Eligibility
Registered Nurse (RN) students seeking the baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) should follow the procedures listed below:

1. Complete application for undergraduate admission and submit application fee.
2. Please indicate on the application form that you are an RN-BSN student.
3. Provide a copy of your current RN license.
4. Request official transcripts from all post-secondary school programs to be sent directly to the admissions office.

Any course identified as "nursing" on transcripts which are reflective of the plan of study for RN licensure will be assessed on an individual basis. A block of 29 credits will be awarded in lieu of previous core nursing courses once eligibility has been determined.

Eligibility for the 29 credits will be determined based on the student meeting one of the following criteria:

1. Student provides a transcript of grades indicating they are a graduate in good standing of a State Board of Nursing approved school of nursing within the past ten years.
2. Student provides a portfolio demonstrating continuing competence and current clinical practice per the portfolio criteria. A document outlining the specific requirements of the portfolio option can be obtained from the RN-BSN advisor or the nursing division administrative assistant.
3. Student takes the NLN Mobility II Profile examinations to determine current competence in clinical nursing. For more information on the availability and content of the tests, please contact the RN-BSN advisor or the division administrative assistant.