| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track |  |
| The College of Nursing has a special accelerated BSN track for highly academically qualified and motivated individuals. The professional component of the curriculum which normally takes five semesters to complete can be completed in 12 months of full-time study. The curriculum is unique in that students complete foundational professional nursing courses and five specially designed graduate level bridge courses. These five courses "bridge" graduate and undergraduate knowledge in pharmacology, pathophysiology, nursing research, nursing leadership and health assessment, enabling the student to matriculate into the MSN program after completion of the accelerated BSN program. Courses in the nursing foundational component courses and contact hours are the same as required for the traditionally taught BSN degree offered by the college, except that the course schedule is accelerated and is not confined to the traditional academic calendar. At the end of the 12 months, students are awarded the BSN degree and are prepared for the RN licensure (NCLEX) examination. Students are admitted twice a year; however, priority is given to students who commit to the Accelerated MSN Track. Students must apply for admission to the professional component. | |
| Admission Criteria Admission is selective and competitive. The curriculum is intensive and fast paced. The College of Nursing reserves the right to select students determined to be the best qualified and most likely to succeed in this challenging program in nursing. |
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| 1. Submission of completed application by deadline with a $50 non-refundable fee. 2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on all pre-requisite courses and no grades less than a "C" on pre-requisite courses. 4. Submission of health data form and evidence of health insurance. 5. Evidence of CPR certification. 6. Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and no adverse findings on background check. 7. Interview- Applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Verbal and written communication skills will be assessed during the interview. |
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Application Deadline: APRIL 1 for classes starting at the end of July each year. If the application deadline has passed, please contact the College of Nursing. We accept late applications if seats are available in the class. If progression in the program is interrupted for any reason, the student must apply for readmission. Applications for readmission are available in the Office of Student Services. Readmission to clinical courses is on a space available basis. |
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| Curriculum & Advising Information | |
For Additional Information For additional information and transcript evaluation write to: Office of Student Services For information regarding admission to the University contact: Office of Admissions The college is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing |
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