Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
Overview A completion program for licensed registered nurses with an ADN, ASN or nursing diploma who want a bachelor's in nursing. Most courses are online and build on the RN license you already hold.
Career outlook Employers hire BSN-prepared RNs for roles requiring expanded leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice competencies, and many hospitals require the BSN for advancement.
Getting in What Delta State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.0
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Delta State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 17 Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 230) C or better Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 231) C or better English Composition (ENG 101) C or better English Composition (ENG 102) C or better Fine Arts Elective (ART 101, 212, 401, 402; MUS 114-117) C or better General Psychology (PSY 101) C or better History Elective (101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 202) C or better Human Development/Behavioral Science Elective (PSY 307, PSY 313, PSY 403, FCS 326, CEL 300) C or better Humanities Elective (additional Fine Arts, History, Literature, or Introduction to Philosophy) C or better Literature (ENG 201, 203, 205, 206, other approved literature) C or better Microbiology (BIO 217) C or better Microcomputer Applications (CIS 205) C or better Nutrition (FCS 345) C or better Principles of Sociology (SOC 101) C or better Public Speaking (COM 101) C or better Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 103) or College Algebra (MAT 104; MAT 104 required for DSU) C or better Statistics (MAT 115, MAT 300, PSY 331) C or better Certifications 2 BLS for healthcare providers Current unencumbered RN license (state where clinicals are performed) Health and background checks 3 Fingerprint criminal background check Health and immunization form Personal health insurance Application basics 2 Graduate of an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program RN/BSN Completion Program application Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
