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Application Process
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Step 1:
Apply
for admission to Dallas College.
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Step 2: Submit your application for the RN-B.S.N.
program. You must provide proof of conferred degree from an
accredited Associate Degree Nursing program and provide proof of an
unencumbered RN license number in the U.S.
- Step 3: Complete admission requirements.
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View the
RN-B.S.N. program online information session (PPSX -
15MB)
(optional) .
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Submit official transcripts
(see RN to B.S.N. Information Packet)
from all colleges and universities attended to demonstrate
completion of at least 90 credit hours, including:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5.
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Provide evidence of a conferred Associate of Science
degree in nursing from an accredited program of nursing —
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN).
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Provide evidence of completion of the 42-hour Texas core
curriculum.
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Hold a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in
the United States with proof of unencumbered current Texas
license. Documentation must be submitted before coursework
starts.
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An applicant waiting to take the NCLEX-RN may be
conditionally admitted. Conditionally admitted applicants
must pass the NCLEX before starting RN-B.S.N. curriculum
course work.
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Complete the
interest form
to determine if you meet criteria. This is not the same as the
application. Please note: A senior success coach will contact
you within two business days to review your next admissions
steps.
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Submit a professional reference from a nursing
supervisor/manager to
RNtoBSNProgram@DallasCollege.edu.
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Upon acceptance:
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Review the general Dallas College
New Student Orientation video. Complete and submit a certificate of completion. You
must upload this documentation to CastleBranch.
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Submit complete documentation of a current acceptable
background check, urine drug test, physical exam,
tuberculosis screening, required immunizations, health
insurance and CPR certification. You must upload this
documentation to CastleBranch. Urine drug test and
criminal background must be acceptable to advance through
the program.
Admission Deadlines
The application is open year-round. However, to start in your desired
semester, you should have your application submitted by one of the
following dates:
- Spring semester due by: Nov. 1
- Summer semester due by: April 1
- Fall semester due by: June 1
Core Curriculum
Students must be Texas core-complete before beginning the RN-B.S.N.
program. During the application period, students who need to sit for the
NCLEX are allowable. Admission to the RN-B.S.N. program is conditional
upon the successful completion of the core courses and having an
unencumbered Texas license.
Degree plan as of Jan. 1, 2023. Check the
catalog
for the latest version.
How To Get Started
Ready to take the leap? Complete this interest form to see if you meet the
criteria.
Fill Out the Interest Form
Or, if you need some help or more information,
email our team of student success coaches.
Please note: Because the program is delivered through
online distance education, prospective international students will need to
meet with the International Services Department to determine if they have
the appropriate visa to meet SEVIS enrollment regulations.
Dallas College is committed to ensuring accessibility of its digital
technology and is actively working to increase the accessibility of this
webpage and electronic documents. Should you experience any difficulty in
accessing information on this webpage, please contact us at
RNtoBSNProgram@DallasCollege.edu
or call the Allied Health Admissions Office at 972-669-6400.