Dual enrollment is an option that enables associate degree nursing students to take RN-BS courses at Boise State while they are also completing courses in regionally accredited associate degree programs.
This option will help students get a jump start on completing their bachelor’s degree and is especially beneficial if they plan to seek employment at hospitals that give hiring preference to “BSN” nurses.
Dual enrolled applicants/students must be currently enrolled in:
OR
LPNs must first be enrolled in an LPN-RN bridge program at another school before you can begin Boise State’s RN-BS program. After beginning an RN bridge program, you can dual enroll and prepare for your RN license and bachelor’s degree at the same time.
The following pre-licensure courses can be completed concurrently while you are enrolled in a regionally accredited associate degree program. There are an additional 5-6 credits you can take while sitting for your NCLEX results. Once you pass the NCLEX, you will be eligible to enroll in the post-licensure courses needed to complete the RN-BS program.
| Course | Pre-licensure Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-RN 350 | Transitional Foundations (must be taken in the first semester) | 3 |
| NURS-RN 392 | Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS-RN 416 | Community and Population Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS-RN 420 | Policy, Power, and Voice | 3 |
| NURS-RN 422 | Care Coordination and Resource Management | 3 |
| NURS-RN 424 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NURS-RN 428 | Nursing Roles in Healthy Aging (7 weeks) | 2 |
| NURS-RN 430 | Selected Topics in Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations Topic 1: Palliative Care (5 weeks) Topic 2: Child Maltreatment & Healthcare (5 weeks) Topic 3: Substance Abuse (7 weeks) Topic 4: Health Literacy (7 weeks) | 1 ea |
| Elective | NURS-RN 434 Planning for a Financially Savvy Career (SU) OR an additional topic in NURS-RN 430 | 1 |
Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official course degree requirements are published on the Undergraduate Catalog site.
Yes, just one. You will need to transfer in an eligible 3-credit statistics course. You are also able to enroll in a statistics course during your first semester taking RN-BS courses. View prerequisite information.
If your associate’s program will result in an ADN or AAS degree you may need other general education courses. Please contact an advisor for a transcript review.
Yes. If your ADN is not a year-round program, taking RN-BS pre-licensure courses during the summer is a great way to earn credits toward your bachelor’s degree prior to completing your associate degree. Please note, Boise State is on a semester system; please check with your advisors for scheduling and questions regarding financial aid.
While you can take any of the pre-licensure courses prior to taking the NCLEX, there are several required courses that can only be taken by registered nurses. We strongly encourage you to sit for the NCLEX as soon as possible after completing your associate degree. There are an additional 5-6 credits you are able to take while sitting for the NCLEX exam.
The following courses require students to be a registered nurse with an active, unencumbered license.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS-RN 417* | Community and Population Health Nursing Lab (project course) | 3 |
| NURS-RN 425* | Nursing Leadership and Management Lab (project course) | 3 |
| NURS-RN 432 | Preparing for Graduate Education and Advanced Practice (5 weeks) | 1 |
| NURS-RN 400 | Professional Capstone | 1 |
The application process is the same for dual enrollment students. The only difference is that instead of providing your RN license number when you apply, you will provide this number before enrolling in any courses that require licensure. View application process.