please reference the Student Handbook.

Other Requirements

The School will designate a company to do the background screening and will not accept results from any company other than the one designated by the School. Students pay expenses related to all screening. An applicant with a significant criminal background or a current conviction may not be allowed to register for nursing courses until the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE) issues a declaratory order stating that the individual is eligible for initial licensure or license renewal or determines that the individual is eligible to return to practice. The criminal background screen (FBI screen) will be repeated in the senior year when the student applies for the licensing exam.

— Declaratory Order applications can be obtained from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE) website.

— Drug screening may be required by some clinical agencies. A student who has a positive drug screen will be suspended for one calendar year and will be required to provide documentation of successful treatment prior to being readmitted.

— Refer to the BSN Student Handbook for more information.