Degree Requirements

Admission to Traditional BSN Program is competitive. Entry into the program will take place biannually in both fall and spring semesters. Applications will be available as follows:

• Fall admission: November 1 - February 1
• Spring admission: April 1 - July 1
  

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Be accepted to Rogers State University (Apply for RSU Admission).
2. A reading score of one of the following. The reading score requirement will be waived for applicants with existing bachelor's degrees.
   • ACT Reading 19
   • RSU Reading Accuplacer 75
   • RSU Next-Gen 250
   • Nelson Deny 13
   • TEAS Score of "proficient"
3. All academic deficiencies must be cleared, including Computer Science. Computer Science may be achieved through Advanced Standing or successfully passing CS 1113 Microcomputer Applications with a grade of “C” or better.
4. English proficiency requirement of non-native English speakers must have a TOEFL score of 85 or higher on the internet-based (TOEFL iBT) with a sub-score of 26 for speaking.
5. GPA of a 2.5 in all required prerequisite coursework, and no less than a grade of “C” in any prerequisite nursing course.

The following courses are required for admissions to the BSN program. Applicants should have at least 67 total credit hours completed prior to entering nursing program.

^Introduction to Nursing is not required for LPN/Paramedic students (Bridge to Traditional BSN).

1. Six pre-requisite courses—individual grade and completion points will be awarded. Must be complete by the end of the fall semester before your program year in order to receive grade and completion points.
   • General Cellular Biology
   • Anatomy
   • Chemistry
   • College Algebra
   • Development Psychology
   • Nutrition
2. Pre-requisite GPA of the applicant broken down in the following chart with points declining each section.
   • 4.0
   • 3.99-3.8
   • 3.79-3.6
   • 3.59-3.4
   • 3.39-3.2
   • 3.19-3.0
3. There will be bonus points awarded for five pre-requisite courses if taken at RSU.
   • General Cellular Biology
   • Eng. Composition I
   • Anatomy
   • Physiology
   • Statistics
4. There will be points awarded for the completion of a previous degree.
5. There will be additional points awarded for the following courses:
   • Psychology
   • Composition I
   • Microbiology
   • Statistics
6. There will be a deduction for not having all materials turned in by the deadline.

Step One:

You must first be accepted to Rogers State University before you can apply to the RSU Nursing Program. Apply for RSU Admission.

Step Two:

After being admitted to RSU, you are eligible to apply to the Traditional BSN Program. Entry into the program is biannually in fall and spring semesters. All transcripts must be submitted to be considered for admission. Before starting the application below, you will be prompted to create an account. Be sure to save your progress if you are unable to complete it all at once.

Fall admission: November 1 - February 1

Apply Now to BSN Program

Spring admission: April 1 - July 1

• Spring application will be available here on April 1, 2022.

Attended a nursing program before? Reapply below.

If you have attended any nursing program leading to RN licensure, including Rogers State University, from which you did not graduate (See Nursing Student Handbook). You must complete a readmission application. Readmission applications are accepted at any time.

• Submit a Readmission Application