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RN TO BSN Online Program
 Curriculum
SPRING
Nursing Informatics (NURN 4002) 2
Scope of Prof Practice (NURN 4003) 3
Laws, Ethics, & Issues in Prof Practice (NURN 4013) 3
Elective 3
   
SUMMER  
Community Health (NURN 4024) 4
Research (NUR 4303) 3
   
FALL  
Leadership & Management (NURN 4034) 4
Prof Practicum Synthesis (NURN 4045)

5

Elective

3

   

CREDITS

30

Minimum Requirements for Acceptance into the RN TO BSN Program
  • Licensed registered nurse.
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. Only the required courses are included in the GPA calculation for admission to RN to BSN program.
  • Have graduated from an associate degree or diploma program that was NLNAC accredited at the time of graduation.
  • Confirmation letter from employer documenting work experience if > 12 months after graduation.
ARKANSAS STATE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Intro to Prof Nursing (NUR 2023)* 3
Nutrition (NUR 2303) 3
Nursing Skills (NUR 3103)* 3
Nursing Skills II (NUR 3513)* 3
Theories and Concepts (NUR 3204)* 4
Practicum in Nursing (NUR 3404)* 4
Theories and Concepts (NUR 3606)* 6
Practicum in Nursing (NUR 3805)* 5
Pharmacology (NUR 3703)* 3
   

CREDITS

34

Licensed registered nurses who have met all of the lower division nursing curriculum requirements and graduated from an associated degree or diploma program that was NLN accredited at the time of graduation may receive credit for 34 hours of nursing courses if they meet specific requirements.

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ATU and Nursing General Education Requirements
English 6
Mathematics 3
Science (8)  
       Chemistry (CHEM 1114) 4
       Human Anatomy (BIOL 2014) 4
Fine Arts 3
Humanities 3
Social Sciences (12)  
       US History 3
       Intro to Sociology (SOC 1003) 3
      General Psychology (PSY 2003) 3
       Social Sciences 3
Physical Activity 2
Electives* 3-6
REQUIRED NURSING MAJOR PRE-REQUISITES
Physiology (BIOL 3054) 4
Microbiology (BIOL 3074) 4
Life Span Developmental Psych 3-6
Health Assessment (NUR 3304) 4
Applied Pathopsysiology (NUR/BIOL 3083) 3
  
MINIMUM GENERAL EDUC CREDIT 61
 

* Please note that for graduation 3-6 hours of electives are required in addition to the 55-58 hours of general education. These hours are not required prior to admission to RN-BSN program.

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Process to Apply to RN TO BSN Program
  1. Apply for admission to ATU either online at www.atu.edu or obtain paper application from the Admission Office.
  2. Obtain and submit an application to Upper division Nursing from the Department of Nursing.
  3. Have official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended (all institutions beyond high school) sent to:
                       Ladonna Snider
                             Secretary
                             Department of Nursing
                             Dean Hall, Room 224,
                             402 West O Street,
                             Russellville, AR 72801.
  4. Schedule an appointment (face-to-face or phone) to discuss academic record and remaining prerequisite requirements, if any.
  5. The General Education courses (listed below) must be completed. Students should work close with their advisors to determine the selection of courses.

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