RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN Education

RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN Education
Program Highlights
• Flexible online curriculum allows working nurses to
balance career and family
• Clinical focus enables you to grow in your area of
practice
• Advanced teaching emphasis enables graduates to
instruct future generations of the profession
• 30 credit hours of nursing course work to complete
BSN degree
• Preparation for the national certification exam in
nursing education (for MSN candidates)
• Students receive the Aggie Ring upon graduation,
the most visible symbol of the Aggie network
connecting Aggies around the world
Entry
Term
Spring
Summer
Application
Opening Date
Deadline Date for
All Credentials
Step 1: Nursing CAS
May 1
Nursing CAS
August 1
Step 2: Apply Texas
August 1
Apply Texas
October 15
*priority deadline
August 15
Step 1: Nursing CAS
November 1
Nursing CAS
January 15
Step 2: Apply Texas
January 1
Apply Texas
March 1
No fall entry available.
ON-CAMPUS SUPPORT
Bryan-College Station • Dallas
Round Rock • McAllen
First Class
Day
January
(Spring
Term)
June
(Summer
Term)
Application Requirements
• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college
• Current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the
State of Texas
Step 1
1.Nursing CAS Application and non-refundable
application fee
2.Official college transcripts from ALL schools previously
attended sent to NursingCAS
3.Prerequisite and core curriculum courses with a
minimum grade of “C”; all must be completed by the
first class day
4.Official high school transcript sent to NursingCAS
5.Essay/Personal Statement submitted through
NursingCAS
6.One reference required submitted through
NursingCAS
The CON will contact all applicants once NursingCAS
shows application as “verified”.
Once this communication is received, move to Step 2.
Step 2
1.Apply Texas transfer application & nonrefundable
application fee
2.Activate Texas A&M admissions portal, Applicant
Information System (AIS), upon receipt of email
instructions
Important Notes:
• Applicants with foreign credentials must submit an
official transcript evaluation report to NursingCAS and
proof of English proficiency (TOEFL)
• Applicants who completed RN through a bridge (LVN
to RN or EMS to RN) should speak to an advisor for
more information
View the CON website for further application information
Application Notes
Admission Criteria
1. Overall GPA
3. Associate Degree GPA
5. Reference
7. Leadership
2. Nursing Science GPA
4. Personal Statement
6. Community Service
8. Professional Activities
Academic history of repeats/failures/withdrawals may
disadvantage applicant
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites may be planned or in progress during the application
cycle, but must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, before
the program start date. The courses may be completed at any
regionally accredited college or university.
CREDIT
HOURS
REQUIRED COURSES
It is extremely important that transcripts are
requested EARLY. Enter all information in the
“Colleges Attended” section of the NursingCAS
application and follow instructions to request all
transcripts. Transcripts received after the application
deadline will cause your file to be incomplete.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Texas A&M University offers many financial aid
options to help you pay for college costs. To qualify,
you must complete the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov.
Use the Texas A&M school Code 003632.
COMMUNICATION
English Composition (ENG 1301 or 1302)
3
English Composition, Technical Writing or Public
Speaking
3
Student Testimonial
“The online RN-to-BSN allowed
HISTORY/GOVT/SOCIAL/ BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
US History
6
me to acquire new skills that will
Political Science (Federal and Texas)
6
transition into the workforce,
General Psychology or Sociology
3
ultimately enhancing my nursing
Life Span Growth & Development Psychology
3
practice. The integration of theory,
MATHEMATICS
Two courses from core curriculum±
technology, research, ethics and
6
health care policy ensure I am well
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
prepared for the next phase of my
Introductory Biology
4
Anatomy & Physiology
8
– Colleen Hunter-Gaudreau
Chemistry Introductory or General
4
Graduate
Microbiology
4
Nutrition
3
career.”
OTHER COURSES
Language/philosophy/culture: Any course listed on
TAMU core curriculum
3
Creative Arts: Any course listed on TAMU core
curriculum
3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Proficiency in a foreign language is required. Can be met by
taking two years of same language in high school, 8 college
credits, or through credit by exam.
*Students applying to the RN-to-MSN program must have
completed a 3 semester credit hour course in Elementary
Statistics.
**All students are required to fulfill the 9 credit hour Life &
Physical Sciences core requirement for Texas A&M University.
±If applying from a Texas public institution, may take 3 hours
of math that meets institution’s core. The remaining 3 hours
must come from TAMU core math courses.
See core.tamu.edu for TAMU core curriculum table.
Connect with us
Office of Student Affairs
ADVISING
CONadmissions@tamhsc.edu
979-436-0110
www.facebook.com/tamhsccon
twitter.com/tamhsc_con
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community.nurseslounge.com/groups
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For more information, please contact:
Eva Magallan, M.A.
Academic Advisor
2101 S. McColl Rd, Room 123
McAllen, Tx, 78503
Phone: 956-668-6328
email: magallan@tamhsc.edu
Bachelor of Science (BSN) Program Prerequisites
For South Texas College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Students
English
CREDIT
HOURS
3
English
3
Composition II - Rhetoric, Technical Writing, or Public
Speaking
ENGL 1302 or 2311
SPCH 1315
History
3
US History I or Texas History
HIST 1301 or 2301
History
3
US History II or Texas History
HIST 1302 or 2301
Government
3
Federal Government
GOVT 2305
Government
3
Texas Government
GOVT 2306
Social Science
3
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology
Humanities
3
Recommend: Intro to Philosophy or Intro the Ethics.
However, any course in Literature, Philosophy, Foreign
Language, Cultural Studies or Religion is acceptable.
Creative Arts
3
Art, Dance, Music, Drama, or Theater
Science
4
Introductory Biology
Psychology
3
Lifespan Growth & Development
COURSE
COURSE NAME
South Texas College
Course Number
Composition I
Math
3-4
One math course that meets STC’s core curriculum
Math
3-4
MATH 1425 Calculus for Business & Social Science
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math
OR
MATH 2413 Calculus 1
OR
PHIL 2303 Introduction to Logic
ENGL 1301
PSYC 2301 or SOCI
1301
Any course from
STC’s core
curriculum
Any course from
STC’s core curriculum
BIOL 1406 or BIOL
1408
PSYC 2314
math course from
STC’s core curriculum
OR
Math course that
meets TAMU’s core
curriculum
Biology
3
Nutrition & Diet Therapy
BIOL1322
Biology
4
Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2401
Biology
4
Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL 2402
Chemistry
4
General Chemistry I with lab
Biology*
4
Microbiology
TOTAL
59
CHEM 1411
BIOL 2421 or BIOL
2420
NOTE: SPCH 1311 will not satisfy English requirement.
Foreign Language Requirement: Some proficiency in a foreign language is required to graduate from Texas A&M University. This
requirement can be met by having completed 2 years of foreign language in high school, 2 semesters of foreign language in college, or
demonstrated proficiency through examination.
This transfer guide is based on the degree requirements of the Texas A&M HSC 2013-15 Catalog and is subject to change. Equivalent courses listed
below are required to satisfy the program prerequisites. It is the responsibility of the student to verify the applicability of this information with both
institutions.
Updated: 11/06/2015