RN to BSN Program
The RN to BSN program requires an ADN/diploma from an accredited institution (US or international). International students with non-university diplomas or a TOEFL score below 89 should contact an International Student Advisor for evaluation.
The UHV RN to BSN program provides the knowledge to build upon your initial nursing education with the flexibility and resources to
complete your BSN courses while working.
The RN to BSN program requires an ADN or diploma from an accredited institution (US or international).
International students with non-university diplomas or a TOEFL score below 89.
Requirements for Admission
To apply for the RN to BSN program, you'll need to submit the following:
- Valid Texas or designated state RN license: Make sure your nursing license is active and in good standing.
- Accredited associate degree or diploma: Your nursing program must have been approved by a regional accreditation agency.
- Official transcripts: Have official transcripts sent directly from all colleges and universities you attended to UH-Victoria.
- Minimum GPA: You need a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, with a science GPA of at least 2.0 and a minimum ADN program GPA of 2.0. No grades of "D" or "F" are allowed unless you retook the course and earned a "C" or higher. You can only repeat a maximum of two (2) courses.
- Completed application: Submit your application for undergraduate admission through Apply Texas.
Nursing Courses
Prerequisites
Lower division nursing prerequisite courses listed below, which must be completed before enrolling in nursing courses.
- 3 semester hours of Statistics (may take psychology statistics or math statistics)
- 8 semester hours of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- 4 semester hours of Microbiology
- 3 semester hours of Chemistry or Physical Science
- 6 semester hours of Psychology (PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology, and PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development)
- RN to BSN students will be given up to 36 semester hours of advanced placement credit for successful completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing and subsequent RN licensure.
Core Courses
The program requires 30 upper-division nursing core credits, including:
- Transition to the BSN Role
- Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
- Foundations of Comprehensive Pathophysiology in Nursing
- Leadership Roles
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- Ethics in Healthcare
- Population Focused Community Health
- Healthcare Organizations and Informatics
- Capstone Project
- Global Health Systems
CCNE Recognized
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at the University of Houston-Victoria is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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