Nursing - RN Mobility (for registered nurses)

 

Step 1: Admission to the RN Mobility Tracks

• Submit Application for Admission to Undergraduate Study with a $30.00 university application fee.
  • To submit an application for admission to undergraduate studies, please go to www.troy.edu and select future students. On the admissions page, you can create a personalized profile, submit an application, and check the status of your documents. On page 2 of the Undergraduate Application, you will be prompted to choose a location. There you will choose “Online Nursing RN-BSN” as your location and “Nursing RN-BSN” as your intended Academic Major.

Supplemental Paper Work and Requirements

• Submit Step 1 Application for Admission to RN Mobility Tracks/School of Nursing
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted directly from the institution of attendance.
• Submit two letters of professional reference on required forms.
• Overall GPA for all college work attempted of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• ASN or Diploma graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Proof of current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice.
• Ability to perform core performance standards required for the nursing profession for admission and progression.
• All required documentation listed above must be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records no later than February 1, April 1, July 1, September 1, or November 1. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all documentation is on file with the Office of Admissions and Records. Incomplete files will not be evaluated by the School of Nursing for admission.
• Students will be notified of admission status by March 1, May 15, July 25, October 1 or December 10.
• A $20 nursing program fee will be required upon application.

Step 2: Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence

• Submit Step 2 Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence Form to academic advisor by April 1. Progression criteria requirements include the following:
  • General Studies requirements with a grade of ‘C’ or better in specified courses [Courses marked * on page 2 require a ‘C’ of better.]
  • Official Academic Evaluation with overall cumulative GPA for all college work attempted of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Students may have a maximum of 9 hours of general studies that are lacking prior to beginning the clinical nursing sequence. These 9 hours are limited to the following courses: Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, TROY 1101, History, and Ethics.
  • Proof of current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice.
  • Progression is pending until a clear certified background check is verified.
• All required documentation listed above for the Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence must be on file in the Academic Advisors Office no later than July 1st. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all documentation is on file in the Academic Advisor’s Office. NOTE: The Clinical Nursing Sequence begins once a year in Fall Semester.

OR Flexible Option

Step 2: Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence

• Submit Step 2 Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence Form to academic advisor by May 1 or October 1. Progression criteria requirements include the following:
  • General Studies requirements with a grade of ‘C’ or better in specified courses [Courses marked * on page 2 require a ‘C’ of better.]
  • Official Academic Evaluation with overall cumulative GPA for all college work attempted of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Students MUST have completed all general studies courses.Note: students may take NSG 3380 Pathophysiology and the Human Response with NSG 4430, NSG 4431, NSG 4440.
  • Students must have a minimum of 1-year work experience as an RN. Experience must include caring for a specific population aggregate AND holding a leadership/management position.
  • Proof of current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice.
  • Current curriculum vitae or resume.
• All required documentation listed above for the Request for Progression to the Clinical Nursing Sequence must be on file in the Academic Advisors Office no later than July 1 or November 1. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all documentation is on file in the Academic Advisor’s Office. NOTE: The Flexible Option begins twice a year in Term 1 (August) and Term 3 (January).

Step 3: Progression to MSN Program

• Successful completion of all BSN degree requirements and awarded BSN degree.
• Application to Graduate Study and $50 application fee.
• Acceptable MAT or GRE score (see Graduate Bulletin under School of Nursing).
• Overall GPA for all college work attempted of 2.5 on 4.0 scale (see Graduate Bulletin under School of Nursing).
• Minimum of one year clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (FNP program only).
• It is the student's responsibility to verify that all required documentation for admission to the MSN program has been received by the Office of Admissions and Records.
• Please note that RN Mobility students who apply are not guaranteed admission to the MSN program.
• RN-BSN student seeking admission to the Graduate School to take NSG 6691 must apply during the fall semester prior to the last clinical practicum taken in the spring semester (NSG 4430/4431)

Clinical Requirements

All students enrolling in a clinical course (NSG 4411 or NSG 4431 RN-BSN and RN-BSN/MSN) must have current, written documentation of the following clinical requirements on file in the School of Nursing:

• Professional Liability insurance (provided through Troy University School of Nursing.)
• Proof of certification of BLS/CPR for healthcare provider
• Proof of current personal health insurance
• Proof of annual physical examination with TB skin test results on School of Nursing form
• Proof of OSHA and HIPAA training
• Results of serum titers for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella zoster and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B or proof of beginning Hepatitis B vaccinations series.
• Completed Hepatitis B Vaccine form
• Drug Screen Policy
• Negative results on the certified Drug Screening using School of Nursing policy and procedure.
• Completed Disclosure of Legal Convictions and Arrest statement
• Clear certified background check that is verified using School of Nursing policy and procedure.
• Copy of unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice
• Ability to perform Core Performance Standards for admission and progression
• Electronic Device Policy
• Release of Information
• Troy Student ID
• State Driver's License
• Proof of Flu shot/Influenza Form

Clinical requirements may vary for the Flex Option student

Step 1  Application

Step 2 Application