Accelerated BSN Track

Students who have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-nursing field of study may pursue the Accelerated BSN Program track of study. The core and general education requirements met by the first degree are accepted by the University. The U.S. and Georgia History and Constitution Requirements of the University System of Georgia must be met by all accelerated degree students.

Student must apply and become ACCEPTED by the University prior to applying to the School of Nursing. All transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions in support of the University Application. Please contact the Office of Admissions for further details at (229) 928-1273. The School of Nursing will not review any application without a student first becoming accepted by the University.

Prospective and pre-nursing students should contact the Student Services Coordinator in the School of Nursing for application instruction and deadlines. There is one admission cycle per academic year. Pre-requisite nursing courses are offered in the Fall semester with the program entry to take place in the Spring semester.

Annual Deadlines for the School of Nursing Applications:

(Please note: deadlines are subject to change)

February 15 – deadline for Accelerated BSN Admissions for Fall

Admission Eligibility for Accelerated BSN Program

In order to be considered for admission into the Accelerated BSN Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

    _____ Hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
    _____ Attain admission in good standing to the University
    _____ Return the completed application and required supporting documents to the School of Nursing by the published deadlines
    _____ A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 is recommended. The GPA is taken from the transcript of the most recently earned 30 semester hours of course credit.
    _____ Must not have been excluded from another nursing program for any reason, including (but not limited to) academic misconduct, disruptive behavior, or program failure. A nursing course failure in another institution counts as a failure in this institution.

Completed:

    _____ *BIOL 2030    Anatomy and Physiology I (**within 5 years of projected admission)
    _____ *BIOL 2040    Anatomy and Physiology II (**within 5 years of projected admission)
    _____ *BIOL 2050    Microbiology (**within 5 years of projected admission)
    _____ *NURS 2600   Concepts of Professional Nursing (included in Model Program of Study as a pre-requisite pre-nursing course**)
    _____ *NURS 2700   Clinical Therapeutics (included in Model Program of Study as a pre-requisite pre-nursing course**)
    _____ *NURS 3005   Human Pathophysiology (included in Model Program of Study as a pre-requisite pre-nursing course**)
    _____ MATH 2204    Statistics (or accepted equivalent course)

_____ PSYC 2103 Human Growth and Development (or accepted equivalent course)

*Minimum grade of C required

** Testing is required for those applicants who completed these courses five (5) years ago or longer. Remediation may be required.

It may not be possible to admit all students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions. If there are more qualified applicants than positions available in a program cohort, selection for admission will be based upon:

There are two types of admission:

Full acceptance is offered when all criteria are met
Conditional acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of unmet criteria

As part of the admissions process, after notification of their acceptance status, all nursing students are required to have the following documentation signed and on file with the School of Nursing prior to the start of class for the semester they enter the program. These forms and information will be sent to them with their Acceptance Letter and Packet of Information.

_____ Confidentiality Statement

_____ Authorization for Release of Records and Information

_____ Statement of Infectious Disease Risks

_____ Student Applied Learning Experience Agreement

_____ Completed Statement of Health (document available through SON)

_____ Immunization Record (must be current and complete)

_____ Personal Health Insurance (available through the University)

_____ CPR certification; current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the minimum level of basic life support for health professionals

_____ Professional Liability Insurance i.e. mal-practice insurance (information available through SON)

Standardized Testing

As part of the SON ongoing assessment plan, students are tested throughout the program for mastery of course content. Students are responsible for the cost of the tests.

Application For Admission

Curriculum Sheet

Model Program of Study

University Testing Requirements

School of Nursing Scholarships

GSW Scholarships