The RN-BSN Degree Completion Program
The RN-BSN program is designed for students with at least 6 months of
experience as a registered nurse. Students usually take 6 credit hours
each 8-week term. Major nursing courses are taught online. The nursing
courses may be completed in one calendar year of full-time study based
on the number of core requirements completed. Applicants selected for
the program are required to attend a two day mandatory orientation at
the beginning of each class. No other residence requirement is necessary.
Cohorts are selected twice annually during the fall and spring terms
(August and January). Interested students should contact Dr. Sarah Williams
at williajs@uiwtx.edu or the School
of Extended Studies.
Links:
For more information contact:
Dr. Sarah Williams
williajs@uiwtx.edu
210-829-6092
RN-BSN Degree Completion Application Process
Students who plan to follow the RN-BSN degree completion Alternate Pathway should apply to the School of Extended Studies (“ADCaP”) for admission to the University.
Applicants are required to submit:
- A completed application form.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Evidence of current licensure to practice nursing in Texas.
- Military personnel may submit evidence of current licensure in the United States.
RN-BSN Admission Policies
Applicants work with an assigned advisor to complete the application process. Admission requirements include:
- Overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Completion of all prerequisites with a minimum grade of C.
- Immunizations:
- Hepatitis B series (#1, #2, #3)
- MMR (1, #2)
- TD
- Current TB test of chest x-ray
- Current Health Care Provider CPR
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
- Minimum 6 months experience working as a registered nurse
Curriculum
Registered nurses will receive 30 hours advanced placement credit for prior nursing education after validation of prior learning. Validation of prior nursing knowledge is determined either by testing or by evaluation of work completed in the first nursing course, Professional Nursing Role. Registered nurses may enter the RN-BSN program without validation testing if the following conditions are met:
- The registered nurse graduated from a Texas nursing education program accredited by the Board of Nurse Examiners or by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- The registered nurse has graduated within the past two years or has recent work experience. If a nurse graduated more than 2 years prior to admission, work experience or an approved refresher course or equivalent is required.
General Education (Core) Requirements
Courses in the major (eight week terms)
Term I
NURS 3512 Professional Nursing Role
Term II
NURS 3341 Health Promotion throughout the Lifespan
NURS 4313 Health Assessment
Term III
NURS 4365 Community Health Nursing
Term IV
NURS 4265 Community Health Nursing Practicum
Term V
NURS 4322 Issues in Nursing
NURS 4332 Nursing Leadership/Management
Term VI
NURS 4331 Research in Nursing
NURS 4362 Leadership/Management Practicum
