Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

The College of Nursing is dedicated to the education of professional nurses who provide the highest quality health care to the communities they serve. The practice of nursing is both an art and a science; the focus of nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems. The College of Nursing has two locations, one is on the USA main campus, and the other is on the USA Baldwin County campus in downtown Fairhope. The resources of the University, the USA Hospitals and clinics, and the numerous clinical agencies provide excellent opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for professional nursing. The College of Nursing has a Pathway designed especially for registered nurses pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The RN to BSN Prerequisites consist of eighteen (18) courses, totaling 59 semester credit hours. These general education courses may be completed at any nationally accredited institution. They must be successfully completed before admission to the Professional Component.

Academic records detailing course work completed in secondary schools with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Academic Records Details Academic records for all secondary and/or postsecondary attempts must be submitted Students must have the equivalent of a US 4 year bachelor degree to be eligible for review Unofficial or official copies will be accepted for admission Unofficial: Any applicant who submits unofficial documents for admission must submit official copies no later than the student's first semester check-in and orientation. Failure to do so may result in revocation of admissions and cancellation of the immigration document issued by the University. Official: Each record must bear the original stamp/seal and signature of a government or school official (e.g., registrar or dean). Notarized copies will not be accepted. All records must be mailed to the University of South Alabama's Office of International Admissions and Student Programs from each institution you have attended. Academic records should list the subjects studied by year; the number of weekly lecture and laboratory hours in each attempt at every subject; grades, marks, or percentages earned in year-end examinations; and copies of diplomas, titles, degrees, or certificates. Consolidated mark sheets are not accepted. Academic records not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. If applicant is dual enrolled, college, university or professional institutions are required as well For transfer applicants with more than 30 transfer credit hours, only postsecondary records are required For transfer applicants with fewer than 30 transfer credit hours, both secondary and postsecondary records are required