Pathway Agreement

Northland Pioneer College
Nursing, BSN Pathway
2016-2017
Pathway Notes
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Special Requirements

Completion of the RN-BSN Pathway Program and the special requirements satisfies the requirements for Northland Pioneer College Associate of Applied Science degree, satisfies lower division RN to BSN major requirements, and upon receipt of all application materials, guarantees admission to the ASU RN to BSN program.

Special Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in the following courses is required for guaranteed admission: ENL 101, ENL 102, BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 205, CHM 130 with lab, and PSY 240.  In addition, students must complete the courses that meet the listed general studies requirements with a grade of "C" or better.  These courses are not included in the 2.5 cumulative GPA computation.  All remaining courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Upon transfer to ASU: Students must have a current RN license in good standing before taking the courses in the RN-BSN program (TWC/NUR). 

All additional ASU General Studies requirements can be completed while enrolled in the RN-BSN program.  All other requirements are selected by the student and must be completed prior to graduation from ASU.

ASU will accept up to 75 transfer credit hours from an Arizona community college for the BSN. ASU will accept up to 90 transfer credit hours for traditional course work you have successfully completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education. The applicability of the specific course toward a degree depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Students are responsible for working with their advisor to confirm all transfer transcripts are on file with ASU. 

Pathway Requirements
English
ENL 101: COLLEGE COMPOSITION I
3 hrs
ENL 102: COLLEGE COMPOSITION II
3 hrs
Mathematics
MAT 142: COLL MATH/CONTMPORY APPLC OR
MAT 152: ADVANCED ALGEBRA OR
MAT 189: PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA/TRIG
3 hrs
The Mathematics requirement may be satisfied by any course that transfers to ASU with a MA designation as shown in the Course Equivalency Guide.
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSY 240: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 hrs
Concurrently satisfies NPC prerequisites, General Education requirements, and ASU lower division requirements.
Physical & Biological Sciences
BIO 202: HUMAN ANAT & PHYSIO II
4 hrs
Concurrently satisfies NPC prerequisites, General Education requirements, and ASU lower division requirements.
CHM 130: FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY
4 hrs
Concurrently satisfies NPC prerequisites, General Education requirements, and ASU lower division requirements.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
MAT 125: INTRO TO STATISTICS OR
PSY 201: INTRO RESEARCH&STATISTICS or
PSY 230: Introduction to Psychological Statistics
3 hrs
BIO 201: HUMAN ANAT & PHYSIO I
4 hrs
BIO 205: MICROBIOLOGY
4 hrs
NUR 117: PHARMACOLOGY
2 hrs
NUR 118: Pharmacology II
2 hrs
NUR 121: NURSING I
6 hrs
NUR 122: NURSING II
8 hrs
NUR 125: PRACTICAL NURSE COMPLETIN
2 hrs
NUR 219: NCLEX Review Seminar
2 hrs
NUR 221: NURSING III
8 hrs
NUR 222: NURSING IV
8 hrs
Total Required Credits: 69