RN to BSN, Pre-Nursing and Health Professions Programs
St. 爱德华学院自豪地提供三个特殊的课程，为获得护理学学士学位提供途径和准备.
The unique flexibility of our Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program gives practicing registered nurses several options for earning their BS in Nursing. Students can choose between full-time and part-time course schedules, with classes offered in online, in-person and hybrid formats.
The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (tBSN) pathway gives undergraduate students an option for earning their BS in Nursing. Students can choose our Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Pre-Nursing Track and Bachelor of Science in Biology, 卫生专业跟踪准备传统本科生过渡到传统护理理学学士(tBSN).
The Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)*途径为先前获得文学学士或理学学士学位的学生提供了获得护理学学士学位的选择.
Benefits of Our Nursing Programs
Answering the Growing Demand for Nursing Professionals in Texas and Beyond
Across Texas and the nation, the need for nursing professionals is at an all-time high. St. Edward’s is dedicated to partnering with communities to meet critical workforce needs. Our nursing education prepares highly skilled, 富有同情心的护士来自各行各业的职业生涯在医疗公平的最前沿，为每个人.
To enhance their BS in Nursing degree and career mobility, students can earn bilingual certification while pursuing their undergraduate degree through an Advanced Spanish for Health and Helping Professions Certificate from St. Edward’s. 我们的护理学士学位毕业生也在教育和经验上准备攻读护理硕士学位，以进一步推进他们的职业生涯.
Hear Our Program Highlights
Dr. Donna Beuk, Director of Nursing, 与KXAN新闻讨论我们新的注册护士到护理学学士(RN到BSN)计划的独特好处. Dr. Beuk highlighted how the program equips working RNs with innovative training and hands-on experience, preparing them to advance as highly skilled and compassionate professionals in nursing.
Nursing Programs Reflect Our Commitment to a More Just World
The social-justice mindset of St. Edward’s reaches far beyond our hilltop campus, impacting Austin and contributing to the greater good and wellbeing of communities and the world. Guided by our Holy Cross mission and strategic plan, the core values of our Nursing programs focus on academic excellence, respectful care, integrity, ethics and social responsibility.
Graduates of our programs are uniquely positioned to address issues of disparity, justice and equity within healthcare, and to support culturally relevant care. In addition, the diversity of our graduates helps strengthen diversity within the nursing profession. Research shows that increasing diversity in the nursing workforce can help mitigate health disparities.
A Message from Our Director of Nursing
St. Edward's is pleased to welcome Dr. Donna Beuk in the role of Founding Director of Nursing. Beuk is a longstanding educator and scholar, and a practicing nurse of 12 years. 她领导的计划，准备能力和富有同情心的护士谁将满足劳动力需求在快速增长的医疗保健领域的发展. See her welcome message to nursing students.
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University in the West
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RN to BSN
Full-Time & Part-Time
Online, In-Person & Hybrid
Program Options
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
30+ years
Hispanic Serving Institution
Explore Our BSN Program and BSN Pathway Programs
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Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Designed specifically to fit the busy schedule of working RNs, this flexible program offers full-time and part-time options, with a choice of online, in-person and hybrid formats. 您将在小班授课，由经验丰富的专业护士教授，他们是教学课程的专家，具有吸引力和互动性.
The RN to BSN program builds on a variety of clinical knowledge that RNs already possess, with robust experiential learning embedded into the curriculum. Through research-based projects, leadership training and independent clinical practicums, you’ll gain additional expertise, skills and perspectives needed to be an effective leader in healthcare. You’ll be prepared to use evidence-based practice, informatics and teamwork, 在不断变化的卫生保健环境中处理卫生政策和宣传的协作和系统思考.
How to Apply
- Submit our Transfer Student application.
- Meet the required Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 overall with a 2.0 in prior nursing coursework.
- Applicants must have an active, unencumbered RN license verifiable via Nursys or State Boards of Nursing.
- 没有执照但在完成副学士护理(ADN)计划后一年内毕业的申请人将放弃执照清单并接受RN到BSN计划. However, the license will be verified before taking the first clinical course – NURS 4429. If the license is unable to be verified, applicants will be unable to progress.
- Submit a clear background check and absence of criminal conviction if requested.
- Submit a clear drug screen if requested.
Application Deadlines
Take the next step in your nursing career with the competitive advantage of flexible, online and in-person classes taught with a focus on social justice. Apply to the RN to BSN program using our Transfer Student application. Submit your application by April 15th for priority consideration for fall.
- Fall Application Deadline: July 1
- Fall Mid-Semester Start Application Deadline: Oct. 2
- Spring Final Application Deadline: Dec 1
Billing & Financial Aid
Billing & Financial Aid
To learn more about Financial Aid Options and Billing (Student Accounts) please visit Billing and Financial Aid.
学生财务服务办公室协助第一次申请的学生和在读学生续签他们的经济援助申请. We are dedicated to helping you develop a college financing plan that meets your needs. From the day you apply for admission to the day you graduate, your financial aid counselor will be there to help guide you through the financial assistance process.
For questions about financial aid, please contact us:
Student Financial Services
seu.finaid@wlbt8888.com
512-448-8523
Curriculum
Our flexible RN to BSN program is offered in both full-time and part-time formats, with options for online, in-person and hybrid classes. The RN to BSN curriculum totals 30 credit hours. You can choose to complete your degree in one year (3 semesters, full time) or 2 years (6 semesters, part-time).
The following curriculum includes prerequisite courses and credits needed for this program. 所有转学生都需要40学分的通识教育课程，作为120学分学士学位的一部分. If applicants are Texas Core Complete at the time of application, all St. Edward's general education requirements will be waived. For students who have not fulfilled all of their general education or prerequisite requirements, St. Edward's University offers online and in-person class options.
Nursing Courses: 30 credit hours
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 3312 | Professional Role Transition | 3 |
| NUR 3414 | Health Assessment and Promotion | 4 (3+1) (30 practice hours) |
| NUR 3316
NUR 3318 |
Complementary Nursing Strategies
OR Aging Issues and Care for Older Adults |
3 |
| NUR 3318 | Aging Issues and Care for Older Adults | 3 |
| NUR 3321 | Research & Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 4325 | Health Policy | 3 |
| NUR 4327 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4429 | Community/Public Health and Clinical (30 Independent Clinical Hours) |
4 (3+30 independent clinical hours) |
| NUR 4231 | Nursing Leadership & Issues/Trends | 2 |
| NUR 4557 | Senior Professional Nursing Practicum | 5 (2+3) 2 hours Theory + (90 hours Independent Practicum) |
| Total Nursing Coursework Hours Required | 30 |
Required Prerequisite Nursing Coursework: 28 credit hours
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Biology I with Lab | 4 |
| Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| Nutrition | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Total Prerequisite Hours Required | 28 |
Career Paths
Career Paths in Nursing with a BSN
- Nurse Manager/Leader
- Nurse Case Manager
- Public Health Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Health Policy Nurse
- Nurse Recruiter
- Nurse Informaticist
- Forensic Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Researcher
- Nurse Health Coach
- Specialty Nurse Certification Options
Demand for nurses in Central Texas is projected to increase by more than 45% between 2018–2032.
– Texas Department of State Health Services (July 2022)
Professional Licensure Disclosure
护理系已经确定，完成护理学学士学位课程的选择和途径为学生参加国家注册护士执照考试(NCLEX-RN®)做准备。. Passage of the national exam is required for licensure in all 50 states and U.S. protectorates. It is an individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, 并遵守与他或她打算执业的州的国家认证考试有关的所有要求，因为教育要求可能会有很大差异，包括, but not limited to, the number of clinical hours required by the state as well as specific coursework. Nursing boards may also require additional information, including, but not limited to, documentation verifying citizenship and/or right to work (i.e. social security number) as well as criminal background checks.
To obtain information for nursing professional licensing boards, please see the National Council of State Boards of Nursing contact page.
RN to BSN Program Webinars
注册护士到BSN网络研讨会为BSN的准注册护士学生提供了一个概述注册护士到护理学学士(注册护士到BSN)计划. Edward's University. Important information about coursework requirements, the application process, clinical hours, practicum and more will be covered. Prospective students can get their questions answered by contacting Donna Beuk, Founding Director of Nursing, or Jesica Naiman, assistant professor of Nursing; RN to BSN advisor.
View the live recording of an RN to BSN Webinar
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Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (tBSN*)
传统的BSN (tBSN)计划*准备护士全科医生在急性/亚急性/门诊工作, public health, long-term care, and community settings. 课程的专业(tBSN)部分包括54个学分，旨在在四个学期的全日制学习中完成.
通过支持学生的定义能力，以能力为基础的方法被用来培养批判性思维和临床推理的发展, analyze, and create correlation among individual presentation, health data, and aspects of social determinants of health. 这些能力是基于专业护理教育的三个领域:德克萨斯州护理委员会“德克萨斯州护理项目毕业生的差异化基本能力”(DECs), 2021), 美国护理学院协会“要点:专业护理教育的核心能力”(AACN), 2021), and “Quality Safety Education for Nurses” (QSEN, 2008).
The competencies are introduced, reinforced, 并在整个课程中使用护士将在实践中经历的范例或案例进行评估. 我们的护理学生展示能力的一种方式是通过使用我们的模拟学习和资源中心. For example, a high-quality, 为腹痛患者创建标准化的模拟场景，并在适当情况下整合演员或模拟患者. 该练习包括预先简介和汇报(反馈和自我反思)，以及评估学习成果. In this example, the student would be evaluated on their ability to complete a focused health history. Clinical skills evaluated would include inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion of the abdomen as well as accurate documentation. 不同的情况可能要求学生表现出与病人沟通或跨专业沟通的能力. 学生和教师将采用主动学习策略，强调材料的应用而不是记忆.
毕业生将准备参加国家委员会护理执照考试(NCLEX-RN)，并申请注册护士执照或紧凑的国家执照.
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Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing* (ABSN)
加速BSN (ABSN)计划*准备护士全科医生在急性/亚急性/门诊工作, public health, long-term care, and community settings. ABSN课程包括51个学分，旨在在3个学期(13个月)的全日制学习中完成. ABSN课程适合那些已经在其他领域获得学士学位(BS/BA)的学生, and have completed both the general education and prerequisite course requirements for BSN study.
通过支持学生的定义能力，以能力为基础的方法被用来培养批判性思维和临床推理的发展, analyze, and create correlation among individual presentation, health data, and aspects of social determinants of health. 这些能力是基于专业护理教育的三个领域:德克萨斯州护理委员会“德克萨斯州护理项目毕业生的差异化基本能力”(DECs), 2021), 美国护理学院协会“要点:专业护理教育的核心能力”(AACN), 2021), and “Quality Safety Education for Nurses” (QSEN, 2008).
Application Deadlines
将您对提供护理的热情与由专家教授的小班授课的竞争优势结合起来，重点关注社会正义.
- Fall Application Deadline: July 1
- Spring Application Deadline: Dec. 1
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Get started with these three steps:
1. St. Edward’s offers you three convenient ways to apply. We accept Apply Texas, the Common Application and the St. Edward’s University application; however, you only need to choose one. You can access all 3 applications here. Choose the application you prefer and apply today!
2. Request your transcript(s) be submitted to St. Edward's University. This is the most often missed task that holds back a student’s application. If you’re unsure of how to request a transcript from your school, head to the front office to ask your counselor about the process.
3. Submit the FAFSA. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is essential for receiving financial aid from St. Edward’s. See FAFSA details below under Scholarships & Financial Aid.
Billing & Financial Aid
Billing & Financial Aid
To learn more about Financial Aid Options and Billing (Student Accounts) please visit Billing and Financial Aid.
学生财务服务办公室协助第一次申请的学生和在读学生续签他们的经济援助申请. We are dedicated to helping you develop a college financing plan that meets your needs. From the day you apply for admission to the day you graduate, your financial aid counselor will be there to help guide you through the financial assistance process.
For questions about financial aid, please contact us:
Student Financial Services
seu.finaid@wlbt8888.com
512-448-8523
Curriculum
Our Pre-Nursing and Health Professions tracks are exciting programs within our award-winning Department of Biological Sciences. Taught by dedicated professors who get to know you, the bachelor’s in Biology program brings together inspiring classroom learning, lab projects, fieldwork and student-faculty research.
The BA in Biology requires 76 hours of Biology major courses, which include a combination of introductory coursework, biology electives and supporting courses in subjects such as chemistry, math and psychology. In addition to your major courses, you’ll complete 56 hours of general education courses over four years.
The BS in Biology requirements include the prerequisites for most professional schools. The degree requires 76 hours of Biology major courses, which include a combination of introductory coursework, biology electives and supporting courses in subjects such as chemistry, physics and math. In addition to your major courses, you’ll complete 56 hours of general education courses over four years.
View the full BA in Biology, Pre-Nursing Track curriculum.
View the full BS in Biology, Health Professions Track curriculum.
Program Approval and Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at St. Edward's University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.