Nursing, BSN (RN to BSN Option)

Admission Requirements

Admission to the RN to BSN option requires that the following ECU and College of Nursing (CON) requirements be met:

• Chemistry
• Developmental Psychology
• English - 6 credit hours of college level writing
• Ethics
• Human Physiology and Anatomy I and II with Labs
• Introduction to Sociology
• Introductory Psychology
• Microbiology with Lab
• Statistics

Nursing major - 32 s.h.

Registered nurses will receive placement credit for their associate degree or diploma nursing courses.

• NURS 4950 - Professional Concepts for RN to BSN
• NURS 4951 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice for RN to BSN
• NURS 4952 - Leadership and Management for RN to BSN
• NURS 4953 - Population Health for RN to BSN
• NURS 4954 - Global Health for RN to BSN
• NURS 4955 - Quality and Safety for RN to BSN
• NURS 4956 - Transition to Professional Practice for RN to BSN

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this option the applicant must have:

• An associate degree or diploma in nursing from an approved educational institution.
• A current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in any U.S. state or territory. Recent associate’s degree or diploma in nursing graduates eligible to sit for the NCLEX may also apply. International applicants must validate credentials with the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools before applying for RN licensure.
• A minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Grade of C or higher in all required mathematics and science courses.
• Satisfactory completion of prerequisite general education and cognate courses.

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors  have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.