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Step 1: Admission to the RN to BSN/MSN Track
  • Submit Application for Admission to Undergraduate Study with a $30.00 university application fee. (The University Application fee is not necessary if you have previously paid a university application fee to any Troy University campus).
  • Submit Step 1 Application for Admission to RN to BSN/Track/School of Nursing, with a $20.00 application fee. (Required for all students enrolling in nursing programs).
  • Submit complete Student Medical History Record form (required only for students attending the Troy Campus).
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted directly from the institution of attendance.
  • Submit three letters of professional reference using the RN to BSN/MSN Track forms.
  • Overall GPA for all college work attempted of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • ASN or Diploma graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Proof of current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice.
  • Ability to perform core performance standards for admission and progression.
  • All required documentation listed above must be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records no later than February 1, April 1 or September 1. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all documentation is on file with the Office of Admissions and Records.
  • Students will be notified of admission status by March 1, May 15, or October 1.
  • Incomplete files will not be evaluated by the School of Nursing for admission.

Step 2: Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence Requirements

  • Submit Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence Form to academic advisor by April 1. Progression criteria requirements include the following:
    • General Studies requirements with a grade of ‘C’ or better in specified courses [Courses marked * on the current RN to BSN/MSN Track brochure require a ‘C’ of better.]
    • Up-to-date Official Academic Evaluation with overall cumulative GPA for all college work attempted of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
    • Students may have a maximum of 9 hours of general studies courses that are lacking prior to beginning the clinical nursing sequence. These 9 hours are limited to the following courses: Literature, Art/Music/Drama, TROY 1101, History, and Ethics. Note: All general studies course requirements must be completed prior to entering the following courses: NSG 4430, NSG 4431, NSG 6691. Note: students may take NSG 3315 Pathophysiology with NSG 4430, NSG 4431, NSG 6691.
    • Proof of current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice.
  • All required documentation listed above for the Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence must be on file in the Academic Advisors Office no later than April 1. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all documentation is on file in the Academic Advisor’s Office. NOTE: The Clinical Nursing Sequence begins once a year in Fall semester.

Step 3: Progression to MSN Program

  • Successful completion of all BSN degree requirements and awarded BSN degree.
  • Acceptable MAT or GRE score (see Graduate Bulletin under School of Nursing).
  • Overall GPA for all college work attempted of 2.5 on 4.0 scale (see Graduate Bulletin under School of Nursing).
  • Minimum of one year clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (FNP program only).
  • Application for the MSN Program should be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records at least one month prior to the beginning of the desired start term. It is the student's responsibility to verify that all required documentation for admission to the MSN program has been received by the Office of Admissions and Records.

Clinical Requirements

All students enrolling in a clinical nursing course (NSG 4406 or NSG 4431)must have current, written documentation of the following clinical requirements on file in the School of Nursing:

  • Professional Liability insurance (must purchase professional liability insurance through Troy University School of Nursing.
  • Proof of certification in BCLS.
  • Proof of current health insurance.
  • Proof on annual physical examination with TB skin test results on a School of Nursing form.
  • Proof of OSHA training and HIPAA training.
  • Results of serum titers for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella zoster and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B or proof of beginning Hepatitis B vaccinations series.
  • A negative result on the Drug Screening drawn by Lab Corp and certified by the Troy University School of Nursing designated Medical Review Officer.
  • Proof of current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice.


Submit all required University admission documents to:

Montgomery & Troy Applicants
   Troy University School of Nursing
   Office of Admissions & Records
   340 Montgomery Street
   Montgomery, AL 36104
Phenix City Applicants
   Troy University Office of
        Admissions/Nursing
   One University Place
   Phenix City, AL 36869

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For more information about the Troy University RN to BSN/MSN Track:
 

 

Montgomery & Troy, AL
334.834.2320 
cdgodwin@troy.edu
Phenix City, AL
1.866.876.9787 ext. 156
OR 334.448.5156
tsupcnsg@troy.edu
     

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Troy University School of Nursing, RN to BSN/MSN Track
340 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, AL  36104
334-834-2320

Troy University School of Nursing
400 Pell Avenue, Collegeview Building
Troy, AL  36082
334-670-3428 

01/16/08
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