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.
UNM College of Nursing Dual Degree Option
The UNM College of Nursing /UNM-Taos Nursing Program application is a two-application 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).
- Students may take the TEAS up to two times per application period.
- Upload all required documents.
- Current resume
- 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
Students will be notified by The University of New Mexico College of Nursing of acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for the dual degree program.
| Nursing Courses (NMNC) are completed in sequential order (65 credits) | |
|---|---|
| 1 st 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 |
| 2 nd 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 |
| 3 rd 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 |
| 4 th 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 |
| 5 th 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.
BSN Estimated Cost
