RN to BSN

All applicants and incoming students need to be aware that while the School of Nursing does not require COVID-19 vaccination, our clinical partners are requiring that all students are fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to clinical placement and proof of vaccination must be provided, in advance. The successful completion of the clinical component of your program is essential for graduation. As a result, students will not be able to complete program requirements for graduation without completing the clinical requirement.

RN to BSN Program Overview

Professional nursing for the individual, the family and community holds complex challenges in the ever-changing health care arena. The School of Nursing offers an exciting RN to BSN degree program to help you meet these challenges, fulfilling your potential as a nurse. Registered nurses can find the flexibility and timeline they need with this program, since the courses are accessible on the web. Our online RN to BSN program means you have access to academic education at work or at home, wherever or whenever you want to study. Our faculty are ready to build on your experience by examining new trends and theories, exploring critical issues, emphasizing applicable professional nursing practices and incorporating concepts of holistic care.

Upon completion of prerequisite courses, the RN to BSN program can be completed in 2-3 semesters or 30 semester credit hours.

Current tuition information can be found here or by contacting Student Business Services from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867.

Applicants interested in applying for financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) upon admittance to the School of Nursing must complete a Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/. The School of Nursing requires a FAFSA on file to be eligible for scholarships offered by the school.

Financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) are available upon admittance to the School of Nursing. Additional information may be found at the Financial Aid Office website.

Articulation Agreements are made between the School of Nursing and community colleges to promote a seamless transition between associate's degree graduates and their move to a university. It identifies each school's required coursework so students take all necessary courses. Click here for a list of current Articulation Agreements between the TTUHSC School of Nursing and other schools.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are reviewed by the RN to BSN Admissions and Progressions Committee and are evaluated individually and holistically, not allowing any single attribute to be the determining attribute in the admission decision. The actual number of students offered admission is dependent upon a variety of attributes, such as financial resources, classroom space, and available clinical experiences
Note: International students with F1 and F2 status are not eligible to apply to an online program.
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See Criminal Background Checks section of the School of Nursing Student Handbook for the School policy. No student will be allowed to matriculate without a cleared criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS WHO ATTENDED A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN SPRING 2020

An explanation of how TTUHSC School of Nursing considers courses in which a student earns grades of Pass (P), Fail(F), Credit (CR) or No Credit (NC) is outlined below:

Official transcripts with courses awarded with P or CR during the SPRING 2020 semester can be used to meet prerequisite course requirements and will not be used in calculating either the cumulative or science GPA for admissions.
TTUHSC SON reserves the right to determine how, and if, courses awarded with P or CR during any semester, outside of spring 2020, will be calculated into a GPA and/or considered for transfer credit.
Official transcripts with courses awarded with a Fail (F) or No Credit (NC) during any semester cannot be used to meet prerequisite course requirements

Current RN license without restrictions or stipulations.
Nursing degree verification from the pre-licensure program.
Submission of NCLEX-RN results may be delayed no later than the end of the first semester of the RN to BSN Program for applicants who meet academic admission requirements.
Submission of NCLEX-RN results may be delayed no later than the end of the first semester in the RN to BSN Program for Early Decision students.
Submission of NCLEX-RN results must be received by the Student Affairs Enrollment Management Coordinator prior to the completion of NURS4234 Integrating BSN Concepts for concurrent students admitted under a Dual Enrollment Agreement.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 for nursing courses. Nursing courses must be completed at a Board of Nursing approved program with either ACEN or CNEA accreditation or at a school with institutional accreditation by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), or Western Association of Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
A minimum GPA of 2.0 for prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses must be completed at a school with institutional accreditation by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), or Western Association of Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C prior to beginning the RN to BSN program.
If a GPA is below 2.0 in nursing courses or prerequisite courses, the applicant must submit a letter to the Admissions and Progressions Committee requesting a review for admission consideration. The letter must provide rationale for the GPA below 2.0 and describe strategies in place to promote success in the RN to BSN Program.
Proof of English proficiency is required for all non-U.S. citizens unless the requirements for an exemption have been met. Information on accepted English proficiency tests and exemptions can be found at the TTUHSC SON International Applicants Page.
All general education requirements (Core curriculum) and prerequisites must be documented on an official transcript before enrollment in nursing courses.
The number of withdraws from previous courses is considered. Texas state law permits students to withdraw from up to six (6) courses while enrolled in institutions of higher education. See Texas Education Code §51.907. Applicants with seven (7) or more withdraws on their transcript will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Effective Spring 2021 admissions cycle: TTUHSC School of Nursing is no longer requiring CHEM 1305 & 1105 or 1406 or 1411 (4 SCH) as a prerequisite for the RN to BSN Program.

If an applicant has already successfully taken Chemistry, those hours will be counted toward the required 54 SCH pre-requisites for consideration of admissions into the program. This includes the mandate for all applicants to be core complete.

If an applicant has not taken CHEM 1305 & 1105 or 1406 or 1411 (4 SCH), they now have the option to take an additional 4 SCH of electives which would count toward the required 54 SCH as well as meeting core curriculum requirements.

Prior enrollment within the Texas Tech University System
Permanent resident of TTUHSC service area county
First generation university student
Multilingual
Prior practice as a Registered Nurse
Military service

Tuition for Repeated or Excessive Undergraduate Hours
See Tuition for Repeated or Excessive Undergraduate Hours under the Financial Information section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog

Computer Requirements
See Computer Requirements under the Student Information section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog

Criminal Background Checks
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See Criminal Background Check Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog. No student will be allowed to start classes without a cleared criminal background check.

Immunizations
See Immunization Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section in the TTUHSC SON Catalog

Application

Although the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is part of the Texas Tech University System, legally it is a separate institution from Texas Tech University. Therefore, students applying to the TTUHSC School of Nursing RN-BSN program must apply directly to the School of Nursing via the TTUHSC online application.

All application fees and placement fees/enrollment deposits are non-refundable. Please be sure you are applying for the correct term/program before submitting your application.

Semester	Application Open	Application Close
Spring Admission	August 15	November 15
Summer Admission	January 1st	April 1st
Fall Admission	May 1st	August 1st

Admission is on a rolling basis and is divided into the Admission Review Periods as outlined below.
To be reviewed for a particular periods, all application materials must be submitted and complete by the indicated date.
All students who meet the required deadline for the review period will have the same chance of being offered admission to the program regardless of whether the application was received at the beginning or end of the review period.
You need to have all prerequisites completed or proof of enrollment provided in order to receive an offer of admission. All prerequisites must be completed and proof sent to Coordinator prior to the first day of class.
If the application is not complete and submitted, your application will not be reviewed.

An admission decision can fall into one of the categories below:

Full Admission admission
Contingent Admission
Probationary Admission
Denied Admission
Readmission
Transfer Admission
Special Student Enrollment
Deferment of Admission
Enrollment without Credit/Course Audit

Once you have submitted your application, official transcripts can be mailed or sent electronically directly from ALL colleges or universities attended to:
TTUHSC School of Nursing
Office of Admissions
3601 4th St. STOP 8212
Lubbock, TX 79430-8212

SONTranscripts@ttuhsc.edu

*Effective immediately, TTUHSC School of Nursing will no longer accept transcripts transmitted through the SPEEDE system. Please ensure your official transcripts are submitted electronically to SONTranscripts@ttuhsc.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions.

_{*DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that if the Office of Admissions does receive an official
transcript transmitted via the SPEEDE system (either directly from the sending institution
or a third-party transcript provider), we may use it to evaluate and process your
application. Therefore, as an applicant, it is important you remain aware that information
on transcripts submitted via SPEEDE may not be accurate. It is to your benefit to
have the transcript sent to the Office of Admissions either electronically to SONTranscripts@ttuhsc.edu or through the mail.}

Applicants interested in applying for financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) upon admittance to the School of Nursing must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/. The School of Nursing requires a FAFSA on file to be eligible for scholarships offered by the school.

Additional information can be found at the Financial Aid Office website. Lena Hooker, Senior Financial Aid Advisor can be reached at 806-743-2300 or lena.hooker@ttuhsc.edu.

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The National League for Nursing has selected the TTUHSC School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.

CCNE Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program/master's degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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