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108 Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing School of Nursing (PHSSN)
ARTICULATION PROGRAM FOR
REGISTERED NURSES
An RN-BSN articulation program is available. Please contact the School
of Nursing for more information.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to the nursing program, a student must be
admitted to ACU and satisfy the admission requirements of the
Bachelor of Applied Studies program. In addition, a separate
admission process is required for students to be admitted to the School
of Nursing. Acceptance into the lower-division courses and BAS
program does not guarantee that students will be selected for
enrollment into the School of Nursing.
The selection process for admission to the School of Nursing is highly
competitive. The selection process is based on your cumulative GPA
of all schools attended. The available seats will be given to those
scoring the highest on these criteria. The School of Nursing will review
all applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Applicants
seeking admission by transfer must meet all the standards required by
the university. Nursing core courses completed with a letter grade of
less than "C" will not be accepted toward the Bachelor of Applied
Studies in Nursing degree.
Bachelor of Applied Studies Admission Requirements
1. Minimum age of 25;
2. Minimum of two years work or volunteer experience;
3. Interview with BAS advisor;
4. BAS Application and non-refundable fee;
5. Satisfactory official transcripts of all previous college work;
6. A two-page, typed statement of purpose;
7. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.
Graduation Requirement
A minimum of 34 hours must be completed at ACU to receive a
Bachelor of Applied Studies in Nursing degree.
Application Process
To make application the student must be admitted and have
completed 45 semester hours of nursing prerequisites. Any
remaining prerequisites must be completed prior to the start
of the fall semester of the senior year. Applicants must make
personal contact with the PHSSN academic advisor prior to January 1.
The deadline for submitting application is June 1. Included with
the application must be official transcript(s) of all colleges attended,
including an ACU transcript. It is the student's responsibility to secure
the documentation of any CLEP or department examination credit on
their transcript prior to the application deadline date. Applicants will
be notified of their acceptance, or non-acceptance in June.
School of Nursing Requirements
Students accepted to the RN-BAS Articulation program are
required to have:
1. Accepted to ACU BAS program and all entrance requirements
applicable to the BAS student apply to the registered nurse
student;'
2. A current Texas RN License and in good standing with the Texas
Board of Nurse Examiners;
3. Current CPR certification; American Heart Association CPR for
Health Care Provider or American Red Cross for Professional
Rescuer required.
4. A current physical examination (form provided by PHSSN
with application);
5. Proof of taking a Physical Assessment Course approved
by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or register for
Health Assessment;
6. Successfully passed the NLN RN Mobility II Examination (ACE II)
administered by the School of Nursing. Successful completion
of examination will earn 29 hours of upper-division nursingcredit. The examination must be taken prior to the fall
semester in which the registered nurse will enter the School
of Nursing. It is highly recommended that students take the
Mobility exam before starting any of their work for the
baccalaureate degree.
7. Associate of Science in Nursing or diploma from an
accredited program;
8. 34 hours of remaining courses needed for degree at ACU.
RN Articulation Courses Senior Year
Note: Students attending ACU must fulfill the general
education requirements set forth for the BASN.
SENIOR YEAR
Credit Hours
**NURS 310 Pathophysiology (offered Spring or Summer) 4
**NURS 323 Pharmacology 4
**NURS 321 Health Assessment 4
**NURS 335 Mental Health Nursing 3
Total Credit Hours 15
**Students may either receive transfer credit challenge the course
or enroll in the course to receive credit for the course.
Fall Semester Credit Hours
NURS 460 Professional Nursing 3
NURS 461 RN - Evidence-based Practice I 6
NURS 443 Nursing Theories and Research 3
Total Credit Hours 12
Spring Semester Credit Hours
NURS 332 Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing 2
NURS 462 RN - Evidenced-based Practice II 6
NURS 452 Leadership and Management 3
NURS 435 Community Health Nursing 3
Total Credit Hours 14
RN Articulation Courses
* NURS 332 Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing (2-0-2): Students will
explore current issues affecting nursing practice. Controversies that
directly influence nursing practice and have significant impact for the
future will be included. Ethical and legal responsibility as a
professional nurse will be emphasized. BAS nursing students only.
* NURS 460 Professional Nursing (3-0-3): This course is designed for
the RN student who is seeking a baccalaureate degree. The course is
designed to promote transition to roles that enhance professional
practice and growth built on prior nursing education and experience.
BAS nursing students only.
* NURS 461 RN - Evidenced-based Practice 1 (4-2-6): Examination of
physiological and psychological adaptation to responses dealing with
stressor/stimuli related to acute and serious health problems.
Emphasis is on clients who experience physiological deviations. BAS
nursing students only.
* NURS 462 RN - Evidenced-based Practice II (4-2-6): Examination of
physiological and psychological responses to serious health problems
with emphasis on clients experiencing critical physiological deviations
with a special focus on older adults.BAS nursing students only.108 Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
School of Nursing (PHSSN)
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