Azusa Pacific University BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• Azusa Pacific University Bachelor of Science in Nursing training program equips students to provide efficient, compassionate healthcare. The training program provides a strong foundation in nursing care for persons, families, communities, and also people groups across the lifespan and in an array of environments.
• The School of Nursing offers 2 Bachelor of Science in Nursing training program options: the Traditional option along with the Upper-Division Transfer option.
• The BSN training program is endorsed by the California Board of Registered Nursing and also certified by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education along with the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Upon successful completion of the training program, pupils meet the criteria for public health certification.
• Students admitted from high school to the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will be placed in either a fall (4 and half year program) or spring (4-year program) cohort.

About the school

• Azusa Pacific University (APU) is a non-public, Wesleyan-Holiness, evangelical Christian university situated close to Los Angeles in suburban Azusa, California, United States of America.
• The institution was established in 1899, with classes starting on March 3, 1900, in Whittier, California, USA. It started offering degrees in 1939.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $27,560

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

Eligibility criteria for applying to the School of Nursing include (but are not limited to):

• Submit an application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions indicating interest in becoming a nursing major and pursuing the Traditional Nursing program. Include in that application the following information:
• Copies of all high school and college transcripts;
• Letters of recommendation as required by the university and the School of Nursing
• A one-page statement of professional goals in nursing; and
• A résumé reflecting volunteer plus work experience within the past three years. Please include leadership positions within volunteer organizations, community service and/or employment where applicable.
• Complete applicable prerequisite courses with a grade of B (3.0) or better including the following:
• One year of high school chemistry (or CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry);
• One year of high school biology (or BIOL 101 Fundamentals of Biology);
• Two years of high school math (algebra or geometry). A math placement test is required unless the placement test is waived by an SAT 1 math score of 540+ or ACT math score of 23+. With either SAT 1 (540+) or ACT (23+) math score the student will be allowed to take college algebra. The college algebra course requirement is waived by a SAT 1 math score of 600+ or an ACT math score of score of 26+. However, this does not grant units for the course; and
• Students with a verbal SAT 1 score below 480 must take a writing placement test in English during registration. SAT 1 verbal score does not waive the Freshman Writing Seminar requirement. An AP English score of 3 or better waives the Freshman Writing Seminar course.*
• Submit proof of achieving the minimum high school, college, or university cumulative grade-point average of B (3.00).
• Once a student has received a letter of acceptance into the School of Nursing, proof of the following must be provided prior to the beginning of the first nursing course (UNRS 105):
• Successful completion of anatomy with lab (4 units) and organic chemistry with lab (3 units), with no lower than a B- (2.7) grade-point average, with no lower than a C in each course. Note: A student is allowed only one opportunity to repeat a single science course to try to raise his/her grade prior to beginning nursing (UNRS) courses. Students must maintain a B- (2.7) average in all subsequent science coursework or be placed on academic probation;
• Credit or waive for college algebra;
• A current full physical examination clearance done within the past 12 months. This report is to be submitted the APU Student Health Center;
• Current two-step TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR titer, Varicella titer, and Tdap immunizations;
• A current background check;
• Ability to meet physical sensory technical standards required for safe and competent performance of the duties and skills needed for the nursing profession; and
• Current CPR with AED certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers for adults and children from the American Heart Association.

Contact:

Address: 901 E Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA 91702

Phone: (626) 969-3434

Website: http://www.apu.edu/