FAQ's - BSN - Licensed RN
1. What are the key features of the BSN-Licensed RN Program?
The RN-BSN Program for RNs is customized to meet the unique needs of returning RNs. The RN-BSN Program Track offers RNs the opportunity to complete degree requirements in one calendar year (upon completion of all prerequisite courses and selection into the nursing major) in a program featuring:
- Reasonable costs;
- Predictable year-round course scheduling;
- Reduced in-class time;
- Theory classes scheduled in 4-6 hour blocks on one-day-per-course scheduling;
(hybrid enhanced, which means sometimes every other week for theory classes) - Web-enhanced and web-based instructional delivery;
- Customized mentorship courses designed to build on previous knowledge and experience (mentorship courses span several months and require additional time on site - may vary during the week);
2. Do I have to repeat my clinicals?
No. The program is designed to build on previous knowledge and experience you obtained in your initial nursing program and have gained in your practice since graduation. There are two mentorship courses in the RN-BSN Program Track: Community Health/Home Health Nursing Mentorship (estimated one or two days a week) and Leadership and Management Practice for RNs (estimated one or two days a week). A mentoring model is used in these courses. See RN-BSN curriculum checksheet.
3. What are the application procedures and admission criteria for the RN-BSN?
See RN-BSN admissions information.
4. What is the grade point average (GPA) admission requirement for ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation RN-BSN Program?
If you are 22 years of age or older and a resident of Arizona, ASU University Admissions Office requires a minimum of a 2.0 college GPA. There is a second admission process to be considered for admission to the RN-BSN Program Track. Admission to the RN-BSN Program is contingent on achieving at least a “C” in all prerequisite general studies and prerequisite nursing courses and earning a minimum GPA of 2.75 in prerequisite courses.
5. What is ASU regular admission status requirement?
Individuals must obtain regular admission status with the ASU College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation before being considered for the RN-BSN program track. This requires receipt by ASU Undergraduate Admissions of all official transcripts from previously attended institutions along with an application to the University requesting admission to the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
6. What if I have a diploma?
We welcome the opportunity to work with you to develop a way to use the credits you may have, and to earn credit by examination for courses you completed in your diploma program for which you may not have academic credit.
7. Can I "test out" of credits?
Yes. There are ways in which you can earn credit by examination for courses completed in your nursing program if appropriate to your individual circumstance. Whether or not you will be able to do this requires a very individualized determination. A complete evaluation of your transcripts enables us to make this determination.
8. Can I transfer nursing credits from my community college program?
Yes. You can transfer up to 64 credit hours (up to 75 hours if you are enrolled in the ASU/MCCD Alliance Program) from an approved community college in the United States. Of these 64 credits, 29 credits may be nursing courses. In addition, many of your general education courses completed at other colleges or universities may be applied toward your BSN at ASU. Also see Question #6.
9. What courses and prerequisites do I need to take for the RN-BSN?
Many of these prerequisite courses will have been completed as part of your nursing program. See RN-BSN Academic Plan and RN-BSN prerequisite courses. All general education and nursing prerequisite courses must be completed to be admitted to the Nursing major.
10. How do I get started?
See “Getting Started.”
11. When are the applications for admission to the RN-BSN Program accepted?
Applications are accepted twice a year, April 1st—for August track, and September 1st—for January track.
12. How much will the program cost?
