Traditional B.S.N.

Each year, over 120 applications are received for approximately 72 seats in the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1st B.S.N.) cohort, therefore selection for a seat in this program is competitive and on a space-available basis. Applications for the Fall 2024 start date are completed via NursingCAS. First consideration for program acceptance will be given to applicants who have submitted required application materials in their entirety by January 15 prior to the fall start date.

Many criteria are considered, including the following:

1. More competitive students generally have a minimum cumulative grade point average for previous academic work of 3.0 on 4.0 scale. The overall academic record is also reviewed for unsatisfactory grades in general education courses and electives, as well as any patterns of withdrawals, etc.
2. Grades in: CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 (Chemistry I & 2), BIOL 215 & BIOL 216 (Anatomy & Physiology I & II), BIOL 211 (Microbiology), HLSC 255 (Nutrition), HLSC 301 (Pathophysiology - must be completed with a “C” or better), and PSYC 200 (Developmental Psychology).
3. Students earning “C” or above in these 8 required courses are generally considered to be more competitive applicants. It is generally NOT recommended that students retake courses with a grade of “D” (except Pathophysiology) as the initial grade earned is still counted.
   
   Students taking Pathophysiology must achieve a grade of "C" or better in order to begin the nursing program. If a student receives a "D" in Pathophysiology, in order to meet the prerequisite requirement for the nursing program, they may repeat Pathophysiology one time in order to achieve a "C" or better. This must be completed prior to the start of the fall semester of beginning the nursing program.
   
   If the student is unable to take this course at SU and elects to take it elsewhere including during the summer the student should contact the School of Nursing Administrative Assistant for a list of the approved Pathophysiology courses offered at other institutions. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the student having to retake the correct Pathophysiology course.
   
   NOTE: Applicants who have 3 or more of the 8 required courses pending at the time of initial review will automatically be placed on the waitlist  and will be reviewed upon completion of the spring semester; the updated overall GPA and science GPA for the required science courses completed will be evaluated at that time for available seats.
   
   Students who have not been successful or who have been dismissed from a nursing program at another college/university should contact the Undergraduate Program Director for further guidance.
     
4. Science GPA is calculated for the first attempt grade of the following required prerequisite courses that are completed at the time of review. They are:
   • CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 (Chemistry I & 2)
   • BIOL 215 & BIOL 216 (Anatomy & Physiology I & II)
   • BIOL 211 (Microbiology)
   • HLSC 255 (Nutrition)
   • HLSC 301 (Pathophysiology) 
   • PSYC 200 (Developmental Psychology)
     
     PSYC 101 is a prerequisite for PSYC 200. In addition, two general education courses are required prior to taking certain nursing courses. They are MATH 155 – Modern Statistics with Computer Analysis, and either SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology, SOCI 201 - Social Problems, or CADR 200 – Foundations of Conflict and Conflict Resolution. Although neither are prerequisites for admission into the nursing program, they are pre-requisites to certain nursing courses. Therefore, it is highly recommended that these courses are completed before starting the nursing program.
      
5. Additional Criteria will be considered for admittance per NursingCAS application
6. This also assumes that no other matter comes to the committee's attention that makes the candidate unsuitable for admission.

All students are considered on a competitive and space-available basis. To be considered for admission to upper division nursing courses beginning in the Fall of the junior year, current and prospective students must:

• Be admitted to Salisbury University;
• Complete the Application for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program directly in the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS). First consideration for program acceptance will be given to applicants who have submitted required application materials in their entirety by January 15 prior to the fall start date.
• Submit transcripts from all previous academic institutions attended through the NursingCAS as part of the application process. The School of Nursing Student Policies Committee reserves the right not to process applications if transcripts are not available;
• Complete, or have a plan to complete, all nursing prerequisite coursework. The nursing pre-requisite courses that must be completed PRIOR to beginning required nursing courses include: BIOL 211-Microbiology and lab, BIOL 215-Anatomy & Physiology 1 and lab, BIOL 216-Anatomy & Physiology 2 and lab, HLSC 255-Nutrition, HLSC 301-Pathophysiology and lab, CHEM 121-Chemistry 1 and lab, CHEM 122-Chemistry 2 and lab, and PSYC 200-Developmental Psychology;

PSYC 101 is a prerequisite for PSYC 200. In addition, two general education courses are required prior to taking certain nursing courses. They are MATH 155 – Modern Statistics with Computer Analysis, and either SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology, SOCI 201 - Social Problems, or CADR 200 – Foundations of Conflict and Conflict Resolution.; Although neither are prerequisites for admission into the nursing program, they are pre-requisites to certain nursing courses. Therefore, it is highly recommended that these courses are completed before starting the nursing program.

Decision letters (conditional acceptance, waitlisted, or denied) are generally mailed to the applicant’s “local” address by early March.

Acceptance means that the applicant is selected to begin the junior-level nursing curriculum in the fall. The admission offer is conditional; that is, it is contingent upon satisfactory completion (grade of "C" or better in Pathophysiology) of the remaining required science/prerequisite courses noted above, maintaining a competitive GPA, and, that no other matter comes to the attention of the School of Nursing Student Policies Committee that would make a student an unsuitable candidate for the major. Accepted students must return their response form by the stated deadline in the letter if they wish to accept the seat. Failure to reply by the deadline will lead to a student losing their seat.

Being placed on the “waitlist” means that the student meets the minimum requirements for admission but either has several pending required science grades and/or there are no seats available upon initial review of applicants. Once spring grades are posted, waitlisted applicants are reviewed for remaining seats. Grades are also reviewed after the completion of any summer term work should any additional seats become available. Waitlisted students must return a written response form by the stated deadline if they wish to remain on the waitlist. Failure to reply by the designated deadline will lead to the student's removal from the waitlist.

Students who are denied are referred to the College of Health and Human Services Advising Coordinator to discuss an academic plan in an alternative major (if currently enrolled at Salisbury University). Applicants who are denied should not reapply for subsequent cohorts.

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