RN to BSN Program Minimum Requirements For Acceptance

RN to BSN Program

Minimum Requirements For Acceptance

 Admission to Western Washington University  Admission to the RN to BSN program

 Currently a Registered Nurse or in the last year of a pre-licensure associate degree or diploma nursing program

 Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on college level work

 Successful completion of a background check. Applicants without a social security number are encouraged to call the HSR Department Manager at 360-650-7644 for more details

 Signed RN to BSN Expectations for Academic and Professional Performance

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Application Process

Overview

Send formal application documents mailed directly by references to: Western BSN Program Application Review

516 High Street, Miller Hall 318 – MS 9091 Bellingham, WA. 98225-9091

Step One:

Apply to Western Washington University

Complete the Western Washington University Application for Transfer and Post Baccalaureate Application for Extended Education. The application

form for admission is not fillable; please print and mail as directed on the form.

Official transcripts from all institutions in sealed envelopes Admission application fee

International students IELTS or TOEFL scores. See WWU Admissions website http://admissions.wwu.edu/

Re-Applying: Any applicant who is not accepted to the program must reapply to Western and the program for future consideration.

Step Two:

Apply to the RN to BSN Program

Current resume Goal statement essay

RN-BSN Expectations for Academic and Professional Performance Criminal Conviction Disclosure

Three Professional References (academic; supervisor; other professional)

Priority Deadline: April 1 (end of next business day, if weekend or holiday) Submit applications to the address above. Applications received and/or

completed after the priority deadline will be considered for acceptance to the program on a space available basis. All applicants will be notified of their application status periodically.

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What Happens After Application to the Program?

Applicants to the program will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of their program application within a few business days of submission. If you do not receive this confirmation, please call 360.650.7644.

Successful applicants will be offered acceptance into the program via e-mail generally within 60 days of the application priority deadline. You must respond within the time specified on your letter of offer to accept your space in the program.

All applicants will be periodically contacted during the application review process regarding their status. Depending upon the number of qualified applicants and

subsequent cancellations, offers may be made to waitlisted applicants up to the first day of class.

Waitlisted applicants are encouraged to submit updated transcripts and contact information to the program as appropriate. Incomplete program applications will

not be reviewed until all requirements have been submitted.

Step Three:

Requirements for Accepted Applicants

dropped from the program and your space being given to someone on the waiting list.

Required immunizations:

 Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)  Hepatitis B

 Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap)  Varicella (Chicken Pox)

 Influenza

 Annual testing for tuberculosis (PPD or IGRA)

Provide evidence of current CPR certification Background Clearance

RN to BSN

Program Application

Please sign and date each form before submitting. Respond to every question.

Print full legal name (last, first, middle) W# (if prior WWU student) _____________

Current mailing address (number/ street, city, state, zip code)

Permanent address (if different from above)

Phone Home (_______) ____________ Work (_______) _____________ E-mail _____________________________________________________

You must be a Registered Nurse to complete the RN to BSN program. Nursing students in the last year of an associate degree or diploma pre-licensure nursing program may apply to the WWU RN to BSN Program if graduating before starting RN to BSN program coursework. Recent associate degree or diploma prepared nurses may be offered “conditional admission” pending successful completion of the NCLEX by the end of the second quarter of program coursework.

Check the box and complete the sentence that applies to you. I have a pre-licensure associate degree or diploma in nursing from

________________________________________________________________ RN license number ____________________ State ____ Issue Date __________

I am completing my associate degree or diploma in nursing at

__________________________________. I have completed _______ credits towards that degree and expect to finish _____________ (Quarter and Year).

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 Prerequisite Course Completion

Prerequisites for the RN to BSN program are: English Composition – 5 credits

Math - Introduction to Statistics – 5 credits Humanities – 5 -10 credits

Introduction to Psychology – 5 credits Life Span Psychology – 5 credits

College Level (100+) General Chemistry with lab – 5 credits Anatomy and Physiology with lab – 10 credits

Microbiology – 5 credits

Indicate where you plan to take or have completed each prerequisite course by completing the following chart:

Prerequisite College/

University Course Credits

Term/Year Completed (or planned) Grade Earned (Example) English WCC Eng 101 5 Fall 2012 B- English

Math – Intro to Statistics Humanities 100/200 level Humanities (cont. if needed)

Introduction to Psychology Life Span Psychology

College Level (100+) General Chemistry w/lab Anatomy and Physiology w/lab

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 Goal Statement Essay

The Institute of Medicine (IOM, 2011) has recommended that the percentage of nurses with a BSN or higher be increased by 80% by 2020.

1. Describe your future professional goals and how you believe obtaining your BSN will contribute to achieving them.

2. Describe specific expectations and outcomes you desire from your educational experience at WWU.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2008) advocates for nurses to have a commitment to the health of vulnerable populations and to eliminate health disparities.

3. Describe experiences you have had working in diverse communities or with disadvantaged populations.

4. Describe special talents or skills you have (such as language fluency,

research, or travel experience) that reflect your commitment to equitable care of vulnerable populations.

 Expectations for Academic and Professional Performance

Please attach/submit signed contract with this application.

 Criminal Conviction Disclosure

Please attach/submit signed disclosure with this application.

 Resume

Please attach/submit a current resume. Include all education, employment and professional activities.

 Three References*

Please list both the name and email address for each of the people who will be providing your letters of reference (print legibly). Please alert them that they will receive an email from us with instructions shortly.

1. Academic Reference

2. Supervisor Reference

3. Other Professional Reference

*applicants are responsible for insuring reference letters are submitted in a timely manner.

 All Application Materials Submitted by Priority Deadline: April 1