RN to BSN Transition
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) post-licensure program is designed for the registered nurse with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) 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 who wishes to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
The RN-to-BSN program can be completed in as little as 9 months and will prepare graduates for leadership and managerial positions in the nursing field. During the program, students will learn about topics such as health policy, informatics, community wellness and public health, research and evidence-based nursing practice. Graduates of a baccalaureate degree nursing program may continue their education to earn a master's degree.
Students must be accepted to the program prior to enrolling in or registering for any NURS course. Admission criteria may be obtained online at TVCC Catalog.
RN-to-BSN courses are part of a structured curriculum. Students must successfully complete one semester before going to the next.
- Application Dates: Fall: Apply between February 1 and March 31 and Spring: Apply between September 1 and October 31
- What do I need to apply?
- Applicants must have a current unencumbered Texas RN license or Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) or be in the last semester of an Associate Degree Nursing Program to be eligible to apply.
- If you are new to TVCC apply for admission at https://apply.tvcc.edu as early as possible. International students must be accepted to TVCC and provide a letter of acceptance from the Vice President of Student Services, or Registrar before applying to the program.
- Submit official transcripts from every college you have ever attended to the Admissions Office.
- You must be core complete to apply to the program. Classes may be in-progress when applying.
- Selections will be made in May for fall and November for spring.
- Prerequisites
- BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 2420 Microbiology
- PSYC 2301 General Psychology
- PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development
- ENGL 1301 English Composition I
- ENGL 1302 English Composition II
- MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics
- HIST 1301 US History to 1877
- HIST 1302 US History Since 1877
- Language/Philosophy/Culture (choose from PHIL 2306, ENGL 23XX Literature, SPAN 2311, or HUMA 1301)
- Creative Arts from Core List
See TVCC Core Curriculum - GOVT 2305 Federal Government
- GOVT 2306 Texas Government
- SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology
- ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing
- Elective (Any 3 credit hour, transferrable, college level course)
- Prerequisites and Associate Degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Admission Testing: NCLEX must be passed prior to entering the program.
Selection Criteria
POINT SYSTEM FOR SELECTION
Points will be awarded according to the following system:
|
Criteria |
RN-to-BSN |
|
Cumulative GPA (all colleges) |
>3.5 = 4 > 3.25 = 3 >3 = 2 >2.75 = 1 |
|
RNSG courses GPA (all colleges) |
>3.5 = 8 > 3.25 = 6 >3 = 4 >2.75 = 2 |
|
Successful completion of TVCC Healthcare Program |
Completion of ADN = 4 |
|
TVCC Residence Status In- District In-Service Area (not in-district) |
District = 2 Service Area = 1 |
|
No withdrawals on any transcript |
No Ws = 2 |
|
Max # Points |
20 |
Applicants will be asked to send a return email with written acceptance or non-acceptance of their position (either selected or alternate) by a specified date. Applicants who don’t respond by the deadline will be removed from the list and the applicant will have to reapply to be considered for the next year’s process. Applicants should request a read receipt when emailing their acceptance form.
If a student has applied to the RN-to-BSN program and has not received notification regarding acceptance into the program by June 20th, for fall and December 5th for spring, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the HSC Assistant Campus Director in Terrell to clarify the situation.
In the event of open positions, eligible alternates will be moved up the list and these candidates will be notified. The alternate list will be maintained until the program starts. Applicants who are not selected and those who decline a position must reapply the next year in order to be considered in the next year’s selection process.
How long is the program?
The program can be completed in 2 semesters. Each semester is divided into two 8-week terms.
How much does the program cost?
In-district is about $3,670, Out-of-district is about $5,678.
What is the program schedule?
This program is offered in a hybrid format with face to face and online components, and faculty-supervised assignment-based clinical experiences in leadership and community and public health. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by the posted deadlines.
How many students are accepted into the program?
The RN to BSN Transition Program has a selective admission, 30 applicants are selected each semester.
Who can I contact if I would like more information about admission into the RN to BSN program?
Dr. Gail Ellis, Program Coordinator, gellis@tvcc.edu or 469-614-3814.
Cherie Henson, Academic/Workforce Advisor, chenson@tvcc.edu or 972-563-4932.
Visit the Health Occupations brochure
for detailed information about eligilbity requirements, selections processes, immunization requirements, curricula, estimated expenses and other important information.
Health Occupations Application
RN to BSN Transition Application
