MINE Option: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

RN Option

The Mobility in Nursing Education (MINE) option is designed for registered nurses (ADN or diploma) as an alternative and accelerated educational program for the baccalaureate degree. The curriculum is constructed to augment prior learning and professional experiences of the RN. Classroom and independent learning activities accompanied by structured and individualized clinical experiences function to prepare the registered nurse at the baccalaureate level.

The curriculum flow is designed for the RN to complete the degree requirements in 12 months of full time study (2 regular academic semesters and 1 summer). Part time study is an option for those who cannot take a full semester of course work. Every effort is made to provide flexible scheduling of required nursing courses. The RN-BSN courses are web based offerings.

The RN enrolled in the MINE option is awarded 30 SCH of advanced placement credit with successful completion of NURS 3415. For the RN seeking to graduate with honors, an additional 15 SCH must be taken in order to meet the University requirement of completing 45 SCH at UT Tyler to graduate with honors (see graduation with honors requirements).

RN-BSN/MSN Licensure Requirement

All Registered Nurses in the MINE track must have a current, active license to practice in the state in which they reside and practice in order to be eligible to complete the required curriculum.

Semester I

NURS 3303Pathophysiology of Acute Care

NURS 3312Health Assessment for Registered Nurses

NURS 3415Professional Development for the RN

Upper-Division Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Upper-division elective: must be taken at UT Tyler to meet residency requirements.

NURS 3415: 30 SCH Advanced Placement Credit

Semester II

NURS 3333Nursing Research

NURS 4234Issues in Professional Nursing

NURS 4631Nursing Leadership and Management

Total Credit Hours:11

Summer

NURS 4501Community Nursing

Total Credit Hours: 59