Nursing (BSN) - RN-BSN
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Requirements | ||
Select General Education Requirements | 59 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Nursing RN to BSN Major Core | ||
A. Complete the following: | ||
NU 450 | Lead/Mang Roles Prof Nsg Pra-W | 4 |
NU 451 | Current Issues/Trends Prof Nsg | 4 |
NU 452 | Clinical Preven & Pop Health | 4 |
NU 453 | Infor Manag & Tech in Hlthcare | 4 |
NU 454 | Research & EBP Practicum-W | 4 |
NU 455 | Concept Interprofessional Care | 4 |
RN Nursing Credit Hours Awarded | ||
Courses awarded for RN Education and Experience upon completion of degree requirements | ||
AHN 447 | Adult Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
AHN 448 | Adult Gerontological Nsg Clin | 4 |
CMN 350 | Psy-Mental Health Nsg | 2 |
CMN 351 | Psy-Mental Health Nsg Clin | 2 |
MCN 352 | OB & GYN Nursing Care | 2 |
MCN 353 | OB & GYN Nsg Care Clinical | 2 |
MCN 354 | Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
MCN 355 | Pediatric Nsg Care Clinical | 2 |
NU 300 | Foundations of Prof Nsg | 5 |
NU 301 | Foundations of Prof Nsg Clin | 3 |
NU 332 | Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
NU 325B | Health Assessment | 3 |
NU 327B | Patho Basis of Nursing | 3 |
HSC 343B | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
Minor Requirements | ||
A minor is not required for this degree program | 0 | |
Total Hours | 122 |
General Education Requirements
Gen Ed Formatting Note: Graduate of an Associate Degree in Nursing
Code | Title | Hours |
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Area I – Written Composition | ||
A. Complete the following: | ||
EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
A. Select one of the following Literature Electives: | 3 | |
Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
Am Lit before 1865 | ||
Am Lit after 1865 | ||
World Lit before 1650 | ||
World Lit after 1650 | ||
B. Select one of the following Fine Arts (Music, Drama, or Art) Courses: | 3 | |
Survey of Art | ||
Art History I | ||
Art History II | ||
Art Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Theatre | ||
Introduction to Music | ||
C. Select six hours from the following Humanities Electives (Literature for sequence, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Music, Art, Drama, Public Speaking, or Religion): | 6 | |
Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
Survey of Art | ||
Art History I | ||
Art History II | ||
Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
Art Appreciation | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Intro Anc Greek Roman Culture | ||
Introduction to Theatre | ||
Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
Am Lit before 1865 | ||
Am Lit after 1865 | ||
World Lit before 1650 | ||
World Lit after 1650 | ||
Introductory Latin I | ||
Introductory Latin II | ||
Introductory French I | ||
Introductory French II | ||
Introductory Chinese I | ||
Introductory Chinese II | ||
Introductory Spanish I | ||
Introductory Spanish II | ||
Intro Classical Greek I | ||
Intro Classical Greek II | ||
Introductory German I | ||
Introductory German II | ||
Accelerated Intro German | ||
Introductory Russian I | ||
Introductory Russian II | ||
Accelerated Intro Russian | ||
Intermediate Latin I | ||
Intermediate Latin II | ||
Intermediate French I | ||
Intermediate French II | ||
Accelerated Inter French - H | ||
Intermediate Chinese I | ||
Intermediate Chinese II | ||
Intermediate Spanish I | ||
Intermediate Spanish II | ||
Inter Spanish Accel -H | ||
Interm Classical Greek I | ||
Interm Classical Greek II | ||
Intermediate German I | ||
Intermediate German II | ||
Intermediate Russian I | ||
Intermediate Russian II | ||
Intensive Second Year Russian | ||
Introductory Japanese I | ||
Introductory Japanese II | ||
Introductory Arabic I | ||
Introductory Arabic II | ||
Intro American Sign Language I | ||
Intro American Sign Lang II | ||
Introductory Korean I | ||
Introductory Korean II | ||
Intermediate Japanese I | ||
Intermediate Japanese II | ||
Intermediate Arabic I | ||
Intermediate Arabic II | ||
Intermediate ASL I | ||
Intermediate ASL II | ||
Introduction to Music | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Critical Thinking | ||
Introduction to Logic | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Social Ethics | ||
Western Philosophy: Classical | ||
Intro to the Study of Religion | ||
Old Testament/Hebrew Bible | ||
Survey of the New Testament | ||
Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
A. Select one of the following (College Algebra, Finite Math, or Pre-Calculus): | 3 | |
Finite Mathematics | ||
Precalculus Algebra | ||
Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
Precal Algebra-Trigonometry | ||
Calculus and Its Applications | ||
Calculus I | ||
Calculus II | ||
Calculus III | ||
Linear Algebra I | ||
Differential Equations I | ||
B. Select either Chemistry with Lab or Biology with a Lab: | 4 | |
Life Science I and Life Science I Laboratory | ||
General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | ||
Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | ||
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
C. Select a Second Natural Science with a Lab (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Astronomy): | 4 | |
Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Lab | ||
Life Science II and Life Science II Lab | ||
General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | ||
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | ||
Earth History and Earth History Lab | ||
Ocean Science and Ocean Science Lab | ||
Introduction to Astronomy and Introduction to Astronomy Lab | ||
Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Laboratory | ||
Physics with Algebra-Trig I and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab | ||
Physics with Algebra -Trig II and Alg-Trig Based Physics II Lab | ||
Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab | ||
Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab | ||
Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
A. Select one of the following Psychology Courses: | ||
PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
or PSY 250 | Life Span Development | |
B. Select one of the following History Electives: | 3 | |
HY of Western Civilization I | ||
HY of Western Civilization II | ||
US History to 1877 | ||
US History since 1877 | ||
C. Select two of the following History/Social/Behavioral Science Electives: | 6 | |
Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
Intro to Communication | ||
Interpersonal Comm | ||
Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
Prin of Microeconomics | ||
Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
People, Places, Environment | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
Intro to Gender Studies | ||
HY of Western Civilization I | ||
HY of Western Civilization II | ||
US History to 1877 | ||
US History since 1877 | ||
Global Issues | ||
Seasons of Life | ||
Intro Native American Studies | ||
Intro to US Government | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Life Span Development | ||
Introductory Sociology | ||
Social Problems | ||
Area V | ||
A. Select one of the following Microbiology Courses: | 4 | |
Microbiology and Lab Studies Microbiology | ||
Microbiology in Healthcare and Microbiology in Healthcare Lab | ||
B.Complete the following Human Anatomy & Physiology Courses: | ||
BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
C. Select one of the following Statistics Courses: | 3 | |
Stat Reason and Application | ||
Data Analytics I | ||
Res Design and Analysis I | ||
Applied Stat Health Sciences | ||
D. Select one of the following Computer Courses: | ||
CIS 140 | Intro to Tech for Healthcare (see footnote table below) | 3 |
or CIS 150 | Intro to Computer Applications | |
or CIS 010 | Computer Proficiency Exam | |
Total Hours | 59 |
Footnote
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Students who complete CIS 010 Computer Proficiency Exam, must replace the credit hours with a 3 credit hour computer course.
Notes:
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student's major or minor.
Additional Information
RN to BSN Pathway for Associate Degree and Diploma Nurses
The College of Nursing has a Pathway designed especially for registered nurses pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The RN to BSN Prerequisites consist of eighteen (18) courses, totaling 59 semester credit hours. These general education courses may be completed at any regionally accredited institution. They must be successfully completed before admission to the Professional Component. It is the policy of the College of Nursing to average grades for all coursework repeated.
Online RN to BSN Professional Component
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The Professional Component consists of six (6) fully online nursing courses for a total of 24 Credit hours.
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These courses must be completed at the University of South Alabama.
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Upper division nursing courses taken at another institution will not transfer or apply toward the 24 Credit hours required to earn the BSN degree at USA.
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Students proceed through the six online nursing courses at their desired pace.
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The Professional Component may be completed in a minimum of two (2) semesters.
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The Professional Component must be completed within five (5) years of beginning the BSN curriculum.
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Thirty credit hours of nursing credit are awarded the semester students graduate.
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Nine credit hours are applied as residential credit during the final semester of the pathway.
Admission Criteria for RN-BSN Pathways
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Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America.
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Current registered nurse licensure with no restrictions. Nurses with any restrictions on their license, including participation in a voluntary disciplinary alternative program, cannot be admitted.
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Completion of an accredited diploma or associate degree in nursing. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
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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.
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Minimum grade of “C” in all pre-requisite courses.
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Minimum GPA of 2.5 on all prerequisite courses.
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Minimum University GPA of 2.0 and be in good standing within the University or previous college.
Application Procedures
RN to BSN applicants are required to complete a Primary Application in NursingCAS, as well as a supplemental application available on the College of Nursing's website. Students who drop out of the program for two or more consecutive semesters must apply for readmission through the Office of the Admission. Readmission is not automatic.
Admission Procedures For RN-BSN Pathway
Completion of Primary and Supplemental Applications are required for admission.
- Admission to the University of South Alabama requires the submission of a completed application to the University of South Alabama along with official transcripts from all colleges and schools you have attended.
- Supplemental Application submitted online. This application requires a non-refundable processing fee of $50.00, by the deadline. Application can be submitted via credit or debit card. There is a $20.00 fee for non-sufficient funds.
Contingency for Admission and Initial Registration
Admission and initial registration is contingent on completion of the following requirements:
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Acceptance Packet
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Negative Drug Screen
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Acceptable Background Check
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All Health Requirements as outlined in the Medical Documents Manager.
Notification of missing documents will be sent to your JagMail email account. Only students who have successfully completed the Acceptance Packet in its entirety, have a negative drug screen and acceptable background check, and completed all required portions of the Medical Documents Manager will be permitted to register for classes.
Application Deadline
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Fall Semester Deadline is March 15
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Spring Semester Deadline is July 15
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Summer Semester Deadline is March 1
The deadlines for admission to RN-BSN program are rolling. Applications will be accepted past the stated deadline for the RN- BSN pathway.
Academic Progression Policy for RN-BSN
The University of South Alabama College of Nursing will recommend for promotion only those students who, in the judgment of the faculty, satisfy the requirements of emotional and physical health, conduct, scholastic achievement, and aptitude for nursing.
- In accordance with University policy, students may not use the Grade Replacement Policy to replace professional nursing courses.
- A grade of "C" or higher is required for all professional nursing courses. A student may repeat only one nursing course in the curriculum. A second "D", "F", or "U" will result in an academic dismissal from the nursing program. Students who are academically dismissed may not return to the RN-BSN program.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 at the University of South Alabama is required to continue in the program and for graduation.
- Students in the RN-BSN program must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all work attempted in the program at USA.
- Failure to show good ethical and moral character including but not limited to any of the following may result in dismissal from the program:
conviction of a crime,
disciplinary action against a nursing license in Alabama or any other state,
positive drug screen,
adverse background check, or
disruptive behavior including online behavior.
6. All students must notify the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the Dean of the College of Nursing immediately or no later than 48 hours of any of the above stated incidents.
7. All students must notify the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the Dean of the College of Nursing immediately or no later than 48 hours following an arrest. Failure to report an arrest may result in removal from the program.
8. All students are subject to testing for controlled substances and must submit to random drug testing as requested. A positive test or refusal to submit to testing will result in removal from the program.
9. All students are subject to a background check and must submit to additional background checks as requested. An adverse finding or refusal to submit to testing will result in removal from the program.
10. Students must complete the RN-BSN program with 5 years. If a student's progression is interrupted for any reason, it is the student's responsibility to contact the Office of Student Services.
Revised May 10, 2023
Readmission Policy
Students who are academically dismissed from the RN-BSN program may apply for readmission. If selected for readmission after dismissal, students may only be readmitted one time. Students readmitted to the online pathway will be required to repeat courses in which they were not successful. Students who make one D grade or lower will be dismissed and be ineligible to reapply to the program. One additional failure after readmission will be cause for final dismissal from the College of Nursing.
Graduation
RN-BSN students who will complete all BSN degree requirements are required to apply for graduation by the application deadline established by the Registrar’s Office. Deadlines for each semester application are located on the Registrar’s Graduation Website.