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Nursing Programs Comparison Chart
Program / Comparison Questions	Traditional BSN program	Accelerated BSN program	Guaranteed Placement Program (GPP) for High School students	Pathway to Nursing program at Kansas State University	RN-to-BSN (online)
What major is this:	Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing	Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing	Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing	Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing	Undergraduate Nursing RN to BSN
Is the program competitive entry?	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Can anyone apply?	Anyone who is admitted to WSU as a Health Science Pre-Nursing major and meets the prerequisite criteria can apply.	Anyone who is admitted to WSU as a Health Science Pre-Nursing major and meets the prerequisite criteria can apply.	Only high school seniors can apply, and must meet and maintain certain eligibility criteria - see webpage for full details.	Any current K-State student that meets the prerequisite criteria can apply.	Only persons that hold an ADN and RN license can apply. Or who are completing an ADN.
How long is the program?	2 years (four fall / spring semesters)	13 months (May to June)	2 years (four fall / spring semesters)	2 years (four fall / spring semesters)	3 semesters to 6 years
How many students are in each cohort?	60 students start every fall and every spring	30 students start every summer	Up to 30 of the 60 Traditional program seats can be filled with GPP students every fall and spring	20 students start every fall and every spring	No limit
When is the application deadline?	Fall start: Feb. 1 Spring start: Sept. 1	Feb. 1	Acceptance is on a first come basis.	Fall start: Feb. 1 Spring start: Sept. 1	Fall start: Aug. 1 Spring start: Jan. 1
Are qualifying test scores required to be eligible for the professional program?	Yes, any one of these three options: TEAS composite score of 60%, -or- ACT composite score of 27, -or- SAT composite score of 1125.	Yes, any one of these three options: TEAS composite score of 60%, -or- ACT composite score of 27, -or- SAT composite score of 1125.	Yes, any one of these three options: TEAS composite score of 60%, -or- ACT composite score of 27, -or- SAT composite score of 1125.	Yes, any one of these three options: TEAS composite score of 60%, -or- ACT composite score of 27, -or- SAT composite score of 1125.	No
Minimum GPA to apply:	2.75 overall; 2.0 WSU (if applicable)	3.0 overall; 2.0 WSU (if applicable)	3.0 final high school GPA	2.75 overall; 2.0 WSU (if applicable)	2.5
Is an essay required?	Yes - 250 words, Why I Want to Be a Nurse	Yes - 250 words, Why I Want to Be a Nurse	No	Yes - 250 words, Why I Want to Be a Nurse	No
Minimum Grade Required in each course:	C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average)	C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average)	C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average)	C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average)	C
Do prerequisite courses expire?	No	No	No	No	No
How are candidates chosen?	Applicants are scored based on points as listed in the Selection Rubric.	Applicants are scored based on points as listed in the Selection Rubric.	Applicants are accepted on a first come basis up to 30 each semester.	Applicants are scored based on points as listed in the Selection Rubric.	All students that meet the requirements are accepted.
Who is the Advisor for this program?	CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu	CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu	CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu	CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu	John Sandlin 316-978-7332 john.sandlin@wichita.edu
What Prerequisite courses are required?	See list below	See list below	See list below	See list below	See list below
What does this program cost?	See tuition / cost sheet: Comprehensive Fee Schedule (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour)	See tuition / cost sheet: Comprehensive Fee Schedule (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour)	See tuition / cost sheet: Comprehensive Fee Schedule (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour)	See tuition / cost sheet: Comprehensive Fee Schedule (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour)	See tuition and fees per credit hour, student support fee, and department fees
STEP 1: Apply to WSU (Note: You must be admitted to the university before you can apply to the Nursing program.)	Submit WSU Application	Submit WSU Application	Submit WSU Application	Submit WSU Application	Submit WSU Application
STEP 2: Apply to Program (Note: Applicants can only apply to one program each cycle.)	Submit Traditional BSN Program Application	Submit Accelerated BSN Program Application	Submit High School GPP Program Application	Submit K-State / WSU Program Application	Submit RN-BSN Completion Program Application

Prerequisite Course Requirements

The prerequisite courses listed below are required to apply / attend each program with the exception of the RN-to-BSN. All transfer courses must be evaluated and approved as equivalent to WSU courses prior to application.