RADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING APPLICATION PROCESS: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION NURSING MAJOR

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1 RADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING APPLICATION PROCESS: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION NURSING MAJOR A. Requirements for admission into the School of Nursing are based on requirements in place at the time of application to the BSN Program. B. Applicants must be admitted to Radford University prior to admission to the upper division major. The university application can be found at It can be submitted electronically. C. Application Deadlines: Submit application to the School of Nursing for Fall admission to the Radford Campus by the deadline date of November 15 or for Spring admission to the Roanoke Campus by the deadline date of August 1. The School of Nursing application can be download from the website: You will need to print a copy of application, complete and mail to the School of Nursing. The application cannot be submitted electronically. D. Only applicants with a cumulative or combined GPA of or above will be considered in the admission pool for upper division; however, the GPA required to be competitive to be admitted may be considerably higher than or more credit hours at Radford University the earned Grade Point Average will be considered in the admission process. Less than 24 credit hours earned at Radford University, the Grade Point Average will be calculated on all course work from all colleges you have attended. The Combined Grade Point Average will be considered in the admission process. E. At the time of application deadline (November 15 or August 1), students may have no more than two (2) of the following science courses to complete: Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology. Students transferring from the community college system please note that to receive transfer credit for Chemistry and Anatomy and Physiology at Radford University, you must have completed the two (2) course sequence of these courses (i.e., CHM 111 and 112; BIO 141 and 142). You are advised to consult with an Advising Coordinator in the Waldron College for help in determining what core courses and pre-requisites you need to complete. You can contact them by phone: F. Students must be within 6 hours of completing core curriculum requirements before admission to the upper division nursing major. Students are advised that failure to complete all core curriculum courses prior to enrollment in the upper division major may result in the necessity of attending summer school or an additional academic year or semester. 1

2 G. If you are a student at Radford University you do not need to request transcript of Radford grades since the grade report can be accessed by computer through the School of Nursing. If you have taken courses from other colleges, for transfer credit, the School of Nursing needs a copy of those transcripts since we do not have access to those transcripts. Applicants transferring to Radford University must have official transcript of grades from all colleges attended sent to the School of Nursing and the Admissions Office of Radford University. You need to submit transcripts at the time of application to both the School of Nursing and the Admissions Office of the University in order to start the admission process. You need to submit a final transcript of grades to the School of Nursing by January 20 for the Fall Semester and by September 1 for the Spring Semester admission. The Admissions Office of the University will need to have a final transcript of grades in order to finalize transfer credit. H. The following prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or above before you can start the upper division nursing major: Credit Hour Course 6 Biology 322 Anatomy and Physiology 4 Biology 334 Microbiology 4 Chemistry 102 General Chemistry OR Chemistry 120 Living Systems 3 FDSN 214 Introduction to Nutrition 3 Nursing 321 Pathophysiology 3 Psychology 230 Lifespan Development Psychology 3 Sociology 110 Introduction to Sociology Revised: April

3 Revised 5/2010 Revised 8/2010 Revised 4/2011 RADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING P. O. BOX 6964 RADFORD, VIRGINIA Or Drop Off at Waldron Hall, Room307 (540) (540) FAX APPLICATION FOR NURSING MAJOR Requirements for admission into the School of Nursing are based on requirements in place at the time of application to the BSN Program. (Check all that apply) Fall Semester, Radford Campus Priority Admission Spring Semester, Roanoke Campus ROTC Social Security Number RU ID Number AS Degree (or will graduate) from Community College Confirmed date of graduation or date you will graduate PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE: Mr. Mrs. Ms. 1. Name Last First Middle Maiden 2. Address: Number Street City State Zip Code 3. Phone Number with Area Code Cell phone Number with Area Code 4. All correspondence and notification of decision regarding admission will be sent by . Please print your address:. If you are a student at Radford University please use your RU address. 5. Permanent Address (if different from above) 6. Permanent Phone Number (if different from above) 7. Name and Address of Nearest Relative 3

4 8. List all schools attended. Include high school, any college, technical school or university attended and include Radford University if enrolled. Start with most recent school attended. Name of Institution City and State Date of Entrance Date of Leaving Diploma or Degree Received 9. Have you ever been enrolled in any nursing program including practical nursing? YES NO If Yes, please complete the following: Name of Institution City and State Date of Entrance Date of Leaving Reason for Leaving 10. If you are an International Student, were you required to take TOEFL or SATI for admission the Radford University? YES NO If Yes, please submit scores as part of the School of Nursing application 4

5 11. I am currently enrolled in the following courses at the time of application to the nursing major: Course Number and Course Name Credit Hours Name of College where enrolled 12. I plan to complete the core curriculum and pre-requisite requirements as follows. Please refer to the Application Process: Admission to Upper Division Nursing Major. The requirements are attached to the application and on the School of Nursing web site Course Number and Course Name Credit Hours Fall, Spring or Summer Semester Name of College where you plan to take these courses 13. List any licenses or certifications (e.g. Lifesaving, LPN, etc) 14. List awards, scholarships or special recognitions earned 15. Are you fluent in any other language? If so, what language 16. Do you know sign language? YES NO 5

6 17. Have you ever been convicted, or pled guilty to, or pled nolo contendere (no contest) the violation of any federal, state or other statute or ordinance constituting a felony or misdemeanor, including offenses for driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, but excluding minor traffic offenses? Yes No If Yes, explain fully on a separate sheet of paper, and have a certified copy of the citation and the court order sent to the School of Nursing. 18. Have you ever been placed on probation or been convicted of a violation of any honor code of an educational institution? Yes No If Yes, explain fully on a separate sheet of paper, and attach a certified copy of the citation and resolution to the charge. 19. Read the Functional and Technical Standards statement attached to this application. Your signature below indicates you have read and understand what a nursing student must be able to do for safe nursing practice. 20. Attach a one page typed, double spaced, 12 point Font essay stating what individual and academic strengths you have to offer Radford University School of Nursing and the nursing profession. I certify the information given by me in this application is true and complete in all respects and understand any falsification or omission shall be sufficient cause for dismissal from or refusal of admission. DATE SIGNATURE 6

7 Radford University School of Nursing FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS The following serves to notify prospective students of standards for safe nursing practice. It is the student's responsibility to utilize a critical thinking process to assess, implement, and evaluate their ability to learn and fulfill these standards throughout the educational process and the act of professional nursing. If a student has a disability and requires special accommodations to meet the nursing major program requirements and standards, the student must provide the School of Nursing with documentation and a written plan. This should be obtained from the Radford University Disability Resource Office in the Center for Counseling and Student Development during the first week of each semester. This plan must be approved by the Disability Resource Office and the faculty of the School of Nursing. The accommodation plan must meet increasingly stringent criteria as the student progresses within the program. A. Assimilate knowledge acquired through lectures, discussion, readings and self-directed studies and effectively apply that knowledge in clinical settings for a variety of client needs and problems. B. Locate, retrieve, and utilize information from a variety of resources, e.g., electronics, libraries, people, and organizations. C. Accurately apply basic mathematical skills, e.g., ratio proportion concepts, use of conversion tables, and calculations of drug dosages and solutions. D. Comprehend and apply abstract concepts from biological, sociological, and psychological sciences. E. Organize thoughts to communicate effectively through written documents that are correct in style, grammar, and mechanics. F. Accurately read charts, records, scales, small print, handwritten notations, and distinguish colors. G. Distinguish tonal differences and be able to use the telephone. H. Distinguish odors, e.g., drugs, solutions, body fluids, smoke, and chemicals. I. Demonstrate sufficient tactile ability to differentiate changes in sensation, with or without the use of protective gloves, e.g., pulse, temperature, and skin irregularity. J. Manipulate equipment appropriately to provide nursing care to clients, e.g., syringes, infusion pumps, life support devices, and stethoscopes. K. Move unassisted from room to room, maneuver in small spaces, and stand for long periods of time. L. Provide a safe and clean environment, and be able to assist others in activities of daily living, e.g., walking, bathing, eating, toileting, transferring, and lifting. M. Appreciate the diversity of people relative to age, gender, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, religion, socio economic level, lifestyle, values, and functional ability. N. Establish interpersonal rapport sufficient to communicate, collaborate, and relate effectively with individuals, families, community groups, and health care professionals. O. Complete assignments with specified time periods, e.g., technical procedures, health assessments, written work, test, and client documentation. 7

8 P. Perform multiple tasks accurately in rapidly changing situations. Q. Take responsibility for personal safety in laboratory and clinical environments. R. Adhere to the School of Nursing dress and professional behavior policy. Included in this policy, but not limited to, are expectations that fingernails will be kept short, body art will not be visible, and a maximum of one body piercing (small metal stud only) in each earlobe only will be exposed. 9/08 8