Undergraduate (BSN) Degree Paths
As a Tarleton State nursing student, you will be challenged to strive for excellence and professionalism whether in the classroom, laboratory, clinical agency or community setting. Upon successful completion of the BSN curriculum, and degree conferred by the university, traditional BSN and LVN to BSN graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse and to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). Upon meeting licensure requirements and passing the NCLEX-RN®, the Tarleton BSN graduate will become a BSN RN.
Are you entering as a Freshman?
Are you a current student?
Set up an appointment with Academic Advising every semester.
Are you a transfer student?
Set up an appointment with an Academic Advisor as a “prospective student” and apply to the University.
Traditional BSN (Stephenville)
A four-year bachelor’s degree program in Stephenville for students who are not licensed as nurses. The pre-licensure program qualifies you to apply for licensure as a registered nurse and to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®).
LVN-BSN (Waco & Online)
The LVN-BSN Track is for those with an LVN license wanting to continue on their educational journey as a professional nurse. Applicants have completed a vocational nursing program and hold a current, unencumbered Texas license as an LVN.
The LVN-BSN Track is housed in Waco on the McLennan Community College campus.
The LVN-BSN Track is a hybrid track comprised of 4 semesters. However, students can expect to attend skills lab and/ or simulation experience in person. Most lecture material is delivered online. All clinical experiences are in-person. All exams are proctored and can be online or in-person. Students will complete clinical experiences at locations based on preceptor and/or faculty availability.
RN-BSN (Fort Worth & Online)
The RN-BSN Track is for nurses who have completed an associate degree or diploma program and hold a current, unencumbered Texas license as an RN. The RN-BSN Track is delivered primarily online with an in-person requirement.
Advising Information
For students seeking information about pre-nursing courses or acceptance into the nursing programs:
For pre-nursing course questions, please contact Academic Advising. https://www.tarleton.edu/advising/
For students currently in the nursing programs:
For course or degree path questions and to schedule an advising appointment, contact nursing@tarleton.edu.