Wichita State University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• The traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Wichita State University grooms students for entry-level professional nursing stations in different healthcare settings
• It provides a base for graduate study in
• The BSN prepared nurse receives education to coordinate, manage and design, the care of patients, provide direct and indirect patient care for a diverse population.
• The BSN degree grooms students to succeed in the national RN licensing exam and become registered nurses.

About the school

• Wichita State University (abbreviated WSU) located in Wichita, Kansas, United States.
• It is a public research university and the third-largest university administered by the Kansas Board of Regents.
• Wichita State University offers over 60 undergraduate degree programs in 200 areas of study in six colleges.
• The Central Campus is situated at 1845 North Fairmount in northeast Wichita.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximately $ 28,846.48

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

• Minimum letter grade of C (2.0) in all prerequisite courses.
• Traditional program: 2.75 cumulative GPA required–Competitive GPA = 3.4 Accelerated program: 3.0 cumulative GPA required–Competitive GPA = 3.4
• Passing scores on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills):

Math=63%, Science=45%, English=60%, Reading=69% OR  ACT composite score ≥ 27 or a minimum combined SAT score ≥ 1125.

• Prior to entering the professional phase of the program, students must have 3.0 cumulative GPA in the following science classes: Chemistry/Lab*, Anatomy & Physiology/Lab*, Microbiology/Lab*, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology.

*Grades in these three classes are considered in selection process.

 Application Deadlines:

• February 1: fall traditional program
• February 1: summer accelerated program
• September 1: spring traditional program

The traditional program begins a class of 60 in the fall and a class of 60 in the spring. The accelerated program begins a class of 30 in May.

Acceptance is determined by the School of Nursing admissions committee.

Admission is competitive. Areas considered in the selection process:

• Overall GPA.
• Science course grades. (See note under admission requirements.)
• Health care related work experience.
• Cultural diversity experience.
• Previous baccalaureate degree.

Contact

School of Nursing
Wichita State University
Address: 1845 Fairmount (Ahlberg Hall, 5th Floor) Box 41 Wichita, KS 67260-0041
Phone: 316-978-3610
website: [email protected]