The RN to BSN program at Prairie View A&M University spans 12 months across three semesters. Students complete 128 total credit hours, including 63 hours of general education and 30 hours of upper-division nursing courses.
International students must complete some courses face-to-face due to Department of Homeland Security regulations.
Graduates are equipped to provide evidence-based care, demonstrate leadership, and pursue advanced nursing roles.
Admissions & Prerequisites
- submit the Texas Common Application
- pay a $25 application fee and a $60 nursing processing fee
- provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- hold an active, unencumbered RN license in Texas
- complete 63 credit hours of prerequisite coursework
- a minimum grade of “C” and a 2.75 GPA.
Additional requirements include recent nursing practice experience, a negative criminal background check, and a drug screening test.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes courses in pathophysiology, community health nursing, leadership and management, and nursing research. Students earn 37 credits through advanced placement for prior nursing coursework.
NURS 4173 Community Health Nursing Theory
This 3-credit course integrates the nursing process with public health principles. Students focus on preventive care for individuals, families, groups, and communities, emphasizing the role of public health in nursing practice.
NURS 4193 Leadership & Management in Nursing
This course examines leadership and management principles in nursing. Students explore strategies for effective nursing leadership, decision-making, and managing healthcare teams to ensure quality care.
NURS 4272 Community Health Nursing Practicum
This 2-credit clinical practicum allows students to apply public health concepts through the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on providing preventive care to individuals, families, groups, and communities.
NURS 4292 Leadership & Management Practicum
This clinical practicum provides hands-on experience in applying leadership and management principles in nursing. Students focus on managing groups of clients and implementing effective care strategies.
NURS 4013 Introduction to Nursing Research
This course introduces basic research methodologies and their application in nursing practice. Students explore computer-based research tools and learn how to integrate research findings into evidence-based care.
NURS 4003 Concepts of Nursing Practice
This course supports RN students transitioning to university-level education. Topics include evidence-based practice, ethical and legal principles, and nursing conceptual models. Students develop foundational knowledge for advanced nursing practice.
NURS 3013 Individual Health Assessment
This course introduces the basics of health assessment within the nursing process framework. Students focus on data collection related to environmental and personal factors affecting health. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on practice of assessment techniques across the lifespan.
NURS 3023 Basic Pathophysiology
This course explores human disease processes, emphasizing the relationship between anatomy, physiology, and homeostasis. Students study normal and pathological mechanisms, as well as compensatory processes in health and illness.
Find more curriculum details here:
https://www.pvamu.edu/northwest/wp-content/uploads/sites/157/2012/12/RN-BSN-Degree-Requirements.pdf
Courses are delivered online via the university’s eCourse system, supported by faculty advisors who assist in creating degree plans.
Tuition
Based on the CPC information provided, tuition for the 44 hour core curriculum would be $14,333. However the website does not make it clear what the total cost is.
More tuition info here:
https://www.pvamu.edu/fmsv/fee-display/cohort_2022_online_undergrad_resident_fixed/
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Other Programs
In addition to the RN to BSN program, Prairie View A&M University offers traditional BSN, second-degree BSN, and advanced nursing programs to cater to diverse student needs.
This program is ideal for RNs seeking career advancement through flexible, accredited, and supportive online education.
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