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Want to learn more about our BSN-AT track?
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BSN - Accelerated Track
Students may enter the nursing program as a college graduate seeking to complete nursing requirements for the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) in one academic year.
In response to the community and national needs, the William Jewell College department of nursing received approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing on December 5, 2002 to begin an Accelerated Track (AT) program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting the need for a million new and replacement registered nurses by the year 2010. Colleges of nursing are finding that accelerated BSN degree programs to be a creative way to increase student capacity and reach out to new student populations, while maintaining integrity and quality of nursing education (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2002).
How are students selected?
Selection is based upon:
- BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university
- Completion of applications to William Jewell College and the Department of Nursing.
- Submission of official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Minimum GPA of 2.50
- Prerequisite courses completed prior to the beginning of nursing classes with a grade of C or better in all courses.
- Two references on the required form included with application
- An interview with members of the nursing faculty.
- A written summary of any community, volunteer and health related experiences.
- Completion of the TEAS Reading and Language Comprehension - ($25”) administered by the Department of Nursing.
Nursing Supplement Application
Each applicant must complete a Nursing Supplement form and write a personal statement using 250–500 words. Essay guidelines are included on the Nursing Supplement.
To be considered for May admission, applications must be submitted by August 1 of the preceeding year. Policies and procedures are available in the Department of Nursing Student Handbook. Up to thirty students will be admitted each year.
Prerequisite courses
Prerequisite courses completed prior to starting the nursing program in May:
- Microbiology with a lab
- Human Anatomy with a lab
- Physiology with a lab
- Chemistry with a lab
- Nutrition
- Intro to Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
Required Courses
Two six week summer sessions are required for all BSN-AT students.
- Session I includes Fundamentals of Nursing and Health Care, Physical Examiniation & Health Assessment, and Human Pathophysiology;
- Session II consists of Health Management of Adults and Pharmacology.
AT students will join the traditional senior nursing students during the fall semester to complete the program requirements.
- Fall Semester: Health Management of Children and Adolescents, Health Management of Childbearing Families and Women's Health, Perspectives of Mental Health, and Health Care Research
- Spring Semester: Management of Critical Health States, Applications of Management Concepts, Leadership, and Community Health.
All students graduating from William Jewell nursing receive the same classes.
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