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) 
  • Fully completed application packet submitted by application deadline
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
  • No grade lower than a 2.0 in any prerequisite coursework
  • All non-nursing (prerequisite and general education) course requirements completed prior to the start of the program
  • If a 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 have transcript (grade awarded) to be eligible to apply to the undergraduate pre-licensure 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.
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