The University of South Alabama College of Nursing RN to BSN Pathway is specifically designed to meet the needs of Registered Nurses with a current RN license seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The RN to BSN Professional Component consists of courses that address knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are needed to be successful in today’s dynamic healthcare settings. You will enjoy challenging yourself as you explore relevant topics related to modern day professional nursing issues. This program is taught entirely online and is a flexible option for working students who are managing work and family responsibilities as well as educational assignments. Graduates will have the skills to provide enhanced patient care, critique and apply research to clinical practice. Graduates will increase their skills and knowledge about informatics in healthcare, will have a better understanding of global health issues, and will be better prepared to collaborate with the interprofessional team in providing quality care in multiple work settings. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Admission is selective* and competitive. The curriculum is fast-paced. The College of Nursing reserves the right to select students determined to be the best qualified and most likely to succeed in this challenging nursing program.
Requirements: - Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America.
- Completion of an accredited diploma or associate degree in nursing and a current registered nurse licensure with no restriction. Restrictions include participation in voluntary discipline programs.
- Complete all eighteen (18) required pre-requisite courses at a regionally accredited school. These 59 credit hours of general education courses are in addition to the nursing courses completed to become a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum grade of “C” in all pre-requisite courses.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 on all prerequisite courses and Minimum University GPA of 2.0.
- Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to USA Admissions Office.
- Supplemental Application submitted to USA with a $50 fee by the deadline.
- Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen, an acceptable background check, and completion of all Medical Records in CastleBranch. Students are responsible for costs related to these requirements.
Students are responsible for all costs related to monitoring/proctoring tests and identity authentication when required by a course. |
| Test Scores: | - DuoLingo or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | Students accepted into this RN-BSN program in the College of Nursing are required to complete all requirements under Medical Documents Manager as listed on the Health Requirements Webpage. All requirements should be completed no later than one month prior to the first day of classes for the professional component. Students are not required to order a Castle Branch account until they have been accepted into the professional component. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.