UALR RN to BSN Completer Agreement

The BHSLR � School of Nursing is proud to coordinate with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) to offer BHSLR School of Nursing graduates an option to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The completer agreement between BHSLR and UALR is student-friendly and accessible. Some of the highlights are:

• The agreement serves current and historical graduates from the BHSLR School of Nursing program.
• UALR will accept Pulaski Technical College courses taken as part of the BHSLR School of Nursing curriculum as transfer credit.
• UALR Department of Nursing offers reserved online sections of the junior level Writing course to prospective BSN completer students.
• All UALR upper-level nursing courses are offered online. The program is designed to meet the continuing education needs of employed RNs.
• The program welcomes both part-time and full-time students.
• The BSN Completer curriculum allows for clinical/practicum experiences in the student�s community.

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General Description · Admission Requirements for BHSLR School of Nursing Graduates · Completer Curriculum through UALR · Frequently Asked Questions · Contact Information · General Education Requirements

General Description

UALR offers a 34-hour BSN completer program for diploma or associate degree graduates. The completer curriculum is designed to be completed in one calendar year if the student attends on a full-time basis. Students may choose to enroll part-time which lengthens the program. Courses are web-based and students are required to have computer/internet access. There are nine courses in the completer program, three of which require a practicum/clinical component.

Admission Requirements for BHSLR School of Nursing Graduates

• Individual must be admitted as a general student to UALR.
• Individual must submit a completed UALR Department of Nursing Application form.
• Admission is competitive and based on total quality points in nursing curriculum support courses at the time of application. Additional information on quality point calculation is located at http://ualr.edu/nursing/.
• UALR admits BSN completer students in both the fall and spring semesters.
• Individual must present a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse.
• Individual must be employed full-time or part-time as a registered nurse.

Completer Curriculum through UALR

Available upper level nursing electives: NURS 3220 Nursing Informatics, NURS 4110, 4210 or 4310 Special Topics

FAQs

1. Where can I complete the additional general education courses that I need?

You can complete some of the general education courses at your local, accredited 2-year college. For your convenience, PTC and UALR articulation guides are available at www.bhslr.edu. Upper level electives are completed at UALR.



2. Must I complete all general education requirements before enrolling in the BSN completer courses?

No. To be eligible for admission to the UALR BSN completer program, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours of general education beyond what was required for the BHSLR School of Nursing diploma program. Students may complete the remaining general education courses while enrolled in the completer nursing courses.



3. I have many of the required general education courses from many years ago, will they transfer to UALR?

Yes. There is no time limit on general education coursework. The Department of Nursing Academic Advisor (501-569-8070) at UALR can help students evaluate their college experience and determine transferability of courses.



4. Can the transcripts that I submitted to BHSLR be transferred to UALR?

No, BHSLR and UALR do not share student records. Official transcripts from each institution you attended must be sent from the institutions to the UALR Office of Admissions and Records. Copies of transcripts should be included with your Department of Nursing application. You can request an official BHSLR transcript by visiting the student services tab at www.bhslr.edu.



5. How do I apply to the completer program?

All application materials and official transcripts will be submitted to UALR. Prospective students should schedule an advising session with a UALR Department of Nursing faculty member and bring all unofficial transcripts to the advising session. Please call 501-569-8081 for more information.



6. Can I enroll in any upper level nursing courses before being officially accepted into the completer program?

Yes. Students may enroll in NURS 3400 Health Assessment after submitting an application to the Department of Nursing. Students must be accepted into the program before enrolling in additional NURS coursework.



7. Which institution will award the degree?

Upon completion, students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from UALR.

Contact Information 

Contact: UALR
Jon Vickers
Academic Advisor
Department of Nursing
2801 South University Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
jmvickers@ualr.edu
501-569-8070 (phone)


Contact: BHSLR
Judy I Pile, EdD
Asst VP, Education
11900 Col Glenn Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
judy.pile@baptist-health.org
501-202-7433 (phone)


Contact: BHSLR
Laura Hamilton, RN, MNSc
Dean of Nursing
11900 Col Glenn Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
laura.hamilton@baptist-health.org
501-202-7937 (phone)


BHSLR website: www.bhslr.edu

UALR website: http://ualr.edu/nursing

 

General Education Requirements


UALR accepts courses taken through PTC that are part of the BHSLR School of Nursing requirements. This information is a general guide for students and includes the additional general education courses that are required for the BSN degree. The UALR Department of Nursing Academic Advisor will assist you in evaluating your college credits and in designing a realistic plan for BSN completion. Please note that each institution may evaluate CLEP credit differently.

Completed General Education Courses:

Cr Hrs	Course	PTC Course	UALR Course
3	Psychology	PSYC 2300	PSYC 2300
3	Sociology	SOCI 2300	SOC 2300
3	Composition I	ENGL 1311	RHET 1311
3	Nutrition	HLSC 2300	---------
4	A & P I	BIOL 1402	BIOL 1411
4	A & P II	BIOL 1403	BIOL 1412
4	Microbiology	BIOL 2401	BIOL 2401
4	Chemistry I	CHEM 1403/1407	CHEM 1400* *A higher level Chemistry will also be accepted

Additional Required General Education Courses:

Cr Hrs	Course	PTC Course	UALR Course	Notes
3	Composition II	ENGL 1312	RHET 1312
3	Coll. Algebra	MATH 1302	MATH 1302
3	Statistics	PSYC 2340	PSYC 2310 or 2340 STATS 2350 or SOCI 3381/3181	Select One
3	Fine Arts	MUSC 2300 or ARTS 2300 or THEA 2300	MUHL 2305 or ARTH 2305 or DRTH 2305	Select One
3	Humanities	PHIL 2320 ENGL 2339 ENGL 2337	PHIL 2320 ENGL 2338 ENGL 2337	Select One
3	History of Civilization	HIST 1311 HIST 1312	HIST 1312 HIST 1312	Select One
3	US History	HIST 2311 HIST 2312 POLS 1310	HIST 2311 HIST 2312 POLS 1310	Select One
3	Writing	Not Available	RHET 3316 RHET 3326	Upper Level Course
8	Upper Level Electives	Not Available	Student Choice	Upper Level Courses