School of Health Sciences. WSSU Division of Nursing. Accelerated Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Option

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1 School of Health Sciences Division of Nursing Accelerated Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Option Thank you for showing interest in the ABSN option at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Below is an overview of the ABSN track and program eligibility requirements. Accelerated BSN Track Overview: Thirteen months for completion 45 students admitted each January (Spring Semester) Students must apply to the Division of Nursing ABSN applications are accepted by the Nursing Division beginning August 1. All required items must be received no later than September 1 Students must also apply to the WSSU Admissions Office for the Spring term. Deadline for WSSU Admissions Application is November 1 Accelerated BSN Program Eligibility Requirements: Students must submit evidence of a Bachelor s Degree from an Accredited College or University Undergraduate GPA of 2.6 or higher SAT (Verbal/Critical Reading) score of 470 or higher OR ACT (English) score of 19 or higher Completion of the following coursework: o BIO 1331 & 1131 Microbiology o BIO 2311 Anatomy & Physiology I o BIO 2312 Anatomy & Physiology II o CHE 1311 & 1111 General Chemistry o PSY 3336 Developmental Psychology (Life Span Development) o MAT 2326 or PSY 2326 or SOC 2326 or GER 2326 Statistics Science courses must have been completed within the past 7 years. Priority admission will be given to students with a grade of C or better in required life or physical science courses on the first attempt. A student who receives a failing grade in a required life or physical science course may be denied admission Important contact information and mailing addresses: WSSU Division of Nursing WSSU Admissions Office Mailing Address: Mailing Address: WSSU Division of Nursing WSSU Admissions Office 208 FL Adkins Bldg 206 Thompson Center 601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. 601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem, NC Phone: (336) Phone: (336)

2 Application Checklist Applying to the ABSN option consists of three important steps. Failure to complete all requirements for both applications will prevent students from being accepted to the program. Step 1 Application process to the Division of Nursing must be submitted by September 1 st. o Submit completed ABSN Option Application Form (see Appendix 1) o Submit unofficial or official copies of transcripts from all colleges/universities (DO NOT SUBMIT DEGREE AUDITS) o Submit unofficial or official copies of SAT or ACT test scores Step 2 - Application process to Winston Salem State University if accepted to the ABSN Option: Submit completed WSSU Admissions Application to the WSSU Admissions Office or apply online at Apply as a Second Degree student for the Spring Term of the upcoming year. If you have applied for a previous term, and you are not currently enrolled as a Second Degree seeking student, you must reapply. For further information, please contact the Office of Admissions. Pay $50.00 admissions application fee Submit official copies of transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to the WSSU Admissions Office. NOTE: All items must be received in the Admissions Office on/before November 1 st in order to process admissions application for the spring semester. The Office of Admission does not forward transcripts to the student for the Division of Nursing for review. Once a student has been accepted to WSSU, they will be contacted to confirm admission to the university Step 3 - If accepted to the ABSN Option, student will be notified by the Nursing Department. Upon notification the student must submit the following items to the Division of Nursing: o o Completed WSSU Health Form included in the ABSN application packet. (download from DON website) Note some immunizations required for DON may not be required for WSSU. See list below Completed WSSU Physical Exam Form which MUST include the following immunizations: 2 Measles vaccinations, 1 Mump and 1 Rubella vaccination (or 2 MMRs) 1 Td booster or Tdap received within the past ten years. 2 step PPD (2 test within the past year), OR Quantiforn blood test results, OR Chest X-ray if PPD is positive. Varicella series (must have two shots), OR positive titer 3 Hepatitis B vaccination (3 series) OR positive titer All medical records should be copied. Copied forms can be submitted to the Division of Nursing. Original forms must be submitted by the student to WSSU Student Health Services. The provider completing the physical exam must complete the section of the last page that indicates the student's mental and physical fitness. The form should also contain a stamp from the facility where the physical was completed along with the provider's original signature.

3 Appendix 1: ABSN OPTION APPLICATION WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION OF NURSING First Time Applying: Yes No if no date applied: Date: The personal data requested on this form is needed by the Division of Nursing to provide aggregate data to regulatory and accrediting agencies and to meet clinical agencies requirements. All student information will be kept confidential and will be used only as indicated above. By providing the information requested in this document, you give permission to DON to utilize the information as stated above. Last Name: First Name: Middle Name: Address: City: State: Zip: County DOB: Age: Gender: Marital Status: Veteran Status: US Citizen: Yes or NO if no, indicate country Rural Residential background (Yes or NO): Home Telephone: Cell Phone: WSSU Other Next of Kin: Contact Information: Race/Ethnicity o African American o Caucasian o Native American (indicate country) o African (indicate country) o Hispanic (indicate country) o European (indicate country) o Asian (indicate country) o Pacific Islander (indicate country) o Other (indicate country)

4 Education Background: Previous College (s)/ dates attended / degree (copies of transcripts attached): Degree Obtained: Date of Graduation:

5 Submit Laborator y IMMUNIZATION RECORD LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME Date of Birth Sex Banner ID # ADDRESS: NAME, RELATIONSHIP AND ADDRESS OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN: Please print in black ink. To be completed and signed by physician or clinic. A complete official immunization record from a physician or clinic may be attached to this form. Student to confirm identifying information above is complete before submission. SECTION A: REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS month/day/year month/day/year month/day/year month/day/year DTP Tdap (if due update after 7/2008) (1) (2) (3) (4) MMR (after first birthday) Measles/Rubella (MR) (after first birthday) Measles (after first birthday) **Disease Date Titer Date & Result Mumps Rubella Hepatitis B (required if born 7/1/94 or after) Not Acceptable Titer Date & Result ***Disease Date Not Acceptable Titer Date & Result ***Disease Date (1) (2) (3) Titer Date & Result Varicella (Chicken Pox) series of two doses or immunity by positive blood titer Disease Date ***Titer Date & Result Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD) or TB blood test (within 12 months) or (2-step or Quantiferon) induration Chest X-Ray, if positive PPD Date read Report resulted in mm Date read Results Treatment, if applicable Date Signature or Clinic Stamp, address, and phone number REQUIRED: Signature of Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Date Print Name of Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Phone Number Office Address City State Zip Code **Must repeat Rubeola (measles) vaccine if received more than 4 days prior to 12 months of age. History of physician-diagnosed measles is acceptable, but must have signed statement from physican. ***Only laboratory proof of immunity to rubella or mumps is acceptable if the vaccine is not taken. History of rubella or mumps disease, even from a physician, is not acceptable. ****Lab report must be submitted. Revised 6/2015

6 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION A physical examination is required. This form must be completed in black ink and signed by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Provider, please take a moment to counsel the future college student on lifestyle and social issues associated with the college experience. Last Name First Name Middle Name DOB (mm/day/yr.) Sex Banner ID# Permanent Address City State Zip Code Area Code Phone # Height Weight TPR / / BP Vision: Corrected Right 20/ Left 20/ Urinalysis: Sugar Album Uncorrected Right 20/ Left 20/ Micro, if indicate Color vision, if required Hgb or Hct Hearing: (gross) Right Left (15ft.) Right Left Please note immunization requirements. Chest x-ray is required if PPD is not given or if PPD is >5mm for recent household contact of known case or if 10mm otherwise. General Appearance Head, Ears, Nose, Throat, Neck Eyes Respiratory Cardiovascular Mammary Gastrointestinal Hernia Genitourinary Musculoskeletal Metabolic / Endocrine Neuropsychiatric Skin NORMAL ABNORMAL NOT DONE EXPLAIN ABNORMALITIES A. Is there loss or seriously impaired function of any organs? No If yes Explain B. Is student under treatment for any medical or emotional condition? No If yes Explain C. Recommendation for physical activity (physical education, intramurals, etc.) Unlimited If limited Specify limitations D. Is student physically, mentally and emotionally healthy? Yes If no Explain **Required for Student Admitted to a Health Science Program** Based on my assessment of the student s physical and emotional/mental health on a health professional in a clinical setting. Yes If no, explain Signature of Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, he/she appears able to participate in the activities of Date Print Name of the above Examiner (Area Code) Phone Number Fax Number Office Address City State Zip