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6 Texas A&M University Texarkana Checklist for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) Applicants I. University Pre-Admission Requirements (Submit to the Texas A&M University Texarkana Admissions Office) Requirements for Admission to A&M Texarkana (See the university catalog for details). 1. Application for Admission with a nursing major. 2. Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities mailed directly to Texas A&M University Texarkana at: 3. Cumulative GPA 2.0 or above. Texas A&M University Texarkana Office of Admissions 7101 University Avenue Texarkana, TX Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to nursing. Texas A&M University Texarkana Enrollment Requirement 1. Provide evidence of Bacterial Meningitis immunization if under twenty-two years old. 2. Attend university orientation (SOAR) II. Nursing Program Admission Requirements (Submit to the A&M Texarkana Nursing Program) 1. RN License 2. Conditional Admission ADN students can be admitted conditionally prior to satisfying the RN licensure requirement. To qualify, applicant must provide proof of being in the process of acquiring an RN license. Students admitted via this process after graduating with an associate degree in nursing in May are required to submit proof of passing the NCLEX exam by October 1. Students admitted after graduating with an associate degree in December are required to submit proof of passing the NCLEX exam by March 1. Students admitted conditionally will be allowed to take 2 courses: 1) NURS 301 (Professional Nursing Practice) and NURS 317

7 (Pathophysiology) in the fall semester, or 2) NURS 302 and NURS 407 in the spring semester. Admissions will place a hold on the students account effective on October 1 or March 1 until proof of licensure is received. 3. Overall GPA 2.5 or higher 4. Submit one letter of reference validating one year of safe-practice experience as an RN or SN within the last two years prior to application to nursing@tamut.edu. If not in active practice within last two years, must submit proof of successful completion of RN refresher course. 5. Request for an appointment with a nursing advisor to complete a degree plan a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester by ing nursing@tamut.edu or calling This can be a telephone conference or face-to-face. Your nursing advisor will discuss your acceptance into the program during this appointment. 6. Good standing at all previous colleges or universities attended. 7. Completion of pre-requisite/co-requisite courses. If the course is a pre-requisite, it must be taken before enrolling in the designated nursing course. 8. Current CPR Certification Records (Must be submitted by October 1(fall semester admit) or March 1(spring semester admit) 9. Immunization Records (Must be submitted by October 1(fall semester admit) or March 1(spring semester admit) TUBERCULIN Negative PPD within 1(one) year, OR Negative chest x- ray (Good for three years) MMR positive MMR titer can be submitted if no record of vaccination HEPATITIS B positive Hepatitis B titer can be submitted if no record of vaccination TETANUS/DIPHTERIA results within past10 years PERTUSSIS required and must be current within the last 5 years 10. Proof of Liability Insurance for Malpractice 11. Proof of Personal Health Insurance 12. Proof of Negative Drug Screening Please contact the nursing department with any questions at or nursing@tamut.edu.

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17 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Application for Admission to the BSN Program: RN to BSN Track Name (Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Ms.) Date Last First MI Address: No./Street/Appt. City State/Zip Area code/ph. Cell # Work # 1. Are you a RN? Yes Graduation date No Testing date 2. I want to be admitted into nursing courses: Fall 201 Spring 201 Sum I have completed all required lower division courses. Yes No, I will enroll for the last of these courses: Semester I lack the following courses: 4. I have been enrolled in a BSN program before that I did not complete. Yes No If YES, reason for leaving Name/Address of program Are you eligible for re-instatement? Yes No An explanatory letter from the previous program director is attached. (Must be received prior to deadline for application) Yes No 5. Are you currently employed? Yes No If YES, employers name 5. If accepted, before entering the first course, I will submit proof of: a. Current CPR for Health Providers Certification b. Liability insurance c. Required immunizations (See Applicant Checklist) d. Negative drug screening e. Personal health insurance f. Reference letter 6. I have made an appointment with the Nursing Office for a pre-admission advisement conference. Yes Date No (Office use only. Dates: Application received Prerequisites finished