Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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), Inc
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/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.
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).
Program Information for Interested or Prospective Students
Interested students should set up an Advising Appointment with the BSN Academic Coach or review either, the Student Guide or the Online Advising presentation. Each source covers admission procedures, program information & requirements, program tracks, point system evaluation, application periods, and clinical requirements.
Applications and Timelines
Application Submission Period: October 15 - November 12, 2021
Notification of Applicants (admitted, alternate, or denied): November 18, 2021
Mandatory Orientation for Admitted Cohort: Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Classes for Spring 2022 Begin: January 18, 2022
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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
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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
