RN to BSN Track
UA Core Requirements
- English Composition (EN 101 and 102)
- Human Biology with Lab (BSC 215 and 216)
- General Chemistry with Lab (CH 104)
- Organic Chemistry with Lab (CH 105)
- Microbiology (BSC 242)
- Introduction to Sociology (SOC 101) or Anthropology (ANT 102)
- General Psychology (PY 101)
- History/Literature (9 semester hours)*
- Arts: 3 Semester hours (ARH 252, 253, or 254, MUS 121 NEW 212, TH 114, or TCF 112)
- Statistics: 3 Semester hours (BER 345, PY 211 or ST 260)
- Human Growth and Development (HD 101)
- Ethics (PHL 204 or PHL 200)
- Mathematics (MA 110 or 112)
- Introduction to Nutrition (NHM 101)
Many of the above lower division courses can be completed in settings other than the traditional classroom. Some of the classes are available online through the University of Alabama Academic Outreach option. Most of the core courses are available at your local community college. Students also may earn credit for History, PSY101 and computer courses by successfully completing College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examinations or CLEP Subject Examinations. A challenge examination is available through the UA Testing Services for NHM 101: Nutrition.
* All students are required to complete either a six-hour history or literature sequence. Students must also complete three hours in the area outside of their sequence (e.g., a student completing in HY 101 and 102 must take a Literature course to satisfy degree requirements). Twelve hours in Humanities (HU) are required to graduate. If a student elects to complete two history courses, s/he must complete at least one additional HU course to fulfill UA core requirement.
** In order to graduate from UA, you must have 8 semester hours
of a Foreign Language OR 6 semester hours of Computer Science (CS)
designated courses. NUR 319: Informatics is a required 3 hour CS designated
course at the Capstone College of Nursing. CS 102 is required prior
to NUR 319 and should be completed by students who choose to complete
either the Foreign Language OR Computer Science option.
Required Nursing Courses
- NUR 319: Nursing Informatics for Registered Nurses (CS) (3SH)***
- NUR 329: Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing for RNs (W) (3SH)
- NUR 348: Role Transition in Baccalaureate Nursing (W) (4SH)
- NUR 449: Community Health for Registered Nurses (5SH)****
- NUR 455: Leadership and Management Roles for Registered Nurses (5SH)****
- NUR 465: Complex Client Systems for Registered Nurses (5SH)****
*** May be taken prior to promotion to Nursing Courses
**** Clinical Activities in Course
(W) Core Curriculum Writing designation
(CS) Core Curriculum Computer Science designation
Total credit required for graduation = 128 semester hours
Notes:
1. Nursing courses require completion of appropriate pre-requisite
courses from UA Core Requirements that are necessary for providing the
foundation for courses.
2. Students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on the core courses
and a 2.0 GPA on Science courses to enroll in the first nursing course.
3. Students are required to possess an unencumbered RN license or eligibility
for licensure in the state where clinical requirements will be completed.
For descriptions of individual courses visit the Academic Catalogs.
The upper division component of the RN to BSN Track is designed for the student who has other responsibilities, such as employment, family, and/or civic activities. RN Students may choose to enroll in either the part-time or full-time plan of studies.
RN to BSN Program of Studies
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for the RN to BSN Program of Studies 
Plan of Study Options
Full-Time Plan of Study - To enroll in the full-time plan of study, RN to BSN students must complete All core courses prior to beginning any nursing courses.
Part-Time Plan of Study - To enroll in the part-time program of studies, RN to BSN students must have completed all core courses prior to enrolling in any nursing courses.
The Office of Nursing Student Services in the Capstone College of Nursing can provide you with the most recent information about the RN Mobility Tracks. Registered nurses interested in pursuing the BSN degree are encouraged to contact:
Office of Nursing Student Services
The University of Alabama
Capstone College of Nursing
Box 870358
504 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0358
1.800.313.3591
205.348.3074