Students must meet University Admission Requirements, comply with academic regulations
and policies, and adhere to the Louisiana Tech University student handbook.
Students must meet the minimum criteria to be considered for enrollment in NURS courses.
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Admission to the University and submission of all official transcripts to the Office
of Admissions at Louisiana Tech University.
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Hold an Associate Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
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Declare RN-BSN as major through Tech Online.
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Earned grade of “C” or better in all required courses.
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Provide proof of current unencumbered RN license or permit to practice in the state
in which clinical experiences will be completed.
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Integrated RN-BSN undergraduate clinical students currently attending Louisiana Tech
University and enrolled in approved BSN courses NURS 3003 and NURS 3203 respectively.
Once student is admitted to the RN-BSN program, any subsequent disciplinary action,
arrest, criminal charge, or conviction, addiction, or impairment shall also be reported
immediately to the Program Chair of the RN-BSN program and to the Registered Nursing
Licensure Board of the primary state of residence (e.g. Louisiana State Board of Nursing).
RN to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Program
Effective Fall 2026
General education courses to be completed:
All previous credits will be evaluated toward meeting requirements. Any remaining
courses may be taken before or with RN-BSN nursing courses
| TOTAL: |
53 Hours |
| Course |
Credit hours |
| ARTS: Choose from ART 2903, KINE 2803, MUGN 2903 or THTR 2903 |
3 |
| English 1013 and 1023 |
6 |
| COMM 1013 |
3 |
| Humanities Electives choose two from: Communications, Foreign languages, History,
Literature, or Philosophy |
6 |
| Mathematics: 1023 or Math 1032 & 1033And Additional 3 Hrs. math elective |
6 |
| Microbiology (BISC 2083, 2091) |
4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology (BISC 2253, 2261, 2273 |
7 |
| BISC 2003 Genetics |
3 |
| CHEM 1203 |
3 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences PSYC 2083 Development PsychologyAdditional Social/Behavioral
Elective |
6 |
| FNU 2033 Food & Nutrition |
3 |
| CLAB 4503 Pathophysiology |
3 |
Nursing Courses credited for ASN degree when enrolled at Louisiana Tech University:
All previous credits will be evaluated toward meeting requirements. Any remaining
courses may be taken before or with RN-BSN nursing courses
| TOTAL: |
38 Hours |
| Course |
Credit Hours |
| NURS 1092 Introduction to Nursing |
2 |
| NURS 1103 Introduction to Application of the Nursing process |
3 |
| NURS 1125: Adult Health Maintenance I |
5 |
| NURS 1145: Adult Health Maintenance II |
5 |
| NURS 1165: Adult Neuro/Psychosocial Health Maintenance |
5 |
| NURS 2105: Maternal/Newborn Health Maintenance |
5 |
| NURS 2125: Child Health Maintenance |
5 |
| NURS 2141: Nursing Seminar |
1 |
| NURS 2167: Nursing Practicum |
7 |
RN-BSN Nursing Courses
| TOTAL: |
29 Hours |
| Course |
Creidt Hours |
| NURS 3003: Pharmacology in Nursing |
3 |
| NURS 3203: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
3 |
| NURS 3333: Intro to Epidemiology and Applied Stats in Healthcare |
3 |
| NURS 3713: Quality Improvement in Healthcare |
3 |
| NURS 3803: Nursing Research |
3 |
| NURS 4003: Population Health Management* |
3 |
| NURS 4103: Health Systems Leadership* |
3 |
| NURS 4503: Nursing, Technology and Innovation |
3 |
| NURS 4603: Professional Values in Nursing* |
3 |
| NURS 4702: Capstone* |
2 |
Grand Total: 120; Total Non-Nursing Credit 53; Total Nursing Credit 67
* Requires Clinical Experiential Component
A total of 120 semester credit hours is required for the BSN degree. Up to 75% of
total credits may be transferred from a nationally accredited associate degree nursing
program and/or regionally accredited institution of higher education. A grade of C
or better is required for all courses required for the BSN degree. An individualized
curriculum plan will be developed for each student by the RN-BSN Program Chair upon
admission to the program. It is the responsibility of the student to seek pre-approval for transfer of credit
of any external courses taken at other institutions.
Progression in the RN-BSN program includes the following criteria:
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Complete pre- and co- requisite courses in the nursing curriculum.
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Earn a minimum of “C” in all required courses.
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Adhere to Louisiana Tech University Academic Standards for Matriculation, Status,
Grading, and Graduation.
Louisiana Tech University evaluates eligibility for enrollment in the online RN-BSN
program on a state-by-state, case-by-case basis to ensure compliance with applicable state authorization and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility may vary based on a student’s state of residence and/or the state in which
required educational activities will be completed. Prospective students residing outside
of Louisiana are encouraged to contact the Division of Nursing prior to applying to
confirm whether enrollment in the RN-BSN program is available in their state.
Program Contact Information
Who do I contact about the RN-BSN program?
- Contact Dr. Melissa Madden, RN-BSN program chair, at 318-257-2174
- The RN-BSN department secretary can be reached at 318-257-3101
Application Process
How can I apply to the RN- BSN Program?
- Apply to the University Click to Apply Here
- Follow the prompts for “Returning” or “First time” applications.
- Send official transcripts from all colleges attended to the admissions office.
- Once you receive your acceptance letter, request an advising appointment with Dr.
Melissa Madden at Melisama@latech.edu
Admisson Criteria
How many students are admitted each year and how often?
- Enrollment is not capped; all qualified applicants may be admitted
- Students may begin any quarter
What are the admission requirements?
- Students must meet University admission requirements, https://www.latech.edu/administration/policies/p-2306
- Hold an Associate Degree in Nursing from a Nationally accredited nursing program.
- Earned a grade of “C” or better in all required courses.
- Hold a current unencumbered RN license to practice in the state in which clinical
experiences will be completed.
- Integrated RN-BSN undergraduate clinical students enrolled in NURS 2105 or NURS 2125
may concurrently enroll in approved BSN courses.
How many years of experience are required as a registered nurse?
- There is no minimum number of years of nursing experience required to apply to the
RN-BSN program.
What are the applicant requirements?
Upon acceptance to the program, must complete program requirements within the RN-BSN
orientation course.
- Drug screening
- Background check
- CPR certification
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- HIIPA training
- Immunization form or waiver
Clinical Practice Experiences
How many clinical practice hours are required for RN-BSN program completion?
There are four RN-BSN nursing courses requiring 30 clinical experiential hours.
- NURS 4003 Population Health
- NURS 4103 Health Systems Leadership
- NURS 4603 Professional Values in Nursing
- NURS 4702 Capstone
These hours are achieved through a variety of activities including:
- Direct shadowing within a clinical facility
- Community health assessments
- Quality Improvement assessments
- Advocacy projects
- Attendance at professional organizations
- Attendance at community support groups
- Other activities
What clinical sites/agencies are associated with the RN-BSN program?
- The RN-BSN program offers multiple clinical sites that maintain affiliation agreements
with them.
- Students not participating at one of the affiliated sites, may request a Memorandum
of Understanding between the RN-BSN program and another clinical site.
- Students are responsible for selecting their own mentor, provided the individual meets
the program’s mentor requirements.
Tuition and Fees
What is the cost of the RN-BSN program?
- RN-BSN students pay a flat rate for tuition ($400/credit hour)
What are the expected additional expenses?
- Textbooks are variable depending on course
Is financial aid available?
Technology Requirements
- All Classes completed online via Louisiana Tech University Learning management system,
Canvas.
- Multifactor authentication is required through Duo Mobile platform
- Students will need their Louisiana Tech User ID and Password, both of which are available
through the University Computing Center.
- It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all submissions to Canvas are
accessible to the instructor, i.e. in a format that can be opened using normal software,
such as Microsoft Office.
- A stable internet connection is required.
- Technology support is available through the Louisiana Tech Help Desk
