Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The RN-to-BSN Program is designed to respond to the increased demand for baccalaureate-level nurses in Hidalgo and Starr counties by providing increased access to the BSN degree to applicants who already possess a current, unencumbered RN License to practice in Texas or an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact RN License. The program focuses on advancing competencies, skills, and values needed to meet the demands of the current healthcare system.
Program Approval
The RN-to-BSN program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (333 Guadalupe St., Suite 3-460, Austin, TX, 512-305-7400; www.bon.state.tx.us).
Effective December 11, 2020, this nursing program is candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 11, 2022.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://acenursing.us/candidates/candidacy.asp
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Application Timeline
Application Submission Period: October 19-30, 2020
Application Review Period: November 2-5, 2020
Notification of Applicants (admitted, alternate, or denied): November 6, 2020
Mandatory Orientation for Admitted Cohort: November 11, 2020
Classes for Spring 2021 Begin: January 19, 2021
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Students are admitted to South Texas College through the provisions of Board Policy 3200. General admission to the College does not imply admission to all programs of the College. The Nursing and Allied Health Division offers Selective Programs with application requirements. Application requirements are included in the description of each program. In addition, some Selective Programs have a Competitive Entry selection process based on a competitive point system.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
TSI EXEMPT
Full-Time Degree Plan
The full-time degree plan for the RN-to-BSN Program is designed for individuals who would like to pursue the program on a full-time basis.
| First Year - Spring | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Minimester | Credit Hours | |
| NURS 3370 | Professional Development & Interprofessional Collaboration | 3 |
| NURS 3302 | Contemporary Issues in Nursing & Healthcare | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Minimester | ||
| NURS 3304 | Holistic Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 3312 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| First Year - Summer | ||
| First Minimester | ||
| NURS 3401 | Population Focused Community Health Care | 4 |
| NURS 3102 | Population Focused Community Health Care - Clinical | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Second Minimester | ||
| NURS 3310 | Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Research | 3 |
| NURS 3320 | Public and Global Health Policy | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year - Fall | ||
| First Minimester | ||
| NURS 3408 | Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 3108 | Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing - Clinical | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Second Minimester | ||
| NURS 3301 | Nursing Capstone - Capstone | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
Part-Time Degree Plan
The part-time degree plan for the RN-to-BSN Program is designed for individuals who would like to pursue the program on a part-time basis.
| First Year - Spring | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Minimester | Credit Hours | |
| NURS 3370 | Professional Development & Interprofessional Collaboration | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Minimester | ||
| NURS 3302 | Contemporary Issues in Nursing & Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 3304 | Holistic Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| First Year - Summer | ||
| First Minimester | ||
| NURS 3401 | Population Focused Community Health Care | 4 |
| NURS 3102 | Population Focused Community Health Care - Clinical | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Second Year Fall | ||
| First Minimester | ||
| NURS 3312 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Minimester | ||
| NURS 3310 | Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Research | 3 |
| NURS 3320 | Public and Global Health Policy | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year - Spring | ||
| First Minimester | ||
| NURS 3408 | Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 3108 | Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing - Clinical | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Second Minimester | ||
| NURS 3301 | Nursing Capstone - Capstone | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
For faculty not listed, please contact the department.
Contact Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN Program
Department Chair
Dr. Christie Candelaria
EdD, RN, CCRN-K, CNE
NAHA 106B
Department Contact
Claudia Camacho
NAHA 120
956-872-3132
