Admission Criteria/Requirements:

Students seeking admission to the BSN program must have:

• completed an accredited ASN program within the last seven (7) years,
  • Completion of prerequisites courses of C+ or better in Math or Algebra I, biology, and chemistry
  • A minimum 2.0 from the basic NLNAC accredited nursing program courses.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Provider Certification Level C (American Heart Association)

• or an accredited diploma graduate within the last twelve (12) years with evidence of full-time work in nursing for the last three years,
  • A Registered Nurse mobility exam prior to portfolio evaluation is required. The applicant’s portfolio, credits for transfer, and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam results will be reviewed by the Program Director and advised as how to fulfill admissions criteria as required for the BSN.

• successful completion of the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX),
  • Applicants who are completing an ASN program and planning to take the NCLEX during the spring/early summer may apply as well. If admissible, the college may conditionally admit students contingent upon passing the NCLEX. An applicant who is conditionally accepted and does NOT pass the NCLEX will have his/her conditional acceptance rescinded.