Auburn University College of Nursing

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Transfer

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How to Apply

Pre-Nursing and Transfer Admission Checklist

Upper Division Admission Checklist

RN-BSN Admission Checklist

Schedule a Visit

We encourage you to visit our campus to learn more about our curriculum, application process, and upper division coursework. Scheduling an on-campus visit will give us the opportunity to show you why Auburn Nursing is one of the best nursing programs.

Join our nursing staff and students for a 30 minute information session to explore how the college can support you as you pursue your dream to be a nurse. We will conclude our information session with a tour given by one of our staff or student ambassadors.

Schedule A Visit

Parking: Parking is located across Donahue Drive from the building in the gravel lot. We ask that you do not park in the nursing parking lot behind the building

Prospective Students

Pre-Nursing

Overview

Freshmen typically apply to the university and declare pre-nursing as their major. The pre-nursing major is designed for students who intend to apply for admission to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Students apply for admission to our upper-division BSN program in the fall of their sophomore year. While eligible students are encouraged to declare the pre-nursing major, any student who meets the admission requirements is eligible to apply to the BSN program.

The pre-nursing major is comprised of Auburn University general education courses and prerequisite courses that will prepare students for the upper-division nursing curriculum.

Although the College of Nursing does not offer a separate program for second-degree students, students with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines are encouraged to apply to the upper division.

Admission to Auburn University does not guarantee admission to the College of Nursing.

Curriculum

ENGL 1100	English Composition I	3 hrs
ENGL 1120	English Composition II	3 hrs
Core Literature		3 hrs
Core Lit/Humanities		3 hrs
Core History		3 hrs
Core History/Social Science		3 hrs
PSYC 2010 OR SOCY 1000	Intro to Psychology or Sociology & Global Perspectives	3 hrs
Core Social Science		3 hrs
Core Fine Arts		3 hrs
PHIL 1030 OR PHIL 1020	Ethics & Health Sciences or Intro to Ethics	3 hrs
MATH 1120	Pre-Calculus Algebra	3 hrs
BIOL 1020	Principles of Biology	3 hrs
BIOL 1021	Principles of Biology Lab	1 hr
CHEM 1030	Fundamentals of Chemistry	3 hrs
CHEM 1031	Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab	1 hr
NTRI 2000	Nutrition and Health	3 hrs
BIOL 3200	General Microbiology	3 hrs
BIOL 3201	General Microbiology Lab	1 hr
BIOL 2500	Anatomy and Physiology I	3 hrs
BIOL 2501	Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1 hr
BIOL 2510	Anatomy and Physiology II	3 hrs
BIOL 2511	Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	1 hr
STAT 2510	Statistics for Health Sciences	3 hrs
NURS 2020	Dosage Calculation & Med Terminology	1 hr
NURS 2030	Foundations of Professional Nursing	3 hrs
NURS 2040	Professional Nursing Across the Lifespan	3 hrs

Clinical Locations

Clinical locations vary from large hospitals to small rural clinics to provide students experience with diverse patient populations. Clinical locations include, but are not limited to, the Auburn-Opelika area, Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile, Columbus, GA, LaGrange, GA, and Atlanta, GA. Cost of travel to clinical sites is the responsibility of the student.

Cost

Undergraduate Fees

Tuition and Fees will follow Auburn University's cost of attendance per academic year.

A more detailed estimate of expenses for upper division students can be found below. These are in addition to Auburn University's Cost of Attendance.

Upper Division Estimated Cost Per Semester

The amount that students pay in tuition and required fees represents a sizable and important investment in their future. However, student payments alone do not cover the full cost of providing any of Auburn's educational programs. Even after state appropriations are included, some programs require funding through additional fees in order to provide a high-quality learning environment that students expect. Like the basic tuition and fees, these additional amounts help to cover not only the direct costs of providing instruction and advising in these programs but also indirect costs associated with Auburn's role as a comprehensive center of higher education for the state.

Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.

How to Apply

Your first step is to apply to Auburn University undergraduate admissions. View additional steps below to complete your admission process.

Complete your Auburn University undergraduate application
Pay your Auburn University enrollment deposit
File your FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov
Complete Auburn University scholarship application Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM)
Register for Camp War Eagle

Prospective Students

Transfer

Overview

Transfer students typically apply to the university and declare pre-nursing as their major. The pre-nursing major is designed for students who intend to apply for admission to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Students may apply for admission to our upper-division BSN program in the fall if they meet eligibility.

The pre-nursing major is comprised of Auburn University general education courses and prerequisite courses that will prepare students for upper-division nursing curriculum.

Although the College of Nursing does not offer a separate program for second-degree students, students with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines are encouraged to apply to the upper division.

Admission to Auburn University does not guarantee admission to the College of Nursing.

Curriculum

ENGL 1100	English Composition I	3 hrs
ENGL 1120	English Composition II	3 hrs
Core Literature		3 hrs
Core Lit/Humanities		3 hrs
Core History		3 hrs
Core History/Social Science		3 hrs
PSYC 2010 OR SOCY 1000	Intro to Psychology or Sociology & Global Perspectives	3 hrs
Core Social Science		3 hrs
Core Fine Arts		3 hrs
PHIL 1030 OR PHIL 1020	Ethics & Health Sciences or Intro to Ethics	3 hrs
MATH 1120	Pre-Calculus Algebra	3 hrs
BIOL 1020	Principles of Biology	3 hrs
BIOL 1021	Principles of Biology Lab	1 hr
CHEM 1030	Fundamentals of Chemistry	3 hrs
CHEM 1031	Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab	1 hr
NTRI 2000	Nutrition and Health	3 hrs
BIOL 3200	General Microbiology	3 hrs
BIOL 3201	General Microbiology Lab	1 hr
BIOL 2500	Anatomy and Physiology I	3 hrs
BIOL 2501	Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1 hr
BIOL 2510	Anatomy and Physiology II	3 hrs
BIOL 2511	Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	1 hr
STAT 2510	Statistics for Health Sciences	3 hrs

Cost

Undergraduate Fees

Tuition and Fees will follow Auburn University's cost of attendance per academic year.

A more detailed estimate of expenses for upper division students can be found below. These are in addition to Auburn University's Cost of Attendance.

Upper Division Estimated Cost Per Semester

The amount that students pay in tuition and required fees represents a sizeable and important investment in their future. However, student payments alone do not cover the full cost of providing any of Auburn's educational programs. Even after state appropriations are included, some programs require funding through additional fees in order to provide a high-quality learning environment that students expect. Like the basic tuition and fees, these additional amounts help to cover not only the direct costs of providing instruction and advising in these programs but also indirect costs associated with Auburn's role as a comprehensive center of higher education for the state.

Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.

Equivalency Table

Use the transfer equivalency table to help determine your compliance with our prerequisites

Deadlines

Application deadlines for entry into upper division program in summer or fall opens fall semester. Check back to see specific deadlines.

How to Apply

Your first step is to apply to Auburn University undergraduate admissions. View additional steps below to complete your admission process.

Complete your Auburn University undergraduate application
Pay your Auburn University enrollment deposit
File your FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov
Complete Auburn University scholarship application Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM)
Complete the pre-orientation modules for transfer students
Register to attend Successfully Orienting Students

BSN Application Checklist

Prospective Students

Upper Division

Overview

The professional nursing curriculum provides undergraduate education for students wishing to prepare for a career as a professional nurse. Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Curriculum

2024-2025 BSN Traditional Pathway Curriculum

Clinical Locations

Cost

Undergraduate Fees

Tuition and Fees will follow Auburn University's cost of attendance per academic year.

A more detailed estimate of expenses for upper division students can be found below. These are in addition to Auburn University's Cost of Attendance.

Upper Division Estimated Cost Per Semester

Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.

Eligibility

Find Upper Division Eligibility here!

Deadlines

After applying and being accepted to Auburn University, students must complete a second application to the AUCON Upper Division. The Upper Division application will be available in the fall semester each year. Deadlines will be posted when applications open.

Upper Division Application Process

Additional information on our application process can be found HERE.

Prospective Students

RN-BSN

Overview

The online RN to BSN track includes two pathways, a traditional RN to BSN and a concurrent RN to BSN. The traditional RN to BSN is a 3-semester curriculum designed to prepare registered nurses to take the next step in their professional career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The concurrent RN to BSN provides a pathway for students who are prerequisite complete and accepted to an associate's degree in nursing program at a community college. Concurrent students enroll in BSN classes at AUCON while taking associate's degree classes at the community college and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree one semester after completing the associate's degree. The RN to BSN track prepares nurses with leadership, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice skills to positively impact diverse patients, families, and communities. The program is designed to promote student success by providing concepts that can be directly applied to nursing practice. AUCON provides clinical opportunities for experiential learning in advanced nursing concepts such as community health, interprofessional experiences, and nursing leadership. Taught by the same nursing faculty who teach on campus, this program offers start dates in fall, spring, or summer and flat-rate in-state/out-of-state tuition. For detailed information click here.

Curriculum

PREREQUISITES

English Composition

Course Number	Course Name	Hours
ENGL 1100	English Composition I	3
ENGL 1120	English Composition II	3

CHOOSE 1

Literature Sequence

Core Literature I	3 Hours
Core Literature II	3 Hours
Core History I or II	3 Hours
Core Social Science	3 Hours

OR History Sequence

Core History I	3 Hours
Core History II	3 Hours
Core Literature I or II	3 Hours
Core Humanities	3 Hours

Liberal Arts

PSYC 2010 or SOCY 1000	Intro to Psychology or Intro to Sociology	3 Hours
	Core Social Science	3 Hours
	Core Fine Arts	3 Hours
	Core Humanities	3 Hours

Sciences and Mathematics

MATH 1100 or MATH 1120	Finite Math or Pre-Calculus Algebra	3 Hours
	Core Science with Lab*	4 Hours
	Core Science with Lab*	4 Hours
BIOL 3200	Microbiology with Lab*	4 Hours
BIOL 2500	Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab*	4 Hours
BIOL 2510	Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab*	4 Hours
STAT 2510	Statistics for Health Sciences*	3 Hours

* All Science and Statistics requirements must be completed prior to entry into the RN to BSN program

CURRICULUM

First Semester

NURS 3810	Holistic Pathophysiology and Health Assessment	6 Hours
NURS 3840	Formation of Professional Nursing Practice	5 Hours

Second Semester

NURS 3830	Nursing Informatics and Evidence Based Practice	6 Hours
NURS 4830	Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing	3 Hours

Third Semester

NURS 4840	Transition to Professional Nursing Practice	6 Hours
NURS 4850	Clinical Prevention and Population Health	5 Hours

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Calculate your GPA here!

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Cost

Undergraduate Fees

$433/credit hour

27 total credit hours

Total program cost: $11,691

Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.

Estimated Cost of Attendance: https://www.auburn.edu/administration/business-finance/finaid/steps-for-aid/coa_all.html

Deadlines

Application Timelines:

July 15^th – Fall
November 15^th – Spring
April 15^th - Summer

Virtual Orientation:

January 4, 2023 - Spring 2023 Virtual Orientation

How to Apply

Link Here for Summer 2023/Fall 2023/Spring 2024 application

Concurrent BSN

The Concurrent BSN track is designed for prerequisite complete students accepted into an accredited associate degree in nursing (ADN) program. Concurrent students will complete BSN and ADN programs simultaneously.

The Concurrent BSN track requires 6 semesters with the final semester being completed after graduation from the ADN program.

Tuition is $433/credit hour for 32 credit hours.

Estimated Cost of Attendance: https://www.auburn.edu/administration/business-finance/finaid/steps-for-aid/coa_all.html

Fall Deadline - July 15^th

Spring Deadline - November 15^th

Summer Deadline - April 15^th

For more information or an unofficial transcript evaluation, please contact Wendy Franklin, program advisor, at wzf0003@auburn.edu.

Application link Summer 2023/ Fall 2023/ Spring 2024:

Traditional RN to BSN

The traditional RN to BSN track is designed for registered nurses with an associate's degree who wish to advance their education and receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Students will complete 31 credit hours over the course of 6 online courses.

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Summer	NURS 3110	Theoretical Concepts	3 hrs
1st Semester	NURS 3130	EBS, Assessment & Health Prom	4 hrs
	NURS 3141	Concepts & EBS	3 hrs
	NURS 3120	Nursing Pathophysiology	3 hrs

Fall	NURS 3210	Clinical Pharmacology	3 hrs
2nd Semester	NURS 3230	Acute Care Across Lifespan	6 hrs
	NURS 3231	Acute Care Across Lifespan Clinical	4 hrs

Spring	NURS 3330	Childbearing Family & Reproductive Health	4 hrs
3rd Semester	NURS 3331	Childbearing Family & Reproductive Health Clinical	2 hrs
	NURS 3730	Mental Health Across the Lifespan	2 hrs
	NURS 3731	Mental Health Across the Lifespan Clinical	2 hrs
	NURS 3630	Professional Nursing Leadership in Microsystems	2 hrs

Summer	OFF

Fall	NURS 4230	Chronic & Complex Conditions	5 hrs
4th Semester	NURS 4231	Chronic & Complex Conditions Clinical	5 hrs
	NURS 4290	Evidence Based Practice	2 hrs
	NURS ELECTIVE	(Optional)

Spring	NURS 4920	Transition to Professional Nursing	4 hrs
5th Semester	NURS 4921	Nursing Preceptorship	7 hrs
	NURS 4930	Community Assessment Project	1 hr
	UNIV 4AA0 NU1	Undergrad Graduation

Fall	NURS 3110	Theoretical Concepts	3 hrs
1st Semester	NURS 3130	EBS, Assessment & Health Prom	4 hrs
	NURS 3141	Concepts & EBS	3 hrs
	NURS 3120	Nursing Pathophysiology	3 hrs

Spring	NURS 3210	Clinical Pharmacology	3 hrs
2nd Semester	NURS 3230	Acute Care Across Lifespan	6 hrs
	NURS 3231	Acute Care Across Lifespan Clinical	4 hrs

Summer	OFF

Fall	NURS 3330	Childbearing Family & Reproductive Health	4 hrs
3rd Semester	NURS 3331	Childbearing Family & Reproductive Health Clinical	2 hrs
	NURS 3730	Mental Health Across the Lifespan	2 hrs
	NURS 3731	Mental Health Across the Lifespan Clinical	2 hrs
	NURS 3630	Professional Nursing Leadership in Microsystems	2 hrs

Spring	NURS 4230	Chronic & Complex Conditions	5 hrs
4th Semester	NURS 4231	Chronic & Complex Conditions Clinical	5 hrs
	NURS 4290	Evidence Based Practice	2 hrs
	NURS ELECTIVE	(Optional)

Summer	NURS 4920	Transition to Professional Nursing	4 hrs
5th Semester	NURS 4921	Nursing Preceptorship	7 hrs
	NURS 4930	Community Assessment Project	1 hr
	UNIV 4AA0 NU1	Undergrad Graduation

Fall	NURS 3813	Holistic Nursing Pathophysiology & Health Assessment	6 hrs
1st Semester	NURS 3843	Formation of Professional Nursing Practice	5 hrs

Spring	NURS 3833	Nurs. Informatics & EBP	6 hrs
2nd Semester	NURS 4833	Leadership & Management in Prof. Nursing	3 hrs

Summer	NURS 4843	Transition to Professional Nursing Practice	6 hrs
3rd Semester	NURS 4853	Clinical Prevention & Population Health	5 hrs