RN-to-BSN Bridge Program Admission Requirements

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

BIOL 2401

Anatomy & Physiology (A&P I)

BIOL 2402

Anatomy & Physiology (A&P II)

BIOL 2420

Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

HIST 1301

United States History I

HIST 1302

United States History II

GOVT 2305

Federal Government

GOVT 2306

Texas Government

ENGL 1301

Composition I

ENGL 1302

Composition II

MATH 1314 or 1342

College Algebra or Elementary Statistical Methods

PSYC 2301

General Psychology

PSYC 2314

Lifespan Growth and Development

SPCH 1311 or 1315

Introduction to Speech Communication or Public Speaking

BIOL 1322

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

        XXXX

 Creative Arts

PHIL 2306

Introduction to Ethics

• Applicants must be admitted to Navarro College. Admission to Navarro College does not guarantee admission to a Health Professions program.
  
  

• Submit a completed Navarro College RN-BSN program application and include all required documents.
  
  

• Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale for all prerequisite general academic coursework.
  
  

• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale for all nursing coursework.
  
  

• All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better prior to enrollment. (Offers of admission will be contingent upon all prerequisites being completed prior to the first class day).
  
  

• Must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education that is accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency or a diploma in nursing from an institution that is accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency.
  
  

• Must have a current, unencumbered Texas or an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact RN license to begin the program.
  
  

• Must provide copy of Driver's license or valid government ID
  
  

• Must provide one (1) professional reference from nursing instructor/supervisor/manager in role of nurse.
  
  

• Provide documentation and contact information for any community service and or involvement in extracurricular and/or professional activities (if applicable).

First priority will be given to graduates of Navarro College's ADN program and second priority will be given to those living or working in the Navarro College service area.

• Complete the Navarro College admissions process
  
  

• Attend an online information session (dates and and times are provided on the Navarro College RN-BSN website).
  
  

• Review the RN-BSN website.
  
  

• Obtain official transcripts from any institution other than Navarro College where prerequisite courses were completed.

After being accepted into the program, students must:

• Complete process for Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen: Please note that to be compliant with clinical facility requirements, a mandatory criminal background check and drug screen are required prior to admission.
  
  

• Submit the completed physical examination form.
  
  

• Provide evidence of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR training for healthcare providers (adult, child and infant)
  
  

• Register for an account with Castlebranch
  
  

• Provide proof of all immunizations