How can I still do Nursing if I’m not directly admitted to PLU’s program?
Maybe you already know there’s a way to be directly admitted to PLU’s excellent nursing program as a high school senior (if not, see the box below), but this post is about the additional options you have to pursue Nursing at PLU if you don’t get directly admitted:
#1: Apply as a current student your sophomore year.
In this route, you complete the pre-nursing course work and then apply to the School of Nursing during your sophomore year at PLU. An average of about 50% of students who apply to the School of Nursing through this route are accepted into the program.
#2: Get your bachelor’s degree in one of the majors that grants guaranteed admission to the PLU Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN).
If you major and get your degree in biology, chemistry, kinesiology or psychology at PLU with a 3.0+ GPA, and take the ELMSN prerequisite courses (which are the same for the BSN) with a B- grade or better, you’d be eligible for our guaranteed graduate admission to the ELMSN.
The ELMSN is designed specifically for non-nursing majors. In the 27-month program, you’ll start with a focused immersion into nursing to prepare you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam for registered nurse licensure (15 months), then move into MSN graduate study (12 months) and choose an area of specialization: Certified Nurse Educator® or Clinical Nurse Leader®.
Nursing Direct Admission
When you apply to PLU as a high school senior by December 1 and put on your application that you want to major in Nursing, you’re automatically considered for Nursing Direct Admission. To be considered for direct admission, you must have a 3.4 or higher weighted cumulative GPA and three or more college-preparatory math and science courses (e.g. Algebra 2 and higher, chemistry, physics, earth science, biology) with a B- or better grade.
If directly admitted, you’re guaranteed a spot in the Nursing program your junior year at PLU as long as you have met the PLU academic requirements during your first two years.
Note: Though you’ll be automatically considered, please note our Nursing program has a limited capacity and Nursing Direct Admission is competitive.
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