Overview Getting in Prereqs
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 Odessa College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.5
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 Odessa College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 16 American Minority Study (HUMA 2319) C or better Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (BIOL 2401) C or better · with lab Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (BIOL 2402) C or better · with lab Art Appreciation (ARTS 1301) C or better Composition I (ENGL 1301) C or better Composition II (ENGL 1302) C or better Federal Government (GOVT 2305) C or better Jogging/Walking (KINE 1106) C or better Learning Framework (PSYC 1300) C or better Lifespan Growth & Development (PSYC 2314) C or better Microbiology with lab (BIOL 2421) C or better · with lab Physical Fitness & Sport (KINE 1164) C or better Statistics (MATH 1342) C or better Texas Government (GOVT 2306) C or better United States History I (HIST 1301) C or better United States History II (listed as HIST 1301 on guide) C or better Certifications 2 AHA BLS Unencumbered current Texas RN license or compact multistate license Health and background checks 4 Background check and drug screening Health insurance Immunizations (Td/Tdap, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, flu, TB) Physical examination Application basics 5 ADN or nursing diploma from nationally nursing-accredited program; at least C in all nursing coursework and 2.5 nursing GPA Letter of intent / personal statement Letter of recommendation from nursing faculty or current employer Minimum 90 semester credit hours (general education prerequisites plus ADN courses) Overall GPA ranking points 
