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How long is the program?
If you take all of the courses as they are offered you can finish in one year for RN-BSN and one semester after you complete your ADN program for the SONIC program.
Do I have to go “full time”?
No, the program is flexible. You can take one or all of the courses that are offered each semester. If you are in the SONIC program, you should only take one course at a time in addition to your ADN courses. Keep financial aid in mind when trying to decide. Aid is disbursed based on full time (12 hours) and part time (6 hours) status.
Does the program require face-to-face clinical hours?
The clinical hours associated with the program are not like the traditional clinicals at your ADN program. Clinical hours are completed through virtual simulations and projects that can be completed in your geographic location.
Can I complete prerequisite courses after being accepted?
Students are highly encouraged to complete all prerequisites prior to admission to the program due to the workload during the program, but students are allowed to have two courses incomplete from certain core curriculum areas denoted by the asterisk in the prerequisite table on the program page.
Do I have to take a nursing entrance test like the TEAS?
No, you do not have to take the nursing entrance test for this program. If you are interested in the SONIC program, you may have to take the nursing entrance test for your ADN program. Be sure to check with your ADN program about their admission requirements.
I am in an ADN program currently. Can I take RN-BSN courses?
Yes, please visit our SONIC Program page to learn about our concurrent enrollment program.
What’s the best place to start if I am interested in applying to the RN-BSN or SONIC program?
Email your unofficial transcripts to rn-bsn@sfasu.edu for pre-advising.
What are application deadlines?
There is a rolling deadline, which means you can apply at any time. It is best to apply by July 15 for the fall, Nov. 15 for spring and April 15th for the summer.
Do I have to submit the ApplyTexas application?
Yes, you must submit the application at http://goApplyTexas.org , which is the application for SFA. Then, you must submit all of your official transcripts to SFA Admissions.
What is the GPA requirement?
A grade of at least a C is required in ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, Life Science courses (A&P 1, A&P 2, Microbiology) and Lifespan Growth and Development. A passing grade is required for other prerequisites. If a course is taken more than once, only the passing grade will be considered.
