SCHOOL OF NURSING

The Undergraduate Nursing Program

Non-nursing background to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Following the successful completion of 62 semester hours of prerequisite general education and science courses from any accredited college or university, an individual may be admitted to this upper-division program of study in nursing. Completion of this option, totaling 51 semester hours of the major and 9 semester hours of electives, usually requires 2 years (4 semesters) of full-time study. The program may be undertaken on a part-time basis with up to 4 years to complete. This program is designed to prepare nurses for practice in a variety of settings and specialties.

The "Nursing Programs Applicant Viewbook" contains further information about the program and an application and reference form. Click here to link to the  Viewbook.  You may also call the Undergraduate Nursing Admissions Office at 210-567-2670.

The "Nursing Programs Applicant Viewbook" and the website contains further information about the program and an application and reference form. The materials are also available on-line at www.uthscsa.edu under Student Admissions. Click here to link to the Viewbook. You may complete and submit the application on-line also. Or you may call the Nursing Admissions Office at 210-567-2670.

• An LVN, with 1 year of experience,
• An RN, with a Diploma in Nursing, or
• An Associate Degree in Nursing graduate with an RN license,

LVNs are awarded 18 semester hours of credit for nursing courses and RNs are awarded 30 semester hours of credit for nursing courses toward the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

The Flexible Process can be completed in three semesters by LVNs and two semesters by RNs on a full time basis. Part time study is an option with up to four years allowed for completion. The Flexible Process option allows you to obtain course credit by examination:

• The first semester courses for the LVN students provide content in mental health and clinical skills applications not priviously covered in vocational nursing programs.
• The seven remaining courses are required of both LVNs and RNs.
  • These courses may be completed through challenge examinations or through course work on campus. A sample of the Credit By Examination (CBE) Schedule

The "Nursing Programs Applicant Viewbook" and the website contains further information about the program and an application and reference form. The materials are also available on-line at www.uthscsa.edu under Student Admissions. Click here to link to the Viewbook. You may complete and submit the application on-line also. Or you may call the Nursing Admissions Office at 210-567-2670.