Nursing Program Options
Associate Degree Nursing (RN) – Upon successful completion of the ADN program, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Practical Nursing (PN) – Upon successful completion of the PN program or after completion of the third semester of the ADN program, the student is awarded a certificate in Practical Nursing.
Career Mobility Track I (LPN/Paramedic to RN) - Upon successful completion of a PN or Paramedic Program and secured unencumbered licensure, the student may apply for the Career Mobility program. After successful completion of course NUR209 and final two-semester RN curriculum, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Transfer LPN to RN* (ACCS PN to RN) - Upon successful completion of a Alabama Community College System (ACCS) PN Program and secured unencumbered licensure within the 12-month transfer window; the student may apply for the LPN to RN Transfer program. After successful completion of the two-semester program curriculum, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree. (*Also known as the Career Mobility Track II program)
Licensure and NCLEX – Upon successful completion of the program of studies in either the Associate Degree or Practical Nursing Programs, the graduate may be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination, upon approval by a state board of nursing.
Nursing Program Admissions Cycles
~FALL SEMESTER: Apply between March 15th - May 15th
~SPRING SEMESTER: Apply between September 15th - October 31st
Minimum Admissions Requirements
Please refer to the Minimum Admissions Requirement document. The ACT or ACT-R is required for all nursing program applicants. Super Scores are not accepted. There is currently no expiration on when the ACT exam was taken. For Nursing, the writing portion is not required on the ACT. Bishop State Nursing no longer accepts the TEAS test. Due to the fast-paced structure of the program, it is recommended that applicants take most of their General Education core courses prior to beginning the nursing (NUR) coursework.
DEADLINES FOR REINSTATEMENT & TRANSFER APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Reinstatement Students ONLY must submit this application by these deadlines:
~FALL SEMESTER: August 5 at 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER: December 15 at 11:59pm
~SUMMER SEMESTER: May 8 at 11:59pm
TRANSFER Students must submit this application by these deadlines:
~FALL SEMESTER: May 15th at 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER: October 31st at 11:59pm
~SUMMER SEMESTER: April 1st at 11:59pm
*Only Current Nursing Students or PN Graduates of Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Nursing Programs may use this transfer application (must be within the 12 month window of last attendance). All current students requesting to transfer colleges must be in good standing and eligible to continue in their current nursing program. Application due dates are subject to change by academic year. The Reinstatement Application is only permitted for use by current Bishop State Nursing Students (within the reinstatement time frame). NOTE: This application is NOT for new nursing student admissions.
Resources
- Nursing Frequently Asked Questions
- Minimum Admissions Requirements
- Nursing Student Handbook
- eWithdrawal Form
- Essential Functions
- ADN Curriculum Plan
- PN Curriculum Plan
- Career Mobility Track I Curriculum Plan
- Career Mobility Track II Curriculum Plan
- Approved CPR and Advanced Cardiac Courses
- 2018 ACCS Nursing Program Guide
- Student Achievement Outcome Data
- Apply for Alabama Board of Nursing Licensure
- NCLEX Registration Code for:
- US78105300 PN BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Use if you were admitted as an RN student and will take the NCLEX-PN but are continuing with your ADN Program)
- US78407800 RN-ADN BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ADN (Use if you are a graduating student in the Traditional 5 semester ADN program or the Career Mobility programs)
Quick Facts: Registered Nurses
- 2023 Median Salary: $86,070 per year and $41.38 per hour
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree
- Number of Jobs, 2022: 3,172,500
- Job Outlook, 2022-2032: 6% (Faster than average)
Occupational Outlook Handbook Statistics
Accreditations
Bishop State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Bishop State Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Bishop State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Statement of Disclosure
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS), RN Program, at Bishop State Community College at the Main Campus location in Mobile, AL is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel. (404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS, RN Program is Continuing Accreditation for Good Cause. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accr...
Approval
Bishop State’s Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs are approved by The Alabama Board of Nursing P.O. Box 303900 Montgomery, AL 36130 (800) 656-5318 www.abn.alabama.gov.