Steps to Apply to the Bachelor's Degree RN-to-BSN Bridge Program

• 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.
  
  

• Offers of admission will be contingent upon all prerequisites being completed prior to the first class day.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.

1. Complete the Navarro College admissions process.

2. Attend a virtual information session 

3. Review the RN-BSN website.

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

1. 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.

2. Submit the completed physical examination form.

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

4. Register for an account with Castlebranch

5. Provide proof of all immunizations

The RN-to-BSN Bridge program is offered at the Corsicana Campus.

REQUIRED

DETAILS

  Virtual Information Session

• Attend an ONLINE Information Session.

  Apply to Navarro College

• Apply to Navarro College if you're not already a student

• Prior to acceptance to the program, you should be on Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-A.S (AS.BDN)

  Transcripts

• Send all OFFICIAL transcripts from each college/university attended to Navarro College Office of Admissions and Records (Corsicana Campus)

DOCUMENT TYPE (REQUIRED)

 DOCUMENT INFORMATION

RN-to-BSN Program Application for Admission

• Download application: RN-to-BSN Bridge Application for Admission

• Application MUST be typed. Handwritten applications will not be considered. Print application after typing in all areas of information, sign the application and include in your application packet. 

• See application deadlines

  Transcripts

• Include unofficial transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended, including Navarro College in your RN-to-BSN Bridge application packet.

Degree Audit Transcript

• Include a copy of your Degree Audit Transcript obtained via Self-Service under unofficial transcripts.

• Must be under the correct degree plan. Contact the Registrar's Office for assistance.

*HAND DELIVERY ONLY for applications submitted from May 2, 2023 - May 15, 2023 extension deadline.

CORSICANA CAMPUS

DROP OFF at the Bain Center Room #213 at the following dates & times:

DATES

TIMES

Tuesday, May 2nd - Thursday, May 4th

8:30am to 1:00pm

Monday, May 8th - Thursday, May 11th

8:30am - 1:00pm

Monday, May 15th  

8:30am - 1:00pm

WAXAHACHIE CAMPUS

DROP OFF at Building C - Deans Office #C126 at the following dates & times:

DATES

TIMES

Wednesday, May 3rd

8:30am to 1:00pm

Thursday, May 4th

8:30am - 1:00pm

Please Note: Out of office approx 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Monday, May 8th

8:30am - 1:00pm

Please Note: Out of office approx 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Tuesday May 9th

8:30am - 1:00pm

Please Note: Out of office approx 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Wednesday, May 10th

8:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday, May 11th

8:00am - 2:00pm

Friday, May 12th

8:00am - 5:00pm

Please Note: Out of office approx 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Monday, May 15th  

8:00am - 5:00pm

Please Note: Out of office approx 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Upon acceptance to the RN-to-BSN program, the following immunization records must be uploaded to CastleBranch.

 IMMUNIZATION TYPE

  IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT

Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)

  or

Positive Antibody Titer

• Two immunizations for Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), or

• a Positive Antibody Titer showing immunity to all three.

Varicella (Chicken pox)

  or

Positive Antibody Titer

• Two immunizations for Varicella (Chicken pox) or

• a Positive Antibody Titer

TDAP  

• Proof of one dose of TDAP

  • If no record then, you will need to receive TDAP.

  • If TDAP was administered > 10 years ago, you will need TD booster. TD booster is required every ten years thereafter.

Influenza

• One influenza injection to cover flu season then again fall of the admission year.

• Will be repeated annually, in fall for clinical

HepB vaccine series

  or

Positive Antibody Titer

• Proof of a complete HepB vaccine series, or

• a Positive Antibody Titer.

•  Series takes 6 months, so start NOW

COVID-19

Upload verification of 1 dose of J&J or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna. Boosters are not required but that is subject to change. 

HepB vaccine series

  or

Positive Antibody Titer

• Must show completion of dose #1 & #2 by application deadline.

• Dose #3 MUST be completed one week prior to program orientation day.

• Proof of a complete HepB vaccine series, or

• a Positive Antibody Titer.

•  Series takes 6 months, so start NOW