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Pre-Nursing is the preliminary step to becoming a Nursing student at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. It is not a degree.
To be considered for the full Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program you will need to be an admitted student at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ as a PRE Nursing major. Once you’ve completed all the course requirements and the HESI A2 entry exam as a Pre-Nursing major you will be able to apply for the full program.
Students are admitted into Pre-Nursing at any semester without a waiting list. Students are admitted from Pre-Nursing into the 16-Month Traditional Nursing Track three times per year (spring, summer, and fall) when they meet eligibility requirements. We accept 72 students three times a year.
Completion of prerequisites with the required grades, 3.00 GPA and 75% or higher on the HESI A2 exam. Must sign up for a BSN signing Session to apply to the full BSN degree.
No, the TEAS exam is not equivalent to the HESI A2 Exam, and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ SON only accepts the HESI A2 exam for admittance into the BSN program.
No, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ does not offer an RN to BSN bridge program.
No, a CNA is not required for application to the BSN Program at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
The BSN Program is 16-months long. Electives may be required in order to fulfill the 122-credit requirement prior to graduation.
Students are admitted from Pre-Nursing into the 16-Month Traditional Nursing Track three times per year (spring, summer, and fall) when they meet eligibility requirements.
- ummer Applications are due March 1
- Fall Applications are due July 1
- Spring Applications are due November 1
Please visit the School of Nursing (SON) website for more information.