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RN to BSN Program Overview
Our CCNE-accredited online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program prepares you for leadership and decision-making roles in patient care. As you earn your degree, you’ll gain a deep understanding of evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and methods for meeting the diverse needs of multicultural patients.
Designed for busy RNs who need a flexible and affordable program that can be completed at their own pace, UT Permian Basin’s online BSN can be completed in as little as one year and will help you lead skillfully and confidently in your current or future professional nursing role.
You must have a current, unencumbered RN license in Texas or other Nurse Licensure Compact state for consideration.
Clinical Requirements
Our online BSN program requires three clinical courses. The clinical courses allow you to work closely with an expert to gain valuable experience, integrate new knowledge and skills, and apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings.
The clinical courses are conducted in-person with a preceptor of your choice, as long as they have a BSN and are working in a leadership role. The clinical courses do not require campus visits, and students will learn more about the details and requirements for preceptors during the first seminar course (NURS 4150).
Nurse Management Certificate
Students who graduate from UT Permian Basin’s RN to BSN program will also be awarded a Nurse Manager Certificate from Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. For more information about this certificate, please click here.
Accreditation
UT Permian Basin’s School of Nursing is accredited by the prestigious Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
34 credits required. 3 Liberal Arts credits must come from ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328 or COMM 1301. 3 or 4 Math credits must come from MATH 1314, 1324, 1332, 2412 or 2413.
The BSN degree requires a minimum of 120 sch with at least 48 upper level credits (3000/4000) and does not require a minor. The program consists of: (1) Pre-nursing major; and (2) the Nursing major.
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Admission Requirements
- Current unencumbered RN license in Texas or other Nurse Licensure Compact state
- Graduate of a nationally accredited professional nursing program approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing or appropriate state board
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and nursing programs attended
Official Transcripts
Official copies of transcripts must come directly from the school in a sealed envelope and should be mailed to:
UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762
Offical transcripts in electronic format can be sent to admissions@utpb.edu.
Application Fee
The application fee is $40 and must be paid when you submit your online application.
You may request an application fee waiver if the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) listed on your Student Aid Report is zero.