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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there pre-requisites to be admitted to this Program?
The RN-to-BSN Program welcomes applicants who already possess a current, unencumbered RN License to practice in Texas or an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact RN License. A list of the required core courses is available in the Prospective Student Guide which can be found in the website, https://nah.southtexascollege.edu/bsn/index.html.
I have not completed the core courses that are on the list. Can I apply for the Program?
Please get in touch with Ms. Griselda Cuellar at 872-3097 or gcuella9@southtexasscollege.edu who will set an appointment for a one-to-one advising so that core courses can be planned in to your course of study.
I work as a full-time registered nurse (RN), how can I attend classes? Are the classes online?
The classes will be delivered in a hybrid format. There will be face-to-face sessions which will be planned by the instructors with the students so as to accommodate your work schedule. Majority of the course work will be conducted online.
Will my workplace assist me while I am in school?
Most, if not all of the health care facilities have a tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance program. Every institution is different. The best thing to do is to meet with the Human Resources Department of your facility to inquire about this benefit. Inform your immediate supervisor of your educational plans and notify them of your potential schedule so you can request for days-off, if necessary.
How long will the RN-to-BSN Program take to complete?
The full-time track will take one year (3 semesters) and the part-time track will take 18 months.
When is admission and how often will you be admitting students?
Admission will be once a year, in the spring semester.
Is there any financial assistance available? Find out different ways to pay for college
https://www.southtexascollege.edu/pay-for-college/
Students are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid through
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
South Texas College has its own Student Financial Services Department that can assist you in going through the process. The website is:
https://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/finaid/index.html
I have been out of school for a while now, would there be help available in accomplishing our coursework?
The instructors of the course will be your primary source of assistance in accomplishing course work. However, STC has the following departments who can support you in accordance with your need:
- Centers for Learning Excellence https://www.southtexascollege.edu/cle/
- Library Services https://library.southtexascollege.edu/
- Online Support Services https://www.southtexascollege.edu/online/support.php
- Academic Advising https://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/advising/index.html
- Counseling and Student Disability Services
https://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/counseling/ - Veterans Affairs https://www.southtexascollege.edu/veterans/
For any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Ms. Griselda Cuellar
BSN Faculty Secretary
(956) 872-3097
gcuella9@southtexacollege.edu
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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.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| February 17, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| February 24, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| March 2, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| March 9, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| March 16, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| March 23, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| March 30, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| April 6, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| April 13, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| April 20, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
| April 27, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NAH A 106 |
All sessions are to be held on Mondays with the designated day listed above.
Please RSVP attendance to an information session with: Griselda Cuellar 956-872-3097 (BSN Secretary)
For additional information (or different appointment time & date):
Griselda Cuellar
956-872-3097
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
Kimberly Castillo
NAHA 106
956-872-3097
