Admission to the Department of Nursing

Admission to the Nursing Pre-Licensure Program occurs once a year in the fall. Applications must be received by April 15 (for fall enrollment). Students requesting admission to the nursing major will be considered under the following criteria:

Procedure

A. General

1. Enrolled in or admitted to Bethel College (see Bethel College Catalog). This includes providing official transcripts of ALL college credits.
2. Students enrolled at Bethel College during freshman and/or sophomore years are guaranteed a seat in the nursing program, provided admission criteria are met.
3. Transfer students will be reviewed and a decision made regarding admission based on a review of materials submitted.

B. Academic

1. General education proficiency as documented in the Bethel College Catalog.
2. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
3. Completion of ALL pre-requisite nursing courses with a C or higher before beginning NSG300.
4. Any exceptions must be submitted in writing with supporting evidence for consideration to the Department of Nursing Admission and Progression Committee.

C. Professional

A completed application submitted to the Department of Nursing will include:

1. Application form
2. Written essay on your interest in nursing and/or your reason for continuing your education
3. Two completed reference forms from: (1) an employer, and (2) minister/rabbi/youth sponsor, academic advisor or health professional.
4. Ablility to meet performance standards.
5. Interview

D. Advanced Placement

Transfer nursing students:

1. For those transfer students who have acceptable previous nursing course work at the baccalaureate level to be considered for transfer, a written request with syllabi should be presented to the Department of Nursing Director for evaluation towards advanced placement.
2. One letter of reference must be completed from the Director at the applicant’s previous nursing program.

The practical or vocational nurse applicant may elect to audit 4 of the 53 credit hours (NSG300). The licensed practical or vocational nurse applicant may waive NSG200 Foundations of Nursing because of previous program content. The applicant may always choose to enroll in or audit the course.

Admission

Admission to the RN-to-BSN program occurs twice yearly for fall and spring semesters. Applications are received on an ongoing basis until the class cohort is filled. Students requesting admission to the nursing major will be considered using the following criteria:

1. Enrolled in or admitted to Bethel College (see Bethel College Catalog).
2. Transcripts are required for all academic coursework completed previously.
3. An admission GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Two references
5. In addition, the following requirements are stipulated:
1. Graduation from an accredited nursing program within the past 5 years or if longer, documentation of 1000 hours of practice in the past 3 years.
2. Unencombered RN License
3. Current certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
4. Current nursing liability insurance
5. Criminal background check
6. Current physical with immunizations up-to-date and negative PPD/chest x-ray