BSN as a Second-Degree Program

Individuals with a degree from an accredited college or university may be eligible to enroll in the nursing program to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This program is designed to allow second-degree students to complete degree requirements in 3 semesters and 2 summers. This is a traditional day program with classes meeting two to three times a week during 15-week semesters and daily through the summer sessions.

Admission to the Department of Nursing: Nursing Major, Second-Degree Student

Applicants who wish to enroll in this program must submit formal application for admission to the University and must fulfill all stated admission requirements, including those listed under the Basic BSN Student section (TOEFL iBT scores and criminal record checks) of the catalog. The applicants must have a personal interview in the Department of Nursing, and submit the following to the Director of the BSN Program:

1. an official transcript indicating a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of 4.00),
2. a one-page essay addressing why you want to become a nurse, and
3. completion of the following prerequisites with a grade of C or higher for BIO 206, 207 and PSY 107 prior to entering the nursing program

Prerequisites

Selection will be dependent upon a number of criteria including grade point average, area of study/major, background, and quality of submitted letter.

Progression Policy

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in the nursing major (on a 4.00 scale) in order to progress to the junior year (third level) and senior year (fourth level) of the nursing program. Students must satisfy all clinical prerequisites prior to enrollment in clinical courses.

All required courses in the nursing major must be completed with a grade of C (2.00) or higher and students may repeat only one nursing course. Students may repeat any one nursing course only once. All required courses in general education must be completed with a grade of C or higher and students may repeat any two general education courses only once. Additional nursing course grades and general education course grades of C- or below (1.70 or lower on a 4.00 scale) will result in dismissal from the nursing program.

Withdrawal

Same as for the Basic BSN student.

Dismissal

See progression policy. Additionally, if the faculty finds that a student does not meet standards necessary for successful performance as a professional nurse, the student will be dismissed. These standards include, but are not limited to, level of achievement, health, and personal conduct,

Graduation Requirements

Same as for the Basic BSN student.

Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2-second year, etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

* Courses with a clinical component.