Frequently Asked Questions about the RN-to-BSN Bridge Program

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Where is the RN-to-BSN Bridge program offered?

The RN-to-BSN program is offered at the Navarro College-Corsicana location.

 

May I apply before taking all the prerequisities?

Yes. All prerequisities must be completed before the first class day in Spring semester.  

 

How are applicants selected for the RN-to-BSN Bridge program?

If there are more applicants than seats available, applicants with the highest number of points will be offered admission. Points will be earned for the following criteria.         

• Graduate of Navarro College ADN program (see transcript to verify)

• Lives or works in a Navarro College Service Area (see copy of DL or reference letter to verify)

• GPA from nursing science coursework: Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology

• GPA on associate degree nursing coursework

• Community service (must provide written explanation and contact number)

 

Is there an expiration date on my science courses?

There is no expiration date on science courses for applicants of the RN-to-BSN program.

 

Can I still work while attending the program?

The RN-to-BSN curriculum follows a hybrid format, meaning much of the course work can be completed online. There are scheduled activities and exams which are held on campus. Clinical hours must also be completed in specific clinical sites. Otherwise, attendance requirements must be met, but the program does provide flexibility. Meeting dates/times will be noted in course outlines, and made available at the start of each course.

 

Is the RN-to-BSN Bridge program accredited?

The nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by ACEN. Candidate status is granted after a review of the applicant program’s potential to achieve ACEN accreditation by the ACEN Directors. Candidate status does not guarantee that a Candidate program will achieve initial accreditation. However, if that Candidate status does result in initial accreditation, the effective date of the program’s accreditation will be the date on which Candidacy was approved.

 

 

 

 

 

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