UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
RN-BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY
Students must make application to and be accepted for admission by the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. In
addition, students must submit a separate application to the College of Nursing. Students must complete 31
hours in residence at the University to be eligible to receive a baccalaureate degree. Escrow credit courses do
not count toward the required 31 hours in residence. For students who hold a RN license and an associate
degree, the 10 year age limit for science and other courses that are a portion of the RN to BSN curriculum is
waived.
Prerequisite courses:
A student must have taken the following required prerequisite courses and have earned a minimum of a “C” in
all prerequisite courses indicated with an * before enrolling in upper division courses in nursing. A minimum
GPA of 3.00, overall (cumulative) AND pre-requisites [*] courses.
*English (Comp I, Comp II, and Literature)…………………………………………...9 sem. hrs.
*Anatomy & Physiology I and II ................................................................................... 8 sem. hrs.
*Microbiology................................................................................................................. 4 sem. hrs.
*College Chemistry ........................................................................................................ 4 sem. hrs.
*Introductory Psychology ............................................................................................... 3 sem. hrs.
*Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) ......................................................................... 3 sem. hrs.
*Introductory Sociology ................................................................................................. 3 sem. hrs.
Math: Statistics (upper division course recommended) .............................................. 3 sem. hrs.
37 sem. hrs.
Minimum of 16 hours of lab science required
Support courses:
Chapel ....... Credits required are determined by total hours transferred upon admission to UMHB
Arts ................................................................................................................................. 3 sem. hrs.
Christian Studies+ ........................................................................................................... 6 sem. hrs.
COMM 1320 ................................................................................................................... 3 sem. hrs.
World Ideas (See course options) ................................................................................... 3 sem. hrs.
Contemporary World Issues (Any Social Science Course) ............................................ 3 sem. hrs.
Physical Education (two activity courses) ...................................................................... 2 sem. hrs.
20 sem. hrs.
Prerequisite courses may be transferred from an accredited college if they are equivalent to UMHB courses.
+ Recommended courses be taken at UMHB
General electives: ...................................................................................................................... 4 sem. hrs.
Required nursing courses to be taken at UMHB:
NURS 4317:
NURS 4312:
NURS 4613:
NURS 4516:
NURS 4518:
NURS 4200:
Role transition: RN to BSN ................................................................................. 3 sem. hrs.
Nursing Research ................................................................................................. 3 sem. hrs.
The Role of the BSN in Evidence Based Practice ............................................... 6 sem. hrs.
Nursing in the Community (clinical) ................................................................... 5 sem. hrs.
Leadership/Management (clinical)....................................................................... 5 sem. hrs.
Nursing Capstone ................................................................................................. 2 sem. hrs.
24 sem. hrs.
Advanced placement for nursing courses:
Registered nurse students from associate degree nursing programs will be assessed for placement based on
whether their program included the competencies mandated by the Texas Board of Nursing. Prior nursing
courses are evaluated on an individual basis and standardized testing may be required for some courses.
Thirty-nine (39) of nursing will be awarded by escrow toward the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
following the successful completion of the clinical nursing course (NURS 4613). Escrow credit courses do not
count toward the required 31 hours in residence.
Escrow Credit Courses
NURS 2310…………………………………….. 3 sem. hrs
NURS 3312……………………………………... 3 sem. hrs*
NURS 3610……………………………………... 6 sem. hrs
NURS 3611…………………………………….. 6 sem. hrs
NURS 3612…………………………………….. 6 sem. hrs.
NURS 3614 ......................................................... 6 sem. hrs.
NURS 3313 ........................................................ 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 4610 ....................................................... 6 sem. hrs.
39 sem. hrs.
*Students are required to successfully complete a Head to Toe Assessment as per the guidelines of the Scott
and White CON. If unsuccessful, they will be required to take the Health Assessment course. Student will be
provided with the assessment check list and will have the opportunity to view a CD or DVD of the expected
head to toe assessment.
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor does not discriminate in any of its policies or programs on the basis of sex or national or ethnic origin.
PART-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE
Semester I:
NURS 4317 ................................. 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 4312 ................................. 3 sem. hrs.
6 sem. hrs.
Semester II: NURS 4613 ................................ 6 sem. hrs.
6 sem. hrs.
Semester III: NURS 4518 ................................. 5 sem. hrs.
NURS 4516 ................................. 5 sem. hrs.
10 sem. hrs.
FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE
Semester I:
NURS 4317..................................... 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 4613..................................... 6 sem. hrs.
NURS 4312..................................... 3 sem. hrs.
12 sem. hrs.
Semester II: NURS 4516 ...................................... 5 sem. hrs.
NURS 4518 ...................................... 5 sem. hrs.
NURS 4200 ...................................... 2 sem hrs.
12 sem. hrs.
Semester IV: NURS 4200................................. 2 sem. hrs.
Contact:
Dr. Sharon Souter, RN, PhD, CNE
Dean and Professor: Scott and White College of Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College Street
Belton TX, 76513
254-295-4667
RN-BSN J drive 11/22/2010
Revised 1/19/2012