Registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Austin Community College's RN-to-BSN Program.
You will gain knowledge and skills in research, management, leadership, community health, and health policy to advance your nursing career. Upon completion, you will be eligible to pursue leadership positions such as nurse manager and patient unit coordinator. You also may continue your education toward a master’s degree or doctorate, opening doors to become an advanced practice nurse, nurse anesthetist, nurse educator, nurse executive, and health policy consultant.
Application Process for RN to BSN Students
BSN Nursing Courses - 30 Credits |
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First Semester - Level 1 | Credits | ||
NURS 3350 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing | 3 | |
NURS 3351 |
Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 | |
NURS 3352 | Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 | |
NURS 3353 |
Informatics and Technology in Healthcare | 3 | |
Total hours this semester |
12 | ||
Second Semester - Level 2 | Credits | ||
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NURS 4355 |
Community and Public Health | 3 |
NURS 4160 |
Community and Public Health Clinical | 1 | |
NURS 4356 |
Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 3 | |
NURS 3354 |
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 | |
Total hours this semester |
12 | ||
Third Semester - Level 3 |
Credits | ||
NURS 4457 |
Leadership and Management | 4 | |
NURS 4161 |
Leadership and Management Clinical | 1 | |
NURS 4358 | Public and Global Health Policy | 3 | |
Total Hours this semester | 8 |
You must have completed 54 credits of the following general education credits and prerequisite courses in order to apply for the RN-to-BSN Program.
International students who are neither a U.S. Citizen nor a U.S. Permanent Resident and are on F-1 status or are seeking a F-1 visa, including those students who are currently enrolled at institutions of higher education in other programs of study, are not eligible for acceptance (or to apply) to the Austin Community College RN to BSN program at this time.
Program Accreditation
The RN-to-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, http://www.acenursing.org) and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (333 Guadalupe St., Suite 3-460, Austin, TX 78701, 512-305-7400; www.bon.state.tx.us).
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