Program Details
- City: Arlington, TX
- Length: 9 months
- Tuition: $8,995
- Website: https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/healthcare-nursing-online-programs/rn-to-bsn/
The RN to BSN program at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) can be completed in as few as nine months, depending on the number of transferable credits.
Students have the flexibility to choose between full-time and part-time options, with courses designed to accommodate working nurses.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ensuring the highest standards of nursing education.
Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for advanced roles in nursing, such as public health nurse, care coordinator, and charge nurse. The program emphasizes leadership, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care, equipping nurses with critical decision-making and healthcare management skills.
Acceptance Rate
UTA employs a rolling admissions process, which makes the program accessible to a wide range of applicants.
Students with an active RN license and a minimum 2.25 GPA are eligible to apply.
Curriculum
The program consists of 32 credit hours of nursing coursework and requires 51 credit hours of general education and electives.
Core nursing courses include the following:
NURS 3345 Role Transition to Professional Nursing
Focuses on transitioning to professional nursing by covering nursing theory, ethics, decision-making, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and informatics. It emphasizes strategies for personal and professional empowerment.
NURS 3375 RN-BSN Health Policy, Legal Aspects, and Informatics in Nursing
Introduces legal and ethical principles essential for professional nursing. Topics include health policy development, informatics, economic and political issues, malpractice, and societal trends impacting healthcare.
NURS 3315 RN-BSN Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
Covers theory and practice of holistic health assessments for individuals and families across the lifespan. Designed for registered nurses in the RN-BSN program.
NURS 3325 RN-BSN Holistic Care of the Older Adult
Focuses on gerontological nursing principles and aging-related issues, exploring societal impacts and healthcare challenges for older adults.
NURS 3335 RN-BSN Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Explores strategies for health promotion and disease prevention. Emphasizes empowering individuals and populations to achieve optimal wellness while highlighting the nurse’s role in patient safety.
NURS 4325 RN-BSN Nursing Research
Examines foundational concepts and processes of nursing research. Prepares nurses to utilize research for decision-making and improving clinical practice.
NURS 4455 RN-BSN Nursing Leadership and Management
Explores organizational strategies, leadership theories, and societal trends affecting healthcare decision-making. Introduces management skills with clinical applications in diverse settings.
NURS 4465 RN-BSN Population and Community Health Nursing
Integrates nursing theory and public health science to assess and address the health needs of populations and communities for registered nurses.
NURS 3100 Cooperative Nursing Work Experience
Provides opportunities for nursing students to integrate academic knowledge with practical workplace experience. Graded pass/fail.
NURS 3200 Cooperative Nursing Work Experience
Offers nursing students practical experience by integrating classroom study with real-world applications. Graded pass/fail.
NURS 4100 Cooperative Nursing Work Experience
Facilitates career-related practical experience for nursing students, combining academic and workplace learning.
NURS 4200 Cooperative Nursing Work Experience
Enables nursing students to apply classroom knowledge in professional settings through structured cooperative experiences.
NURS 4685 RN-BSN Capstone
Synthesizes knowledge from the RN-BSN curriculum, focusing on professional development, evolving healthcare issues, lifelong learning, and nursing advocacy.
NURS 3309 Medical Terminology
Develops proficiency in understanding and using healthcare terminology. Can be taken as an upper-division elective; requires a minimum grade of “C” for credit.
NURS 3352 Legacy of the Family
Explores the role of family in health and illness, focusing on intergenerational relationships, family dynamics, and cultural influences.
NURS-EL 3300 Cooperative Nursing Experience
Blends academic study with practical nursing work experience, allowing students to apply knowledge in professional settings.
NURS 3347 Human Factors in Healthcare
Examines the impact of human behavior and ergonomics on healthcare systems, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Upper-Division Electives
Two additional electives, either nursing or non-nursing, are required to fulfill upper-division credit hour requirements. These electives broaden nursing perspectives and enhance professional competencies.
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Clinical requirements are integrated into workplace assignments, minimizing the need for additional on-site clinical hours.
Tuition
The program’s tuition is competitively priced at $8,995, with additional costs for general education requirements. UTA offers financial aid options and a tuition guarantee for students who complete the program without interruption.
Prerequisites
Applicants must hold an associate degree or nursing diploma, an active RN license, and have completed at least 40 credit hours of prerequisites. Key prerequisite courses include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, and statistics.
Online Delivery
The program is delivered entirely online, providing flexibility for students to balance education with personal and professional responsibilities. Some in-person clinical projects may be required, depending on specific course requirements.
Additional Programs
UTA also offers a range of other nursing programs, including campus-based options and online graduate degrees, for those seeking further specialization or advanced practice roles.