Traditional BSN
The pre-professional component must be completed prior to admission to the professional component in nursing. Enrollment into the pre-professional component as a nursing major does not assure the student admission to the Professional Component.
The College of Nursing Admissions Committee and the Dean of the College select applicants best qualified for and most likely to succeed in the study of nursing. Enrollment in the Professional Component is limited and competitive. Students are admitted without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified disability. Students must be in good standing with all academic institutions/nursing programs that they have attended in order to be admitted to the BSN program.
Students in the Professional Component are required to complete clinical requirements. BSN students may be required to complete clinical rotations on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as well as weekdays.
- Spring Admission – Application Deadline
Deadline - July 15th - Summer Admission – Application Deadline
Deadline – January 15th - Fall Admission – Application Deadline
Deadline – March 15th
Admission Criteria
- Traditional BSN applicants must have completed all 62 credit hours of prerequisite course work (as listed on this website) with a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 ("A"=4.0). All prerequisites must be completed prior to the semester of admission. Admission is contingent upon the completion of any outstanding prerequisite courses; courses completed after the application deadline will be reviewed prior to the start of the Professional Component.
- Traditional BSN applicants with an earned prior bachelor’s degree must have completed all 26 credit hours of prerequisite course work (as listed on this website) with a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (“A”=4.0).
- Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses.
- Be in good standing within the University of South Alabama which requires a university GPA of 2.0.
Application Procedures
Applications are reviewed carefully to determine that students have satisfied all pre-nursing requirements, and satisfy the requirements of emotional and physical health, conduct, scholastic achievement, and aptitude for nursing. The College of Nursing Admissions Committee and the Dean of the College of Nursing reserve the right to select the applicants best qualified for and most likely to succeed in the study of nursing. Failure to comply with legal, moral, and legislative standards for licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama merits immediate dismissal from the nursing program.
- Admission to the University of South Alabama requires the submission of a completed application to the University of South Alabama along with official transcripts from all colleges and schools the student has attended.
- An official review of all transcripts by the Registrar’s Office is required for approval of course transfers. Transfer of credit must comply with College of Nursing policy.
- Online submission of a supplemental application is required. The Traditional BSN Application must submitted to the College of Nursing by the college’s application deadline. Payment of the $50 non-refundable application fee via debit or credit card is required for supplemental application processing. There is a $20.00 fee for non-sufficient funds.
- Students who have attended a Nursing program at another school are required to provide the following to the College of Nursing email at conbsn@southalabama.edu
- Letter of Good Standing (verifying student was in good moral, ethical, and legal standing with no previous disciplinary action) from the nursing Program, signed by the Nursing Administrator of the program.
- Transcript of all nursing courses taken with the grades earned
- Students dismissed from a previous, non-USA nursing program may be considered as follows:
- Admission will only be considered for the Traditional BSN program
- Students will compete for a seat among all other applicants to the program. Priority is given to current University of South Alabama students.
- The college does not accept transfer courses from previous nursing programs.
* Students who apply for admission to Traditional BSN with an overall GPA of 3.75 may be offered an invitation for admission to the Accelerated BSN pathway based on availability. The CON Advising Department will contact students who meet this criterion after they are admitted to the Traditional BSN program.
Admission and initial registration is contingent on completion of the following requirements:
- Acceptance Packet
- Negative Drug Screen
- Acceptable Background Check
- Compliance Tracking Package in Complio.
Notification of missing documents will be sent to your personal email account provided on your application. Only students who have successfully completed the Acceptance Packet in its entirety, have a negative drug screen and acceptable background check, and completed all required portions of the Compliance Tracking Package will be permitted to register for classes. If a student is unable to meet the initial registration requirements, they may transfer their first semester of enrollment to a future semester.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE YEARS
(To be successfully completed before admission to the Professional Component)
It is the policy of the College of Nursing to average grades for all coursework repeated
Written Communication
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EH 101 English Composition I OR Exempt if English ACT 27 or above (must replace 3 cr.) |
3 0 |
| EH 102 English Composition II | 3 |
Humanities and Fine Arts
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Fine Arts (Introduction to: Music, Drama, Art HY, Art Appreciation or Art Survey) |
3 |
| *Literature elective (American, British, or World) | 3 |
|
Humanities elective (Literature for sequence, philosophy, foreign Language, music, art [excluding ARS 121 & 126], drama, or religion) Review options listed in Bulletin under Area IID. |
3 |
| CA 110 Public Speaking | 3 |
Natural Science and Mathematics
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BLY 101 & BLY 101L Life Sciences & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
| MA 110 or MA 112 Pre-calculus (or higher) | 3 |
| CH 101 & CH101L Chemistry & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| *History elective (US or Western Civilization) | 3 |
| History/Social/Behavioral Science elective | 3 |
|
History/Social/Behavioral Science elective (history for sequence, Psychology, sociology, political science, geography, communications, or anthropology) Review options listed in Bulletin under Area IVC. |
3 |
Nursing Major
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BLY 213 & BLY 214 Microbiology & Lab OR BMD 210 & BMD 210L Microbiology in Healthcare & Lab |
4 |
| BMD 251 & BMD 251L Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| BMD 252 & BMD 252L Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| ST 305 / ST 210 / BUS 245 / PSY 220 Statistics (Select one) | 3 |
| CIS 140 Introduction to Technology for Healthcare Providers | 3 |
| ECO 215 Microeconomics OR ECO 216 Macroeconomics | 3 |
Total Credits 62
*Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II – EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH
Your admission is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.
Students can use the USA Transfer Evaluation System to assess which credits earned at their current or former school may transfer to the University of South Alabama. This is an unofficial course evaluation.
Transfer Students can locate information on admission requirements, Pathway USA Program, Transfer Center, General Education/Core Curriculum, and Alabama Transfer Guide on the USA Transfer Student page.
Students who have a bachelor's degree in another field and wish to earn the BSN degree may request admission into the Traditional BSN program or the Accelerated BSN program. The Traditional BSN program is completed in five semesters, whereas the Accelerated BSN program is completed in three semesters.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BLY 101 & BLY 101L Life Sciences & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
|
BLY 213 & BLY 214 Microbiology & Lab OR BMD 210 & BMD 210L Microbiology in Healthcare & Lab |
4 |
| BMD 251 & BMD 251L Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| BMD 252 & BMD 252L Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| CH 101 & CH 101L Chemistry & Lab (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ST 305 / ST 210 / BUS 245 / PSY 220 Statistics (Select one) | 3 |
| Total Prerequisite Credits 26 |
Your admission is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.
Students can use the USA Transfer Evaluation System to assess which credits earned at their current or former school may transfer to the University of South Alabama. This is an unofficial course evaluation.
Transfer Students can locate information on admission requirements, Pathway USA Program, Transfer Center, General Education/Core Curriculum, and Alabama Transfer Guide on the USA Transfer Student page.
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 325 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg | 3 |
| NU 311 Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| HSC 342 Administration of Medication | 1 |
| HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 13 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 300 Foundations Prof Nursing | 5 |
| NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical |
3 |
| NU 304 Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| Semester Credits | 15 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| Semester Credits | 8 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 332 Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| AHN 447 Adult- Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 Adult- Gerontological Nursing Clinical | 4 |
| CMN 420 Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421 Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation | 3 |
| NU 414 Issues & Trends in Healthcare | 3 |
| NU 460 Practicum | 6 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 62
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 325 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg | 3 |
| Nu 311 Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| HSC 342 Administration of Medication | 1 |
| HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 13 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 300 Foundations Prof Nursing | 5 |
| NU 301 Foundations Prof Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| NU 304 Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 11 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| NU 332 Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| Semester Credits | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| AHN 447 Adult- Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 Adult- Gerontological Nursing Clinical | 4 |
| CMN 420 Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421 Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 414 Issues and Trends | 3 |
| NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation | 3 |
| NU 460 Practicum | 6 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 62
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU 325 Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg | 3 |
| Nu 311 Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| HSC 342 Administration of Medication | 1 |
| NU 304 Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NU 300 Foundations Professional Nsg | 5 |
| NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical |
3 |
| Semester Credits | 12 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 352 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 353 Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 354 Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 355 Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| NU 332 Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| Semester Credits | 14 |
| Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| AHN 447 Adult- Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 Adult- Gerontological Nursing Clinical | 4 |
| Semester Credits | 8 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 414 Issues and Trends | 3 |
| CMN 420 Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421 Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| NU 412 Decision Making & Delegation | 3 |
| NU 460 Practicum | 6 |
| Semester Credits | 16 |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 62
Please note the following test, titers, and immunizations are required for admission into the Nursing Program. It is very important to start working on these requirements early to allow time to complete all of them by the deadline that will be included in admission packets.
- Two Hepatitis B adult immunizations to start clinical rotations; Third dose and follow-up titer required to continue.
- Proof of two MMR immunizations or titer
- Positive Varicella titer; If negative, a booster immunization is required.
- Flu Vaccine
- TB Test (Initial 2-step PPD test or blood test {Quantiferon Gold test or T-spot] 1-step PPD test or blood test annually thereafter)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP) Vaccine
*Hepatitis B immunizations may take up to 6 months to obtain the full adult series of immunizations as well as another month after the last immunization to have the titer completed. As defined by the CDC, adult immunization schedules refer to adults aged 19 years or older.
Students accepted into this BSN program in the College of Nursing are required to complete all Compliance Tracking Package requirements as listed on the Health Requirements Webpage. All requirements should be completed no later than one month prior to the first day of classes for the professional component. Students are not required to order a Complio account until they have been accepted into the professional component.
Contact Information
Traditional BSN Professional Component Academic Advisor
Email: conbsn@southalabama.edu