Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Degree Majors in Nursing - Major in Nursing—Basic and Transfer Students (Major Code: 701)
- Major in Nursing—Licensed Vocational Nurse Degree Completion (Major Code: 713)
- Major in Nursing—Registered Nurse Degree Completion (Major Code: 718)
University Core Curriculum Requirements Refer to the “University Core Curriculum” section of the catalog. NOTE: BIOL 2401 and 2402 with concurrent lab, required for nursing majors, meets University Core Curriculum science requirements. Additional Nursing Requirements - BIOL 2420 or 2572 with concurrent lab.
- PSYC 2301, 2314, SOCI 1301.
- Basic chemistry course (NSCI 1372, CHEM 1405 or 1411).
Admission Requirements for the Department of Nursing - Formal application and admission to WTAMU (application fee required).
- A separate, competitive application process is required for admission into the Department of Nursing. Admission is required prior to 2000-level nursing courses for basic students and LVN degree-completion students, and prior to 3000-level nursing courses for RN degree-completion students. Current license to practice as LVN or RN is required for LVN and RN degree completion students requesting advanced standing (application fee required).
- Completion of the following courses: ENGL 1301 and 1302; basic chemistry course with lab or NSCI course; PSYC 2301; BIOL 2401 with lab (four hours); MATH 1314 or 1324; and demonstrated computer competency prior to 2000-level nursing courses.
- Minimum grade point average of 2.5 and a minimum grade of “C” in biology, chemistry, psychology, sociology and mathematics courses.
- A transfer student must submit copies of all transcripts and if transferring from another school of nursing, recommendation letters from the dean and detailed descriptions of nursing courses. A maximum total of 66 semester hours may be transferred from community colleges attended.
- To be considered for admission, the following items must be submitted with the application: application fee, immunization records and all transcripts.
- Applications to the Department of Nursing should be submitted by Feb. 1 for fall semester and summer session admission and Sept. 1 for spring semester admission.
- All basic and LVN students are required to take a pre-admission exam.
- Upon admission to the nursing program, criminal background checks may be required.
Students may appeal Admissions Committee decisions, first to the committee and then to the head of the Department of Nursing. Exceptions, resulting in conditional admission, will be considered on an individual basis by the head of the Department of Nursing. Advanced Standing Registered nurses or others with previous experience and education in nursing must be admitted to the Department of Nursing through the same procedure as all students. Advanced standing will be determined after evaluation of transcripts. For further information, refer to “Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination” in the catalog. Re-admission to the Department of Nursing Re-admission to the Department of Nursing is not automatic. Students must re-apply to the department after withdrawal or failure in any semester. Students who make grades of “D” or below three times in nursing courses, with the exception of NURS 1171 and 1322, will not be allowed to continue in the program. A student who leaves the program for any reason may be permitted to re-enroll based on (1) individual qualifications and (2) available space. The student’s record of dropped courses or withdrawals from the University will be considered. Satisfactory scores on comprehensive examinations covering nursing theory and clinical course work previously completed will be required for basic students who have not been enrolled in nursing courses at WTAMU for five or more years. Major in Nursing—For Registered Nurses (Major Code: 718) Registered Nurses Application to the Department of Nursing can be made after completion of approximately 48 hours of core curriculum. The applicant must be a licensed registered nurse in good standing upon admission to the nursing program; criminal background checks may be required. Credit for previous nursing course work and practice knowledge will be held in escrow until successful completion of the final course in the RN degree completion program. See the curriculum guide for RN degree completion. Core Curriculum and Additional Nursing Requirements (63/64 credit hours) - BIOL 2420 or 2572, 2401, 2402.
- Basic chemistry course with a lab or NSCI 1372.
- MATH 1314, 1324 or 1332.
- POSC 2305, 2306.
- PSYC 2301, 2314.
- SCOM 1315, 1318 or 1321.
- PHED 1111 or activity PE.
- SOCI 1301.
- Three hours from HUMA 1315, ARTS 1303, 1304, MUSI 1208, 1209, 1306 or THRE 1310.
- Three hours from ENGL 23332 or 2333, 2371, HIST 2372, PHIL 1301 or SPAN 2312
Download the RN to BSN degree checklist. Register for one to five classes each semester.
For more information, contact Jackie Sublett at 806-651-2642 jsublett@wtamu.edu. | 
