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. Wichita State's School of Nursing programs helps qualified students become qualified nurses in only 13 months.

Key Program Features
  • Receive degree sooner. The BSN-Accelerated option is a compressed program that can be completed in 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 WSU as a degree bound, active, undergraduate student
  • Meet the application deadline of February 1 (May start) 
  • Meets one of the following score requirements:
    • TEAS minimum passing scores (See TEAS Test webpage)
    • ACT composite of 27 or higher
    • SAT composite of 1125 or higher
  • Fully completed application packet submitted by application deadline
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
  • No grade lower than a 2.0 in any pre-requisite coursework
  • All non-nursing (pre-requisite and general education) course requirements completed prior to the start of the program
  • If student has taken courses at WSU, they must have a minimum 2.00 institution GPA
  • 3.00 cumulative GPA in the following science courses
    • Chemistry*
    • Anatomy and Physiology*
    • Microbiology*
    • Pathophysiology
    • Clinical Pharmacology
  • *Must be complete and on transcript at time of application

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

  • Points under the science criteria will be given by combining the total from all three course attempts.
  • Points are allocated according to grade assigned under each attempt.
    • Grade for 1st Attempt: A=10 pts.; B=7 pts.; C=0 pts.
    • Grade for 2nd Attempt: A=7 pts.; B=3 pts.; C=0 pts. 
    • Grade for 3rd Attempt: A=3 pts.; B=0 pts.; C=0 pts. 
  • Points are awarded based on grades in Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology.
  • Maximum of 30 points 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

Final - Admission Criteria

  • Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • WSU GPA (if applicable) 2.00 or higher
  • Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in five science courses
    • Chemistry
    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Microbiology
    • Pathophysiology
    • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Have all general education courses, electives, and pre-requisite coursework completed
  • All official transcripts for courses taken outside of WSU (including WSU Tech and KSU) must be submitted to the Registrar's Office immediately after the semester ends
  • A $600.00 non-refundable deposit, due April 15th, is required to reserve your spot in the program
  • Attend nursing program orientation, usually held on the first day of class
  • Be prepared to start classes in Mid-May

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

  • Points under the science criteria will be given by calculating the total of all three grade attempts.
  • Points are allocated according to grade assigned under each attempt.
    • Grade for 1st Attempt: A=10 pts.; B=7 pts.; C=0 pts.
    • Grade for 2nd Attempt: A=7 pts.; B=3 pts.; C=0 pts. 
    • Grade for First Attempt: A=3 pts.; B=0 pts.; C=0 pts. 
  • Points are awarded based on grades in Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology and Microbiology.
  • With 30 maximum points 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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