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Admission to the B.S.N. Program
The generic student seeking enrollment in the bachelor of science in nursing degree program must meet the requirements for admission to Shepherd University, as stated in the University Catalog. Freshman and sophomore students will be designated as pre-nursing students and must be advised by nursing faculty. The B.S.N. program is a limited enrollment program (see section titled Admission to Limited Enrollment Programs).
Students become candidates for admission into the nursing program in their sophomore year upon meeting the following criteria:
1. Eligible to complete the 67 lower division course hours as identified in the pre-nursing curriculum prior to matriculation;
2. Completion of NURS 231 Introduction to Nursing;
3. Cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Must achieve grade C or above in the following courses: BIOL 225/227, BIOL 226/228, NURS 231;
4. Submit a Department of Nursing Education application for admission; and
5. Meet with academic advisor by March 1 for intended enrollment in the fall semester or October 1 for intended enrollment in the spring semester.
Special Requirements of Nursing Majors
1. Submission of completed health data requirement prior to July 1 following acceptance into the program for fall semester and December 1 following acceptance into the program for the spring semester;
2. Submission of yearly PPD results (or chest x-ray, if appropriate) and evidence of CPR certification prior to July 1 of each year if admitted in the fall and December 1 if admitted in the spring;
3. Attend annual nursing assembly as scheduled;
4. Adhere to the policies and procedures in the Department of Nursing Education Student Handbook and Policy Manual;
5. Undergo a criminal background check, according to the procedure specified by the Department of Nursing Education;
6. Complete all course work within five years of admission into the program;
7. Pay a required special fee each semester for standardized testing.
8. Meet the core performance standards of the nursing program.
R.N.-to-B.S.N. Track
The R.N.-to-B.S.N. track is designed to expand the registered nurse's education. This program provides flexibility with a wide continuum of education and experience, based upon advisement and development of an individual growth plan. Previous education and experience are evaluated through the use of a professional portfolio. The expected competencies of R.N.-to-B.S.N. graduates are the same as those for graduates of the generic baccalaureate program.
R.N.-to-B.S.N. Admission Process
The following must be submitted to the department chair no later than March 15 prior to summer enrollment in NURS 410: Advanced Nursing Concepts and Practice:
1. Department of Nursing Education admission application;
2. Official transcript copy on file; transcript must be reviewed and academic advisement form signed by advisor and advisee;
3. Proof of current R.N. licensure and CPR certification;
4. A professional portfolio which includes the following:
a. Résumé of nursing work experience (include a narrative summary of most recent work experience roles and responsibilities);
b. Professional goals for completing the B.S.N. program (including how program completion will affect applicants' work and future educational goals);
c. Professional activities for the last three years:
1. Continuing nursing education completed (seminars, courses, programs)
2. Professional development (committees, nursing organizations/associations)
3. Community involvement (church, school, children's activities)
Articulation: R.N.s will receive 39 credits, based on graduation from an approved associate degree nursing program. After completing NURS 410, students will be given credit for NURS 311, NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 318, NURS 320, NURS 322, NURS 415, NURS 417, NURS 419, NURS 421, NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 426, NURS 428, and NURS 436. Completion of NURS 410 waives the requirement of NURS 231, NURS 317, and NURS 326.
Statistics Course
Both generic and R.N.-to-B.S.N. students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a statistics course.
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