R.N. - B.S.N. Completion Program in the School of Nursing is now Online!

RN to BSN program
in action at NMSU

Instructor conducts lecture to students in LC classroom while distance students participate.

The RN-BSN Expansion Initiative is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education through the year 2012. It is designed for registered nurses (R.N.s) from diverse educational and multicultural backgrounds who want to earn a baccalaureate degree in an environment that will promote personal satisfaction and lifelong learning through challenging experiences.

The program allows R.N.s to receive credit for past academic and nursing course work and to practice in a varied healthcare setting. The curriculum is designed to be completed in approximately one year of full-time study, after completion of general education requirements. New Mexico State University requires 128 credits for graduation with a bachelor's degree, 48 of which must be upper division.

Students complete course assignments online via WebCT. All students are introduced to the technology through a 2-3 day onsite mandatory orientation and are offered technical support through the school of nursing throughout the semester. It is essential to have a computer with internet service to access the online courses and complete assignments.

Students will be required to meet all NMSU requirements for graduation, including general education requirements. All prerequisite and requisite course work taken at other institutions will be evaluated by the Registrar's office and transfer credit granted appropriately. Nursing course work taken at other institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis by the School of Nursing and granted appropriate lower-division credit, to a maximum of 41 credits.

New students are admitted once a year and begin classes during summer session I. If you are interested in applying to the RN-BSN online option, please take the time to complete this online Computer Competency survey and submit it with the required information. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2009. Download your application below and mail it or fax it in to us today!

For more information please contact the program advisor:
Karen Pech at 575-646-5230
fax at 575-646-4356
or by email: rn2bsn@nmsu.edu

You may also contact Dr. Mary H. Sizemore, Program Manager,
at 575-646-2330 for more specific information.

See also:

• RN-BSN program receives 2007 ADEC National Excellence in Distance Education Award
  • American Distance Education Consortium
• Download RN-BSN Admission Packet - PDF
• FAQ for Online Courses (PDF)