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7. Complete and sign the “Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Completion Program”.
(Note: Applications will not be considered complete unless all materials are received by the deadline
printed on the application form. These materials are described on the application and include:
letters of reference, essay, and your signature). Upon acceptance into the RN to BSN Completion
program, a criminal background check will be required by the School of Nursing prior to any
clinical courses. The student will be responsible for the expense of the background check.
8. Print and use the recommendation form supplied by Darton State College
. Ask the person writing the recommendation to place the completed
form in an envelope with his/her signature on the back seal. Please return the envelopes with your
application packet.
9. Not have been excluded/dismissed from any other nursing program for any reason, including (but
not limited to) academic misconduct, disruptive/unprofessional behavior, or program failure. A
nursing course failure in another institution counts as a failure in this institution.
a. More than one D and/or F in nursing courses will result in dismissal from the program;
b. Students who are dismissed from the RN to BSN Completion program due to excessive D’s
and/or F’s may reapply to the program at the discretion of the Dean of Nursing or after
waiting for a period of three calendar years;
c. Upon readmission into the RN to BSN Completion program, the student will be required to
begin the nursing program starting with the first semester of nursing courses.
10. Be available for a potential interview after all application materials have been received. The
interview may be used in the selection process of RN to BSN applicants. This interview is not a
guarantee of admission into the RN to BSN Completion program.
11. Meet health requirements: After acceptance into the nursing program and prior to starting any
clinical courses in the nursing program the following are required:
A. Health history and physical examination;
B. Immunization requirements including measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B;
C. Tuberculosis screening;
D. Current American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers' certification;
E. Health professions student liability insurance;
F. Personal health insurance (proof required upon admission to RN to BSN Completion
program). Students who do not have health insurance must purchase a USG student health
insurance policy (SHIP). Fees for the USG SHIP will be added to student tuition each
semester. Students who are already covered by an insurance policy (i.e., through parent
plans, family plans, or employer-sponsored plans) can easily opt out of the plan by
applying for a waiver through a secure online process. Once the information has been
verified and approved, a waiver will be processed and posted to the student’s Darton State
College student account. The waiver is only available for a specific time frame; therefore,
students must apply in a timely fashion or they will be billed for the USG SHIP. Waivers
are valid for 12 months; students must reapply each year to avoid being charged for the
USG SHIP. Students who fail to submit credible health insurance and opt out online will
automatically be enrolled in and billed for the system-wide student health insurance plan.
This charge will post to the Darton State College student account. For more information
regarding the student health insurance plan or to submit a waiver, see:
12. Successfully complete 61 semester hours of core curriculum prior to acceptance into the program.
After successful completion of seven semester hours of the RN to BSN Completion program, 30
semester hours of equivalent credit for previous nursing courses will be awarded.
13. Submit scores, not more than two years old, on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) if the applicant’s native language is not English. NOTE: The TOEFL is not required of
international applicants who have received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement for the RN to BSN Completion program follows the articulation plan as