RN to BS in Nursing Program

1. RN to BS in Nursing Program University of LA at Monroe School of Nursing

2. RN BaccalaureateDegree Plan • Graduates of NLNAC accredited & state-approved diploma and associate degree nursing programs • RN with unencumbered license • Employed • Part-time and full-time options • 32 credit hours must be earned at ULM

3. Nursing Curriculum • Two segments: pre-nursing & professional nursing courses • Application for professional nursing courses is completed when student is enrolled in Nurs220 Bridge course • 2.0 GPA required pre-requisite courses • Complete admission form, pay fees, and submit to SON Main Nursing Office

4. ULM Catalog & Calendar • Catalog can be accessed via ULM Homepage, Academics, Provost Office, and Catalog • Calendar can be accessed via ULM Homepage, Academics, Provost Office, look way down at the bottom and see the Calendar selection

5. Pre-Nursing Courses Needed • English 101 Grammar & Composition • English 102 Grammar & Composition • Biology 114/116 Anatomy & Physiology I, A & P II 115/117, 228 Pathophysiology, 214/215 Microbiology • Math 111 College Algebra & 116 Elementary Statistics

6. Pre-Nursing Courses Needed • Chemistry 3 credit hours theory • Sociology 101 • Psychology 101 Introduction & 278 Growth and Development • Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours (1 course) • Humanities Elective 9 credit hours (3 courses)

7. Transfer & Substitutions • ULM follows the LA Board of Regents cross-walk for courses so courses from other state institutions may be transferred into the curriculum plan • Out of state courses are reviewed and may be transferred if institution is SACs accredited & course description fits with ULM course description

8. Process for accepting courses • Unofficial transcripts can be submitted to the School of Nursing for review • Fax (318)342-1567 • Electronically sonrn2bsn@ulm.edu • Mailed SON, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209 • Provide your contact information for return of information

9. Process: Where to begin • Apply to ULM via web homepage • Contact institution where you graduated with Associate or Diploma degree for an official transcript to be sent to ULM Admissions • Send in unofficial transcript to School of Nursing

10. Continuing Admission Process • Access the Online Degree Program GOLD web site from ULM Homepage • Prepare documents necessary to be an online student: resume and verification of employment • Submit your resume and completed employment verification form

11. Once Admitted to ULM • Dialogue with advisor in the School of Nursing for what courses are accepted and what courses are to be taken • Prepare a plan for several semesters since not all courses are offered every semester • Prepare to spend 3 hours a week for every credit hour you are taking: i.e., a 3 credit hour course usually requires 9 hours of course work a week.

12. Registering for Courses & Text • Registration for courses is done online via Arrow • You must have completed the Online Degree GOLD Program process and the SON has to change your status from Pre-Nurs to NURE • ULM Bookstore can be accessed via web and courses are listed with the text and other items needed for your courses.

13. Testing Out of Courses • ULM offers test out for multiple pre-requisite courses • Access this from ULM Homepage, Students, Resources & Office, Testing Center • Review list of possibilities, policy, cost, etc. • Let your advisor know you are testing out of a course and when you are successful

14. Admission toProfessional Program • Enrolled in Bridge semester courses: Nursing 204, 216, and 220 • Application is accessible from ULM SON page under Forms for Students • Applications are due by March 1 for Fall admit and October 1 for Spring admit • Application and fee receipt due to SON office by due date

15. Requirements for Admission • RN employed with an unencumbered license • A minimum corrected, cumulative grade GPA of 2.0 in all pre-requisite courses • All courses must have a “C” or better • No entrance exam, interview, or papers

16. Professional Program • Continuance in good standing as a RN and employed • Every fall Community Health Nursing is taught: Nursing 472 & 473 • Every spring Management Nursing is taught: Nursing 474 & 475 • Nursing 430 Research is taken first semester of professional program • Nursing 437 taken second semester of professional program • Nursing Elective taken during summer or with one of the two professional semesters

17. Requirements of Courses • Meet the specific requirements of course as stated in course syllabus • Submit assignments and other course work as assigned • Incompletes will only be considered in very extenuating circumstances that can be verified and substantiated • Incompletes are the prerogative of the SON administration and faculty • Incompletes are to be completed in the three weeks of the next semester. After 3 weeks, they are evaluated with completed course materials.

18. Graduation Requirements • Application for degree is to be completed the semester before expected completion • Option to purchase ULM SON pin information will be provided • Option to participate in Composite photo and purchase such will be provided last semester of program • Convocation Program is the Friday 3:00 p.m. the day before Commencement. Information to be provided with option to participate

19. Retention in the SON Professional Program • Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better • Refer to the ULM catalog “Retention n the Professional Nursing Program” section for further details