Registered Nurses who are seeking a BSN, who do not meet the above specific academic requirement of an overall GPA of 3.0 should consider the Online RN-BSN Track offered by the USA College of Nursing, to obtain the BSN. For specific admission requirements for the Online RN- BSN Online Track:

Online RN to BSN Track for Associate Degree & Diploma Nurses

Phase One of the Online RN-MSN Track:
This is the Undergraduate Phase and all students enroll in the Professional Component of the BSN curriculum, to first earn the BSN. Enrolled students are classified as undergraduate students and all must complete a total of 31 semester hours in Phase One to first earn the BSN. At the successful completion of Phase One, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is awarded.

During Phase Two, students will enroll in coursework required for the specific MSN program they are admitted into, by the Graduate Nursing Admissions Selection Process. At the successful completion of the required graduate nursing coursework in Phase Two, the Graduate Degree is awarded.

1. Submission of the required nursing application with fee, by posted deadline.

(Priority Application Deadlines for RN-MSN Track: April 1 for Fall Semester; August 1 for Spring Semester. Late Applications are accepted, based on space availability.)
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all academic coursework ever attempted, as determined by the USA Office of Admissions
3. Minimum University GPA of 3.0.
4. Competition of all nineteen pre-requisite undergraduate courses for the BSN degree, with minimum of “C” or higher.

Note: Prospective students MUST have all (19) college courses completed PRIOR to beginning the Professional Component of the RN-MSN Track.
You may complete these in your hometown area, at an accredited institution and transfer these (19) college courses to USA.
5. Submission of health data forms and evidence of health insurance.
6. Evidence of CPR certification.
7. Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and no adverse findings on a background check.
8. Completion of an accredited diploma or associate degree in nursing and a current registered nurse licensure with no restriction.

USA Academic Calendar for 2012-2013

For Additional Information

For inquiries regarding the RN-MSN Online Track (for admission to Phase One):

Office of Student Services
USA College of Nursing - HAHN 3082
5721 USA Drive N.
Mobile AL 36688-0002
(251) 445-9400
Email: conbsn@usouthal.edu
FAX: (251) 445-9416

The entry level baccalaureate program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing
and the BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20036-1120
Telephone 202-887-6791