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Sample Program Plan:

 

 

1. Apply and be fully admitted to the university for the intended term of entry. If you have been accepted at ETSU previously, complete and submit the Re-admit Form to the university. Refer to the Application Process below.
   
   
2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of a 2.60 on a 4.0 scale (on all college level course work). Developmental studies grades/quality points will not be used in the calculation for the cumulative GPA for admission purposes.
   
   
3. Completed or have in progress the following Math/Science courses (or equivalents):
   1. HSCI 2010/2011 Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab
   2. HSCI 2020/2021 Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab
   3. HSCI 2230/2231 Intro to Microbiology w/lab
   4. MATH 1530 Probability and Statistics
4. Earned a minimum of a “C” (2.0) in each of the required Natural Science courses and Math 1530 course:
   1. Only 2 of the HSCI and MATH 1530 courses may be repeated to achieve a “C” (2.0)
5. Graduate from an accredited registered nurse diploma or associate degree program, hospital diploma graduates and graduates of non-accredited associate degree programs must also present a minimum of 35 semester hours of college credits. Coursework must include: English composition – 6 semester credits; Natural Science – 8 semester credits; Social/Behavioral sciences – 6 semester credits; General education/electives – 9 semester credits. Credit may be earned by taking the courses from a regionally, accredited institutions.
   
   
6. Unencumbered RN Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of TN or a compact state.

The university requires all students to satisfy general education courses toward their bachelor’s degree. These may be completed online and concurrently with the BSN courses. The General Education Curriculum Sheet  gives students choices when selecting courses to fulfill this requirement. All courses transferred to ETSU will be analyzed regarding fulfillment of required general education courses.

Coursework must include:
Course work completed prior to graduation must include 45–48 semester hours of college credits: English composition – 6 semester credits; Natural Sciences – 12 semester credits; Behavioral/Social sciences – 6 semester credits; General Education/electives – 9 semester credits; Mathematics – 3 semester credits; History – 6 semester credits; Oral communication – 3 semester credits; Using Information Technology (CSCI 1100) – 0-3 semester credits.

Students who enroll in and successfully complete the required CSCI 1100 computer course will receive college credit. College credit is not awarded for the CSCI 1100 proficiency exam. CSCI 1100 must be satisfied before 30 credit hours have been attempted at ETSU. Please visit www.etsu.edu/uit for more information. General education courses can be determined through individual program planning at orientation. Graduates of ETSU must complete their last semester of courses through ETSU.

Transfer of Nursing College credits: All nursing courses, in which a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher was earned, will be transferred in as nursing electives. Nursing courses, in which a grade of “C-“ or less was earned, are considered nursing failures. Please contact the College of Nursing Office of Student Services regarding the nursing failure policies and procedures.

The RN to BSN Academic Advisor can help you determine any general education courses needed for the degree. These courses can be taken online through ETSU while in the nursing program. General education courses can be determined through individual program planning per orientation. Graduates of ETSU must complete their last semester of courses through ETSU.

Students should consult the Undergraduate Catalog for specific requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

ETSU requires all students to have 50 credit hours from a senior-level (4 year) college or institution which includes transfer courses from a senior level institution. The RN/BSN major requires completion of 32 semester credits which will partially fulfill the university requirement of 50 semester credits. Therefore, an additional 18 semester credits must be completed at a senior-level college or university, ETSU or any other 4 year institution. Refer to Articulation Agreement Credits for eligibility of additional credit given for senior institution credit/BSN degree.

There are 2 applications to the program:

1. Apply to the ETSU, click here.
   • Please apply as a Transfer Student and select Pre-Nursing (Pre-BSN) for the major.
   • Request ALL college and university transcripts, and high school transcript (if you graduated High School Fall 1989 or after) be sent to ETSU. It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the Admissions Office regarding university acceptance (423-439-4213).
   • If you have been accepted at ETSU previously, please complete the online Re-admit Form to the university and request all official updated transcripts be sent to ETSU. No Re-Admission fee required.
2. Complete the RN to BSN Pre-Assessment Application Form and email it to Matt Johnson, johnsonm@etsu.edu
   (click on Pre-Assessment Application to apply, or  on "APPLY NOW!" link below)
   
   You can apply to ETSU and complete the RN to BSN Pre-Assessment Application in the same time frame. The College of Nursing will accept RN to BSN applications for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters (refer to deadlines). Admitted students will be classified as Pre-BSN students until they are accepted into the program. The College of Nursing will change the status to BSN when accepted. Pre-BSN status does not guarantee admission to the RN-BSN major.
   
   To receive full consideration, students must be fully admitted to East Tennessee State University by the nursing application deadline dates. Since admission to the university can take several weeks, students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the nursing deadlines. Consideration for the nursing major cannot be guaranteed if full admission to the university has not been obtained.

Semester Deadlines to Apply:

• Spring – December 15
• Summer – April 15
• Fall – August 1

NOTE:

• Attach copy of in-process schedule (if attending another institution or in progress of completing ADN program)
• List RN license number and state of issuance
• ADN graduates- Students sitting for licensing exam (but do not have results) should attach a copy of NCLEX-RN registration as proof of eligibility for licensure

Transfer of Nursing College credits: All nursing courses, in which a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher was earned, will be transferred in as nursing electives. Nursing courses, in which a grade of “C-“ or less was earned, are considered nursing failures. Please contact the Office of Student Services regarding the nursing failure policies and procedures.

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Selection Process:

Students are ranked according to a points-system that includes:

1. Overall GPA (excluding developmental coursework) * - 100 points available
2. Math-Science Requirements GPA (at least 3 of 4 courses must be complete upon application with remainder in progress and completed by end of term)** - 100 points available

200 Total points are available.

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Admission points breakdown:

OVERALL GPA* - 100 Points Available

• GPA 3.8 to 4.0 = 100 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.6 to 3.79 = 90 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.4 to 3.59 = 80 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.2 to 3.39 = 70 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.0 to 3.19 = 60 Admissions Points
• GPA 2.8 to 2.99 = 50 Admissions Points
• GPA 2.6 to 2.79 = 40 Admissions Points
• GPA of less than 2.6 = 0 points

Math-Science Requirements GPA** - 100 Points Available

• GPA 3.8 to 4.0 = 100 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.6 to 3.79 = 90 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.4 to 3.59 = 80 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.2 to 3.39 = 70 Admissions Points
• GPA 3.0 to 3.19 = 60 Admissions Points
• GPA 2.8 to 2.99 = 50 Admissions Points
• GPA 2.6 to 2.79 = 40 Admissions Points
• GPA 2.2 to 2.59 = 20 Admissions Points
• GPA 2.0 to 2.19 = 10 Admissions Points
• GPA of less than 2.0 = 0 points

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Also required:

General Education Courses will be required to graduate from ETSU with the BSN Degree.

East Tennessee State University is fully in accord with the belief that educational and employment opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

**NOTE: General education courses can be determined through individual program planning.

**NOTE: Students who enroll in and successfully complete CSCI 1100/NFS 1010 will receive college credit. College credits are not awarded for the proficiency exam.

Course and program availability varies by state and is established by each individual state’s Board of Nursing; therefore, admission to ETSU CON online RN to BSN Program cannot be guaranteed to all applicants.

ETSU College of Nursing RN to BSN Program is not accepting applications from residents in the following states due to current requirements or restrictions imposed on distance education programs by their board of education or board of nursing:

• California
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Dakota
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington
• U.S. Territories
• Canadian Provinces

Students who reside outside the state of Tennessee who are considering an on-line nursing program should contact the appropriate board of nursing in the state of residency to confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for online degree programs prior to beginning a course of study. 

If the student moves from the state of Tennessee after admission to the program, continuation in the program will depend on the availability of the program within the new state where the student is physically present.

It is the student’s responsibility to notify ETSU College of Nursing of a change in physical residence.

Upon successful completion of NRSE 3200 Advancing to Professional Nursing Practice and NRSE 2030 Health Assessment Students will be awarded 8 – 12 articulation course credits identified in the articulation agreements at specific community colleges.

Hospital diploma graduates upon successful completion of NRSE 3200 Advancing to Professional Nursing Practice and NRSE 2030 Health Assessment will be awarded 42 semester credits in nursing.

Questions? For additional information contact Matt Johnson in the Office of Student Services by email or at 423.439.4528.

 

• Spring Semester - December 15 ( Note: Applications will continue to be accepted after this date pending availability.)

• Summer Semester - April 15 ( Note: Applications will continue to be accepted after this date pending availability.)

• Fall Semester - August 1 ( Note: Applications will continue to be accepted after this date pending availability.)

 

1. Is this program totally online?

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2. What is the application process?Answer
3. What happens after I apply?Answer
4. What is general education curriculum?Answer
5. Do I need to be at the computer on designated days/times for my courses?Answer
6. Is there an expiration date for previously taken transfer general education courses or health science courses?Answer
7. What does the Practicum consist of in this program?Answer
8. When I complete the RN to BSN Program, am I required to take the NCLEX-RN, again?Answer
9. If I am finishing an Associate RN Program and have not taken the NCLEX-RN, yet, am I allowed to start the program?Answer
10. After I complete the Associate RN Program, am I required to re-apply to ETSU or NursingCAS?Answer

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Matt Johnson

Contact:

The Baccalaureate degree in nursing program and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at East Tennessee State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC  20001, 202-887-6791 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

The ETSU College of Nursing BSN program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Tennessee Board of Nursing 
665 Mainstream Drive 
Nashville, TN 37243 
Telephone 1.615.532.5166

The ETSU College of Nursing BSN program offers eligible candidates membership in the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Nursing Honor Society.