The Department of Nursing offers a fast-paced, full-time Associate in Applied Science (AAS), RN Program, designed for graduates to go directly into the labor market. Upon completion of the program, students may apply for RN Licensure through a state board to complete their NCLEX exam.
Phone Number E-mail Address Nursing Department Nursing DepartmentVictoria L. King, DNP, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing Victoria L. King, DNP, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing
Bridget Robinson, PhD, MSN, CNS, RRT, RN, Nursing Instructor Bridget Robinson, PhD, MSN, CNS, RRT, RN
Nursing Instructor
Gwendolyn Wash, MSN, RN, CNL, Nursing Clinical Coordinator Gwendolyn Wash, MSN, RN, CNL
Nursing Clinical Coordinator
Associate Degree Nursing (RN) – Upon successful completion of the ADN program, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Practical Nursing (PN) – Upon successful completion of the PN program or after completion of the third semester of the ADN program, the student is awarded a certificate in Practical Nursing.
Career Mobility Nursing (LPN/Paramedic to RN) - Upon successful completion of a PN or Paramedic Program and secured unencumbered licensure, the student may apply for the Career Mobility program. After successful completion of the NUR209 and above curriculum, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Transfer LPN to RN Nursing (ACCS PN to RN) - Upon successful completion of a Alabama Community College System (ACCS) PN Program and secured unencumbered licensure within the 12-month transfer window; the student may apply for the LPN to RN Transfer program. After successful completion of the program curriculum, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Licensure and NCLEX – Upon successful completion of the program of studies in either the Associate Degree or Practical Nursing Programs, the graduate may be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination, upon approval by a state board of nursing.
~FALL SEMESTER: Application is open March 15 - May 15 until 11:59pm.
~SPRING SEMESTER: Application is open September 15 - October 31 until 11:59pm.
Minimum Admissions Requirements
Please refer to the Minimum Admissions Requirement document. The ACT is now required for all nursing program admissions. There is no expiration date on the ACT. The TEAS test is no longer accepted. Due to the fast-paced structure of the program, it is recommended that applicants take most of their General Education core courses prior to beginning the nursing coursework.
DEADLINES FOR REINSTATEMENT & TRANSFER APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
TRANSFER Student application deadlines:
~FALL SEMESTER: May 15th at 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER: October 31st at 11:59pm
~SUMMER SEMESTER: April 1st at 11:59pm
REINSTATEMENT Student application deadlines:
~FALL SEMESTER: August 5 at 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER: December 15 at 11:59pm
~SUMMER SEMESTER: May 8 at 11:59pm
*Only Current ACCS Nursing Students may use this transfer application. Application due dates are subject to change. NOTE: This application is NOT for new student admissions.
Bishop State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Bishop State Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Bishop State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS), RN Program, at Bishop State Community College at the Main Campus location in Mobile, AL is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel. (404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS, RN Program is Continuing Accreditation for Good Cause. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accr.
Bishop State’s Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs are approved by The Alabama Board of Nursing P.O. Box 303900 Montgomery, AL 36130 (800) 656-5318 www.abn.alabama.gov.
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