REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED NURSES (RN)  

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select one of the following:		4
BIOL 2404	Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIOL 2014	Human Anatomy 3,4
Select one of the following:		4
BIOL 2414	Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIOL 3074	Human Physiology 4
Select one of the following:		4
BIOL 2054	Microbiology for Health Sciences 4
BIOL 3054	Microbiology 4
Select one of the following:		4
CHEM 1113 & CHEM 1111	A Survey of Chemistry and Survey of Chemistry Laboratory 4
CHEM 2124	General Chemistry I 4
PHSC 1013 & PHSC 1021	Introduction to Physical Science and Physical Science Laboratory 4
PHSC 1053 & PHSC 1051	Astronomy and Observational Astronomy Laboratory 4
ENGL 1013	Composition I 4	3
ENGL 1023	Composition II 4	3
FAH 1XXX	Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1	6
MATH 1113	College Algebra 2,4	3
NUR 3303	Health Assessment 4,5	3
NUR/BIOL 3803	Applied Pathophysiology 4,5	3
PSY 2003	General Psychology 4	3
PSY 3813	Lifespan Development 4	3
SOC 1003	Introductory Sociology 4	3
SFHS 1XXX	Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1	3
USHG 1XXX	U.S. History and Government 1	3
Elective		1
Total Hours		53

ARTICULATED CREDIT FOR REGISTERED NURSES (RN)  

​The below 37 hours of Nursing course credit will be awarded at the completion of the last semester of all course work.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NUR 2023	Introduction to Professional Nursing 7	3
NUR 2303	Nutrition 7	3
NUR 3103	Nursing Skills I 7	3
NUR 3206	Concepts in Nursing I	6
NUR 3402	Pharmacology I 7	2
NUR 3404	Clinical Nursing I 7	4
NUR 3513	Nursing Skills II 7	3
NUR 3606	Concepts in Nursing II 7	6
NUR 3801	Pharmacology II	1
NUR 3805	Clinical Nursing II 7	5
NUR 4501	Pharmacology III	1
Total Hours		37

CURRICULUM FOR REGISTERED NURSES (RN)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NURN 4002	Nursing Informatics 4	2
NURN 4003	Scope of Professional Practice 4	3
NURN 4013	Laws, Ethics, and Issues in Professional Nursing Practice 4,8	3
NURN 4024	Population and Community Health Nursing 4	4
NURN 4034	Leadership and Management in Professional Practice 4	4
NURN 4045	Professional Synthesis 4	5
NURN 4303	Nursing Research 4	3
Elective 6,8		6
Total Hours		30

¹

See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".

²

MATH 1113 College Algebra or higher level MATH course (excluding MATH 2033 Mathematical Concepts I , MATH 2043 Mathematical Concepts II, and STAT 2163 Introduction to Statistical Methods)

³

Depending on previous preparation, student should recognize that prerequisites may be required before enrolling in BIOL 2014 Human Anatomy.

⁴

Must earn a grade of "C" or better.

⁵

Students may opt to complete up to six hours of general education and/or NUR 3303 Health Assessment and/or NUR 3803 Applied Pathophysiology/BIOL 3803 Applied Pathophysiology while enrolled in RN to BSN curriculum. 

⁶

Electives to be approved by Nursing advisor.

⁷

Licensed registered nurses who have graduated from an accredited (ACEN, CCNE, CNEA) or Arkansas State Board of Nursing approved diploma or associate degree nursing program at time of graduation may receive credit for up to 38 hours of nursing coursework per the Arkansas Nursing Education Progression Model. 

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This program partners the RN to BSN undergraduate degree with the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Administrative and Emergency Management.  A maximum of nine (9) graduate level credit hours can be counted towards both the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and the MSN Nursing Administrative and Emergency Management degree as follows:

• NUR 6303 Law, Ethics, and Policy in Healthcare can replace NURN 4013 Laws, Ethics, and Issues in Professional Nursing Practice
• Any EMHS 5000 or 6000-level course can replace any two electives.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.  All programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

ADMISSION

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) TO BSN ADMISSION

The RN to BSN program is online and accepts applications until all student positions are filled. Coursework begins in the fall and spring semesters. Priority application deadlines are May 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. 

Application to the RN to BSN Program

An RN who has completed all prerequisite and general education courses (or has less than six hours remaining) and has a GPA above 2.5 is eligible to apply for the RN to BSN program. Applicants may opt to take NUR 3303 and NUR 3803 during the program.

The RN to BSN applicant must:

1. Have a current unencumbered U.S. RN license in the state where they are practicing.
2. Have graduated from an accredited or Arkansas State Board of Nursing approved diploma or associate degree nursing program.
3. Document work experience as applicable:
   1. <12 months after RN graduation - no work experience required.
   2. >12 months after RN graduation - documentation of at least 1000 hours of nursing employment in the preceding 12-24 months.

RNs who do not meet the defined criteria for admission will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Criteria for consideration into the RN to BSN program:

• Category I - GPA ≥ 2.50 all general education and nursing major prerequisites complete or enrolled in at time of application.
• Category II - GPA ≥ 2.50 up to six hours of general education outstanding, and/or NUR 3303 and/or NUR 3803 at time of application.

Category I students are admitted prior to category II.  Admission decisions are made until all positions are filled.

Upon admission, students must submit and maintain proof of current unencumbered RN licensure and submit to and pass a background check and drug screen. These requirements must be completed through the ATU DON approved vendor. 

ARTICULATED CREDIT

ARTICULATED CREDIT FOR REGISTERED NURSES (RN)

Arkansas Tech University Department of Nursing complies with the Arkansas Nursing Education Progression Model for admission and progression of licensed practical (LPN/LPTN) and registered nurses (RN) to the baccalaureate degree. 

RNs progressing to the ATU baccalaureate degree in nursing will be awarded credit for the following courses (38 hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NUR 2023	Introduction to Professional Nursing	3
NUR 2303	Nutrition	3
NUR 3103	Nursing Skills I	3
NUR 3206	Concepts in Nursing I	6
NUR 3402	Pharmacology I	2
NUR 4501	Pharmacology III	1
NUR 3404	Clinical Nursing I	4
NUR 3513	Nursing Skills II	3
NUR 3606	Concepts in Nursing II	6
NUR 3801	Pharmacology II	1
NUR 3805	Clinical Nursing II	5
Total Hours		37

For more information, please visit www.atu.edu/nursing

PROGRESSION POLICY

RN TO BSN PROGRESSION POLICY

RN to BSN students must achieve a "C" or better in all nursing courses. Students who make less than a "C" may not progress into courses for which that course is a prerequisite. A second failure in any RN to BSN course may result in withdrawal from the program. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on an individual basis.

READMISSION POLICY

RN TO BSN READMISSION POLICY

RN to BSN students are required to reapply to the program in the event of two course failures or a break in enrollment. The student should contact the RN to BSN program director to complete the reapplication process. The process requires the program director to complete the reapplication form and the student is required to submit a letter addressing reasons for past failure or break in enrollment. The letter should also include a plan of action for future success in the nursing program.  The reapplication process is the responsibility of the student. The due date for RN to BSN reapplications is immediately following the last day of end of semester final exams.  The completed reapplication documents are submitted to the Admission and Progression Committee for consideration.  Exceptions to this policy will be considered on an individual basis.

 See the Department of Nursing page for additional admission requirements.

Students who complete the program will:

1. Demonstrates clinical judgment, skills and abilities to the provision of safe, competent patient care
2. Demonstrates culturally sensitive caregiving, communication, teaching, advocacy, and management of diverse patient populations and settings.
3. Utilizes research evidence and technology to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
4. Collaborates with interprofessional health care teams in the delivery of patient care
5. Applies principles of professional nursing ethics in patient care and professional situations.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php