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LYDIA GREEN NURSING PROGRAM: B.S. IN NURSING

Marston Hall
206-281-2233

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For additional information about the School of Health Sciences, visit the Health Sciences overview in this Undergraduate Catalog.

Policies
Educational standards and policies governing students admitted to the Nursing Programs and regulations covering a student’s progression through the Nursing Program are outlined in the (PDF). This handbook is given to each entering student at orientation and updated as needed throughout the program.

Admission to the Major
High school preparation for nursing includes a minimum of two years laboratory science, one of which should be chemistry.

For students admitted to and currently enrolled at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, preparation for entry into the Nursing major begins the first quarter of the freshman year. Upon completion of the first quarter of the freshman year, students who are interested in applying to the Nursing major can request a nursing faculty advisor through the .

Applications for current SPU students must be received in the School of Health Sciences Lydia Green Nursing Program no later than January 15 of their sophomore year.

The are available by mid-October for program entry the following autumn. In order to be considered for entry into the Nursing major, a nursing application, recommendation form, and official copies of all college transcripts of courses not taken at SPU, along with course descriptions, must be received by the no later than January 15.

Transfer and post-baccalaureate students with intent to apply to SPU and to the Nursing major must complete the following items and the forms must be received no later than January 15:

• Complete the online , indicating on it that Nursing is the intended major.
• Also complete and return the to Undergraduate Admissions.

Transfer students must complete 90 transferrable credits by June of the application year. Preference is given to students with a completed Direct Transfer Agreement associates degree (DTA).  The SPU application is completed online; all other application materials must be mailed together and received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than January 15. Students are encouraged to apply early.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will forward the completed application materials to the School of Health Sciences Lydia Green Nursing Program for final review.

For questions regarding the admissions process or to arrange for a visit to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, contact the Office of Admissions at 206-281-2021 or 800-366-3344 (toll free).

Transfer students should refer to the to see if courses will transfer to the equivalent SPU prerequisite course. The primary focus of the equivalency guide is the Puget Sound region. Therefore, if courses are not listed in the equivalency guide, it does not necessarily mean they are not equivalent. The transcript evaluation process begins in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and is finalized in .

Completeness of the application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. All materials must be submitted together in one envelope and received by January 15. Nursing applications are reviewed by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee (ASAC) of the School of Health Sciences.

Only completed applications will be reviewed. Applicants will be notified by mail regarding committee action. Further information about orientation to the Nursing Program will follow full acceptance into the program. After applying to the Nursing Program, applicants who complete coursework at institutions other than SPU should send official transcripts to both the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Program:

Undergraduate Admissions

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3307 Third Ave. W., Suite 115

Seattle, WA 98119

School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Program

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3307 Third Ave. W., Suite 106

Seattle, WA 98119

To be considered complete, applications for the Nursing Program must include:

• and prerequisite calculator.
• Professional Recommendation Form (sealed).
• Official transcripts (sealed) for prerequisite course work other than at SPU.
• Course descriptions for each prerequisite course taken (other than at SPU).

Additionally, transfer, and post-baccalaureate students must submit an and recommendations. All application materials must be received by January 15.

Acceptance is contingent on completion of the prerequisite courses* by the end of Spring Quarter of the year the student is planning to begin nursing courses (for example, if planning to start nursing course work in Autumn Quarter 2013, all prerequisites must be completed by the end of Spring Quarter 2013).

The preferred overall GPA in these courses is 3.0 or above (2.75 minimum) with no course less than a “C” grade (anything less than 2.0 is not acceptable). Attainment of the preferred GPA standards does not guarantee admission to the major, as the total number of admissions may be limited by capacity. A student must complete the major requirements in effect when the student is admitted to the major. Four prerequisite courses must be completed by the application due date; all prerequisite courses must be completed by spring term of the application year.

Transfer students with zero SPU credits must have a minimum of 3.5 GPA in the combined prerequisites, with no course less than a "C" grade, to be eligible for consideration. 

Mid-program transfer students are those students who have completed nursing course work at another school and who seek admission into SPU's nursing program at anytime other than the Autumn Quarter of the junior year. 

Students should complete the available by contacting the School of Health Sciences. ASAC will review course descriptions of all completed nursing courses and determine appropriate placement in the nursing program. All offers of admission are contingent on admission to the University and available space in the program.

Need to know when a course is being offered? Check the .

Special Programs
The Nursing Program offers transcultural experiences for students on campus locally and abroad. Applications for the experience are available to nursing students Winter Quarter of their junior year and are due early in March. The study abroad experience occurs during the Winter Quarter of the senior year.

Transcultural programs may not be offered every year, depending on international travel conditions and opportunities available.

In addition, the School of Health Sciences has close ties with Gunma University College of Medical Care and Technology and Gunma Prefectural Health Sciences College in Japan, offering summer programs focused on nursing in the United States.

Scholarships and Loans
Students in the Nursing major who need financial assistance should apply to Student Financial Services. In addition to general aid and work-study programs, nursing students may want to apply to government-sponsored programs such as the VALOR program through the Veteran’s Administration, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), or the armed services through ROTC.

Students are also encouraged to apply to local medical societies, nursing organizations such as the or community organizations such as Rotary. Local hospitals may have tuition reimbursement programs, which often include a commitment to work at the institution after graduation.

is also available online and in the scholarship notebook available in the School of Health Sciences. The School of Health Sciences has a number of endowed scholarships given every year through the generosity of foundations, alumni, and individuals.  Interested student should complete the FAFSA form available through Student Financial Services.

Expenses for All Basic Nursing Students
General expenses are the same as for other students with the following additions.

• Comprehensive testing program and access to online skills modules: one-time, nonrefundable fee of $544 in first nursing course.
• Clinical practicum fee: $75/practicum/internship credit.
• Lab fees: vary by quarter. Total for junior year practicum courses is $2,105. Total for senior year practicum courses is $1,678.
• National background check: $55.
• Books and supplies: approximately $1,100 for Autumn Quarter, junior year.  Additional book costs approximately $100 per quarter. 
• Uniforms and shoes: approximately $200.
• Costs for transportation to and parking at practicum sites vary by quarter; students are responsible for their own transportation to practicum sites.
• Other costs include a physical examination by a primary care provider, current immunizations with yearly updates, personal health insurance, BLS for health care provider (CPR training), and HIV/AIDS training.
• Costs at the end of the program are for the (NCLEX-RN) and . Check links for current costs.

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