RN TO BSN Online Program
Minimum Requirements for Acceptance into the RN TO BSN Program
  • Licensed registered nurse.
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. Only the required courses are included in the GPA calculation for admission to RN to BSN program.
  • Have graduated from an associate degree or diploma program that was NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Address: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA  30326, Phone:  (404) 975-5000, Web site: www.nlnac.org) accredited or Arkansas State Board of Nursing approved at the time of graduation.
  • Confirmation letter from employer documenting work experience if > 12 months after graduation.
     
    ATU and Nursing General Education Requirements
    English 6
    Mathematics 3
    Science (8)
           Chemistry (CHEM 1114) 4
           Human Anatomy (BIOL 2014) 4
    Fine Arts 3
    Humanities 3
    Social Sciences (12)
           US History 3
           Intro to Sociology (SOC 1003) 3
          General Psychology (PSY 2003) 3
           Social Sciences 3
    Physical Activity 2
    Electives 3-6
    REQUIRED NURSING MAJOR PRE-REQUISITES
    Physiology (BIOL 3074) 4
    Microbiology (BIOL 3054) 4
    Life Span Developmental Psych 3-6
    Health Assessment (NUR 3303) 3
    Applied Pathopsysiology (NUR/BIOL 3803) 3
    MINIMUM GENERAL EDUC CREDIT 61

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    ARKANSAS STATE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
    Intro to Prof Nursing (NUR 2023)* 3
    Nutrition (NUR 2303) 3
    Nursing Skills I (NUR 3103)* 3
    Nursing Skills II (NUR 3513)* 3
    Theories and Concepts (NUR 3204)* 4
    Practicum in Nursing (NUR 3404)* 4
    Theories and Concepts (NUR 3606)* 6
    Practicum in Nursing (NUR 3805)* 5
    Pharmacology (NUR 3402  and NUR 3802)* 4

    CREDITS

    		 35

    Licensed registered nurses who have met all of the lower division nursing curriculum requirements and graduated from an associated degree or diploma program that was NLN accredited at the time of graduation may receive credit for 34 hours of nursing courses if they meet specific requirements.

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    Admission Statement and Criteria
    Admission to the RN-BSN courses is competitive and subject to evaluation by the Nursing Department's Admission and Progression Committee.  The Admission and Progression Committee reviews the applicant's record and makes recommendations regarding the student's admission into the Nursing Program.

    The RN-BSN applications are ranked according to the following admission criteria:

    SPRING Entry:  Deadline - October 1st

    • Category 1:  All prerequisite courses completed by the end of the Fall semester, GPA ≥ 2.75.
    • Category 2:  All but up to 6 hours of pre-requisite courses are completed by the end of the Fall semester, ≥ GPA 2.75.

    SUMMER Entry:  Deadline - March 1st

    • Category 1:  All prerequisite courses completed by the end of the Summer II semester, GPA ≥ 2.75.
    • Category 2:  All but up to 6 hours of pre-requisite courses are completed by the end of the Summer II semester, ≥ GPA 2.75.
       
    Process to Apply to RN TO BSN Program
    1. Send a copy of transcript to the Department of Nursing for evaluation to determine prerequisite courses outstanding to:
                         Tracey Hale
                               Administrative Specialist
                               Department of Nursing
                               Dean Hall, Room 224,
                               402 West O Street,
                               Russellville, AR 72801
                               FAX 479-968-0219
    2. Schedule an appointment (face-to-face, phone) to discuss academic record and remaining prerequisite requirements, if any.
    3. The General Education courses (listed above) must be completed. Students should work close with their advisors to determine the selection of courses.
    4. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended (all institutions beyond high school) sent to Admissions office:
                        Arkansas Tech University
                              Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment
                              1605 Coliseum Drive, Suite 141
                              Russellville AR 72801-2222
                              Phone: 800-582-6953 or 479-968-0343
                              Fax: 479-964-0522
    5. Apply for admission to ATU when near completion of prerequisites either online at www.atu.edu or obtain paper application from the Admission Office. Schedule an appointment (face-to-face or phone) to discuss academic record and remaining prerequisite requirements, if any.
    6. Apply to program by contacting the Department of Nursing to request an application to Upper Division.

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    RN-BSN Program Curriculum

    SPRING Entries SUMMER Entries
    Nursing Informatics (NURN 4002) 2 Nursing Informatics (NURN 4002) 2
    Scope of Prof Practice (NURN 4003) 3 Scope of Prof Practice (NURN 4003) 3
    Laws, Ethics, and Issues in Prof Practice  (NURN 4013) 3
    Elective    		 3
    Elective 3
    FALL
    SUMMER Laws, Ethics, and Issues in Prof Practice(NURN 4013)

    3
    Community Health (NURN 4024) 4 Community Health (NURN 4024) 4
    Research (NURN 4303) 3 Research (NURN 4303) 3
    FALL SPRING
    Leadership & Management (NURN 4034) 4 Leadership & Management (NURN 4034)

    4
    Prof Practicum Synthesis (NURN 4045) 5 Prof Practicum Synthesis (NURN 4045) 5
    Elective 3 Elective 3

    Credits

    		 30

    Credits

    		 30

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