school of nursing. basic/ generic rn transfer bsn collaborative track adn-bsn

California State University, Los Angeles

School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Basic/ GenericRN Transfer BSN Collaborative track ADN-BSN

New Language/Time of Transition

“Undeclared with an Interest in Nursing”

University doing away with Pre-Major Status in all majors

Move to have all students declare major at 45 units

Students with an interest in nursing may have to choose another major at 45 units

Students can apply to Nursing even though they have declared another major

Students Entering as Freshmen

Fall 2012: Admission to “Undeclared with an Interest in Nursing” requires:

3.0 High School GPASAT 900 (without writing section)Application to School of NursingRequired after Freshman year

Students who do not meetFreshman criteria

Undeclared Majors must have:

2.75 GPA in 20 units of Required Nursing Prerequisites Overall GPA 2.75

BSN Admissions ProcessFor Transfer Students

Two – step process: Separate applications filed with University and School of Nursing

Must meet all university deadlines as well as School of Nursing Deadlines

Multiple sets of transcripts are required At application one for the School of Nursing and

one for the University (Best to include SON’s with application)

When finished prerequisites one for the School of Nursing

When Academic year is completed one for the university

Admission to School of Nursing Take basic science courses- Need 2.75 GPA or

Higher

Human Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry Microbiology Statistics Oral Communication Composition Critical thinking

Admission Process:

Separate application filed in Fallfor School of Nursing for Basic Student Points are given for each of these categories Transcript

Grades in basic sciences Overall grade point

TEAS – Test of Essential Academic Skills English, Reading, Science and Math

*Work Experience- patient-related, may be volunteer (strongly recommended)

Important Dates to RememberSeptember 1: First day to submit

applications for BSN programDecember 1: Final day to submit

applications for BSN programDecember 30: Final day to take TEAS examConclusion of CSULA Winter Quarter, March

23, 2013: Final day for completion of six mandatory pre-requisite classes

Late April/Mid May: Applicants contacted with decision letters

Courses in Related Fields

Human Nutrition

Psychology of Developing Person

Principles of Sociology

Requirements for admitted students

Physical ExamImmunizationsTwo – step TB skin testBackground checkHealth InsuranceValid California driver’s Liability insuranceCPR card

Graduation Requirements

General Education (Includes ENGL 102 and theme)

Required Nursing Courses Related Fields Total 195 units Basic Student Total 180 units RN Transfer

Key Contacts

Questions about BSN application process, contact Monica Ling, (323) 343-4730, mling@cslanet.calstatela.edu

Questions about students with an interest in nursing and need academic advising, contact the University Academic Advisement Center, (323) 343-3150