Associate of Science in Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Memorandum

Definition of Nursing Education Pathway
Registered Nursing (RN) Baccalaureate Completion – Associate in Science (AS) Nursing degree programs to baccalaureate Nursing degree programs (BS) (Requires RN Licensure)

Preamble
Nursing Articulation IS DEFINED AS the intentional planning and coordination of nursing education programs so that the programs at one level serves as the foundation for the next education level. The goal is to help students make transitions that are smooth and seamless, educationally sound, and do not require revalidation.

This agreement is committed to articulation within the field of nursing practice and the parties in the agreement share a belief that nursing practice is best expressed in terms of learner outcomes rather than inputs and process measures. It envisions a program as a unified entity producing specified competencies or learner outcomes which should transfer as a package to the next level. The goal of preparation for nursing practice licensure in defining programs and learner outcomes should be clearly recognized. We acknowledge a common core of nursing knowledge that increases in breadth, depth, and scope of practice as one chooses to progress along the educational continuum. This memorandum is designed to advance a shared commitment to providing opportunities for educational mobility through multiple exits and entries without undue loss of credit. It strives to place nursing education clearly a dynamic and changing health care arena, preparing nurses to function effectively in the context of current realities and to respond creatively to future changes.

Terms
The following sections outline terms and conditions among nursing programs at various levels and leading to various degrees along the educational continuum. Some describe conditions to be met by students; others outline the responsibilities of institutions to articulate their programs effectively and efficiently. Meeting the terms of agreement as outlined below is no guarantee of acceptance into a nursing program. Specific course equivalencies may vary among sending institutions.

Registered Nursing (RN) Baccalaureate Completion (Associate in Science Nursing to Baccalaureate Nursing)(Requires RN Licensure)

1. The student must have current unencumbered authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) within the United States of America.
2. The student must have graduated from an associate in science (A.S.) degree in nursing program approved by a State Board of Nursing and based in a regionally accredited college or university.
3. The student must meet the receiving institutions nursing program admission requirements.
4. All courses completed to fulfill requirements for the associate in science (A.S.) degree in nursing program will transfer and count toward completion of a baccalaureate degree nursing program. Associate of Science in Nursing to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (Requires RN Licensure to enter nursing baccalaureate completion program).
5. 30 additional upper nursing elective credits are granted for RN licensure. These credits along with the 30 RN to BS program requirements will fulfill the 40 upper division credit graduation requirement.

Applicable Programs

To complete a baccalaureate degree program in nursing, all credits from AS programs listed below will transfer to St. Cloud State University according to terms of this memorandum.

Minnesota State Colleges with AS in Nursing (RN)

• Alexandria Technical and Community College (AS)
• Anoka-Ramsey Community College (AS)
• Central Lakes College (AS) Century College (AS)
• Century College (AS)
• Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (AS)
• Hibbing Community College (AS)
• Inver Hills Community College (AS)
• Lake Superior College (AS)
• Minneapolis Community and Technical College (AS)
• Minnesota State College Southeast (AS)
• Minnesota State Community & Technical College (AS)
• Minnesota West Community & Technical College (AS)
• Normandale Community College (AS)
• North Hennepin Community College (AS)
• Northland Community & Technical College (AS)
• Northwest Technical College-Bemidji (AS)
• Pine Technical and Community College (AS)
• Ridgewater College (AS)
• Riverland Community College (AS)
• Rochester Community and Technical College (AS)
• South Central College (AS)
• St. Cloud Technical and Community College (AS)

Work with your advisor as well as SCSU Transfer Admissions to ensure requirements for each institution's program are being met. Refer to www.transferology.com for up-to-date information on course equivalencies.

The college and university shall work with students to resolve the transfer of courses should changes to either program occur while the agreement is in effect.