of Portland School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Transfer Student Equivalency Grid for Local Colleges & Universities of Portland Prerequisites Local Area Colleges & Universities Central Oregon Chemeketa Clackamas Clark College Eastern Oregon George Fox Lane Community College Linn-Benton Foundations of Biology BI 101 BI 102 BI 212 BI 101 BIOL 164 BIOL 222 BIOL 101, 102 & 103 BIOL 105 BIOL 211 BIOL 100 BIOL 211 & 212 BIOL 220 BI 101 Anatomy and Physiology with labs BI 231, 232 & 233 BI 231, 232 & 233 BI 231, 232 & 233 BIOL 251, 252 & 253 BIOL 231, 232 & 233 BIOL 331 & 332 BI 231, 232 & 233 BI 231, 232 & 233 Microbiology with lab BI 234 BI 234 BI 234 BIOL 260 BIOL 234 or 244 BIOL 370 BI 234 BI 234 Chemistry Introductory Philosophy Social Sciences (2 courses) Fine Arts (1 course) History (1 course) Literature (1 course) One high school or college-level course A course taught from a historical perspective that has representation from the Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods. Note: students must also transfer in an English Composition/College Writing course to fulfill this requirement.* Introductory courses from two of the following disciplines: anthropology, interpersonal communication and other communication studies courses rooted in a social science perspective, cultural geography, economics, political science, psychology, and/or sociology.* Any course from at least one of the following disciplines: architecture, cinema, music, theatre, and/or visual art. Applied/performance/studio courses in art, cinema, dance, music, photography, or theatre will not fulfill the requirement.* Any US history, global history or western civilization course.* A writing-intensive literature course from the English department. A composition course does not meet requirement.* Statistics MTH 243 or 244 MTH 243 or 244 MATH 243 MATH 203 STAT 243 or MTH 361 MATH 240 MTH 243 MTH 243 Theology (2 courses) Ethics 1 Comparative Religions course that covers both Eastern and Western religions. The course will not be accepted if it covers only Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, 2 Chinese religions) or only Western religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).* 1 Old/New Testament course that includes interpreting passages in scripture and writing a research paper. A course in Bible and Literature does not meet the requirement. If the course does not involve writing a research paper, the student must also transfer in an English Composition/College Writing course to fulfill this requirement.* The course should be primarily a moral theory course, not a course in applied ethics.* Nutrition FN 225 NFM 225 FN 225 NUTR 103 HWS 325 FCSC 300 FN 225 NFM 225 Lifespan Human Growth & Development PSY 215 PSY 237 PSY 215 PSYC 200 PSY 211 PSY 310 PSY 215, 235 or 236 PSY 215 Electives For transfer into the upper division Nursing coursework (junior status) a minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) are required. Courses in writing, speech, science, foreign languages, or the social sciences are recommended as electives. If you have received AP, IB, or CLEP credits, these hours may count toward the total elective hours. *Please email course descriptions to Elisa Majors, Nursing Program Counselor at majorse@up.edu if you need assistance determining if the course fulfills the requirement. 1
of Portland School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Transfer Student Equivalency Grid for Local Colleges & Universities of Portland Prerequisites Local Area Colleges & Universities Mt Hood Oregon State Portland Portland State Rogue Community College Southern Oregon of Oregon Western Oregon Foundations of Biology BI 101 & 102 & 212 BIO 102 & 103 BIO 212 & 213 BI 101, 102 & 103, 212. & 213 BI 207 BI 251, 252, & 253 BI 336 BI 102 Anatomy and Physiology with labs BI 231, 232 & 233 Z 331, 332, 333, 341, 342 & 343 BI 231, 232, & 233 BI 301, 302 & 303 BI 231, 232, & 233 BI 231, 232 & 233 ANAT 311, 312, 314 & 315, and HPHY 313, 314, 316 & 317 BI 234, 235 & 236 Microbiology with lab BI 234 MB 230 BI 234 BI 234 & 235 BI 480 & 488 BI 234 BI 214 BI 330 & 331 BI 318 Chemistry Introductory Philosophy Social Sciences (2 courses) Fine Arts (1 course) History (1 course) Literature (1 course) One high school or college-level course A course taught from a historical perspective that has representation from the Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods. Note: students must also transfer in an English Composition/College Writing course to fulfill this requirement.* Introductory courses from two of the following disciplines: anthropology, interpersonal communication and other communication studies courses rooted in a social science perspective, cultural geography, economics, political science, psychology, and/or sociology. Any course from at least one of the following disciplines: architecture, cinema, music, theatre, and/or visual art. Applied/performance/studio courses in art, cinema, dance, music, photography, or theatre will not fulfill the requirement. Any US history, global history or western civilization course A writing-intensive literature course from the English department. A composition course does not meet the requirement. Statistics MTH 243 ST 201 MTH 243 STAT 243 MTH 243 MTH 243 MTH 243 MTH 243 Theology (2 courses) Ethics 1 Comparative Religions course that covers both Eastern and Western religions. The course will not be accepted if it covers only Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, 2 Chinese religions) or only Western religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). 1 Old/New Testament course that includes interpreting passages in scripture and writing a research paper. A course in Bible and Literature does not meet the requirement. If the course does not involve writing a research paper, the student must also transfer in an English Composition/College Writing course to fulfill this requirement. The course should be primarily a moral theory course, not a course in applied ethics. Nutrition FN 225 NUTR 225 FN 225 CH 250, PHE 425 or 525 NFM 225 HE 325 Not offered HE 325 Lifespan Human Growth & Development PSY 237 PSY 350 PSY 215 PSY 311 PSY 215 PSY 370 Not offered PSY 311 Electives For transfer into the upper division Nursing coursework (junior status) a minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) are required. Courses in writing, speech, science, foreign languages, or the social sciences are recommended as electives. If you have received AP, IB, or CLEP credits, these hours may count toward the total elective hours. *Please email course descriptions to Elisa Majors, Nursing Program Counselor at majorse@up.edu if you need assistance determining if the course fulfills the requirement. 2
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND School of Nursing BSN Transfer Student Prerequisite Guide Admittance into the upper division nursing coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is dependent upon the following: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above* A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in the required sciences Calculation of your cumulative science GPA will be based on the following courses: General Biology, Anatomy with lab, Physiology with lab, and Microbiology with lab Completion of all prerequisite courses. Lower division credit may be taken at any accredited college or university. All prerequisite courses must be graded with a C or higher. Pass/No Pass is not allowed. Computer experience/literacy (ability to use a PC for word processing, e-mail, and access to the Internet) is required. *Please note these are the minimum requirements. Transfer student admission to the upper division program is very competitive with average GPAs significantly higher than the requirement. Transfer students' cumulative GPA for admission to upper division nursing courses is computed from all college level coursework. Sciences: Foundations of Biology One or two courses depending on the school. Must include molecular biology, cellular biology, and genetics Anatomy and Physiology with labs One school year of coursework Microbiology with lab One course Chemistry One high school or 100-level college course Core and Major Requirements: Introductory Philosophy One course. Please email course descriptions to Elisa Majors (majorse@up.edu) for approval Social Sciences Two courses from two different disciplines: anthropology, interpersonal communication and other communication studies courses rooted in a social science perspective, cultural geography, economics, political science, psychology, and/or sociology. Fine Arts One course from one of the following disciplines: visual art, theatre, film, music, or architecture. No studio art, music, film, or theatre will be accepted. History Any US history, global history or western civilization course Literature One course in literature in English. One composition course that has a literature component will not fulfill this requirement Statistics One course. Theology Two courses. One Comparative Religions course and one Old and/or New Testament course. Please email course descriptions to Elisa Majors (majorse@up.edu) for approval. Note: Students must complete a minimum of 7 quarter hours or 6 semester hours of Theology credit to fulfill the requirements. Students are required to complete both Theology courses prior to starting the program. Ethics One course in general ethics. Please email course descriptions to Elisa Majors (majorse@up.edu) for approval. Pre-Nursing Nutrition One course. Lifespan Human Growth & Development One to two courses depending on the school. Content must cover development across the lifespan. Electives For transfer into the upper division nursing coursework (junior status) a minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) are required. Courses in writing, speech, science, foreign languages, or the social sciences are recommended as electives. If you have received AP, IB, or CLEP credits, these hours may count toward the total elective hours. Note: All transfer courses must be 100-level or above and graded C or above; Pass/No Pass is not accepted. The of Portland reserves the right to determine transfer equivalency. 3
of Portland School of Nursing Frequently Asked Questions Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Transfer Program Q: How can I apply for admission to the School of Nursing as a Transfer Student? A: To apply to the of Portland (UP) School of Nursing (SON), complete a Transfer Student Application for Admission. Applications are available through the UP Office of Admissions (503-943-7147 or 1-888-627-5601). You may also apply online. The online application can be found by visiting www.up.edu and selecting Admissions. The will begin accepting applications for the Fall 2015 semester and the Spring 2016 semester on September 1, 2014. The deadline for both semesters is February 1, 2015. Check the SON website for application deadline and submission information. Decisions for both semesters will be made in March 2015. Q: Are there prerequisites for students applying to transfer to the School of Nursing? A: Yes. The prerequisite list is available on the SON website. To view the list of prerequisites visit nursing.up.edu. Once there, select Baccalaureate Program, then Transfer Students and select Prerequisites at the bottom of the page. At the bottom of this page you will also find a link called BSN Course Equivalency Guide and Program Information. This provides a list of suggested courses from local colleges and universities. Q: Do I need to have each prerequisite completed in order to apply for admission? A: No. You may apply to the SON while you are in the process of taking the prerequisite courses. Please include a plan for completing the prerequisites in your application. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to starting school at UP. NOTE You will be more competitive if you have all/the majority of your science courses completed when you apply. Q: Do I need to submit transcripts from each college I have attended? A: Yes. Official transcripts from each college you have attended are required. Please submit official transcripts showing completion of current coursework by the application deadline. Q: Can I apply to transfer to the of Portland as a sophomore? A: No. Transfer students in the SON are only accepted into the junior year and cannot transfer as a freshman or sophomore. Q: I already have a bachelor s degree. Do I need to complete all the prerequisites? A: Yes. To be admitted to the upper division nursing courses (junior year), each prerequisite must be completed before starting the nursing program. Q: Is there an age limit on prerequisite courses? A: No, however if you are accepted to the SON, you are expected to have a solid understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Biology, Microbiology, Statistics, Human Development, and Nutrition. 4
Q: Are transcript evaluations available prior to applying for admission? A: At this time, the does not offer transcript evaluations. Prospective transfer students are encouraged to attend an information session (see nursing.up.edu for upcoming dates) to learn more about the application/admission process as well as ask specific transfer questions. You may also contact the SON with specific questions about your transfer credits (majorse@up.edu). Informational meetings with an Admissions Counselor can be arranged by contacting the UP Office of Admissions (503-943-7147 or 1-888-627-5601). Q: When does the Nursing program begin? A: The upper division nursing courses begin in the Fall semester (late August) and in the Spring semester (mid January) each year. Applications for either semester of entry are available beginning on September 1, 2014 and are due by February 1, 2015. Note: Seats in the fall semester are reserved for our 4-year students; however, seats may become available to transfer students. Typically transfer students are accepted into the spring semester and will be notified directly if they are granted approval to begin in the fall. Q: How long is the BSN program? A: The upper division coursework of the BSN program is 5 semesters in length (including summers). Students that become out of progression are readmitted into the program on a space available basis. Q: Is the BSN program full-time? A: Yes. Students in the BSN program are required to follow a set curriculum. During the Fall and Spring semesters, students take at least 12 credits. In the summer, students take at least 6 credits. Q: Are BSN transfer applicants eligible for the Providence Scholarship? A: Yes. Students applying to the SON as transfer students are eligible to apply for the Providence Scholarship. For more information about the Providence Scholars Program, visit nursing.up.edu, then select Financial Aid Opportunities, then Providence Scholars Program. Q: Are other scholarships available for nursing students? A: Yes. Contact the UP Office of Financial Aid (503-943-7311) or visit www.up.edu, then select Services, select Financial Aid, then Scholarship Links. Also visit the Private Nursing Scholarships link under the Financial Aid Opportunities link on the SON website. 5
of Portland School of Nursing Sample Curriculum: Spring 2016 Entry Transfer Students Semester Sem I/Junior Yr Spring 2016 Mid Jan. Early May Sem II/Junior Yr Summer 2016 Early May Mid Aug Sem III/Senior Yr Fall 2016 Late Aug Mid Dec. Sem IV/Senior Yr Spring 2017 Mid Jan. Early May Sem V/Senior Yr Summer 2017 Mid-May Early Aug Basic Curriculum 2 NRS 301 Nursing Theory & Knowing 2 NRS 310 Multicultural Population Health Promotion 2 NRS 311 Communication in Nursing 5 NRS 312 Intro to Professional NRS Practice (45 clinical hours) 3 NRS 313 Pathophysiology 14 HRS 3 NRS 315 Pharmacotherapeutics 4 NRS 321 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (90 clinical hours) 6 NRS 322 Adult & Elder Health I (135 clinical hours) 13 HRS 3 NRS 414 Evidence-based Nursing 6 NRS 421 Adult & Elder Health II (135 clinical hours) 3 THE 348 Suffering & Death 12 HRS 2 NRS 418 Nursing of Families 6 NRS 422 Maternal-Child Nursing (90 clinical hours) 5 NRS 424 Applied Population Health Nursing (90 clinical hours) 13 HRS 3 NRS 429 Leadership in Professional Nursing 1 NRS 436 Personal Preparation for Licensure 5 NRS 498 Clinical Immersion Capstone (180 clinical hours) 9 HRS Total Credit Hours 121 semester hours - Includes 765 total clinical/lab hours *NRS 492 may be required to fulfill graduation requirements and/or maintain full-time student status. Note: All core requirements must be completed by the start of the Nursing program. Seats in the Fall semester are reserved for our 4-year students. If they do not meet the requirements by the end of their sophomore year, seats may become available to transfer students. Transfer students are accepted into the Spring semester and will be notified directly if they are granted approval to begin in the Fall. 6