Admission to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Each student should have completed a college preparatory program that included:

English and literature - 8 semesters

History

Mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus) - 4-8 semesters

Laboratory science (chemistry 2-4 semesters, biology 2-4 semesters)

Social Studies

Natural Sciences

Upper level rank in high school graduating class

Aptitude test scores - American College Test (ACT). Scores must be dated within five years. Individuals who have not taken the ACT should contact the Admissions Office.

Admission to the Major

College-accepted students may be admitted to the Nursing major. To begin nursing courses the student can apply for early admission by October 31. All applications to the program should be received by March 1st in the academic year preceding anticipated entry. Late applications may be considered dependent upon space availability but no applications will be considered after August 1. Successful applicants will have addressed all requirements listed under the Admission to all Nursing Programs, General Requirements and Information section.

Transfer Students

Individuals having completed coursework in another Presentation College major or in another institution may apply for admission to the major. Individuals having a degree in another discipline are exempt from the ACT/SAT requirement. Completed coursework and academic performance at the previous institution will be considered. All transfer students must meet the general admission requirements before admittance to the nursing program. Placement in specific nursing courses is not guaranteed and is subject to course availability. Individuals in this category will be notified following individual student evaluations. Transfer students needing to complete nursing prerequisite courses at "C" or higher may enroll in the College and follow the procedure outlined for a general admission into the nursing program. Applicants who previously have earned a satisfactory grade in a nursing course in another ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program must first be admitted to Presentation College, and then send a request to the Division of Nursing for review of course syllabi.

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nursing - Advanced Placement Opportunity

LPNs or RNs who have graduated from a state-approved nursing degree program seeking admission to the baccalaureate degree program may establish selected credit in the traditional BSN program. The program director will review files and assign an advisor to assist students to develop individual plans for completion.

Advanced placement applicants must have met the following in addition to meet all general admission requirements:

Licensed Practical Nurse (Associate Degree/Diploma)

1. Be admitted to Presentation College
2. Hold an unencumbered, active LPN license in the states where Presentation College is authorized to offer the program
3. Graduate from a state-approved practical nursing degree program
4. Have a minimum of 1,000 hours of nursing practice experience (or less with permission of department)

1. Be admitted to Presentation College
2. Hold an unencumbered, active RN license in the states where Presentation College is authorized to offer the program
3. Graduate from a state-approved associate degree or diploma nursing program
4. Have a minimum of 1,000 hours of nursing practice experience (or less with permission of department)

Policy on Acknowledgment of Professional Development and Alternative Learning