Nursing (Post RN), BSN

The Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing offers two options through the RN to BSN program. The first track option is for graduates of associate degree or diploma nursing programs who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The School of Nursing Integrated Curriculum (SONIC) track is offered to students enrolled in an associate degree nursing program who wish to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing concurrently. Both tracks are fully online.

Full Admission Requirements

1. Acceptance to SFA.
2. Successful completion of an associate degree nursing program; or admitted to an associate degree nursing program with a partnership with SFA DeWitt School of Nursing, or approval from the director of the student’s ADN program in Texas.
3. Applicants from other states will be considered on a state-by-state basis and must meet State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), Nurse Licensure Compact Requirements, and their state of residence Board of Nursing requirements.
4. Completion of required prerequisite courses.
5. A grade of at least C is required in each of the following courses: ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, Life Science courses (A&P I, A&P II, Microbiology, and science electives), and Child Development or Lifespan Development. A passing grade is required for other prerequisites. 
6. If a course is taken more than once, only the passing grade will be considered.
7. HIST 1301, HIST 1302, GOVT 2305, and GOVT 2306 are not required for entrance into the nursing program. However, they are required by the university for graduation. Students are highly encouraged to complete all prerequisites including these prior to admission to the program due to the workload during the program.
8. The DeWitt School of Nursing will follow University policy for BSN degree requirements. See the Course Catalog for more information.

Admission Process

Students may be admitted based on completion of prerequisites and attainment of admission criteria. When spaces are limited, admission of qualified applicants will be processed in the order received. To be considered for admission, the student must complete the following:

1. Completed SFA application submitted to GoApplyTexas.
2. Complete, official transcripts submitted to the SFA Office of Admissions from all colleges attended.
3. Completed application to NursingCAS (nursingcas.org). If working directly with the RN-BSN Coordinator, applicants will be directed to bypass this step and submit the application provided to them.
4. Complete, official transcripts from all previous colleges and SFA transcript to be submitted to NursingCAS. If working directly with the RN-BSN Coordinator, applicants will be directed to bypass this step.
5. SONIC applicants should provide proof of acceptance into their ADN program. If there is not a partnership with the student’s ADN program, the student should request the Director of the ADN program email the RN-BSN Coordinator approving for the student to participate in the SONIC program.
6. Copies of accepted or denied petitions submitted to School of Nursing.
7. The RN-BSN Coordinator will review the RN-BSN applications and make recommendations to the Director of the SON. The Director of the SON will make the final decision about acceptance of students.

Application Deadline - The deadline for application for admission will be posted on the School of Nursing website.  Applications received after these deadlines may be considered only if vacancies still exist in the incoming class. When students apply, prerequisites must be completed by the end of the semester in which the application is submitted. Applications are not retained from semester to semester. For a student to re-apply, the student must request that NursingCAS roll over the application to the next period. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure all application materials are received by the NursingCAS system (unless working directly with the RN-BSN Coordinator) and SFA, prior to the deadline.

Eligibility - Any history or reports of unprofessional and/or unethical behavior could impact admission standing.