Bachelor of Science in Nursing

All copies of immunization records, lab reports, and/or health records must be provided prior to the start of the program. Students will not be allowed to register in courses until all records are received and approved by the Office of Institutional Health. All applicants and incoming students need to be aware that while the School of Nursing does not require COVID-19 vaccination, our clinical partners are requiring that all students are fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to clinical placement and proof of vaccination must be provided, in advance. The successful completion of the clinical component of your program is essential for graduation. As a result, students will not be able to complete program requirements for graduation without completing the clinical requirement.

Program Overview

The School of Nursing offers unique opportunities for students who are not registered nurses to receive the latest state-of-the-art nursing education. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing uses a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, utilizing patient simulators and hospital settings to provide students the ability to learn skills using the most current technology. While benefiting from the expertise of outstanding faculty and the opportunity to work with other health care professionals, students receive an education that prepares them to be nursing leaders.

This track is for those who are not registered nurses. Upon completion of prerequisite courses, the BSN degree plan can be completed in four consecutive semesters.

Current tuition information can be found here or by contacting Student Business Services from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867.

TTUHSC is has centers all across Texas, spreading the accessibility of unparalleled education in health care. Our sites for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing are located in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa and Mansfield.

Special Note for Applicants with an F-1 Student Visa:

• We can issue I-20’s for admitted students who are physically attending classes at the approved Abilene, Amarillo and Lubbock campuses.
• The Odessa campus is not permitted to admit students with an F-1 Student Visa
• The Mansfield site is not permitted to admit students with an F-1 Student Visa

Admission Requirements

• All applicants will be reviewed in an individual and holistic manner. No single factor will determine a student's admission. Although academic criteria (cumulative GPA, grades earned in science courses, and failed/repeated courses) are important factors in admission consideration, additional non-academic information is also important.
• Applications not meeting the minimum admission requirements will not be reviewed.
• In compliance with TTUHSC policy, all applicants who have received offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check before being allowed to matriculate. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See the “Criminal Background Checks” section of the SON Student Handbook for the SON policy. The Health Sciences Center policy may be found at HSC OP 10.20. No student will be allowed to matriculate into the program without completing and receiving clearance from the Texas Board of Nursing with either a BON Blue Card or a Declaratory Order with No Stipulations. The cost for a criminal background check(s) is the responsibility of the student.

Academic Admission Criteria

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS WHO ATTENDED A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN SPRING 2020

An explanation of how TTUHSC School of Nursing considers courses in which a student earns grades of Pass (P), Fail(F), Credit (CR) or No Credit (NC) is outlined below:

• Official transcripts with courses awarded with P or CR during the SPRING 2020 semester can be used to meet prerequisite course requirements and will not be used in calculating either the cumulative or science GPA for admissions.
• TTUHSC SON reserves the right to determine how, and if, courses awarded with P or CR during any semester, outside of spring 2020, will be calculated into a GPA and/or considered for transfer credit.
• Official transcripts with courses awarded with a Fail (F) or No Credit (NC) during any semester cannot be used to meet prerequisite course requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred. All grades earned at all schools attended are calculated in the admission grade point average. Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• All grades earned at all schools attended are calculated in the admission GPA.
  • All non-nursing prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
  • Preference will be given to applicants without repeated and/or dropped courses.
  • At time of application, applicants must have completed and/or have enrollment verification to support completion of the required non-nursing courses. A minimum of 14 of the required 19 non-nursing prerequisite courses must be completed by the deadline, including completion of at least four of the five science courses: Chemistry with Lab (4 credit hours), Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4 credit hours), Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 credit hours), Microbiology with Lab (4 credit hours), and Pathophysiology (3 credit hours).
  • Grades earned in science core courses - Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology, and Pathophysiology are preferred to have a minimal GPA of 3.0. Consideration is given for repetition of science courses.
  • Pathophysiology must be one of the four science courses completed prior to application submission.
  • A minimum science GPA of 3.00 is preferred
  • If the remaining 15 credit hours (out of the 60 credit hours) of the prerequisite non-nursing course have not been completed at the time of application, verification of enrollment to support completion of all required courses will be submitted with application.

  Non-Academic Admission Considerations

  • First generation college student.
  • Current healthcare work experience.
  • Military service and/or training.
  • Based upon fulfillment of all application eligibility requirements as outlined in the School of Nursing Catalog and posted on the BSN website, a determination will be made on an offer of an interview.
  • Performance in a face to face interview upon invitation.

  *Letters of recommendation and resumes are not a requirement for admissions. Any letter of recommendation and/or resumes submitted by an applicant will not influence his/her/their possibility of being offered, or denied, admission into the School of Nursing.

  Application

  It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that their application is complete. If the application is not complete and submitted, your application will not be reviewed . Read here about how a criminal history could affect occupational licensing.

  All application fees and placement fees/enrollment deposits are non-refundable. Please be sure you are applying for the correct term/program before submitting your application.

  Admission Term	Campus	Application Open	Application Deadline
  Fall	Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield, Odessa	February 15	April 15
  Spring	Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield, Odessa	June 15	August 15
  Summer	Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield, Odessa	October 15	December 15

  • Offers will go to primary and/or secondary campus choices.
  • Please note that there are limited available slots at all campus locations.
  • Learning sites are available in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield, and Odessa.
    
    • Please note: Application fees are non-refundable and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the correct program and campus is selected.

    Special Note for Applicants with an F-1 Student Visa:

    • We can issue I-20’s for admitted students who are physically attending classes at the approved Abilene, Amarillo and Lubbock campuses.
    • The Odessa campus is not permitted to admit students with an F-1 Student Visa
    • The Mansfield site is not permitted to admit students with an F-1 Student Visa

    Important Reminder About Transcripts

    • Once you have submitted your application, official transcripts must be submitted by ALL colleges or universities attended. You may only request official transcripts – you may not submit an official transcript yourself.
    • Transcripts may be mailed by the college or university to this address: TTUHSC School of Nursing
      Office of Admissions
      3601 4th St. STOP 8212
      Lubbock, TX 79430-8212
    • *Effective immediately, TTUHSC School of Nursing will no longer accept transcripts transmitted through the SPEEDE system. Please ensure your official transcripts are submitted electronically to SONTranscripts@ttuhsc.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions.

    _{*DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that if the Office of Admissions does receive an official transcript transmitted via the SPEEDE system (either directly from the sending institution or a third-party transcript provider), we may use it to evaluate and process your application. Therefore, as an applicant, it is important you remain aware that information on transcripts submitted via SPEEDE may not be accurate. It is to your benefit to have the transcript sent to the Office of Admissions either electronically to SONTranscripts@ttuhsc.edu or through the mail.}

    Upon admission to the School of Nursing all applicants interested in applying for financial aid (student loans, grants, and scholarships) must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The School of Nursing requires a FAFSA application to be on file in order to be considered eligible for scholarships offered by the school.

    Additional information can be found at the Financial Aid Office website by contacting the School of Nursing Scholarship Coordinator Kayla New or by visiting the Scholarship website.