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WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
RN to BSN
(BSN) NursingAPPLICANT CHECKLIST FOR FALL 2008
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RN TO BSN PROGRAM IS FOR LICENSED RN’S.
IT IS NOT A “GENERIC” BSN PROGRAM!
Questions related to information on this RN to BSN (BS) program for the Ogden Campus (Hybrid Program) should be directed to Doug Watson at
dwatson@weber.edu
or (801)626-6128.Application availability:
. Fall Semester (August)–applications available in January of each year..
Spring Semester (January) –applications available July of each yearDuration of program: *3 semesters (Accelerated) minimum * 10 semesters or five years maximum
* Recommended/regular time - 4 semesters at approximately 9 to 10 hours a semester
Note: All course work must be completed in five years. Curriculum subject to change
Approximate number of positions available for each application cycle
:Fall Semester (August) - Approximate positions:
60Spring Semester (January) - Approximate positions:
60Application deadlines: Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: November 1
Application Eligibility Requirements
(must meet criteria by the application deadline) to be eligible to apply.1.
9 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Registered Nurses who have documented five or more years of work experience of documented workexperience may apply if their CUM GPA is 2.5 or higher
AND their Nursing GPA is 3.0 or higher (from all courses with a Nursing pre-fix).2.
9 Current Utah Registered Nurse license without restrictions3.
9 Graduate of NLN accredited Diploma, Associate Degreee Nursing (AS, AAS) Programs. **Graduates who are not from an NLNAccredited programs must take NLN ACE - II Exams. See Advisor for details! (If you will be an Associate Degree graduate before
the program starts then you are eligible to apply as well.)
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9 Completed Baccalaureate Nursing ApplicationPREREQUISITES which must be completed prior to registration for Program:
Chemistry 1110 (Or Chem 1050) 5 cr (*)Human Anatomy and Human Physiology 8 cr
Nutrition 1020 3 cr Pathophysiology 3 cr
Microbiology 1113 3 cr Intro. To Psychology 3 cr
English 1010 3 cr English 2010 3 cr
WSU Quantitative Literacy Requirement (Math 1030, 1040, 1050, 1080. See advisor)
Selection Process:
A point system is used for facilitating selections. Priority in the selection process is given to Associate ofScience Degree in Nursing Graduates (AD). Priority is also given to applicants who have completed all nursing
prerequisites and WSU General Education requirements.. Additional criteria used in the selection process include writing
sample review, CUM GPA, and years of work experience as an RN. Additionally applicants who choose either the 3 or 4
semesters option will be considered over those who choose just the part-time option.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor before applying to verify that all prerequisites, etc are
completed.. In order for the review to be complete, all transcripts must have been sent to WSU admissions for official
review.
There is currently a higher demand for RN to BSN positions than are available so please be advised that the
application process is competitive!!
Foundation Level
(Note: all foundation level courses must be completed prior to proceeding to next levels):Nursing 3010 - Nursing History and Theory (3)
Nursing 3020 - Nursing Research (3)
Nursing 3030 - Nursing Assessment* (3)
Nursing 3031 - Nursing Assessment Laboratory* (1)
Nursing 3035 - Gerontological Nursing (2)
Application Level
(Note: Nursing 3040 is a prerequisite for all courses with a lab):Nursing 3040 - Concepts in Acute Illness* (3)
Nursing 3045 - Decision Making in Nursing Practice (2)
Nursing 4030 - Power, Policy and Politics (2)
Upper Division Elective (unless previously completed )
Note: Select two of the following four courses (including lab companion courses).
Nursing 3050 - Nursing: High Risk Family (*) (3)
Nursing 3051 - Nursing: High Risk Family Laboratory* (1)
Nursing 3060 - Nursing: High Risk Adult(*) (3)
Nursing 3061 - Nursing: High Risk Adult Labo ratory* (1)
Nursing 3070 - Threats and Crisis: Nursing Response (3)
Nursing 3071 - Threats and Crisis: Nursing Response Laboratory (1)
Nursing 4060 - Oncology Nursing (3)
Nursing 4061 - Oncology Nursing Laboratory (1)
Integration Level
(Note: The following courses are “hallmarks” of a BSN educational program and are required forgraduation):
Nursing 4020 - Nursing: Community Health* (3)
Nursing 4021 - Nursing: Community Health Laboratory* (1)
Nursing 4040 - Nursing Management & Leadership* (3)
Nursing 4041 - Nursing Management & Leadership Lab* (1)
Nursing 4900 - Senior Seminar: Integration of
Professional Concepts** (2)
TOTAL NURSING HOURS
37Upper Division Elective (Any course 3000 level and above) (3)
Provides an opportunity to expand individual interests or
prepare for graduate school.
TOTAL UPPER DIVISION HOURS FOR GRADUATION 40
Total hours for a BSN Degree from WSU 120
Students entering with less than 80 semesters hours must
be prepared to complete extra course/credits to meet the
University requirement of 120 total hours. Students are
responsible for review of personal records and knowledge
of individual requirements for graduation!!!!!!
The web site for the Nursing Program can be viewed at
www.weber.edu/Nursing. Additional information on coursecontent, etc. is available at this site.
If you have a record of convicted criminal actions it may affect your eligibility for admissions to the WSU Nursing
Program. Additionally all admitted applicants will be required to complete a mandatory drug test. Admission to the
program is contingent upon submission of a satisfactory background check and a negative drug test. If a background
check reveals a history of convicted criminal actions or the drug test result is positive for controlled substances
(prescription or non-prescription), then the student may not be allowed to begin the program and will not be entitled
to any refunds of tuition dollars or other fees.
This information is subject to change without notice. Please review the website from time to time for up to date information.
December 15, 2007
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