Southwest Baptist University ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews.

Nursing Program

Southwest Baptist University in combined sponsorship with Mercy Hospital Springfield offers a two-year nursing training program leading to the Associate of Science in nursing degree (ASN).

Graduates of the Associate of Science in nursing degree training program that meets the criteria can sit for the National licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nurses (RN). Graduation from this training program does not assure licensure as an RN.

The program is offered at the Southwest Baptist University-Springfield Campus. A graduate of the Associate of Science in nursing degree training program enters the health-care atmosphere as a nurse generalist, prepared to practice in settings in which policies and methods are built and guidance is available.

Graduates will have experience caring for specific clients across the life duration, within the context of their families and also communities, in settings across the health-care continuum. Pupils may advance from the Associate of Science in nursing degree to BSN program or may be at the same time enrolled.

About The School

Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a non-public institute of higher education associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which is a part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were roughly 3,600 pupils attending at one of SBU’s 4 Missouri campuses, situated in the towns of Bolivar, Salem, Mountain View and Springfield. It was founded in 1878.

Total program cost is USD $18,270

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

1. The student must be  admitted to  Southwest  Baptist  University  (SBU).    Admission  to  the  University  does  not guarantee admission into the ASN program.  A separate application process to the ASN program is required.
2. Provide copies of:
3. Driver’s license
4. CPR card (if certified as BLS by the American Heart Association),

c.Official transcripts of all college and nursing courses

d.LPNs desiring Advanced Placement

• Missouri LPN License in good standing
• IV certification

1. Paramedic Students desiring Advanced Placement Missouri Paramedic License

Prerequisites must be complete

1. College Chemistry (4 credit hours),
2. Anatomy and Physiology (8 credit hours total), and
3. Microbiology (3 credit hours)

(Microbiology and anatomy and physiology courses must be completed within 5 years prior to admission into the ASN program).

2. Based on transcript and ACT score evaluation, these foundational courses may be required:

1. MAT 0123 Intermediate Algebra
2. BIO 1004 Principles of Biology
3. Prior college credit:
4. Minimum of C in all courses required for the ASN program
5. Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA or 3.0 cumulative GPA for all program requirements.
6. Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA in all science courses required for the ASN program.
7. If repeating any course required for the ASN program, course must be completed with a grade of C or better before applying to the ASN program.
8. Students must signify that they are able to perform the functional abilities listed below. These abilities are necessary to be able to perform as a student and in the role of nurse generalist. They include the cognitive, sensory/perceptual, psychosocial/emotional, and physical principal capabilities to provide safe patient care.
9. When applicants meet the minimum qualifications, admission decisions will then be based on such factors as GPA, and interactions with faculty and staff. An interview and/or admissions testing may be required.
10. Admission is contingent upon an acceptable background check and drug screen.
11. Admission is based on space availability. Application deadlines for consideration in:
12. August (Fall Semester) – February 1 of that same year
13. January (spring semester) – July 1 of previous year.

CONTACT:

Southwest Baptist University

Address: 1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613, USA

Phone: 417-328-5281

Website: http://www.sbuniv.edu/