HAMPTON UNIVERSITY School of Nursing
Dear Prospective Nursing Student,
Thank you for your interest in Hampton University School of Nursing. Please find enclosed all documentation pertaining to the Professional Nursing Program which includes the list of prerequisite courses and requirements for admission to the program, application packet and recommendation forms.
CampusLocation
ProgramType
ProgramBegins
ApplicationDeadline
Main (HI) Traditional May (Summer Term)
March 15th
College of Virginia Beach
(COVB)
Accelerated August(Fall Term)
May 15th
Students who are currently enrolled in prerequisite courses and have questions about the program should email [email protected]. For more information on the Office of Student Academic Support Services please go to http://nursing.hamptonu.edu ‐ > Student Resources ‐ > Office of Student Academic Support Services.
Thank you for your interest in Hampton University and the School of Nursing.
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ContentsApplication Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Professional Nursing Program minimum eligibility requirements: .................................................................... 3
Prerequisite Courses to the Professional Nursing Program ................................................................................... 4
MAIN CAMPUS (TRADITIONAL) Pre‐Professional Nursing Curriculum .............................................................. 4
COVB CAMPUS (ACCELERATED) Pre‐Professional Nursing Curriculum ............................................................. 4
Application Materials .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Application for Professional Nursing Program ....................................................................................................... 6
Prior School Attendance ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Personal Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Recommendation Form for Professional Nursing Program Applicants .............................................................. 9
Recommendation Form for Professional Nursing Program Applicants ............................................................ 11
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ApplicationRequirements
This is for your information. Do not submit with your application packet. Read carefully to make sure you meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Professional Nursing program and have submitted all of your documents. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to the professional program. A competitive ranking scale is utilized for the final decision.
ProfessionalNursingProgramminimumeligibilityrequirements:
Must have been admitted to the Pre‐Professional Nursing Program atHampton University.
Successful completion of all Pre‐Professional Nursing Courses (seePrerequisites on page 4).
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Cumulative science and math grade point average of 3.0 or higher ona 4.0 scale.
Not more than one repeat in required math or science courses toachieve a passing grade of “C”.
Not more than one repeat in nursing courses to achieve a passinggrade of “C+”.
Not more than one course withdrawal in math and/or science coursesto achieve a passing grade of “C”.
Math and science prerequisites may be no more than 5 years old attime of the application deadline.
Acceptable scores on the TEAS® exam(Go to http://nursing.hamptonu.edu/page/Undergraduate-PreAdmission-Testing).
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PrerequisiteCoursestotheProfessionalNursingProgram
MAINCAMPUS(TRADITIONAL)Pre‐ProfessionalNursingCurriculum
YearOneFirst Semester Second Semester
Course Credits Course Credits
ENG 101 Written Communication I
3 ENG 102 Written Communication II
3
MAT 110 College Mathematics II 3 COM 103 Oral Communication 3
CHE 101 General Chemistry 4 BIO 224 Anatomy & Physiology I
4
SOC 205 Introduction to Sociology
3 PSY 203 Introduction to Psychology
3
HIS 106 World Civilization II 3 HUM 201 Humanities I 3
University 101 The Individual and Life
1 PED (Any Physical Activity Course)
1
17 17
YearTwoFirst Semester Second Semester
Course Credits Course Credits
BIO 225 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4 BIO 304 Microbiology 4
HUM 202 Humanities II or Elective
3 NUR 202 Nutrition & Dietetics 2
NUR 105 Introduction to the Nursing Profession
2 NUR 230 Computations in Pharmacotherapeutics Lab
1
MAT 205 or PSY 346 Introduction to Statistics or Statistics I: Introduction to Statistical Methods
3 NUR 217 Health Assessment 3
PED (Any Physical Activity Course)
1 NUR 218 Health Assessment Practicum
1
NUR 221 Medical Terminology
2 PSY 311 Developmental Psychology
3
Total Credits 15 14
COVBCAMPUS(ACCELERATED)Pre‐ProfessionalNursingCurriculum
YearOne
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
ENGV 101 Written Communication I
3 ENGV 102 Written Communication II
3
MATV 110 College Mathematics II
3 HUMV201 Humanities I 3
CHEV 101 General Chemistry 4 COMV 103 Oral Communication 3
HISV 106 World Civilization II 3 BIOV 304 Microbiology 4
SOCV 205 Intro to Sociology 3 PSYV 203 Intro to Psychology 3
UNVV 101 The Individual & Life 1 PEDV (Any Physical Activity Course)
1
17 17
YearOneSummerSession
First 4 Weeks Second 4 Weeks
BIO 224 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOV 225 Anatomy & Physiology II
4
HUMV 202 Humanities II or Elective
3 MATV 205/PSYV 346 Intro to Statistics or Intro to Statistical Methods
3
PSYV 311 Developmental Psychology
3
10 7
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ApplicationMaterials
Hampton University Application for Professional Nursing Program (Page 6).
Official transcripts of ALL COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES (including Hampton University) attended.
TEAS® scores (dated not more than one year prior to application).
Two (2) Recommendations using the forms provided in the Application Packet (Pages 9 through 11). Letters received without the form will not be accepted. Recommendation forms must be mailed to applicant in a sealed envelope with recommender’s name signed across the back. These forms are to be submitted with the rest of the required information. Recommendations are to be completed only by current or previous faculty (instructors).
All items must be submitted together as one package and mailed to the address below OR hand delivered to our office.
MailingAddress:Hampton University School of Nursing William Freeman Hall, RM 125 Office of Student Academic Support Services Hampton, VA 23668
Please Note: Only completed application packets will be reviewed and considered.
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
ApplicationforProfessionalNursingProgram
This application and all supplements must be received by the School of Nursing by the deadlines indicated. Failure to accurately, and truthfully complete the application and supplements will result in rescission of offer of admission or dismissal from the School of Nursing.
(Please Type or Print in Blue or Black Ink only)
Campus (HI‐Traditional) ____ (COVB‐Accelerated) ____ Traditional BS ____ LPN to BS ____ RN to BS ____
NAME____________________________________________________________________ Student ID_______________________ Last First M.I
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Local Address
_____________________________________________________ PHONE__________________ _____________________ City, State, Zip Code Cell Home
EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH________________ GENDER ____MALE ____ FEMALE CITIZENSHIP_________________________
ETHNICITY (PLEASE CHECK ONE)
African‐American, Non‐Hispanic ____ White, Non‐Hispanic ____ American Indian or Alaskan Native ____
Hispanic or Latino ____ Asian, Non‐Hispanic ____ Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ____
Race/Ethnicity Unknown ____
Military Experience ____ Active ____ Retired Branch of Service ___________________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? ____ If yes, explain
Do you have any Board of Nursing action against you pending or resolved? ____ If yes, explain
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PriorSchoolAttendance
Please list below, in chronological order, every college, university, trade or technical school you have ever attended and all degrees earned, including Associate Degrees. Submit official transcripts for each school attended with this application. If a degree was not earned, write N/A.
NAME OF SCHOOL LOCATION DATES OF ATTENDANCE FROM/TO
DEGREES EARNED
Work/Volunteer Experiences
Your Title (If Appropriate)
Name and Location of Employer/Agency/Organization
Description of Roles and/or Duties Start and End Dates
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PersonalStatement
NAME _________________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I.
Student ID ______________________
Type a personal statement about why you want to be bachelor’s prepared registered nurse. What are your goals relative to nursing? Your statement should be typed, well written and professional in appearance. Do not exceed one typed page. We encourage you to have someone review your statement; however they may not be nursing faculty or staff. Having another person write your statement is considered academic misconduct. You may type your statement on this page or a separate page and staple the page to his form.
Declaration of Authenticity I have written my own personal statement and all information on this application is accurate.
Signature Date
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
RecommendationFormforProfessionalNursingProgramApplicants
Name of Applicant ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I
Applicant’s Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
Rate the applicant in the following areas: AreasofAssessment Poor Below
AverageAverage AboveAverage Excellent NotObserved
Academic Intellectual Ability
Decision Making
Ability to Problem Solve
Intellectual Curiosity
Professional Ability to work under stress
Sensitivity to Others
Leadership
Communication
Creativity
Flexibility
Ability to Organize
Ability to Prioritize
Time Management Skills
Commitment to Profession
Personal Emotional Stability
Maturity
Integrity
Reliability
Accountability
Motivation
Initiative
Self‐Confidence
Realistic Self‐Concept
Ability to work well with others
Not Recommended Recommend with Reservations
Recommend Strongly Recommend
Recommendation for Acceptance
To The Applicant: Print your name and sign the form as indicated below. Upon completion, the faculty should place the form in an envelope
sealed with their signature on the back of the envelope, and return to you for submission with your packet.
To The Respondent: Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation form for the applicant who is applying to the School of Nursing Professional Nursing Program. Once the form is completed, place it in an envelope, seal and sign the back. The applicant will pick up the envelope to include in the application packet to the School of Nursing.
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Please include additional comments/information you believe we should know about the applicant? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To be completed by the faculty reference:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Position: ________________________________________________________________
Institution: ______________________________________________________________
Institution Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Office Number: ___________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
Length of time you have known applicant: ______________
Are you a registered nurse? _____Yes _____No
Signature: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
RecommendationFormforProfessionalNursingProgramApplicants
Name of Applicant ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I
Applicant’s Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
Rate the applicant in the following areas: AreasofAssessment Poor Below
AverageAverage AboveAverage Excellent NotObserved
Academic Intellectual Ability
Decision Making
Ability to Problem Solve
Intellectual Curiosity
Professional Ability to work under stress
Sensitivity to Others
Leadership
Communication
Creativity
Flexibility
Ability to Organize
Ability to Prioritize
Time Management Skills
Commitment to Profession
Personal Emotional Stability
Maturity
Integrity
Reliability
Accountability
Motivation
Initiative
Self‐Confidence
Realistic Self‐Concept
Ability to work well with others
Not Recommended Recommend with Reservations
Recommend Strongly Recommend
Recommendation for Acceptance
To The Applicant: Print your name and sign the form as indicated below. Upon completion, the faculty should place the form in an envelope
sealed with their signature on the back of the envelope, and return to you for submission with your packet.
To The Respondent: Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation form for the applicant who is applying to the School of Nursing Professional Nursing Program. Once the form is completed, place it in an envelope, seal and sign the back. The applicant will pick up the envelope to include in the application packet to the School of Nursing.
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Please include additional comments/information you believe we should know about the applicant? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To be completed by the faculty reference:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Position: ________________________________________________________________
Institution: ______________________________________________________________
Institution Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Office Number: ___________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
Length of time you have known applicant: ______________
Are you a registered nurse? _____Yes _____No
Signature: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
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