Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is offered as a two year program over five semesters after completing prerequisite courses. An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from UNM-Taos and a BSN from The University of New Mexico College of Nursing are awarded upon completion of the program. A minimum of 30 institutional credit hours are required through the University of New Mexico to meet degree requirements for graduation. A cohort is admitted annually in the fall.
The UNM College of Nursing /UNM-Taos Nursing Program application is a two-step process.
Application to the program opens April 15 with a June 1 deadline.
- Apply to the UNM College of Nursing program via NursingCAS, the centralized application service for nursing. Visit the Programs List page to select NMNEC UNM-Taos/UNM Dual Degree Option. Complete the steps to fill out and submit your application. All supporting documentation, including your transcripts, must be submitted to NursingCAS.
- Apply to the UNM-Taos Nursing Program through NursingCAS.
The following must be completed by the application deadline.
- Send official college transcripts from all institutions you have attended directly to NursingCAS.
- Complete the current ATI TEAS (Assessment Technologies Institute Test of Essential Academic Skills) for nursing assessment. During the exam registration, choose “Send Transcript” (s) to U of NM Taos.
- All applicants are required to have current test scores for the application period (June to May).
- All applicants are required to have current test scores for the application period (June to May).
- Upload all required documents.
- UNM College of Nursing writing requirements
- Current resume
- Two letters of recommendations
- Certifications (if applicable)
- Relevant healthcare experience (if applicable)
- Academic History
- Official Transcripts
- TEAS Scores
- NursingCAS Help
NursingCAS has a dedicated customer service team available to applicants. Please contact customer service for any questions or concerns, including inquiries about application status, verification, receipt of supporting materials, how to complete the application, uploading documents or submitting reference requests.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. EST, and Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST
Website: https://www.nursingcas.org/
Email: nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org
Phone: 617-612-2880
To be considered for acceptance into the UNM College of Nursing/UNM-Taos dual degree nursing program, the applicant must:
- Submit a complete application and required academic records by the deadline date.
- Successfully complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
- Successfully complete at least an additional 9 credits of courses that meet the UNM core curriculum requirements with a grade of “C” or higher.
- Achieve a 2.75 grade point average or higher for completed prerequisite courses.
- Students must be in good standing and meet the minimum academic requirements of UNM-Taos.
- Achieve the national recommended cut score or higher on the ATI TEAS.
Cut score = 58.7%
The selection of students for the UNM-Taos nursing program is based on a point system. Students are ranked according to total points. Nursing Program slots are filled beginning with the highest-ranking students, inclusive of ADN and BSN dual degree applicants, who have completed the application and all requirements. Completing all requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program.
Ranking of applicants is based on the following:
- Prerequisite GPA – 40%
- ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score – 50%
- ATI TEAS Reading Score 90% or higher – 2%
- Resident of UNM-Taos service area – 2%
- At least 30 credit hours earned at UNM-Taos – 2%
- 500 hours documented/verified healthcare experience – 2%
- Current CNA, EMT, or other relevant healthcare provider certification – 2%
Students will be notified in June of acceptance into the nursing program through Nursing CAS email.
Selected students will meet with the UNM-Taos Nursing program director to confirm program acceptance. Instructions and guidelines will be provided regarding requirements to be completed prior to entering Level 1 of the nursing program. Accepted students are required to attend a nursing orientation in August, generally two weeks prior to the fall semester start date.
Applicants who have been accepted into the nursing program who choose to decline their acceptance and would like to enter at a future time, must reapply and meet program admission requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
Applicants who have not been accepted into the nursing program will be notified through Nursing CAS.
1st Semester Suggestion | Credits | 2nd Semester Suggestion | Credits |
FYEX 1110 | 3 | ENGL 1120 | 3 |
ENGL 1110 | 3 | CHEM 1120 C | 4 |
BIO 1140/1140L | 4 | MATH 1350 | 3 |
MATH 1215 X, Y, & Z | 3 | PSYCH 1110 | 3 |
UNM General Education Area 1, 5, 6, or 7* | 3 | ||
Semester total | 13 | Semester total | 16 |
3rd Semester Suggestion | Credits | 4th Semester Suggestion | Credits |
BIO 2210/2210L (lab required) | 4 | BIO 2305 w/Lab | 4 |
NURS 224 or PSYCH 2120 | 3 | BIO 2225/2225L (lab required) | 4 |
NUTR 2110 | 3 | HCHS 200 | 4 |
UNM General Education Area 1, 5, 6, or 7* | 3 | UNM General Education Area 1, 5, 6, or 7* | 3 |
Semester total | 13 | Semester total | 15 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 57 | ||
* Check with academic advising for UNM core/general education requirements. |
Nursing Courses (NMNC) are completed in sequential order (65 credits) | |
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1st Semester - Level 1 | |
NMNC 1110 Introduction to Nursing Concepts | 3 credits |
NMNC 1135 Principles of Nursing Practice | 4 credits |
NMNC 3120 Evidence Based Practice | 3 credits |
Semester Total: | 10 credits |
2nd Semester - Level 2 | |
NMNC 1210 Health and Illness Concepts I | 3 credits |
NMNC 1220 Health Care Participant | 3 credits |
NMNC 1230 Nursing Pharmacology | 3 credits |
NMNC 1235 Assessment and Health Promotion | 4 credits |
Semester Total: | 13 credits |
3rd Semester - Level 3 | |
NMNC 2310 Health and Illness Concepts II | 3 credits |
NMNC 2320 Professional Nursing Concepts I | 3 credits |
NMNC 2335 Care of Patients with Chronic Conditions | 4 credits |
Nursing Elective | 3 credits |
Semester Total: | 13 credits |
4th Semester- Level 4 | |
NMNC 2410 Health and Illness Concepts III | 4 credits |
NMNC 2435 Clinical Intensive I | 4 credits |
NMNC 4445 Clinical Intensive II | 4 credits |
Nursing Elective | 3 credits |
Semester Total: | 15 credits |
5th Semester - Level 5 | |
NMNC 4510 Concept Synthesis | 3 credits |
NMNC 4520 Professional Nursing Concepts II | 3 credits |
NMNC 4535 Clinical Intensive III | 4 credits |
NMNC 4545 BSN Capstone | 4 credits |
Semester Total: | 14 credits |
Nursing curriculum total: | 65 credits |
Nursing Program Total Credits: | 122 credits |
Below is a link to information about the cost of the dual degree ADN/BSN Program. The information is approximate and subject to change.
2021 BSN Estimated Cost