| R.N. - M.S.N. Track for R.N.'s Who Do Not Hold A Baccalaureate Degree |  |
The College of Nursing has a special program to facilitate associate and diploma prepared registered nurses attain the Master of Science in Nursing degree. |
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION | |
| Students admitted to this track will be licensed registered nurses and will have completed all prerequisite course work for the BSN degree (see BSN curriculum section), have at least 96 semester hours of college credits with an overall "B" average and have met all admission criteria. In the first phase of the program, students will be classified as an undergraduate student and any financial aid is restricted to the types and amounts for which undergraduate students are eligible. During this phase, students will enroll in both undergraduate level and graduate level bridge courses. Students will be charged undergraduate course tuition for undergraduate courses and graduate course tuition for graduate level courses. At the end of this phase the BSN degree will be awarded. During the second phase of the program, students will complete all necessary paperwork for reclassification as a graduate student. Financial aid is restricted to the types and amounts for which a graduate student is eligible. At the end of this phase the MSN will be awarded. |
| Curriculum Model and Admission Criteria for RN to MSN |
| Areas of Specialization |
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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