Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• The Texas A&M Univeristy-Corpus Christi Registered Nurse Education Program is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, (404)679-4501; The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas; and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 463-6930.
• Baccalaureate education is offered in university settings. A four-year to five-year program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN).
• The BSN is seen as the primary pathway to professional nursing (as compared to the technical-level practice).
• The BSN curriculum includes a broad spectrum of scientific, critical-thinking, humanistic, communication and leadership skills preparing the BSN nurse for greater employment flexibility as an entry-level RN.
• Specific courses on community health nursing (not typically included in diploma or associate degree programs) are included.
• BSN graduates are expected to demonstrate all the competencies (knowledge, behaviors, judgements, and skills) of the preceding levels of education with a greater depth and breadth of application and synthesis" (The Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas, 2002).
• A BSN from an accredited nursing program meets the educational requirements for eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN for the Registered Nurse license.
• RN to BSN programs are available at most universities to offer RNs the opportunity to earn their BSN with some credit given for previous education and work experience.
  
  Sources: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Differented Entry Level Competencies of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs (The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas & Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners)

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