2026 - 2027 Catalog

Treasure Valley Community College Registered Nurse (RN ) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

TVCC Nursing Department - (541) 881-5940

Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science: Nursing Community College Collaborative (BSNCCC) is a unique pathway that allows students to complete their BSN degree through a community college consortium partnership. The colleges within this consortium are Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC), Chemeketa Community College (CCC), Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC), Central Oregon Community College (COCC), Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC), & Klamath Community College (KCC). This program increases access to the BSN for rural and place-bound students by blending online coursework with local academic support. The program is delivered via online learning with one active clinical term which is conducted locally.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission to the BSNCCC for the 2027-28 academic year, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

1. Completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing by the Fall of 2027.
2. Hold an unencumbered RN license by the end of the first term of enrollment in the program, if accepted into the program (Fall 2027).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Gather Required Materials

• A current unofficial transcript from your Associate Degree in Nursing program.

Step 2: Submit Online Application

• Complete TVCC's Application for College Admission (If you are a new student or it has been 12 months or more since your last attendance).
• Click "BSN Collaborative Application" (available at a date to be announced by the TVCC Nursing Program during the 2026-27 academic year).
• Complete the online form and upload your documents.
• Submit no later than the date prescribed by the TVCC Nursing Program during the 2026-27 academic year.

*Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS
Admission into the BSNCCC is lottery-based, with priority given to in-district residents

Step 1: Lottery Grouping
In-District Applicants (Malheur & Harney counties, or within 35 driving miles from TVCC-Ontario) are placed in the first lottery group and receive priority consideration.

• Out-of-District Applicants are placed in a secondary lottery pool and will only be considered if seats remain unfilled by in-district applicants.

Step 2: Seat Offers

• Seven (7) seats will be offered from each college in the consortium for a cohort of 42.
• If fewer than seven in-district applicants apply or accept, remaining seats will be filled from the out-of-district pool using the same lottery process.

A student’s Offer of Admission letter must be received no later than 5pm the last Monday in July.

Once accepted, the program length is 15 months (5 academic terms, including summer). Upon completion of the program, the degree awarded is Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Treasure Valley Community College.

BSN Academic Calendar
The BSN operates according to an academic calendar whose required and important dates differ from those of the standard academic calendar. You can find the BSN academic calendar dates in the BSN Academic Calendar page in this catalog, and by

Legal Limitations for RN Licensure:
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland OR 97224
971-673-0685

Degree Requirements

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (RN) (94+ credits)
STAT 243Z – Elementary Statistics 1 (4 credits)
BIOL 234 – Microbiology (4 credits)

Term 1
NUR 310 – Transition to Professional Nursing (6 credits)
NUR 312 – Concepts/Theories (6 credits)

Term 2
NUR 316 - Global Health Promotion & Community Health (6 credits)
NUR 410 – Informatics in Healthcare (6 credits)

Term 3
NUR 314 – Evidence-Based Practice (6 credits)
NUR 412 – Issues & Trends in Nursing (6 credits)

Term 4
NUR 414 – Advanced Pathophysiology / Pharmacology / Physical Assessment (6 credits)
NUR 416 – Leadership (6 credits)

Term 5
NUR 418 – Capstone Didactic (6 credits)
NUR 420A – Capstone Clinical (Administration Management) (6 credits); OR
NUR 420B – Capstone Clinical (Palliative Care) (6 credits); OR
NUR 420C – Capstone Clinical (Underserved & Vulnerable Populations) (6 credits)

BSN Additional Degree Requirements
NUR 250 – National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) Prep (Credit for Prior Learning) 4; AND/OR
Electives: Any 100-400 level course to reach 180 required credits (8-16)

Total BSN Program Credits Required: 180

 

Program Requirement Details

Acceptance Requirements

• Successfully earn Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (RN)
• Obtain RN licensure within one (1) quarter (or 11-weeks) after entry into BSN program
• BIOL234 – Microbiology must be successfully passed with a letter grade C or better prior to enrollment in NUR414 - Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacology/Physical Assessment
• STAT243Z – Elementary Statistics 1 must be successfully passed with a letter grade C or better prior to enrollment in NUR314 – Evidence-Based Practice course.

General Education Requirements

• 16 credits of Science which includes Anatomy & Physiology (3 courses) and 4 credits of Microbiology (Microbiology could be taken in the BSN program if not offered by AAS degree)
• 8 credits of Writing (includes additional course above WR121 that involves technical writing)
• 6-8 credits of Behavioral or Social Sciences
• 4 credits of Math (pre-requisite to Stats)

Core Curriculum Requirements

• NUR310 – Transition to Professional Nursing must be taken in the first quarter
• NUR420 A, B, or C – Capstone Clinical must be taken in the last quarter

Suggested Electives

• BIOL 101 – General Biology (4 cr.)
• CHEM 104Z – Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr.); must also take corequisite CHEM 124Z lab
• SOC 210 – Marriage/Family/Intimate Relations (3 cr.)
• PSYC 231 – Human Sexuality (3 cr.)
• COMM 111Z – Public Speaking (4 cr.)
• COMM 220 – Communication & Gender (4 cr.)
• HPE 295 – Health & Fitness for Life (3 cr.) Students may also refer to the suggested courses listed on the AAOT advising sheet.

Institutional Requirements

• A letter grade “C” or better is needed to satisfy all requirements
• Sufficient college level credits (courses numbered 100 and above) in addition to the required program courses to total at least 180 credits

Statewide BSN Handbook

To view the Oregon statewide Bachelor of Science in Nursing handbook, click here