About the B.S.N. Program

Admission to the program requires:
• General undergraduate admission to UTB
• Associate degree or diploma in nursing
(Nursing Validation Base)
• Completion of UTB General Education Core courses
• Current U.S. or U.S. territory Registered Nurse license
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) license
• Proof of required immunizations
• Background security clearance
Completing the B.S.N. requires:
• Maintain “current” all licenses, certifications and
immunizations
• Grade of C or better in the following courses:
− 4305: Perspectives in Professional Nursing Practice
− 4407: Foundations of Holistic Nursing
− 4309: Research and Evidence Based Nursing Practice
− 4611: Health Promotion in Professional Nursing
− 4313: Transcultural Nursing
− 4615: Professional Nursing in the Community
− 4217: Issues in Professional Nursing
− 4519: Leadership in Professional Nursing
Total credit hours for the B.S.N.:
About the B.S.N. Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UTB delivers a
high-quality education in holistic nursing through an innovative
online curriculum. Tailored for working registered nurses, the
program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA). The B.S.N. and all degrees at the university
are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
About UTB
The University of Texas at Brownsville, serves more than 12,000
students in the Brownsville metropolitan area and broader South
Texas region. We have been a member of The University of
Texas System since 1991 and offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Life and Health Sciences Building, Room 2.720
One West University Boulevard • Brownsville, Texas 78520
(800) 591-1631 • (956) 882-5070 • Fax (956) 882-6827
www.utb.edu/bsn
Accreditation
The B.S.N. Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. ACEN is responsible for accreditation of nursing education schools and programs.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
[email protected]
• General Education Core plus Degree Base:
51 credit hours
• Advanced placement (Nursing Validation Base):
38 credit hours
• Core B.S.N. nursing classes: 32 credit hours
• Total: 121 credit hours
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Advance Your Career
With a focus on holistic nursing, the UTB Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program helps take
your career to the next level. The program is
entirely online, allowing you to earn your B.S.N.
from home and around your hectic schedule — in
as little as a year.
Online, But Not Alone
The B.S.N. program is exclusively online, and the
courses are web-based. All you need is a
computer with a browser and Internet connection.
“The B.S.N. online program gave
me the unique opportunity to
pursue higher education while
allowing me to continue the
practice of a full-time nursing
career!” — Leticia R. Cantu.
You can contact your professors for help by e-mail
or by calling the B.S.N. program toll-free number.
They usually respond within 24 hours. You will
also build camaraderie with fellow students
through online discussions and class projects.
As an online student, you get the same highquality support as on-site students:
• Financial aid
• Scholarships
• Tutoring
• Library services
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Holistic Nursing
Advanced Placement Saves a Year
The B.S.N. program at UTB focuses on holistic nursing. According to the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), holistic
nursing:
… recognizes the totality of the human being: the interconnectedness of body, mind, emotion, spirit, social/cultural, relationship, context and environment. ... The practice of holistic nursing
requires nurses to integrate self-care, self-responsibility, spirituality, and reflection in their lives.
AHNA recognized the UTB B.S.N. program’s high standards and
achievements by awarding the program its first Excellence in
Holistic Nursing Education Award.
“The program allows for growth in the
profession and is designed to bring
out the leader in all nurses.”
— Christine Bollom
Learn more at www.ahna.org.
“I find myself practicing holistic nursing at the
agency where I work. Now I look at all the
aspects of holistic nursing with the patients
that I attend.” — Gerardo Castillo
The B.S.N. program saves you money and time by
giving you credit for your Associate Degree in Nursing
(A.D.N.) or nursing diploma (Nursing Validation Base).
After successfully completing seven B.S.N. credit
hours, you will be granted 38 additional credit hours for
your RN prelicensure nursing course work