School of Nursing
Professional Nursing Sequence Application for Admission to
the BSN Program
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Applicants are to complete and submit this application in a professional manner. |
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By submitting this application, you are acknowledging the following statements and requirements.
I understand that the following items are required to be uploaded (as directed in acceptance letter) during the first semester of sophomore level nursing courses.
Failure to do so will "delay my progression" in the Professional Nursing Sequence at Viterbo University.
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- Current CPR for Professionals/Healthcare Providers card from American Heart Association – BLS for (Healthcare) Providers
- Current Documentation of CNA certification (ANY State CNA Certification is accepted)
- Completed nursing physical form and immunization records (including COVID-19 vaccination). (This form is available online and will be included with acceptance letters.)
- Nursing Math Test must be successfully completed through the Academic Resource Center.
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I understand that I must satisfy the prerequisites for beginning the nursing sequence (as stated in the University catalog) by the end of the application semester in order to be considered for admission.
I understand I will receive written notification from the School of Nursing Admission Committee of my acceptance or non-acceptance into the professional nursing sequence.
Professional Nursing Program Requirements
See the Professional Nursing Sequence Overview Page for information regarding application requirement located HERE.
To begin nursing designated courses in the sophomore level of the program, students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and show successful completion of the courses noted below or their equivalents. For transfer applicants, this is calculated by Transfer and Adult Admissions. For Viterbo applicants, this is the student’s Viterbo GPA.
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| Directions for application to the professional nursing sequence for direct admit students: |
| If you were admitted to Viterbo University as a first-year direct admit student for the nursing program, and you are currently fulfilling all requirements to maintain this status, do the following: Complete the online application form for the professional nursing sequence provided below. Do not upload any documents. A recommendation form is not required. If you are unsure if you will meet direct admission requirements, complete all components of this application. |
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| Directions for holistic application to the professional nursing sequence for traditional/transfer students: |
| If you are applying to the professional nursing sequence as a holistic student (non-direct admit student/transfer student), complete all the components for the application process given below. Note that a full set of instructions for completing the holistic application process can be found HERE |
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| Prior to beginning the application process, it is recommended that you read the entire application below and visit the holistic admission webpage noted above. As you will need to provide an essay question response and a completed resumé, you are advised to have those documents prepared prior to starting the online application form. Once you are ready to begin the application process, do the following: |
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| 1. Complete the online application for the professional nursing sequence provided below. |
| 2. Upload answers to the essay question via the upload prompts for each question provided below. |
| 3. Upload your resumé via the upload prompt provided below. |
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Spring Cohort - Application Deadline is November 1.
Fall Cohort - Application Deadline is April 1. |
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| Please use Chrome if you are using a Mac computer to fill out the PNS application. If for some reason you have issues with submitting your application, you can fill out the application and email the attachments to holisticpnsapp@viterbo.edu . |
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I am applying for admission to the professional nursing sequence of the baccalaureate nursing program for the following term:
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| Instructions for Completing Grades Below |
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| If you are currently retaking a course please select "Completing in a different term or retaking." for the grade. DO NOT list previous grade received. |
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Here are the Grade Equivalents for Advanced Placement:
AP Score 5 = Grade of A
AP Score 4 = Grade of B
AP Score 3 = Grade of C
Here are the Grade Equivalents for CLEP Exam scores:
Score 70-80 = Grade of A
Score 60-69 = Grade of B
Score 50-59 = Grade of C
Transfer Grade Equivalents:
A- or B+ = AB
B- or C+ = BC
C- or D+ = CD |
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| Composition Course Requirements |
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Required: ENGL103, ENGL105 or ENGL195
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| Biology Course Requirements |
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Grade for BIO 104: Anatomy & Physiology I |
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Grade for BIO 114: Anatomy & Physiology II |
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| Chemistry Course Requirements |
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Required: CHEM106 or CHEM120&121 |
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Grade: (for CHEM 120 & CHEM 121 average the grades received)
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| Psychology Course Requirements |
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Grade for PSYC 171: General Psychology |
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