Dual Enrollment RN to BSN & RN to BSN Frequently Asked Ques ons 1. What is the difference between Dual Enrollment RN to BSN and RN to BSN? The Dual Enrollment RN to BSN Op on is designed for students currently enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing Program at a Colorado Community College who would like to begin working on their BSN while studying to obtain their RN license (see pg. 5 for specific FAQ s). The RN to BSN Op on is designed for students who already have an ac ve, unrestricted RN license and would like to obtain their BSN (see pg.6 for specific FAQ s). 2. What will transfer to UCCS? You can transfer up to 58 general educa on credit hours from a community college. A maximum of 90 credit hours may be accepted from a community college and a university (see pg. 2 for a list of required courses) 3. How many credit hours must I complete at UCCS to graduate? You must complete at minimum of 30 credit hours at UCCS to be eligible for gradua on. 4. What is the minimum GPA requirement for admission? You must have a cumula ve GPA of 2.5 from ALL colleges a ended to be eligible for admission. This includes ALL completed college courses, not just pre-nursing courses. Only classes with C or higher are eligible for transfer credit. 5. How long does it take to get admi ed? You should receive a le er of acceptance about 4 weeks a er you apply. 6. How long does it take to graduate? The average student takes about 2.5 years taking 1-2 courses per semester. The Dual Enrollment program is designed to decrease the me by at least 2-3 semesters. 7. What is the cost? The cost of tui on depends on several factors, including residency classifica on (resident/non-resident), number of credits being taken, and what level student you are (freshman/sophomore/junior/senior). To get the most current tui on rates, go to h p://www.uccs.edu/~bursar **Please note: There is an addi- onal $100 online fee per course. Dual Enrollment students can request financial aid from their home college. (See pg. 5, ques on 3 for more specific informa on about Financial Aid) 8. Are scholarships available? Financial aid opportuni es are available. Please visit the Financial Aid website at www.uccs.edu/finaid for a list of the most current financial aid and scholarship opportuni es. Student FAQ: Updated 1/28/2014 1 of 6
9. Are the programs fully online? With the excep on of Pathophysiology (NURS 3010) and the clinical por on of Community Health that is 3 credit hours (96 contact hours), the program is en rely online. Pathophysiology can be taken on-site at UCCS (NURS 3010), or online/on-site through your community college (BIOL 216). If you are not a student at a community college in Colorado, you can take this course online through Colorado Community College (BIOL 216) h p://www.ccconline.org/.**please note: The clinical por on of Community Health can be completed in your home community. 10. What are the required courses? The general educa on courses can be taken at UCCS or at your community college and transferred in. You must complete at least 30 credit hours at UCCS to be eligible for gradua on. All of the NURS courses must be taken at UCCS (with the possible excep on of Pathophysiology). Online Nursing/Health Science General Educa on Requirements Credits Courses Credits (Recommended Sequence) ANTH 1040: Cultural Anthropology 3 NURS 3010: Pathophysiology* 3 BIOL 2010: Anatomy & Physiology I 4 NURS 3040: Pa erns of Knowing 3 BIOL 2020: Anatomy & Physiology II 4 NURS 3050: Health Assessment 3 BIOL 2030: Microbiology 3 NURS 4015: Nursing Research 3 BIOL 2130: Microbiology LAB 1 NURS 4250: Prof Nursing Prac ce 3 CHEM 1010: Chemistry 4-5 NURS 4350: Nursing Management 3 ENGL 1310: Rhetoric & Wri ng I 3 NURS 4450: Community Health (RN) 6 ENGL 1410: Rhetoric & Wri ng II 3 NURS 4480: Capstone Project (RN) 3 Humani es Elec ves (2 courses) 6 NURS/HSCI OR MSN Core Elec ves ** 6 HSCI 2060: Health Science Sta s cs 3 HSCI 2070: Nutri on for Health Professionals 3 PSY 1000: General Psychology 3 PSY 3620: Developmental Psychology 3 SOC 1110: Introduc on to Sociology 3-4 General Educa on Elec ves 7-9 TOTAL CREDITS 55 TOTAL CREDITS 33 * UCCS does not offer an online Pathophysiology course, but it may be taken online through your community college and transferred in. ** MSN Core Elec ves include NURS 6110: Advanced Nursing Prac ce and Health Care Policy and NURS 6740: Advanced Pathophysiology. These courses fulfill the BSN elec ve requirement AND are applied toward an MSN. 2 of 6
11. My college has different names for some of the general educa on courses. How do I know if the courses I have taken are equivalent to UCCS courses? Will my courses transfer? Transferability of credits is determined by the Office of Admissions, but the following list of required general educa on courses and their UCCS equivalents should help you determine if your coursework will transfer.** Please note: The following is a list of Colorado Community College courses. Community College Courses Credits UCCS Equivalent Courses Credits ANT 101: Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH 1040: Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 BIO 201: Human Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 202: Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 BIOL 2010; Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOL 2020: Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 4 BIO 204: Microbiology 4 BIOL 2030/2130: Microbiology 4 BIO 216: Human Pathophysiology 4 BIOL1999TC*See Below 3 CHEM 101: Intro to Chemistry 5 CHEM 1010: Intro to Chemistry 4-5 ENG 121: English Composi on I 3 ENGL 1310: Rhetoric & Wri ng I 3 ENG 122: English Composi on II 3 ENGL 1410: Rhetoric & Wri ng II 3 HWE 100: Human Nutri on 3 BIOL 1050: Nutri on for Health Sciences **See Below 3 MAT 135: Intro to Sta s cs 3 HSCI: 2060: Health Care Sta s cs 3 PSY 101: General Psychology I 3 PSY 1000: General Psychology 3 PSY 235: Human Development 3 PSY 3620; Developmental Psychology 3 SOC 101: Intro to Sociology I 3 SOC 1110: Introduc on to Sociology 3 **BIO 216/BIOL 1999TC will be applied toward NURS 3010:Pathophysiology for students in the Dual Enrollment RN to BSN or RN to BSN op on at the me of orienta on. *HWE 100: Human Nutri on will be applied toward the HSCI 2070: Nutri on for Health Professionals requirement for students in the Dual Enrollment RN to BSN or RN to BSN op on at the me of orienta on. Student FAQ: Updated 1/28/2014 3 of 6
12. What nursing courses do I need to take first? NURS 3040: Pa erns of Knowing is the first core nursing course and MUST be taken first. See ques on 10 for the recommended course sequence. 13. Can I complete my General Educa on and NURS/HSCI courses at the same me? Yes, you can complete your General Educa on courses while comple ng your NURS/HSCI courses. 14. Can I take the general educa on classes at UCCS? Yes, general educa on classes can be taken at UCCS. Some but not all courses are offered online. 15. What are the MSN Core Elec ves? MSN Core Elec ves can be taken in place of the undergraduate-level NURS or HSCI elec ves. These courses are applied toward a BSN AND MSN. The MSN Core Elec ve courses are NURS 6110: Advanced Nursing Prac ce and Health Care Policy and NURS 6740: Advanced Pathophysiology. Each class is 3 credit hours and will fulfill the 6 credit hours of required NURS/HSCI elec ves 16. I applied and was admi ed to the Pre-Professional Nursing major. Why? This is a minor issue and one that is easily fixed once you are admi ed. Being admi ed to the Pre- Professional Nursing major usually occurs because: The admission evaluator was not aware you were applying for the Dual Enrollment RN to BSN or RN to BSN Program. Something is missing from your packet a copy of your RN license or Le er of Recommenda on from the Nursing Director of your current community college. 17. I have never taken an online course before. What is your advice? Start by taking one class so you become familiar with learning in an online environment. 18. Why UCCS? Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences is ranked by US News, and it is our excellent reputa on that inspires us to provide you with a top-notch educa on. Our program is streamlined to ensure we get you through as quickly and easily as possible. We are consistently on the forefront of current trends in nursing, as well as pioneers crea ng and establishing a versa le, accomplished, and well-rounded program. 4 of 6
Frequently Asked Ques ons: Dual Enrollment RN to BSN Op on 1. Who is eligible for the Dual Enrollment RN to BSN Op on? This program is designed for students currently enrolled in an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program. Dual Enrollment means you con nue to take ADN courses while also taking courses at UCCS that count toward your BSN. 2. What are the admission requirements for the Dual Enrollment RN to BSN Op on? A cumula ve GPA of 2.5 or higher from ALL colleges a ended. A le er of support from a faculty member in your current nursing program. Complete one semester of your ADN coursework. 3. What about financial aid? Financial aid is evaluated and awarded on a case-by-case basis. Please call the UCCS Financial Aid office at (719) 255-3460, or email Sandy Harness at sharness@uccs.edu for specific informa on and instruc ons. 4. What if I am admi ed but decide not to enroll? If you are admi ed to the Dual Enrollment RN to BSN Op on and decide to delay enrollment, you must no fy your nursing advisor. We strongly encourage you to carefully consider your workload before applying to the program. 5. What are the applica on deadline dates? The applica on deadlines are: July 5th (fall admission) December 5th (spring admission), and May 5th (summer admission). Please apply by the deadline date for the semester you plan to enroll. 4. How do I apply? 1. Complete an Undergraduate Transfer Applica on. Go to h ps://www.uccsadmissions.org/transfer/ 2. Pay the $50 applica on fee. 3. Fill out the Supplemental Applica on, which is included as a link at the bo om of the Undergraduate Transfer Applica on. 4. Email a le er of support from your current nursing program to Tanya Armijo tarmijo@uccs.edu. 5. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges you have a ended to: Office of Admissions & Records University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 1420 Aus n Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Student FAQ: Updated 1/28/2014 5 of 6
Frequently Asked Ques ons: RN to BSN Op on 1. Who is eligible for the RN to BSN Op on? This program is designed for students who currently have an ac ve, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse. 2. What are the admission requirements for the RN to BSN Op on? A cumula ve GPA of 2.5 or higher from ALL colleges a ended. RN s within 3 years of gradua on may apply for entry without clinical prac ce experience. RN s who graduated more than 3 years ago must have at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience within the last 3 years. A le er documen ng those 1,000 hours of clinical prac ce must be signed and on the le erhead of the agency where the 1000 hours were earned. RN s who graduated more than 3 years ago and DO NOT have at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience must complete an approved RN Refresher course prior to admission to the program. A current, unrestricted RN License. 3. How do I apply? 1. Complete an Undergraduate Transfer Applica on. Go to h ps://www.uccsadmissions.org/transfer/ 2. Pay the $50 applica on fee. 3. Fill out the Supplemental Applica on, which is included as a link at the bo om of the Undergradu ate Transfer Applica on. 4. Email a copy of your RN license AND a signed le er from the agency where you earned your 1,000 hours of clinical prac ce (if you earned your RN 3+ years ago) to Tanya Armijo tarmijo@uccs.edu. 5. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges you have a ended to: Office of Admissions & Records University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 1420 Aus n Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918 6 of 6