Articulation Program for Registered NursesThe College of Nursing and Allied Health at Northwestern State University (NSU) offers an individualized plan to assist registered nurses who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). This individualized plan of learning has been developed to offer flexibility to meet the registered nurse students’ needs. The student has the opportunity to earn credit without enrollment in 31 hours of nursing courses.
Purpose
The purpose of the articulation plan with the College of Nursing and Allied Health is to facilitate the upward progression of students in undergraduate nursing curricula and provide a foundation for graduate education. Graduates of the baccalaureate in nursing program are prepared to function in the following areas:
1. Provider of direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations
2. Designer, manager, and coordinator of care3. Member of a profession
TimelineThis individualized plan of learning offers the opportunity for the student to complete upper division nursing courses within one calendar year after the completion of required general academic courses.
Tuition Students who live outside the state of Louisiana and who do not take any on-campus (face-to-face) courses at NSU are not charged out of state fees. Current information about NSU Tuition and Fees may be found at registrar.nsula.edu/tuition-and-fees/. Learning Options
Internet Northwestern State University is recognized as an innovator in online education and leader in providing online support to students. All nursing courses are offered via the Internet. Attendance on campus is NOT required. Clinical requirements can be completed in the student’s home community. Online nursing courses are offered in 8 week sessions.
Traditional Classroom SettingThe campus located in Alexandria, Louisiana offers traditional classes during the day. Nursing classes are offered one day a week.
Northwestern State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and specialist’s degrees.
It is the policy of Northwestern State University of Louisiana not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. A full list of disclosures is available on our website, nsula.edu.
Admission to the UniversityPersons with questions about admission processing or admit status should call 318.357.4078 or 1.800.767-8115. Online application to the university is found at admissions.nsula.edu.
Enrollment in RN–BSN Nursing CoursesStudents must meet the following minimum criteria for enrollment in RN to BSN nursing courses.
1. Admission to the University and submission of all official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar on the Natchitoches campus.
2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.
3. A minimum grade of “C” in all required zoology, microbiology, chemistry, math and nursing courses.
4. Current unencumbered RN license to practice in the state in which clinical experiences will be completed.
As validation of knowledge and skills, all prospective students must be actively involved in nursing practice and possess a current unencumbered license to practice nursing (RN), CPR certification, and personal professional liability insurance when enrolled in clinical courses.
College of Nursing and Allied Health campuses
Northwestern State UniversityCollege of Nursing & Allied HealthNatchitoches, LA 71497318.357.6776
Northwestern State UniversityCollege of Nursing & Allied Health1800 Line AvenueShreveport, LA 71101-4653318.677.3015
Northwestern State UniversityCENLA Campus Rapides Medical Center 211 Fourth Street Alexandria, LA 71301 318.449.7119
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at NSU has full approval from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810, telephone number 225.755.7500, fax number 225.755.7564, lsbn.state.la.us and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, telephone number 202.887.6791, fax202.887.847, aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/index.htm.
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