Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Traditional Option
The traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Wichita State University prepares students for entry-level professional nursing positions in a variety of healthcare settings and provides a foundation for graduate study in nursing. The BSN prepared nurse receives education to:
- provides direct and indirect patient care;
- coordinates, design, and manage the care of patients;
- be members of the profession;
- be patient advocates;
- practice in a variety of heath care settings;
- care for a diverse population
Key Program Features
Key Program Features
- 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 degree prepares students to take the national RN licensing exam and become registered nurses.
- High National RN Licensing Pass Rates. Our students have consistently been above the national average for passing the RN licensing exam.
- Clinical Experience. This program provides students hands-on training through laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences. Over 1000 hours of clinical experience is completed during the program.
- Capstone. Students spend a dedicated 5-week clinical rotation, with an RN, in a clinical setting, prior to graduation. Capstone begins the transition from student to practice.
Conditional - Admission Criteria
Conditional - Admission Criteria
- Minimum criteria must be met in order to be admitted to the traditional nursing program:
- Admitted to WSU as a degree bound, active, undergraduate student
- No more than 6 credit hours of general education or elective courses left to complete at the start of the nursing program
- Meet application deadline of February 1 (fall start) or September 1 (spring 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 2.75
- 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 2.75 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 no more than six credit hours of general education courses or electives left to complete during the nursing program.
- 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 $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot in the program.
- Attend nursing program orientation, usually held the Thursday or Friday before the first day of class each semester
Note: Failure to meet all the above conditions will result in forfeiture of your final admission to the nursing program.
Program FAQs
Program Facts
- Program entry point is in the Fall and Spring
- Average program length is 4 years; 2 years of pre-professional and 2 years of professional courses
- Study plan options include full-time during the day, night or weekends
- Application deadline is February 1st for fall semester entry, and September 1st for spring semester entry
- Average class size is 60 students
- The application ratio is 1:2
- GPA minimum to apply is a cumulative of 2.75 in all college work and a grade of C (2.0) or above in prerequisite courses.
- Qualifying scoring report is required.
- TEAS (Test of Academic Skills) Examination - composite score of 60% or higher
- ACT - composite score of 27 or higher
- SAT - composite score of 1125 or higher