The University of Montevallo College of Health Professions offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The BSN degree may be completed through the Pre-licensure BSN track or the RN to BSN track. Both program tracks prepare graduates for generalist practice to provide direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, communities, or populations. .   

The BSN graduate is prepared to provide comprehensive care in a variety of acute, community and rehabilitative settings. Program emphasis includes clinical nursing practice, health promotion and maintenance, hands-on experience across the continuum of care, and preparation for assuming leadership roles and graduate study in nursing. The baccalaureate curriculum provides a solid foundation for graduate study. The BSN program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.  

RN to BSN Program Track 

The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses who wish to continue their nursing education and obtain their BSN. The baccalaureate curriculum is designed to prepare students for work within the growing and changing healthcare environment. The program is a 3-semester hybrid format with required integrated clinical practice experiences that may be completed in approved clinical sites in the student’s community.   

In addition to the University’s general admission requirements as described in the Undergraduate Admissions section of the Bulletin, students seeking admission to the RN to BSN program must meet the following additional requirements at the time of the application:  

• Earned ASN/Diploma from an accredited Nursing program.  

• Complete general education and pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling in BSN courses

• Applicants must be completed with the general education and prerequisite requirements prior to enrolling to BSN courses.

• GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.  

• Unencumbered active registered nurse (RN) license in Alabama.  

• Resume  

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions  

• Personal statement describing why you are seeking to complete your BSN.

UM/Jefferson State Community College Concurrent Pathway

The UM/Jefferson State Community College Concurrent Pathway is a program offered by the University of Montevallo in partnership with Jefferson State Community College Shelby Campus. This program is designed for students who want to begin their BSN coursework while enrolled in the RN program at Jefferson State Community College. The UM Concurrent RN to BSN program track is offered in person at the Jefferson State Community College Shelby County campus and via distance education format. Applicants are accepted into the program who are concurrently enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science degree Nursing program and have met all general education and prerequisite requirements of the UM RN to BSN program as denoted on their official Jefferson State Community College transcript, to the Bachelor of Science of Nursing (RN to BSN) program at UM, so long as they meet the admissions provisions outlined below.

UM/Jeff State Concurrent Pathway Admission Requirements:

• Completed general education and pre-requisite requirements and enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing (RN) program at Jefferson State to complete their UM BSN coursework simultaneously.

• Applicants must possess a minimum grade of C in each prerequisite course.

• GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.  
• Applicants must enter the Concurrent BSN program in the 1st semester or 4th semester of the ADN program.
• Upon successful completion of the Jeff State RN program, students must have a current unencumbered Alabama registered nurse license to continue with UM RN to BSN coursework.

Enrollment Requirements

Upon admission all BSN students will receive information concerning current UM Nursing requirements for enrollment. These include but may not be limited to: student health physical examination; clinical agency required immunizations; Level 2 criminal background check; fingerprinting; American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support certification; and drug screen. 

Progression

The minimum passing grade for a Nursing curriculum required course is a “C.” A course may be repeated only one time if a grade lower than a “C” is made, and the hours will be counted as hours attempted. Courses may be repeated only at UM.  

Students must remain in compliance with all nursing program requirements as outlined in the BSN Program Handbook. Failure to maintain the academic and professional standards specified in the BSN Program student handbook may result in dismissal from the BSN program.