Emporia State University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• Emporia State University offers a four-year baccalaureate nursing program involving 128 credit hours to attain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• The nursing curriculum entails three years for completion once admitted and accepted into the major. Pupils typically apply for admission to the nursing program at the sophomore level.
• The BSN program has education tracks for, licensed practical nurses, traditional students, and registered nurse students.
• Graduates of Emporia State University Nursing program are qualified to take the national licensure examination for registered nursing (NCLEX-RN).

About the school

• Emporia State University typically referred to as Emporia State, or ESU is located in Emporia, Kansas, United States, east of the Flint Hills.
• Founded in March 1863 and initially known as the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State is a public university and one of six public universities administered by the Kansas Board of Regents.
• Emporia State is endorsed by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Emporia State University offers degrees in over 80 courses of study.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximately $ 17,896

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

1. Admission to Emporia State University
2. Completion of Department of Application Procedure

Applications for admission to the nursing major are due MAY 1 for August entry.

3. Completion of Admission Prerequisite Courses

Applicants should have completed the following 30 credit hours by the end of the spring semester of the application year. Applicants who need to complete no more than 6 nursing prerequisite hours in summer school should submit with the application a written request for special consideration. The 30 credit hours must be completed by the end of the summer semester of the application year.

• English I (EG101)
• English II (EG102)
• Math (MA110*)
• Biology (GB140*)
• Biology Lab (GB141*)
• Chemistry (CH120*)
• Chemistry Lab (CH121*)
• Introductory Psychology (PY100)
• Developmental Psychology (PY211)
• Public Speaking (SP101)
• Introduction to Sociology (SO101*)

*May choose any course that meets general education requirements

4. Achievement of at least the Minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA)

Grades earned in the admission prerequisite courses will be used to calculate the Department of admission GPA. A minimum Department of Nursing admission GPA of 2.5 with at least a C in the admission prerequisite courses is required.

5. Achievement of at least the Proficient Level on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), Version V

This required standardized pre-admission test must be completed as part of the application process and applicants must achieve at least the proficient level. Test information, including testing dates, is available from the Department of Nursing office and web site. Students are responsible for reserving a test date and time and for paying the costs associated with the pre-admission test before May 1.

6. Non-native English Speaking Students

In addition to the above admission requirements, Non-native English Speaking Students are required to submit proof that he or she has successfully completed the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Internet Based Test).

Successful completion of the TOEFL iBT requires minimum scores of:

Writing 20

Speaking 20

Reading 19

Listening 20

Each area must meet the minimum requirement. Students scoring below the minimum requirement in any area are not eligible for admission to the nursing program. For information and application for

TOEFL, please contact:

TOEFL Educational Testing Service

P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151

Telephone: 609-771-7100

Web: http://www.toefl.org or http://www.ets.org/toefl

Email: [email protected]

Transfer Nursing Course Credit

A student who has attended but not completed another registered nursing program and desires to transfer nursing course credit to ESU Department of Nursing will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Please contact the ESU Department of Nursing directly for additional requirements pertaining to transfer of nursing course credit.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

An individual who is currently licensed as a LPN in Kansas without restrictions and has completed an Associate’s degree, if admitted to the Department of Nursing, may be granted up to (11) nursing credit hours for the following courses: NU 206-Introduction to Professional Nursing, NU 222-Nursing Fundamentals, NU 223-Nursing Fundamentals Practicum, NU 306-Heath Assessment, and NU 307-Health Assessment Lab.

The credits granted will be posted to the student’s transcript after successful completion of the NU 210- Transition to Professional RN Role in the Department of Nursing program. The student must submit proof of current Kansas licensure without restrictions.

RN-to-BSN Admission Requirements

• Current Kansas Licensure Without Restrictions as a Registered Nurse
• Completion of Admission Prerequisite Courses

Applicants should have completed the following 30 credit hours by the beginning of the semester they plan to begin the articulation program.

• English I (EG101)
• English II (EG102)
• Math (MA110*)
• Biology (GB140**)
• Biology Lab (GB141**)
• Chemistry (CH120*)
• Chemistry Lab (CH121*)
• Introductory Psychology (PY100)
• Developmental Psychology (PY211)
• Public Speaking (SP101)
• Introduction to Sociology (SO101*)

*May choose any course that meets general education requirements

**May substitute microbiology and lab for biology requirement

 Meet with an EDN Articulation Advisor or Department Chair to develop a proposed plan of study

An individualized curriculum plan of study must be completed for each articulating RN student. To develop the individualized curriculum plan of study, the student must consult with a EDN Articulation Advisor prior to applying to the program. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must be completed within five years of the admission to the EDN for articulating students.

 Admission to Emporia State University

Visit the ESU Admissions Web site to apply or print an application.

 Completion of the EDN Application Procedure

 Applications for admission to the nursing major as an RN articulating student are considered by the nursing department in light of the proposed individualized curriculum plan of study developed with an Articulation Advisor.

 Achievement of at least the Minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA)

Grades earned in the admission prerequisite courses will be used to calculate the EDN admission GPA. A minimum EDN admission GPA of 2.5 with at least a C in the admission prerequisite courses is required

Contact:

Address: 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS 66801

Telephone: (620) 341-1200

Website:  www.emporia.edu