Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Texas
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Program Admissions Requirements
For Admissibility into the BSN & LVN/LPN to BSN Program, Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:
1. Submit WCU-approved documentation of high school graduation or equivalencies:
a. Foreign high school diplomas/credentials or their equivalent must have an official evaluation performed by an approved organization.
2. Participate in an admissions interview arranged by a University Admissions Advisor
3. Achieve an acceptable score as outlined below:
a. HESI: Achieve a composite score of 76 or higher received within three years of the enrollment date.
b. TEAS: Receive a score of 52 or higher within three years of enrollment date.
c. ACT/SAT:
i. SAT score of 835 or higher or ACT score of 16 or higher within three (3) years of the enrollment date.
ii. WCU only collects Verbal and Quantitative scores for SAT and ACT.
d. Examination Retake Details:
i. BSN applicants will have a maximum of two attempts, which cannot occur less than one week apart.
ii. If an applicant does not pass the admissions exam after two attempts, they must wait one month to retest and provide proof of remediation.
Complete an enrollment agreement (must be signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age)
Meet program-specific entrance requirements.
Applicants to the LVN-BSN program must provide proof of current unobstructed licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Program Pre-Requisites
Pre-Licensure Nursing Requirements prior to clinical assignments (ADN, BSN & LPN to BSN):
Obtain a criminal background clearance (information on how to obtain this clearance will be provided to students during the enrollment process). A misdemeanor or felony may interfere with clinical placement and subsequent licensure as a Registered Nurse;
Submit documentation of required immunizations;
Provide and maintain a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Providers;
Provide a current Fire Card, where required;
Meet the requirements outlined in the “Essentials of RN Job Functions” as documented by a licensed Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant;
Undergo drug screening.
Provide acceptable proof of adequate health insurance coverage;
Comply with clinical site specific requirements.
Program Transfer Credit Policy
BSN and LVN/LPN-BSN applicants requesting transfer credit evaluation must provide official transcripts by the Add/Drop deadline on the second Tuesday of the term. All general education, prerequisite, and core nursing coursework must have been taken at an accredited post-secondary institution. For nursing credits to be considered for transfer credit, there can be only one year between the end of the last nursing course taken at a previous institution and the beginning of the first course at West Coast University. Exceptions may be considered. Science courses must be taken within the last five years to be accepted for transfer credit. Course syllabi for courses previously taken at another nursing program should be submitted for review to the campus dean for nursing. The maximum allowable transfer credits applied to the BSN program shall not exceed 52 credits of general education, and for the ADN (Florida only) program shall not exceed 27 credits of general education. See the Challenge Credit policy for additional information on receiving nursing credit for previously completed nursing courses. Authority for all final transfer credit decisions is given to the Program Dean/Chair. | |
Individuals who are concurrently enrolled at another institution at the time of their matriculation to West Coast University, may be allowed to request transfer credit for courses that are in-progress. In this situation, official transcripts must be received by the end of the first term of matriculation in order to receive transfer credit. | |
All applicants who are veterans or seeking transfer credit must submit all official applicable postsecondary transcripts by the Add/Drop deadline on the second Tuesday of the term regardless of applicable transfer credits for timely certification of the veterans request for benefits and receipt of funds. Please see the Veterans Educational Benefits policy in the Financial Policies and Information Section of the Catalog. |
To receive transfer credit for this program, previous General Education courses must have achieved a grade of at least a "C", and Core courses require a minimum grade of a "C+". Approval on transfer credit is based on the program's discretion.
General Education Information
General Education Information
Category and Requirements | WCU Course Requirements | Transferable / Options |
Foundational Course | FHE 100 (3): Foundations of Higher Education | Non-transferable |
A. Written Communications (6 Semester Credits) | *ENGL 140 (3): Written Communication I | Equivalent to ENGL 140 Equivalent to ENGL 240 |
B. Oral and Interpersonal Communications | *SPCH 142 (3): Oral Communication | Equivalent to SPCH 142 |
C. Critical Thinking and Ethical Reasoning | *PHIL 341 (3): Critical Reasoning | Equivalent to PHIL 341 |
D. Quantitative Literacy | MATH 108 (3): College Mathematics I | Equivalent to MATH 108 Equivalent to MATH 211 |
E. Social and Behavioral Awareness | *PSYC 160 (3): Psychology | Equivalent to PSYC 160 |
F. Historical, Cultural, and Aesthetic Recognition (3 Semester Credits) | *HUM 370 (3): Cultural Pluralism | Equivalent to HUM 370 |
G. Scientific Reasoning | ANAT 260 (4): Human Anatomy CHEM 280 (4): Chemistry | Equivalent to ANAT 260 Non-transferable at all CA campuses |
General Education Capstone | CAPS 401 (3): General Education Capstone (For students at the Los Angeles and Ontario Campuses starting their program prior to Spring II 2024) | Non-transferable |
A minimum of 46 credits is required for graduation. | ||
Note: The following course must have been taken in the last 5 years: ANAT 260, CHEM 280, MICR 290, and PHYS 261.
Note: If scheduled, the following courses are to be taken at WCU: FHE 100, CAPS 401, and PATH 370 (all campuses) and PHYS 261 (CA campuses only).
**As of April 2019, this course will be delivered online, asynchronously, through the institution's Learning Management System except where otherwise authorized by the Program Dean/Director.
Breakdown of Credits
Course Category | Credits |
|---|---|
General Education Credits | 52 |
Undergraduate Core Credits | 68 |
Total | 120 |
Program Clinical Requirements
Nursing clinical courses follow the Academic Calendar. National holidays may be observed as long as the required contact hours are met by the end of the term, and are within the agreed upon schedule with Preceptors and Clinical sites. All post-licensure students must complete their clinical hours in the state where they resided when signing the enrollment agreement or as approved by WCU. If a student moves out of the approved state, they may no longer be eligible to complete hours and may not be able to graduate from their program of study.
Residency Requirement
A minimum of 30 credits must be taken at WCU for the BSN and LVN to BSN programs. Exceptions may be considered. |
Health Insurance Requirement
Additional Program-Specific Policies or Requirements
Examination Fees | |
Students Enrolled in the August 2013 Term and After | |
Starting in the August 2013 term, new/reentry students will be required to pay for Authorization to Test (ATT) fees and NCLEX-RN fees as part of the NCLEX Incentive Program. This program is designed to provide a financial incentive for students to pass the examination on first attempt. Upon enrollment in NURS 493 Integration of Nursing Concepts, the student account will accrue a one-time charge for examination and licensures fees. The University will forward these funds to Pearson (NCLEX) and the State Board of Nursing. On successfully completing the NCLEX examination on first attempt, the University will refund the testing fees noted above and provide the student with a financial incentive. Please see the campus Testing Coordinator for the NCLEX Incentive Program eligibility criteria. | |
Immunizations | |
Based on the CDC Recommended Immunizations for Health-Care Personnel (HCP), all HCPs must submit documentation of immunization to Hepatitis B (series of three doses with anti-HBs serologic testing 1-2 months after dose #3), proof of immunity to Hepatitis B, or a signed declination; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Varicella (chickenpox); and Tetanus, include Influenza (yearly), Hepatitis A, and Pneumonia. For some individuals, a titer test will be indicated vs. vaccinations. Titer tests showing immunity to listed pathogens are acceptable. Titer tests showing a negative response require appropriate immunizations and follow-up titers must be completed and submitted. Diphtheria and Pertussis (booster every 10 years) are highly recommended immunizations for HCPs. If one or more of the listed immunizations are contraindicated, documentation must be submitted clearly identifying the reason(s). Clinical laboratory reports with the facility stamp and a medical doctor’s signature is required. See the Nursing Student Handbook for additional information. | |
Public Health Nurse Certification Graduates of the BSN program at West Coast University, and who have obtained an unobstructed RN license in the State of California, will be eligible to apply for Public Health Nurse Certification with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). For information about the Public Health Nurse Certification application process, visit the California Board of Registered Nursing website at www.rn.ca.gov | |
NURS 493T Comprehensive Predictor | |
Each student will take the ATI Comprehensive Predictor Assessment during the last week of the NURS 493T course. Each student must achieve an ATI predictive probability of passing NCLEX at or above 92%. Each student will have ONE (1) attempt to meet the benchmark. | |
Students scoring below 92% probability of NCLEX success on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor will be required to complete the following: 3. Billing details regarding repeating NUR493T Integration of Nursing Concepts can be found on the Tuition and Fees Catalog page. | |
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