School of Nursing Policy 4.7

4.7 RN-BSN Licensure Requirement

(Revised 6/12/2022)

1. It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing (SON) RN-BSN
program to require unrestricted and current RN licensure for participation in the upperdivision courses (RNBS 4631 and 4601).

2. Licensure in the state where the student resides must be obtained before any courses
other than RNBS 3315 can be taken.

3. Students who have not obtained licensure after completing RNBS 3315 may not
continue in the program until proof of RN licensure is submitted.

As licensed nurses, students in the RN-BSN program will be subject to the rules and regulations
as defined by their state Nurse Practice Act. In the unlikely event that an infraction occurs while
in the student role, the SON is required to report the incident to the student’s State Board of
Nursing.