• RN-BSN Program online

• RN-BSN students may enroll in the program during Fall/Spring/Summer Terms

• Complete Nursing Courses in 12-16 months

• Flexible and Part-time course scheduling available

• Transfer credit for nursing pre-requisite courses (online courses accepted from schools with recognized regional or national accreditation)

• Test-free validation credit for nursing courses

• No specific ACT score required

• Clinical Experiences:  Students contract for individual clinical sites and BSN clinical preceptor(s).   

• Student advisement available online

• Orientation at DSU School of Nursing first day of each semester

• Classes will meet several (2-3) times each semester

VALIDATION TRANSFER CREDIT

Credit is awarded to Registered Nurses admitted to the program for comparable prerequisite courses from accredited colleges, universities, and community colleges.

Students may transfer approved online course credits.

Validation credit for nursing courses equitable to DSU Nursing courses will be awarded after the RN-BSN Program student has successfully completed NUR 311 Comprehensive Health Assessment and NUR 358 Transition to Professional Nursing. 

All candidates for degrees must pass one of the following: ENG 300 (the Writing Proficiency Examination) or English 301 or the CAAP Writing Essay Exam prior to admission to the School of Nursing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1.   Apply to Delta State University and meet admission requirements as outlined in the Delta State University Bulletin.

2.   GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. 

3.   Earn a grade of “C” or better on all courses applied toward the BSN degree. 

4.   Submit the following information to the School of Nursing at least one month prior to expected date of first semester of enrollment. Students may be admitted and begin RN-BSN courses during the Fall, Spring, or Summer Terms.  Students completing a full-time plan of study and enrolling initially during Summer I term may be able to complete the course work in 12 consecutive months of study.

a.   School of Nursing application

b.   Proof of Admission to Delta State University

c.   Transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended.

d.   Evaluation of transcripts.  This is to be done by the REGISTRAR prior to admission to Delta State University.

e.   Three references utilizing School of Nursing forms and criteria.  At least one must be academic.

f.    A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi. 

5.   Students must be graduates of NLNAC accredited programs. 

6.   All students must have access to a computer, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Internet and have computer keyboard skills.  (All course have a MAJOR online component.  All assignments are submitted online.)
 

ITEMS OF GENERAL EXPENSE
*Expenses based on 2001-2002 costs and are subject to change

Expenses Each Semester
Full-Time Student

The above schedule of fees is based on 12-19 semester hours for an undergraduate student.
 

BOOKS and SUPPLIES should cost approximately $300 each semester for nursing courses.  The amount will vary based on courses taken (required texts, supplies required, and whether second-hand books are available).

Books may be ordered at the DSU Bookstore or purchased online.

REQUIRED NON-NURSING SUPPORT COURSES

*Prerequisite courses must be successfully completed prior to admission to the School of Nursing.

**Statistics is a REQUIRED PREREQUISITE COURSE for the RN-BSN program.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

All other non-nursing support courses may be taken as co-requisites with Nursing Courses.

WE ACCEPT ONLINE COURSES from accredited schools/colleges/ universities with School of Nursing review and approval.

RN-BSN PLAN OF STUDY
May be Completed in 12 Months

*NUR 310, NUR 311, NUR 358, must be completed prior to enrollment in any other RN-BSN curriculum course.  These courses will be offered each semester/term (Fall, Spring, Summer).  Other courses may be offered online during more than one semester during the school year pending student need and faculty availability.  Please check with the School of Nursing for the most up-to-date & flexible online course scheduling.

+  Prior to admission to the School of Nursing, students may enroll as nondegree-seeking (ND) students in the following courses: NUR 310, NUR 311, NUR 492. [Some restrictions may apply to some NUR 492 courses. Contact school for details.]  Upon successful completion of these courses and admission to the School of Nursing, students may apply course credits toward the RN-BSN completion program.

++NUR 404 (Advances in Nursing Practice) and NUR 407 (Directed Study) are to be completed during the final semester of the student's tenure at Delta State university. 
No exceptions.

*Students must enroll in these courses during the first semester of their Plan of Study. Validation credit for other nursing courses (taken in an associate or diploma program) equitable to DSU nursing courses will be awarded after the student successfully completes NUR 311 and NUR 358.

**NUR 309 may either be taken during the initial semester of the student's Plan of Study or as a co-requisite during the second enrolled semester in the RN-BSN completion program.

01/2003