Nursing, BSN

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Toi Durham, DNP, MSN, APRN, Director of RN to BSN

This program is designed to be a degree completion degree for students that have already received an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) degree along with their RN license. The program focuses on the management and leadership skills needed to allow nurses to advance in the managerial ranks. The curriculum will also help develop the necessary academic skills to allow nurses to matriculate into graduate programs for those seeking this professional option. This program will be designed to meet the accrediting standards of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Admission Requirements

Submit an application via www.applytexas.org
Pay non-refundable $50 application fee
Get accepted to UHD through the undergraduate admission process
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Submit an official transcript of an associate degree in nursing (ADN) from regionally accredited institution
Maintain a valid unencumbered Texas Registered Nurse or a multi-state compact license throughout the program
Submit proof of current CPR/AED certification
Other admissions requirements, 2.0 GPA, C or better in Nursing courses
Upon admission to the RN to BSN program, schedule to meet with Nursing advisor

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

See the Common Core Requirements section of the catalog for Undergraduate Academic Programs.

AASN Curriculum (45 hours)

Students with an associate degree in nursing and who have obtained their RN licensure will be given 45 hours of credit towards UHD’s RN to BSN degree.

Major Requirements (30 hours)

Electives (3 hours)

Approved NURS or HEA elective.