Priority deadline for BSN Applications: February 1
2008-09 Application packet is now available!
Click here to download.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs are comprised of the Basic BSN program for students who are
not licensed nurses, the LPN to BSN
bridge for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) returning for a
bachelor's degree in nursing, and the RN to BSN for the ADN-prepared RN
who wants to gain the BSN degree.
You
will find a learning environment where students work with outstanding
faculty and staff to gain knowledge and skills, share professional
experience expert clinical preceptors, and become exceptional nurses.
We even have our own nurse-managed clinic on campus, the Wellness Center.
Our professional and educational standards, our innovative responses to
changing health care markets, and our distinguished history of
educating students for lives of service, have earned the School of
Nursing a reputation for excellence in the Pacific Northwest. Our
esteemed alumni include a member of the United States House of
Representatives. We invite you to become a part of our tradition.
Complete program accreditation information is available online here.
» CLICK HERE to download the BSN Frequently Asked Questions (for Basic BSN & LPN to BSN programs).
The overall program of study leading to the BSN requires the equivalent of 4 years to complete. The specific sequence of nursing courses for the basic BSN program requires six semesters of full-time study (3 academic years) or up to eight semesters part-time study to complete. The LPN to BSN program requires five semesters of full-time study (2.5 academic years).
PLU welcomes applications from all students who have
demonstrated capacities for success at the baccalaureate level.
Undergraduate students seeking admission to the nursing major must
submit separate applications to the University and to the School of
Nursing. The application to the BSN program can be requested from the School of Nursing or downloaded from this website. Accepted nursing students may begin the sequence of
required nursing courses in the summer, fall, January term or spring
semester of each year.
**PLEASE NOTE - THE PRIORITY DEADLINE HAS BEEN CHANGED**
The priority deadline for applications to the BSN programs is FEBRUARY 1st each year for admission to the following academic year (fall and spring semesters).
Prior to the academic year you expect to begin your Undergraduate nursing program at Pacific Lutheran University:
In addition to the University's requirements, the School of Nursing has prerequisites. Nuring prerequisite requirements vary, dependent on the program to which the student is applying:
» Click Here to download the 'Comparable Course' guide
The Comparable Course Guide lists equivalent courses at
Washington State community colleges and universities which fulfill nursing prerequisite and co-requisite requirements for the PLU School of Nursing. Students are encouraged to review the comparable course listings to identify courses which can be transferred to Pacific
Lutheran University to fulfill nursing as well as general university
requirements.
The PLU Registrar's office offers complete Transfer Equivalency Guides
for all Washingon State community colleges at their website. These guides show all courses at state community colleges that are accepted for undergraduate transfer credit to PLU. Applicants can also contact PLU Admissions at (253) 535-7151
to request an evaluation of transcripts for transfer credit. Learn more about applying as a transfer student
at the PLU Admissions Office website.
For more information regarding the application process and deadlines
for the School of Nursing, please visit the current University Catalog
which outlines application procedures and deadlines under Admission to
the School of Nursing.
For Additional Information, contact: