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A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the RN to BSN online program should review and follow the requirements for admission below.
Admission Requirements:
Online application
Official transcripts
Unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license
Complete online application and submit application fee.
Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above. If a student has a 2.40 – 2.499 the GPA may be calculated on nursing courses only. If the GPA on the nursing courses is 3.0 or above, the student is eligible for admission into the RN-to-BSN program. Students who do not have the required GPA and who lack pre-requisite courses are encouraged to take the pre-requisite courses and use those courses to bring up their GPA.
Proof of valid, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state of residency.
Students enrolled in their graduating semester of an associate degree program may be conditionally accepted and are able to take courses for one semester while completing RN licensure requirements. Proof of pending graduation required.
Graduates from an associate degree RN program may be conditionally accepted and are able to take courses for one semester following graduation while completing RN licensure requirements.
Transfer Guidelines
Students who have attended any other institution of higher education must meet the following requirements.
For students who have:
13 - 23 college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts and official test scores.
24 or more college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online P.O. Box 2520 State University, AR 72467
Academic Partnerships c/o Central Receiving 2713 Pawnee St. Jonesboro, AR 72401
CPR Certification
Students entering the Nursing Programs are required to have completed a Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course (i.e., adult, infant, and child with AED). This course may be obtained at the local Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an approved facility. A card or letter demonstrating completion of the course must be presented. Annual proof of continued certification for the entire academic year is required. It is the students' responsibility to maintain current CPR certification.
On admission and throughout the RN-BSN program, the registered nurse must maintain an unencumbered nursing license, CPR certification, and an acceptable immunization status.
Proof of liability insurance (Must be individual policy bearing student's name; minimum: $1,000,000/$6,000,000 coverage) will be obtained as a course assignment and is to remain in effect through the capstone course.
All documentation required by the School of Nursing must be kept current at all times during the course of the program and may be authenticated at any time during the program.
A-State will accept diploma nurses.
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