RN to BSN Applying to the Program
Nursing - RN to BSN - Admissions Information
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Nursing RN to BSN Program
Office of Admissions
Phone: 901-575-2247 or toll free 866-575-2247
Email address: [email protected]
RN to BSN Applying to the Program Information
The RN-BSN applicant must:
1. Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (4.0 grade-point scale).
2. Submit transcripts from all colleges attended. • Transcripts from colleges/universities outside of the United States must be accompanied by an official evaluation by WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators).
3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (4.0 grade-point scale) on all college work (not just transfer hours accepted) from a regionally accredited college or university. RN-BSN applicants must be in good standing and eligible to return to any institution previously attended.
4. Submit an application for admission with a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.
5. Hold an active, unencumbered RN license or be eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse.
6. Submit a final official college transcript verifying final grades from the semester currently attending.
7. Comply with the citizenship/residency requirement for all applicants. (Refer to the section Citizen- ship/Residency Requirement).
8. Upon acceptance to Baptist University: • Submit a $100.00 non-refundable enrollment deposit. • Submit a background check prior to registration for classes. Licensed professionals currently employed in their field will not be required to have an additional background check at the time of enrollment. For more information, see the section on Criminal Background Checks. • Attend orientation. Dates for orientation will be sent upon acceptance to the University. • Submit the student health form provided by Baptist University upon acceptance to the University. This form includes all required immunizations.
SELECTION/PROGRESSION FOR THE RN-BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM
A sequence of study for the diploma or associate degree nurse is available to qualified students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Completion degree students are admitted to Baptist University and to the professional program simultaneously. Students may enroll in and complete General Education/Pre-Professional courses concurrently with professional nursing courses if desired.
VALIDATION CREDITS
Baptist University encourages educational mobility for the registered nurse holding an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited program. The active registered nurse license is recognized as evidence of basic nursing competency. Awarding of academic credit is accomplished through successful completion of a validation course. NSG 306 Health Assessment, when successfully completed, serves as validation for Foundational Concepts of Nursing, Maternal/Newborn Nursing, Adult Health Concepts I & II, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Senior Nursing Capstone, Senior Seminar, and Fundamentals of Nutrition.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING (CPL)
CPL is the process of earning college credit for college-level learning acquired from other sources, such as work experience, professional training, military training, and/or knowledge/skills associated with professional licensure/certification processes. Validation of a course for blocks of credit (as indicated above) is a type of CPL. • Credit by Portfolio CPL may be earned for NSG 453 or NSG 463 through submission of a Portfolio. Credit by Portfolio is a CPL option whereby students may earn credit by submitting a portfolio which demonstrates knowledge, competencies and skills related to specific course learning outcomes, through narrative and artifacts. Refer to course instructor for further details. • Competency-based Challenge Exams Credit can be earned for NSG 304 and NSG 306 by successfully passing RN Pharmacology and RN Physical Assessment challenge exams developed by the National League for Nursing. Refer to Dean of Nursing or designee for further details.
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