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2013-2014 Catalog Year - RBSN
Nursing RN-BSN

Special Requirements

Completion of the Pima-ASU RN-BSN Pathway Program and the special requirements satisfies the requirements for Pima Community College Associate of Applied Science degree, satisfies lower division RN-BSN major requirements, and upon receipt of all application materials, guarantees admission to the ASU RN-BSN degree program.

Special Requirements:  A grade of "C" or better in each course and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in the following courses is required for guaranteed admission:  WRT 101, WRT 102, BIO 201IN, BIO 202IN, BIO 205IN, CHM 130/130LB, and PSY 101 or PSY 240.  In addition, students must complete the courses that meet the listed general studies requirements with a grade of "C" or better.  These courses are not included in the 2.5 cumulative GPA computation.  All remaining courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Upon Transfer to ASU:  Students must have a current RN license in good standing before taking the courses in the RN-BSN program (TWC/NUR). 

All additional ASU General Studies requirements can be completed while enrolled in the RN-BSN program.  All other requirements are selected by the student and must be completed prior to graduation from ASU.

While the pathway requirements total 81 credits, there are only 75 maximum transferable credit hours; the excess hours will not transfer. 

Pima Community College Course Requirements

Required Courses Pathway Credits Program Reqs ASU Trk ASU LD Min. Grade Notes
First Year Composition
WRT 101: Writing I ENG 1101 OR
WRT 107: Writing I for Non-Native Speakers of English
3 C
WRT 102: Writing I ENG 1102 OR
WRT 108: Writing II for Non-Native Speakers of English
3 C
Mathematical Studies
MAT 142: Topics in College Mathematics OR
MAT 151: College Algebra MAT 1151
3-4 C Mathematics Requirement: May be satisfied by any course that transfers to ASU with a MA designation as shown in the Course Equivalency Guide.
PSY 230: Psychological Measurements and Statistics OR
BUS 205: Statistical Methods in Economics and Business OR
MAT 167: Introductory Statistics
3 C
Social and Behavioral Science
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology PSY 1101 3 C
Natural Science
CHM 130: Fundamental Chemistry CHM 1130 AND
CHM 130LB: Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory CHM 1130
5 C
BIO 202IN: Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 2202 4 C
Additional Lower Division Requirements
BIO 201IN: Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 2201 4 C
BIO 205IN: Microbiology BIO 2205 4 C
HCA 102: Drug Calculations 1 C
HCA 155: Introduction to Pharmacology 3 C
NRS 104: Nursing Process I 4 C
NRS 104LC: Nursing Process I Clinical Lab 3 C
NRS 104LS: Nursing Process I Skills Lab 1 C
NRS 105: Nursing Process II 4 C
NRS 105LC: Nursing Process II Clinical Lab 4 C
NRS 105LS: Nursing Process II Skills Lab 1 C
NRS 201: Nursing Process III 5 C
NRS 201LC: Nursing Process III Clinical Lab 4 C
NRS 202: Nursing Process IV 3 C
NRS 202CA: Nursing Process IV - Clinical Lab - A AND
NRS 202CB: Nursing Process IV - Clinical Lab - B
6 C
NRS 203: Trends and Issues in Nursing 1 C
ECE 107: Human Development & Relations OR
PSY 240: Developmental Psychology
3 C
Complete a course from Humanities/Fine Arts or Leadership/Ethics categories marked with a "C" or "G." 3 C
BIO 127IN: Human Nutrition & Biology 3 C
Required Credits 81
ASU will accept transfer credit for traditional course work you have successfully completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education. The applicability of the specific course toward a degree depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Students are responsible for working with their advisor to confirm all transfer transcripts are on file with ASU. For more information: https://transfer.asu.edu/credits
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