California State University, Los Angeles School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Basic/ Generic non RN BSN RN Transfer BSN

Students Entering as Freshmen NEW Fall 2011: Admission to Pre-Nursing Major requires: 3.0 High School GPA SAT 900 (without writing section) Application to School of Nursing Required after Freshman year

Students who do not meet Freshman criteria Undeclared Majors Admission to Pre- Nursing Major must have: 2.75 GPA in 20 units of Required Prerequisites And Overall GPA 2.75

BSN Admissions Process For Transfer Students Two – step process: Separate applications filed with University and School of Nursing Must meet all university deadlines as well as School of Nursing Deadlines Multiple sets of transcripts are required ◦ At application one for the School of Nursing and one for the University (Best to include SON’s with application) ◦ When finished prerequisites one for the School of Nursing ◦ When Academic year is completed one for the university

Admission to School of Nursing Take basic science courses- Need 2.75 GPA or Higher Human Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry Microbiology Psychology Oral Communication Composition Critical thinking

Admission Process: Separate application filed in Fall for School of Nursing for Basic Student Points are given for each of these categories Transcript ◦ Grades in basic sciences ◦ Overall grade point TEAS – Test of Essential Academic Skills ◦ English, Reading, Science and Math Previous Education and Work Experience

Important Dates to Remember September 1: First day to submit applications for BSN program December 1: Final day to submit applications for BSN program December 30: Final day to take TEAS exam Conclusion of CSULA Winter Quarter, March 23, 2012: Final day for completion of six mandatory pre-requisite classes Late April/Mid May: Applicants contacted with decision letters

Courses in Related Fields Human Nutrition Psychology of Developing Person Principles of Sociology Statistics (upper division)

Requirements for admitted students Physical Exam Immunizations Two – step TB skin test Background check Health Insurance Valid California driver’s license Malpractice insurance CPR card

Graduation Requirements General Education (Includes ENGL 102 and theme) Required Nursing Courses Related Fields Total 195 units Basic Student Total 180 units RN Transfer

Key Contacts Questions about BSN application process, contact Monica Ling, (323) , Questions about pre-nursing academic advising, contact the University Academic Advisement Center, (323)