Traditional BSN
The pre-professional component must be completed prior to admission to the professional component in nursing. Enrollment into the pre-professional component as a nursing major does not assure the student admission to the Professional Component.
The College of Nursing Admissions Committee and the Dean of the College select applicants best qualified for and most likely to succeed in the study of nursing. Enrollment in the Professional Component is limited and competitive. Students are admitted without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified disability. Students must be in good standing with all academic institutions/nursing programs that they have attended in order to be admitted to the BSN program.
Students in the Professional Component are required to complete clinical requirements. BSN students may be required to complete clinical rotations on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as well as weekdays.
- Spring Admission – Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline - July15th
Final Deadline - November 1st - Summer Admission – Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline – March 1st
Final Deadline – March 31st - Fall Admission – Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline – March 15th
Final Deadline – July 1st
Admission is selective* and competitive. The curriculum is 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 nursing program.
- Submission of a completed application with a $50 fee.
- Applicants must have completed all prerequisite course work (as listed on this website) with a minimum GPA of 2.75 ("A"=4.0).
- Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses.
- Minimum University of South Alabama GPA of 2.5 and be in good standing within the University.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from other universities to the College of Nursing via email (conbsn@southalabama.edu) for review of prerequisite courses.
- Admission will be contingent on submission of health data forms, evidence of health insurance, and CPR certification.
- Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.
- Students who have attended a Nursing program at another school are required
to provide the following to the College of Nursing email at conbsn@southalabama.edu- Letter of Good Standing (verifying student was in good moral, ethical, and legal standing with no previous disciplinary action)from the Nursing Program, signed by the Nursing Administrator of the program
- Transcript of all nursing courses taken with the grades earned
- Transfer credit will be considered upon review of course syllabi
- Students dismissed from a previous nursing program may be considered as follows:
- Admission will only be considered for the Traditional BSN program
- Students will compete for a seat among all other applicants to the program.
- All previous nursing courses will be evaluated and accepted based on college and University requirements.
* Students who apply for admission to Traditional BSN with an overall GPA of 3.75 will be offered an opportunity for admission to the Accelerated BSN pathway. The Advising Department will contact students who meet this criterion.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE YEARS
(To be successfully completed before admission to the Professional Component)
It is the policy of the College of Nursing to average grades for all coursework repeated
Written Communication
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EH 101 English Composition I OR Exempt if English ACT 27 or above (must replace 3 cr.) |
3 0 |
| EH 102 English Composition II | 3 |
Humanities and Fine Arts
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Fine Arts (Introduction to: Music, Drama, Art HY, Art Appreciation or Art Survey) |
3 |
| *Literature elective (American, British, or World) | 3 |
|
Humanities elective (Literature for sequence, philosophy, foreign Language, music, art, drama, or religion) |
3 |
| CA 110 Public Speaking | 3 |
History/Social and Behavioral Science
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| *History elective (US or Western Civilization) | 3 |
| History/Social/Behavioral Science elective | 3 |
|
History/Social/Behavioral Science elective (history for sequence, Psychology, sociology, political science, geography, communications, or anthropology) |
3 |
Natural Sciences
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BLY 101 & BLY 101L Life Sciences & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 Pre-calculus | 3 |
| CH 101 & CH101L Chemistry & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
Major Requirements
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BLY 213 & BLY 214 Microbiology & Lab OR BMD 210 & BMD 210L Microbiology in Healthcare & Lab |
4 |
| BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I includes Lab | 4 |
| BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II includes Lab | 4 |
| ST 210 / ST 305 / BUS 245 / PSY 220 Statistics (Select one) | 3 |
| CIS 140 Introduction to Technology for Healthcare Providers | 3 |
| ECO 215 Microeconomics OR ECO 216 Macroeconomics | 3 |
Total Credits 62
*Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, you must choose a second history or second literature to complete a two-part sequence (e.g. US History I, US History II or American Literature I, American Literature II)
This evaluation by the College of Nursing is valid for only one year. It is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.
Students can use the USA Transfer Evaluation System to assess which credits earned at their current or former school may transfer to the University of South Alabama. This is an unofficial course evaluation.
Transfer Students can locate information on admission requirements, Pathway USA Program, Transfer Center, General Education/Core Curriculum, and STARS Guide on the USA Transfer Student page.
Students who have a bachelor's degree in another field and wish to earn the BSN degree may request admission into the Traditional BSN program or the Accelerated BSN program. The Traditional BSN program is completed in five semesters, whereas the Accelerated BSN program is completed in three semesters.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BLY 101 & BLY 101L Life Sciences & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
|
BLY 213 & BLY 214 Microbiology & Lab OR BMD 210 & BMD 210L Microbiology in Healthcare & Lab |
4 |
| BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Includes Lab | 4 |
| BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Includes Lab | 4 |
| CH 101 & CH 101L Chemistry & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ST 210 / ST 305 / BUS 245 / PSY 220 (Select one) | 3 |
| Total Prerequisite Credits 26 |
This evaluation by the College of Nursing is valid for only one year. It is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.
Students can use the USA Transfer Evaluation System to assess which credits earned at their current or former school may transfer to the University of South Alabama. This is an unofficial course evaluation.
Transfer Students can locate information on admission requirements, Pathway USA Program, Transfer Center, General Education/Core Curriculum, and STARS Guide on the USA Transfer Student page.
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 325 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg | 3 |
| NU 304 Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NU 311 Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| HSC 342 Administration of Medication | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 13 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 300 Foundations Prof Nursing | 5 |
| NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical |
3 |
| CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| Semester Credits | 8 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 332 Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| AHN 447 Adult- Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 Adult- Gerontological Nursing Clinical | 4 |
| CMN 420 Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421 Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation | 3 |
| NU 414 Issues & Trends in Healthcare | 3 |
| NU 460 Practicum | 6 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 62
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 325 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg | 3 |
| NU 304 Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| Nu 311 Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| HSC 342 Administration of Medication | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 13 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 300 Foundations Prof Nursing | 5 |
| NU 301 Foundations Prof Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 11 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| NU 332 Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| Semester Credits | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| AHN 447 Adult- Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 Adult- Gerontological Nursing Clinical | 4 |
| CMN 420 Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421 Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 414 Issues and Trends | 3 |
| NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation | 3 |
| NU 460 Practicum | 6 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 62
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 325 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg | 3 |
| HSC 342 Clinical Pharmacology | 1 |
| Nu 311 Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 10 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU 304 Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NU 300 Foundations Professional Nsg | 5 |
| NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical |
3 |
| Semester Credits | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| NU 332 Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| Semester Credits | 14 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| AHN 447 Adult- Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 Adult- Gerontological Nursing Clinical | 4 |
| Semester Credits | 8 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 414 Issues and Trends | 3 |
| CMN 420 Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421 Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation | 3 |
| NU 460 Practicum | 6 |
| Semester Credits | 16 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 62
Please note the following test, titers, and immunizations are required for admission into the Nursing Program. It is very important to start working on these requirements early to allow time to complete all of them by the deadline that will be included in admission packets.
- Two Hepatitis B adult immunizations to start clinical rotations; Third dose and follow-up titer required to continue.
- Proof of two MMR immunizations or titer
- Positive Varicella titer; If negative, a booster immunization is required.
- Flu Vaccine
- TB Test (Initial 2-step PPD test or blood test {Quantiferon Gold test or T-spot] 1-step PPD test or blood test annually thereafter)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP) Vaccine
*Hepatitis B immunizations may take up to 6 months to obtain the full adult series of immunizations as well as another month after the last immunization to have the titer completed. As defined by the CDC, adult immunization schedules refer to adults aged 19 years or older.
Students accepted into this BSN program in the College of Nursing are required to complete all requirements under Medical Documents Manager as listed on the Health Requirements Webpage. All requirements should be completed no later than one month prior to the first day of classes for the professional component. Students are not required to order a Castle Branch account until they have been accepted into the professional component.