The BSN Admission and Program Requirements

1.     Current licensure as a registered nurse or be awaiting NCLEX exam results.         

2.     Minimum of 63 non-remedial college credits for admission.

3.     Minimum QPA of 2.5.

The BSN degree requires 120 credits, including the following components: 

I.  VALIDATION OF LOWER DIVISION NURSING 

    a.  Graduates of an Associate Degree program in nursing transfer in all credits.

    b.  Diploma graduates with a RN license are granted 30 credits for their nursing coursework.

         In addition, all college credits are transferred in.

    c.  RNs with a baccalaureate degree in another discipline complete only 39 credits in the

         nursing curriculum.  

II.  LIBERAL STUDIES 

All students must complete a total of 48 liberal studies credits.  Liberal studies courses include courses such as:  math, science, English, literature, history, economics, foreign languages, psychology, sociology, art, music, theater, and human development.  These courses can be transferred in, or completed during the RN to BSN program. 

III.  NURSING CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS 

• 33 credits of upper division nursing courses

• 6 credits of supportive coursework (Medical Health Care Ethics & Statistics)

• Remaining coursework to equal 120 credits

For questions, please contact the department chair at:  724-738-4921

Email: nursinginfor@sru.edu

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