Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Dr. Jenifer Chilton, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
The School of Nursing offers three tracks to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree: the generic BSN, the concurrent ADN-BSN, and the RN-BSN.
Objectives
Based on the philosophy and mission statements of both the university and the School of Nursing, the following behaviors reflect expected program outcomes for the nursing program.
- Professionalism: Uphold standards of practice using moral, altruistic, ethical, and humanistic principles, while maintaining legal and regulatory standards.
- Patient-Centered Care: Recognize individual preferences, values, and needs; anticipate the uniqueness of all individuals, families, and populations; and incorporate the patient/family/population in the plan and implementation of care.
- Evidence Based Practice (EBP): Synthesize and apply evidence, along with clinical expertise and patient values, to improve patient outcomes.
- Informatics & Technology: Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
- Quality Improvement: Use a systematic, data-guided approach to continuously improve outcomes and processes for the patient and healthcare systems.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Function effectively in nursing and interprofessional teams and foster communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
- Wellness and Prevention: Assess health and wellness in individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations to promote health outcomes.
- Leadership: Promote the practice of professional nursing through leadership and advocacy.
- Safety: Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
Generic BSN
Upon successful completion of the BSN curriculum graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Advisement and Counseling
Pre-nursing students may schedule appointments with nursing advisors by calling 903-566-7320 or by accessing the following web site: https://uttyler.campus.eab.com. Students admitted to the nursing program may schedule appointments online at: uttyler.campus.eab.com.
Prerequisites
All students must complete the Texas core curriculum requirements and prerequisite nursing courses with a grade of “C” or better and a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 basis) to be considered for admission. Prerequisite courses required for all BSN tracks include:
| Physical and Biological Sciences |
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| anatomy and physiology with laboratory |
8 hours |
| chemistry with laboratory |
4 hours |
| microbiology or bacteriology with laboratory |
4 hours |
| nutrition |
3 hours |
| Social Sciences and Humanities |
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| life span growth and development |
3 hours |
| general (intro) psychology |
3 hours |
| Mathematics |
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| math statistics |
3 hours |
Admission Policy
Full Admission
Students are considered for full admission to the undergraduate nursing program if all the Texas core curriculum requirements and the nursing prerequisite courses are completed with a minimum grade point average of 3.00, and all transcripts are on file in the Admissions Office.
Conditional Admission
Students are eligible for conditional admission to the undergraduate nursing program if there are no more than five (5) outstanding prerequisite courses required to complete the core curriculum and nursing prerequisites by the deadline, have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on the core curriculum and nursing prerequisites and a minimum GPA of 3.00 on all nursing prerequisites.
Achievement Examinations
Achievement examinations will be administered throughout the nursing program. In addition to fulfilling the academic requirements of the university and the nursing program, all students must take a comprehensive achievement examination in the final semester of the nursing program.
Expenses of the Nursing Program
In addition to general university tuition and fees, the student majoring in nursing assumes financial responsibility for payment of criminal background check, urine drug screen, uniforms, malpractice insurance, required immunizations and screenings, and clinical accessories. In the final semester of study, the student is required to pay fees for the application to take the NCLEX-RN and the application for licensure. Go to www.bon.state.tx.us for information on current fee structure.
Upon admission to the nursing program all students must submit evidence of completion of the following: (1) current immunizations- MMR, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, COVID, influenza (2) positive hepatitis B antibody titer (3) TB screening (updated on a yearly basis) (4) American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR, (5) professional liability insurance purchased through the School of Nursing, (6) health insurance; and (7) criminal background check. Note: A criminal history may impede one’s ability to take the national nursing licensure exam. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact a nursing advisor.
The student must also provide her/his own transportation to health care agencies. Driving distances will vary; clinical assignments will be based on availability of learning experiences.