Welcome to the JoAnne Gay
Dishman Department of Nursing

 

Bachelors Degree Plans

NEW BSN PROGRAM SPRING 2010

 

The BSN program also provides an opportunity for Registered Nurses who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. This special track is called the RN-BSN Articulation track. Please refer to separate information below. Also contact Carol Hammonds, Coordinator of Articulation Programs by calling (409) 880-7817 or e-mail Carol.hammonds@lamar.edu

 

The Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is a four year program designed to prepare professional nurse practitioners to meet community and state needs for nurses who can assume leadership in the delivery of health care. (See the degree plan link at the end bottom of this page.)

BSN graduates are prepared to think logically by synthesizing information from various disciplines and analyzing problems critically, commensurate with the level of education. The BSN graduate functions with a longitudinal focus across time from preadmission to discharge. The BSN graduate is prepared to practice in structured, unstructured, and evolving health care settings. The focus of care is broad. The BSN graduate is prepared to deliver health care to individuals and families as clients as well as aggregates, communities and societies within the context of their environment. BSN graduates are also prepared to incorporate research findings, utilize technology, pursue graduate education and life-long learning.

Students of nursing meet course requirements through didactic courses, laboratory assignments, and clinical experience in health care facilities under supervision of University faculty. Graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to receive licensure to practice professional nursing. Graduates will be required to meet criteria established by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas in order to take the NCLEX-RN examination.

Completion of the program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

For an appointment or more information please e-mail to nursing@lamar.edu or call (409) 880-8868.

Nursing Academic Advisor: Department of Nursing, Post Office Box 10081, Beaumont, Texas, 77710. Office located in McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building, Office 255 

Director of Undergraduate Nursing Studies, Dr. Iva Haynes Hall, RN, Ph.D., McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building Office 254

 

Steps for Applying to B. S. N. Program

Students enrolled at Lamar University must submit an application for Admission to Nursing programs.

Students not enrolled at Lamar University must submit TWO separate applications: one for admission to Lamar University (obtained from Office of Admissions) and one for admission to the specific Nursing program (obtained from the Advising Center, Room 257A, Ward Health Sciences building).

Applications must be received by October 1 prior to the Spring semester admission is sought. The following items must accompany the application to the Nursing program:

To be considered for admission the student must:

  1. Have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C" (see BSN degree plan)
  2. NEW Starting in the Fall 2008 Semester all applicants must have completed or be enrolled in NURS 1373 Pathophysiology or RNSG 1311 before applying for admission.
  3. Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00
  4. Have a minimum grade of "C" in all preadmission courses with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 in the pre-requisite sciences. Three of the 4 pre-requisite sciences must be completed prior to the semester in which the application is made.
  5. Also see Admission to Department of Nursing criteria in the LU catalog and in the Prospective Undergraduate Students section of this web site.
  6. Have taken the HESI Admission test (see HESI Admission Information and FAQ)
  7. Process For Hesi Admission Assessment Test
  8. Process For Hesi Admission Assessment Test for out of town students NEW

 

Forms and Documents - Adobe Acrobat Format

 

Pease contact the Advising Office for current Application Information