Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Online

To be eligible for admission into the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RNBSN) degree completion program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1.      Completion of the application for admission.

2.      Complete all University admission requirements.

3.      A qualifying RN License: defined as  an active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state or territory. This includes military, federal, and foreign-educated nurses who must meet state requirements for nursing licensure. The qualifying RN license must be valid at all times while enrolled, and specifically in any state in which the student completes any assignments for the program.

4.      Educational Background:

Applicants must have completed their initial nursing education with a 2.25 CGPA or better from an institution that prepares for licensure and practice as an RN in the United States*. This education could be in the form of:

· An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

· A Diploma in Nursing

· Any other nursing program that meets state-approved educational requirements for RN licensure.

* Applicants submitting non-U.S. or non-English transcripts should refer to the International Transfer Credit section of the catalog for policies governing translation and evaluation of foreign credentials. West Coast University requires proof of English Proficiency. Applicants for whom English is not their primary language should refer to the University Admissions Requirements section of the catalog.

Documentation Requirements

1.      Application for Admission: Complete the application process as outlined by the university.

2.      Proof of Licensure: Submit a copy of the active and unencumbered qualifying RN license.

3.      Educational Transcripts:

· Provide unofficial transcripts or a copy of the conferred nursing degree at the time of application.

NCLEX Pending

Applicants awaiting RN licensure issuance may be conditionally admitted if they meet all other admissions criteria. Proof of licensure must be received by the end of the first term of enrollment, prior to taking BSNR 400Cor the student will be dismissed from the program.

To achieve the graduation requirement of 120 credits, all students must complete 30 credits of Upper-Level Nursing at WCU.

Official transcripts are required for a transfer credit evaluation to be completed and final credits to be awarded. In addition to official transcripts, copies of course descriptions, school catalogs, and course syllabi may be requested for transfer credit evaluation purposes. Transfer credit evaluations are final and not subject to appeal.

Applicants submitting non-U.S. or non-English transcripts should refer to the International Transfer Credit section of the catalog for policies governing translation and evaluation of foreign credentials.

All determinations must be made prior to the start of the term.  An evaluation resulting in a non-approved institution will result in inadmissibility into the program and a cancellation of the enrollment agreement.

Applicants who have successfully completed a pre-licensure nursing program and who have a qualifying RN license, as defined in the admissions requirements, will be awarded up to 90 credit hours of block transfer credit. Prelicensure nursing programs are not required to be institutionally or programmatically accredited for coursework to be eligible for transfer credit when combined with a qualifying RN license.

A complete list of General Education Competency Outcome requirements and a complete list of WCU General Education Course Offerings are available on the General Education Page.

1. An active, unencumbered license is required for degree completion and will be verified throughout the program.

2. All course and clinical educational program requirements must be successfully completed to meet graduation requirements. All course and practicum requirements are published in the course syllabi and expanded upon in the Post-Licensure Nursing Student Handbook. Students will have access to course syllabi one week prior to the term start date. Students will have access to the Post-Licensure Nursing Student Handbook after acceptance into the nursing program.

3. Students in good standing are required to meet the academic progression standards as stated in the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy. Failure to meet the SAP standards will result in dismissal from the nursing program.

4. Students in the RN-BSN program must earn a B- or better in all 400 level or below post-licensure nursing courses. Students will be required to repeat any 400 level or below nursing course for which they scored less than a "B-" the next term the course is offered.  Students in the RN-BSN program must earn a B or better in all 500 or 600 level post-licensure nursing courses. Students will be required to repeat any course for which they scored less than a "B" the next term the course is offered.  Probationally admitted students are required to adhere to the Probational Admission Policy. Fully admitted students who receive a third non-passing grade in a nursing course will be dismissed from the nursing program.  A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required in general education courses.

5. Student Conduct in a Clinical Site.

   Students in clinical sites will be held to the University’s Student Conduct Code. Incidents reported to the student’s Program Dean will be reported to the Campus Director of Student Affairs for investigation and potential adjudication and disciplinary sanctions.