{"id":790,"date":"2022-08-01T14:53:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T14:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/nursing\/?page_id=790"},"modified":"2026-04-13T18:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:50:13","slug":"degrees-undergrad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/nursing\/degrees\/degrees-undergrad\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Program-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Applications for the Traditional BSN and LVN-BSN Fall 2026 cycle have now closed, and applicants can expect to hear back soon regarding admissions decisions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Undergraduate (BSN) Degree Paths<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As a Tarleton State University nursing student, you will be challenged to strive for excellence and professionalism whether in the classroom, laboratory, clinical agency, or community setting. Upon successful completion of the BSN curriculum, and degree conferred by the university, traditional BSN and LVN to BSN graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse and to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN\u00ae). Upon meeting licensure requirements and passing the NCLEX-RN\u00ae, the Tarleton State University BSN graduate will become a BSN RN.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are you entering as a Freshman?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For students interested in pursuing a degree in Nursing, a major in B.S. Health Sciences<\/a> is preferred to meet the pre-requisite courses required for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a current student?<\/a>
Set up an appointment with Academic Advising<\/a> every semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a transfer student?<\/a>
Set up an appointment with an Academic Advisor<\/a> as a \u201cprospective student\u201d and apply to Tarleton State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A four-year bachelor\u2019s degree program on Tarleton State University’s campuses for students who are not licensed as nurses. The pre-licensure program qualifies you to apply for licensure as a registered nurse and to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN\u00ae). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The LVN-BSN Track is for those with an LVN license wanting to continue on their educational journey as a professional nurse. Applicants have completed a vocational nursing program and hold a current, unencumbered Texas license as an LVN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LVN-BSN Track is a hybrid track <\/strong>comprised of 4 semesters. The didactic component is delivered online. Students will complete in-person clinicals, lab, and simulation experiences at locations throughout the North Central Texas area based on preceptor and\/or faculty availability. All exams are proctored at a designated time determined by Nursing faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The RN-BSN Track is for nurses who have completed an associate degree or diploma program and hold a current, unencumbered Texas license as an RN. The RN-BSN Track is delivered primarily online with an in-person requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advising Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For students seeking information about acceptance into the nursing programs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For pre-admission questions, please contact nursing@tarleton.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For students currently in the nursing programs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For course or degree path questions and to schedule an advising appointment, contact nursing@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply through NursingCAS<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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