John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
Overview
The BSN Completion (BSNC) was created for the registered nurse whose career goals will be enhanced through additional study. The BSNC Entry Option is tailored for RNs who have an Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) in Nursing or Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing from an accredited community college and wish to advance their career by earning a Bachelor’s degree. Our 100% online curricular innovation incorporates ethics, informatics, and inter-professional practice. The entry option is designed to facilitate either part-time or full-time study. Students with an A.A.S. degree will need additional general education courses as required by the university general education guidelines.
Plan of Study and Degree Requirements
The BSN degree requires 120 semester hours for graduation, 56 semester credit hours may be transferred from another academic institution, and 34 proficiency credits are awarded after completion of NURS 360, for the Associate degree and current RN license. The remaining 31 credit hours will be taken in the major. Prospective students are required to complete prerequisites at local community colleges prior to seeking admission to the BSN completion option. Many of the courses required as prerequisites are taken while in the Associate degree nursing programs. However, up to three general education courses may be taken after enrollment.
Admission Criteria - PRE ADMISSION
- Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing from a regionally accredited community college.
- GPA must meet current university requirements.
- Currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in North Carolina or be licensed in a compact state which includes North Carolina prior to enrollment.
Note: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and degrees obtained outside of North Carolina are accepted; however, additional general education will be required.
Admission Criteria - POST Admission
CastleBranch is a third-party company that manages the collection of specific student documents on behalf of the North Carolina A&T School of Nursing. After admission, you will be required to subscribe to CastleBranch and submit the required information below directly to the CastleBranch website:
- Criminal Background Check
- 12 Panel Drug-Screen
- Current Immunizations
NOTE: Applications are accepted twice a year (fall/spring) and are prescreened for university requirements. Proof of high school completion and official transcript(s) from each college and/or University attended is required. Early applications will more likely result in enrollment in the preferred student cohort.