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All applicants must be in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing and have an active nursing license. All prerequisite courses have been completed and have earned transfer credit if an individual is transferring from another institution. Applicants that are graduates of San Antonio College Nursing Program have first priority on admission.
The admission requirements for the RN-BSN Bridge program is:
- Photocopy of Texas Board of Nursing RN Licensure and verification of license status on the state Board of Nursing Website.
- Copy of official transcripts and all official transcripts need to be sent to Admissions and Records
- One Letter of recommendation
- Proof of completion at an Associate Degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education that is accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency or a Diploma in Nursing from an institution that is accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency
- Licensure- All applicants must have a current, unencumbered Texas or an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact RN license to begin the program.
- Pending Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) approval, F-1 visa holders are not eligible to apply for the program at this time.
Individuals seeking admission to the program should have:
- Complete all prerequisite core requirement courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a C or higher in each course prior to applying to the program.
RN to BSN Degree Required Prerequisites: |
Credit |
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ADN Degree Required Courses |
60 (total) |
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BSN Prerequisiste Courses MATH 1342 or MATH 1442 Elementary Statistical Methods Engl 2322, Engl 2323, Engl 2332, Engl 2333, Phil 1304, Phil 2303, Huma 1301, Huma 1302, Huma 1319, Huma 2323, Hist 2321, Hist 2322 (additional list of acceptable courses can be found on the SAC Catalog https://mysaccatalog.alamo.edu/index.php, search for Core Curriculum Selection List and scroll down for Language, Philosophy & Culture electives). HIST 1301 US History I |
30 (total) 3
3 4 |
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BNS Core Courses |
30 |
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Total Credit Hours for BSN Degree |
120 |
- Complete the online application and submit all required documentation by uploading them in the application.
All additional documentation can be scanned and submitted with the application under “Upload Transcript” in PDF only format. Name/identify the document by using the “College/University name” area. - Provide evidence that license is unencumbered current for Texas or an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact RN License.
- One letter of recommendation (1) from a previous employer or (1) from current employer.
Official Filing Periods
The applicant is eligible to apply twice a year for the fall and spring terms with limited space available. The application will remain open, identify which semester is preferred.
Please Note: All additional documentation including letter of recommendation and ADN diploma can be scanned and submitted with the application under “Upload Transcript.” Name/identify the document by using the “Institution Name” area.
Scholarships for RN to BSN
Scholarship opportunity specifically for the RN to BSN students available through the Alamo Colleges Foundation. For the 2023-24 academic year, the Foundation Application is now open and will close on May 15, 2023.
Click here for the flyer information. You can also obtain information online at https://www.alamo.edu/foundation/scholarships/. The direct links to the application is here: https://alamo.academicworks.com.
Location:
Nursing & Allied Health Complex, Bldg #33, Suite 378
Phone:
210-486-1144
| Dr. Eve Rodriguez, PhD., RN | Executive Director |
| Antillon, Rocio | rantillon@alamo.edu |
| Connell, Elida | eramirez1@alamo.edu |