Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Prelicensure Campus-Based Program
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Admission Brochure for Requirements to the BSN Prelicensure Program
BSN Prelicensure Application Eligibility Requirements
For consideration of admission to the nursing program, an applicant must meet the following requirements by the application deadline:
• Be admitted and have an active student status with UT Arlington Office of Admissions and Records (uta.edu/admissions) at the time of application. Admission
to UT Arlington is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts from outside institutions, if applicable.
• Earn a minimum 2.75 GPA in the two GPAs calculated in the selection process (refer to the BSN Prelicensure Selection Process section).
• Complete all 16 nursing and health prerequisite natural science hours (A&P I and II, Microbiology, and General Chemistry).
• Once accepted, an applicant must complete all nursing and health prerequisite courses marked with * (refer to “Nursing and Health Prerequisite Courses” on
reverse side) before starting the first semester of the BSN Prelicensure program. Applicants accepted for the spring term must have required coursework
completed prior to winter intersession.
• Complete the Math, Science, Reading, English and Language Usage sections of the TEAS Exam. Applicants must score at minimum in the proficient range
of 58.7% - 77.3% overall and in each section. The TEAS can be retaken every 30 days with a maximum of three (3) times in a year. TEAS scores are valid
for two (2) years and must be valid at the application deadline.
• Complete all required immunizations and criminal background check by the BSN Prelicensure application deadline. Additional information is available on
the College of Nursing and Health Innovation website (uta.edu/conhi).
• Complete and submit the Campus-Based BSN Prelicensure application (uta.edu/conhi)
TEAS and BSN PRELICENSURE APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall entry: January 15 Spring entry: June 1
BSN Prelicensure Selection Process
The selection process is based on a scoring system. Applicants with the highest points will be accepted until the available admission spaces are
filled. The point values for each criterion in the ranking process are as follows:
The two (2) GPAs listed below. Each of the two GPA's (Natural Science and Overall) have a maximum value of 4.0. The sum of the natural science
GPA and the overall GPA are combined as a composite score. A maximum overall GPA score of 8.0 can be earned.
1. Prerequisite natural science courses (A&P I and II, Microbiology, and Chemistry).
2. Nursing and Health prerequisite courses including the upper-division electives.
Additional Considerations: Each additional consideration has a point value of .5. Additional considerations will be added to the composite GPA score
for a combined “total score.” A max total score for campus-based BSN applicants is 10.5. The additional considerations are as follows:
•
Thirty (30) or more Nursing and Health prerequisite credit hours earned at UT Arlington.
•
Twelve (12) or more Nursing and Health prerequisite natural science credit hours earned at UT Arlington.
•
Admission to UT Arlington as a First-Time Freshman. Applicants must have completed all natural sciences and one out of the two nursing preparatory
courses at UT Arlington by the application deadline. All natural sciences and all nursing preparatory courses must be completed at UT Arlington
before starting the BSN Prelicensure program.
•
Previous baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree.
•
United States Military Veteran, Reservists, or member of the National Guard.
•
Nine (9) hours of UT Arlington ROTC courses (must be active in ROTC).
•
Pathophysiology: Students who have successfully completed non-expired Pathophysiology (NURS 3366) on the first attempt with an earned grade of B or
higher by the application deadline will receive an additional consideration.
The GPAs and additional considerations earned by the BSN Prelicensure application deadline will be used in the ranking. Applicants will be ranked and admitted
based on space availability. Admission to the BSN Prelicensure program is highly competitive.
Policies For Undergraduate Nursing Students
It is each applicant’s responsibility to read, understand, and comply with this document and UT Arlington’s:
• “Nursing and Health Policies” (uta.edu/conhi). These policies are specific to UT Arlington’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation and
must be adhered to when different from UT Arlington policies.
• Undergraduate Catalog (uta.edu/catalog).
Supplemental Resources:
• UT Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation website (uta.edu/conhi).
• UT Arlington website (uta.edu).
Applicants accepted into the BSN Prelicensure program must adhere to the BSN Student Handbook (uta.edu/conhi).
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Prelicensure Campus-Based Program
Admission Brochure for Requirements to the BSN Prelicensure Nursing Program
Nursing and Health Prerequisite Courses (70 credit hours)
Any student not in violation of a UT Arlington or College of Nursing and Health Innovation policy is eligible to register and complete the following courses:
NATURAL SCIENCE
Credit Hours
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Credit Hours
*Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
a, f
8
*Introduction to Psychology
3
*Microbiology
a, f
4
*Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)
3
*General Chemistry
f
4
Sociology, Intro to Public Health, or Anthropology
3
16
9
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
Composition I & II
6
Contemporary Mathematics or College Algebra
b
3
Literature (sophomore-level or higher)
3
*Statistics
3
9
6
HISTORY & GOVERNMENT
NUTRITION AND CREATIVE ARTS
American History I & II
6
*Nutrition
3
U.S. Government and Texas State & Local
Government
6
Creative Arts (Theory courses in Architecture, Art,
Dance, Music, or Theater)
3
12
6
UPPER-DIVISION ELECTIVES
NURSING PREPARATORY
Six hours of junior- or senior-level electives
6
*Introduction to Professional and Clinical
Concepts in Nursing
c
3
6
*Pathophysiologic Processes: Implications
for Nursing
c, d, e
3
6
*
Must be completed with a grade of C or higher within the first two (2) attempts. Visit the “Nursing and Health Policies” Two Attempt Policy section (uta.edu/conhi).
Additionally, all prerequisites marked with * must be completed before STARTING the first semester of the BSN Prelicensure program. Applicants accepted for the spring term
must have required coursework completed prior to winter intersession. All Nursing and Health prerequisite courses must be completed prior to graduation.
a
Although not used in the nursing program GPA selection process, Biology I for Nursing Students (BIOL 1345) is a prerequisite course requirement to register for
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2457) and Microbiology (BIOL 2460) at UT Arlington.
b
UT Arlington’s Contemporary Mathematics (MATH 1301) is preferred.
c
The nursing preparatory courses (Introduction to Professional and Clinical Concepts in Nursing and Pathophysiology) must be taken at UT Arlington unless pre-
approved by UT Arlington’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation. For details related to transferring in the nursing preparatory courses, visit the " Nursing and
Health Policies (prelicensure)” UT Arlington Transfer Student Policy section (uta.edu/conhi).
d
Pathophysiology must be completed within three (3) years of the time of the application deadline.
e
Prerequisite course requirements to register for Pathophysiology are Anatomy and Physiology I & II and General Chemistry.
f
Only one natural science course (lecture/lab) may be taken as Pass/Fail .
Note: Refer to the University Catalog for all prerequisite course requirements and information. If taking prerequisites outside of UT Arlington, refer to
https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/transfer-guides
BSN Prelicensure Courses (51 credit hours)
A student must apply to the BSN Prelicensure program, be accepted, and satisfy the program requirements as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook
(uta.edu/conhi) to be eligible to register for these courses. All nursing courses listed below are required and delivered on the UT Arlington campus with clinical
experience in the DFW Metroplex area. Additional program expenses apply.
JUNIOR 1
Credit Hours
SENIOR 1
Credit Hours
N3365
Pharmacology
3
N4199
Role Development in Professional Nursing
Seminar
1
N3320
Holistic Health Assessment
3
N4331
Nursing of Children and Adolescents
3
N3632
Clinical Nursing Foundations
6
N4341
Nursing of the Childbearing Family
3
12
N4581
Nursing of Adults with Complex Needs
5
12
JUNIOR 2
N3261
Nursing of Older Adults
2
SENIOR 2
N3321
Nursing Research
3
N4323
Health Policy, Legal Aspects, and
Informatics in Nursing
3
N3381
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
3
N4351
Nursing Leadership and Management
3
N3661
Nursing of Adults
6
N4462
Population and Community Health Nursing
4
14
N4350
Capstone: Transition to Professional Nursing
3
13
Degree Plan Total: 121 credit hours
ACCREDITED BY COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION (CCNE)
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