Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated Option
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Accelerated degree program at Wichita State University offers Kansas' only accelerated nursing program at a state university. This program trains students to become qualified nurses in as little as 13 months.
Key Program Features
- Receive degree sooner. The BSN-Accelerated option is a compressed program that can be completed in as little as 13 months.
- Earn professional qualification. Students completing this program are qualified for entry-level nursing positions in all healthcare settings as well as graduate-level study.
- Receive national preparation. The BSN-Accelerated degree prepares students to take the national RN licensing exam and become registered nurses.
- Receive full coursework and clinical experience. This program encompasses the same amount of coursework and clinical experience as our traditional program but in a compressed time frame.
- Small class sizes. Enjoy no more than 30 students per instructor in lecture, and no more than 10 students per instructor in practicum.
Conditional - Admission Criteria
Conditional - Accelerated Admission Criteria
Minimum criteria must be met in order to be admitted to the accelerated nursing program:
- Admitted to 黑洞社区 as a degree bound, active, undergraduate student
- Meet the application deadline of February 1 (May start)
- Meets one of the following score requirements:
- TEAS minimum passing scores (See TEAS Test webpage)
- ACT composite of 27 or higher
- SAT composite of 1125 or higher
- Fully completed application packet submitted by application deadline
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
- No grade lower than a 2.0 in any pre-requisite coursework
- All non-nursing (pre-requisite and general education) course requirements completed prior to the start of the program
- If student has taken courses at 黑洞社区, they must have a minimum 2.00 institution GPA
- 3 of the 5 required science courses must be transcripted (grade awarded) to be eligible
to apply to the undergraduate prelicensure programs. The required courses include:
- Chemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Selection Rubric
GPA Total
- Points in this criteria will be given by calculating your GPA total multiplied by
10
(e.g. 3.65x10=36 points). - Maximum of 40 points allowed.
Science Grade
- Using the most recent grade, 6 points will be awarded per science grade with a 2.00 (C) or better.
- A maximum of 30 points can be allowed.
Healthcare Experience
- Points are awarded on qualifying experience detailed in the application packet.
- Maximum 3 points allowed.
Diversity Experience
- Points are awarded on qualifying experience detailed in the application packet.
- Maximum 2 points allowed.
Previous Bachelor's Degree
- Applicants that have earned a Bachelor's degree and have it posted on their transcript at time of application will be awarded two points.
- Maximum 2 points allowed.
Typed Essay
- Submit no more than a 350-word essay describing the following:
- Your understanding of the role of the nurse
- Why you want to be a nurse.
- Both prompts must be answered.
- Maximum 3 points allowed.
Final - Admission Criteria
Note: Failure to meet all the above conditions will result in forfeiture of your final admission to the nursing program.
Selection Rubric
GPA Total
- Points in this criteria will be given by calculating your GPA Total multiplied by
10
(e.g. 4.0x10; 3.0x10; 2.0x10). - With 40 maximum points allowed.
Science Grade
- Using the most recent grade, 6 points will be awarded per science grade with a 2.00 (C) or better.
- A maximum of 30 points can be allowed.
Health Experience
- Points are awarded on qualifying experience detailed in the application packet.
- With 3 maximum points allowed.
Diversity Experience
- Points are awarded on qualifying experience detailed in the application packet.
- With 2 maximum points allowed.
Previous Bachelor's Degree
- Applicants who already have a bachelor's degree will be awarded 2 points.
- Must have completed a bachelor's degree and must be printed on transcript at the time of application.
- Applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree will not be awarded any points.
- With 2 maximum points allowed.
Typed Essay
- Essay topic is "Why I want to be a nurse."
- 250 words maximum
- With 3 maximum points allowed.
Application Packet Accuracy
- Points are awarded for application packet submission in the following areas
- Correctly submitting application (1 pt.)
- Consistent use of proper grammar (0.5 pt.)
- No spelling errors (0.5 pt.)
- With 2 maximum points allowed.