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!= 'more'){ var c = $(el).children(); c[0].setAttribute("href","#"); //$(c[1]).prepend('<li><a href="'+c[0].href+'">'+c[0].innerHTML+'</li>'); }; }) } var linkcount = $('ul#main-nav').children('li').length; if(linkcount <= 4) { $('#more .dropdown-menu').removeClass('dropdown-menu-right'); $('#more .dropdown-menu').addClass('dropdown-menu-left'); } else { $('#more .dropdown-menu').removeClass('dropdown-menu-left'); $('#more .dropdown-menu').addClass('dropdown-menu-right'); } setTimeout(function () { $('#more').addClass('dropdown'); $('#more').removeClass('open'); }, 500); }); </script> <!-- END TESTING --> </div> <div id="main" class="container full_display"> <div class="hidden"> <div id="svsu_subnav"> <ul><li><a href="/nursing/about/">About</a></li><li><a href="/nursing/news/">News</a></li><li><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/">Nursing Programs</a> <ul class="multilevel-linkul-0"> <li><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/">BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing</a></li> <li><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/rntobsn/">RN to BSN</a></li> <li><a href="/msn/">MSN - Master of Science in Nursing</a></li> <li><a href="/dnp/">DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice</a></li> <li><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/nursingandhealthcarecertificateprograms/">Nursing and Health Care Certificate Programs</a></li> </ul> </li><li><a href="/nursing/studentopportunities/">Student Opportunities</a></li><li><a href="/nursing/faculty/">Faculty</a></li></ul> <!--T4 nav obj . left nav --> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-12" style="padding-left: 20px;"> <!--h2 id="page-heading"><a href="/nursing/">Nursing Department</a></h2><hr style="margin-top:0"--> <!-- navigation object : Breadcrumbs 2013 --> <nav class="foundation-breadcrumb"><a href="/">SVSU</a> / <a href="/nursing/">Nursing Department</a> / <a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/">Nursing Programs</a> / <a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/">BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing</a></nav> </div> <!-- t4 nav .resource --> <!----> <!-- t4 nav .fullspan carousel --> <div class='container-fluid no-padding'><div class='main-heading-desktop hidden-xs'><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/BSN Nursing Desktop Banner.jpg" alt="BSN Nursing" style=" " /></div><div class='main-heading-mobile visible-xs'><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/BSN Nursing Banner.jpg" alt="Nursing Students Caring for a fake child" style=" " /></div></div><div class='intro container'><span id="d.en.265564"></span><h1 class='main-heading-center main-heading-blue'>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Pre-Licensure</h1></div><style> .intro h1{ font-weight:bold; } .main-heading-left{ text-align:left; } .main-heading-right{ text-align:right; } .main-heading-center{ text-align:center; } .main-heading-black{ color:black; } .main-heading-red{ color:#cd001a; } .main-heading-blue{ color:#00263e; } .main-heading-desktop { text-align: center; } .main-heading-mobile { max-width: 100%; height: auto; text-align:center;} </style><style> .spacing-273854.spacing-padding { margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px; } .spacing-273854.spacing-padding { margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px; } .spacing-273854.spacing-dashed { border-top: 2px dotted #000000; } .spacing-273854.spacing-solid { border-top: 1px solid #000000; } .spacing-273854.spacing-fade { width: 90%; border: 0; height: 2px; position:relative; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, #000000 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); } .spacing-273854.spacing-fade:before { content: ""; display: block; border-top: solid 1px #f9f9f9; width: 100%; height: 1px; /*position: absolute; top: 50%; z-index: 1;*/ } </style><hr class='spacing-273854 spacing-padding spacing-fade'><!-- start featured styles --><style> @import url(/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf); @font-face { font-family: "LocatorMedium"; src: url('/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf') format("opentype"); } .hr_fade{ display:block; border:none; color:white; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(19,19,19,1) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); margin-left: 5%; margin-right: 5%; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .featured-thumbnail img { display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; padding: 4px; line-height: 1.42857143; background-color: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; -webkit-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; -o-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; transition: all .2s ease-in-out; } </style><!-- start featured content --><div class='container'><span id="d.en.265581"></span><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-5'><div class='featured-thumbnail'><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/Why SVSU Featured.jpg" alt="A student using a stethoscope" style=" " /></div></div><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-7'><h2>Why SVSU is a Great Choice for Your Nursing Career</h2><p><p>SVSU’s <em>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)</em> program prepares you for a rewarding career in healthcare with hands-on learning, expert faculty, and a strong foundation in clinical practice. Our <em>state-of-the-art simulation labs</em> integrate hands-on experience into every semester, helping you build essential skills in a safe, supportive environment. Plus, nursing mentors and tutors are here to guide you as you transition into the program. <em>Email <a href="mailto:nursing@svsu.edu">nursing@svsu.edu</a> to schedule a personalized visit and tour of our simulation labs.</em></p> <p>If you’re ready to take the next step toward becoming a nurse, apply now to join one of the most respected nursing programs in the region.</p> <p><strong>Use the button below to get started!</strong></p> <div class="gradApply"> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/application/">Apply to the BSN Nursing Program</a></p> </div> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Do you have additional questions about our BSN program? </strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;"><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/#d.en.265597">Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors</a></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/#d.en.265632">Review the BSN FAQs</a></li> <li style="text-align: left;"><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/#d.en.265697">Review program requirements</a></li> </ul></p></div></div><div class='container-fluid'><span class='hr_fade'></span></div><div class='intro container'><span id="d.en.265597"></span><!-- do nothing --><h2><strong>Meet Your Nursing Program Advisors</strong></h2></div><style> .intro h1{ font-weight:bold; } .main-heading-left{ text-align:left; } .main-heading-right{ text-align:right; } .main-heading-center{ text-align:center; } .main-heading-black{ color:black; } .main-heading-red{ color:#cd001a; } .main-heading-blue{ color:#00263e; } .main-heading-desktop { text-align: center; } .main-heading-mobile { max-width: 100%; height: auto; text-align:center;} </style><section class="container"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <span id="d.en.265596"></span> </div> <div class="span6 col-xs-12 col-lg-6"> <h2><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/Winter, Rachel.jpg" alt="Winter, Rachel" style=" padding : 10px; float : left;" />Rachel Winter</h2> <h3><a href="mailto:rmwinter@svsu.edu">rmwinter@svsu.edu</a></h3> <p>Hello, my name is Rachel Winter, MPH. I serve as the pre-nursing students’ advisor. In addition, I advise all other majors in the College of Health & Human Services such as medical laboratory science, public health, and occupational therapy.</p> <p>I have a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in public health and have worked in various healthcare settings. I worked with high school students prior to coming to SVSU which has helped me understand what College of Health and Human Services students need to be successful. Also, my time as a Division I student athlete gave me the tools to provide sound advice to students who need to balance their academic life with extracurricular activities and other life demands.</p> <p>I strive to help all my students navigate through their college experience with as little stress as possible. I look forward to meeting with you to help you reach your future goals!</p> </div> <div class="span6 col-xs-12 col-lg-6"> <h2><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/Sciba, Monika.jpg" alt="Sciba, Monika" style=" padding : 10px; float : left;" />Monika Sciba</h2> <h3><a href="mailto:msciba@svsu.edu">msciba@svsu.edu</a></h3> <p>Hello, my name is Monika Sciba. I serve as the pre-nursing advisor for students who are ready to apply to the nursing program and for students in our Freshman Nursing Direct Admission program.</p> <p>Prior to working in the College of Health & Human Services, I worked in the Academic Advisement Center as an academic advisor for several years. I am not a nurse, but my daughter is (SVSU BSN). Through her experience, I know how stressful it can be preparing to apply to nursing school. I’m here to help.</p> <p>To schedule an advising session, please email me. I can accommodate whatever works best for your schedule including: a face to face meeting, a virtual meeting, a phone call or email(s).</p> <p>I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals.</p> </div> </section><style> .spacing-265579.spacing-padding { margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .spacing-265579.spacing-padding { margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .spacing-265579.spacing-dashed { border-top: 2px dotted #000000; } .spacing-265579.spacing-solid { border-top: 1px solid #000000; } .spacing-265579.spacing-fade { width: 90%; border: 0; height: 2px; position:relative; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, #000000 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); } .spacing-265579.spacing-fade:before { content: ""; display: block; border-top: solid 1px #f9f9f9; width: 100%; height: 1px; /*position: absolute; top: 50%; z-index: 1;*/ } </style><hr class='spacing-265579 spacing-padding spacing-solid'><!-- start featured styles --><style> @import url(/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf); @font-face { font-family: "LocatorMedium"; src: url('/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf') format("opentype"); } .hr_fade{ display:block; border:none; color:white; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(19,19,19,1) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); margin-left: 5%; margin-right: 5%; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .featured-thumbnail img { display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; padding: 4px; line-height: 1.42857143; background-color: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; -webkit-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; -o-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; transition: all .2s ease-in-out; } </style><!-- start featured content --><div class='container'><span id="d.en.265697"></span><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-5'><a href='https://catalog.svsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=50&poid=7847&returnto=4409' target='_blank'><div class='featured-thumbnail'><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/Program Requirements and Courses.jpg" alt="A teacher pointing at a screen and teaching" style=" " /></div></a></div><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-7'><h2><a class='more' href='https://catalog.svsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=50&poid=7847&returnto=4409'>Program Requirements and Courses <span class='fa fa-arrow-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'></span></a></h2><p><p><span>The Department of Nursing offers an interdisciplinary major of which a minimum of 66 credits are from nursing courses (NURS). The credits of the major contribute to the minimum of 124 credits the university requires for graduation. The remaining credits consist of courses from general education requirements, natural and behavioral sciences and electives. Learn about the admission requirements and what the course requirements are for this program.</span></p> <p><span><a href="/media/nursing/docs/BSN Student Handbook 2024-2025_Edited 8-2024.pdf">BSN Student Handbook</a> <span>(1,506KB)</span></span></p> <p><span><a href="/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/nursingprogramtechnicalstandards/">Nursing Program Technical Standards</a></span></p></p></div></div><div class='container-fluid'><span class='hr_fade'></span></div><!-- start featured styles --><style> @import url(/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf); @font-face { font-family: "LocatorMedium"; src: url('/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf') format("opentype"); } .hr_fade{ display:block; border:none; color:white; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(19,19,19,1) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); margin-left: 5%; margin-right: 5%; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .featured-thumbnail img { display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; padding: 4px; line-height: 1.42857143; background-color: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; -webkit-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; -o-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; transition: all .2s ease-in-out; } </style><!-- start featured content --><div class='container'><span id="d.en.265583"></span><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-5'><div class='featured-thumbnail'><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/heather.jpg" alt="heather posing for a picture" style=" " /></div></div><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-7'><h2>Meet a Cardinal</h2><p><p><span>In Heather Harvey’s mind, nursing always felt like the right fit. Her love of math and science, combined with her love of children, inspired Heather to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. Today Heather is a nurse for Borgess Medical Center, ranked as one of the nation’s high performing hospitals. Discover why Heather knew SVSU was the best fit for her college experience.</span></p></p></div></div><div class='container-fluid'><span class='hr_fade'></span></div><!-- start featured styles --><style> @import url(/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf); @font-face { font-family: "LocatorMedium"; src: url('/media/fonts/locator/Locator-Bold.otf') format("opentype"); } .hr_fade{ display:block; border:none; color:white; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(19,19,19,1) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); margin-left: 5%; margin-right: 5%; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .featured-thumbnail img { display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; padding: 4px; line-height: 1.42857143; background-color: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px; -webkit-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; -o-transition: all .2s ease-in-out; transition: all .2s ease-in-out; } </style><!-- start featured content --><div class='container'><span id="d.en.265590"></span><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-5'><a href='/nursing/studentopportunities/' target='_blank'><div class='featured-thumbnail'><img src="/media/nursing/newnursing/Student Oppurtunities Featured.jpg" alt="International with a Student" style=" " /></div></a></div><div class='col-xs-12 col-sm-7'><h2><a class='more' href='/nursing/studentopportunities/'>Student Opportunities <span class='fa fa-arrow-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'></span></a></h2><p><p><span>As a nurse, you will find every patient you treat requires care for the whole person. At SVSU, we work hard to engage your whole person throughout your education. With clinical placements at sites such as public health departments and regional medical centers for acute care, and study abroad experiences, you’ll not only graduate from SVSU with professional nursing knowledge and skills, but also with connections and a strong sense of direction.</span></p></p></div></div><div class='container-fluid'><span class='hr_fade'></span></div><style> #main_table { font-size: 1.1 vmin; font-family: "Tahoma"; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; } #main_table td, #main_table th { border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; } #main_table tr:nth-child(even){background-color: #ebebef;} #main_table tr:nth-child(odd){background-color: #fff;} #main_table tr:hover {background-color: #f6b330;} #main_table th { padding-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #005698; color: white; } </style> <section class="container"> <span id="d.en.273844"></span> <h2><strong>BSN Program Outcomes</strong></h2> <ul> <li>The graduate has the knowledge of nursing practice as well as knowledge from other disciplines, including a foundation in liberal arts and natural and social sciences.</li> <li>The graduate utilizes person-centered care that focuses on the individual within multiple complicated contexts, including family and/or important others.</li> <li>The graduate promotes population health that spans the healthcare delivery continuum for the improvement of equitable population health outcomes. </li> <li>The graduate fosters the generation, synthesis, translation, application, and dissemination of nursing knowledge to improve health and transform healthcare.</li> <li>The graduate cultivates quality and safety by employment of established and emerging principles of safety and improvement science.</li> <li>The graduate participates in intentional collaboration across professions and with care team members, patients, families, communities, and other stakeholders to optimize care, enhance the healthcare experience and strengthen outcomes.</li> <li>The graduate responds and leads within complex systems of healthcare to provide safe, quality, equitable care to diverse populations.</li> <li>The graduate utilizes information and communication technologies and informatics processes to provide care, gather data, form information to drive decision-making, and support professionals.</li> <li>The graduate forms and cultivates a sustainable professional nursing identity, accountability, perspective, collaborative disposition, and comportment that reflects nursing’s characteristics and values.</li> <li>The graduate participates in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health, resilience, and well-being, lifelong learning, and support the acquisition of nursing expertise and assertion of leadership. </li> </ul> </section> <style> .spacing-273855.spacing-padding { margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px; } .spacing-273855.spacing-padding { margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px; } .spacing-273855.spacing-dashed { border-top: 2px dotted #000000; } .spacing-273855.spacing-solid { border-top: 1px solid #000000; } .spacing-273855.spacing-fade { width: 90%; border: 0; height: 2px; position:relative; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, #000000 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%); } .spacing-273855.spacing-fade:before { content: ""; display: block; border-top: solid 1px #f9f9f9; width: 100%; height: 1px; /*position: absolute; top: 50%; z-index: 1;*/ } </style><hr class='spacing-273855 spacing-padding spacing-fade'><div class='intro container'><span id="d.en.265632"></span><!-- do nothing --><h2><strong>‌Nursing BSN Frequently Asked Questions</strong></h2></div><style> .intro h1{ font-weight:bold; } .main-heading-left{ text-align:left; } .main-heading-right{ text-align:right; } .main-heading-center{ text-align:center; } .main-heading-black{ color:black; } .main-heading-red{ color:#cd001a; } .main-heading-blue{ color:#00263e; } .main-heading-desktop { text-align: center; } .main-heading-mobile { max-width: 100%; height: auto; text-align:center;} </style><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265649" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>Does SVSU’s nursing program have a wait list? </a> <div id="265649" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>No, SVSU does not have a wait list. SVSU has competitive admission to the nursing program.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265650" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>How many students apply to the nursing program and how many are admitted? </a> <div id="265650" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>SVSU is approved by the State of Michigan to accept up to 96 students each fall semester and up to 96 students each winter semester. The number of applicants varies each semester. Recently, 100-120 students have applied each semester.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265651" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>How long does it take to complete SVSU’s nursing program? </a> <div id="265651" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>It usually takes a student 4 to 4 ½ years. Students complete 1 1/2 to 2 years of prerequisite nursing courses and 2 1/2 years of professional nursing courses.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265643" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>What is the average GPA of students being admitted to the Basic Nursing Program? </a> <div id="265643" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>The nursing program at SVSU is selective. While the catalog states that an applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the science/statistics nursing prerequisites and an overall GPA of 3.0 to apply, scores in that range may not be competitive depending on the applicant pool. As stated in the SVSU catalog, the other factors in determining admission are written and oral communication course grades, social science course grades and number of credits completed at SVSU.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265644" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>When are the deadlines to apply? </a> <div id="265644" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>Students must apply by the third Monday in April for fall selection and the third Monday in October for winter selection.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265645" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>Do all the prerequisite nursing courses have to be completed by the application deadline date? </a> <div id="265645" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>No, nursing prerequisite courses must be completed by the time a student enters the nursing program and not by the deadline date. For example, if a student applies in April for fall admission, they may finish winter semester courses and take spring or summer courses if needed. If a student applies in October, they may finish fall semester courses. Applications are scored based on prerequisite nursing courses that are COMPLETED by the deadline date, and students are admitted provisionally while final prerequisite courses are in progress. The higher your overall GPA and your science/statistics GPA (anatomy and physiology I and II, human nutrition, microbiology, general chemistry with laboratory and statistics), the higher your nursing application score will be.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265646" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>Do all ten categories of SVSU’s general education requirements need to be completed before I apply to the nursing program? </a> <div id="265646" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>No, only nursing prerequisite courses must be completed which include specific courses in general education categories three, four, six, seven, nine and ten. The remaining general education requirements must be completed by graduation.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265647" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>May I repeat a required nursing prerequisite course? </a> <div id="265647" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>Yes, students may repeat three required prerequisite courses. No required prerequisite courses may be repeated more than once. <strong>In computation of the GPA for nursing required prerequisite courses, up to three retake grades will be calculated.</strong> We strongly suggest that you meet with the Health and Human Services Academic Advisor to discuss repeats prior to taking them. You may schedule an appointment by emailing <a href="mailto:nursing@svsu.edu">nursing@svsu.edu</a> for more information.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265648" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>Is a C minus (“C-”) grade acceptable for a required nursing prerequisite course? </a> <div id="265648" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>All required nursing prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better except for anatomy and physiology courses which must each be completed with a grade of “B-” (2.7) or better.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265633" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>May I take physiology and anatomy I at my local community college and physiology and anatomy II at SVSU? </a> <div id="265633" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>Students are strongly encouraged to take both anatomy and phyisiology I and II at the same institution so they do not miss any course content. Please consult with the Health and Human Services Academic Advisor at <a href="mailto:nursing@svsu.edu">nursing@svsu.edu</a> for more information about the course petition process.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265634" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>How do I apply to the nursing program? </a> <div id="265634" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>All nursing applicants must go to <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.svsu.edu%2Fnursing%2Fnursingprograms%2Fbsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing%2Fapplication%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjwengli%40SVSU.edu%7C80f2257858054b9d3d3e08dd4b6dbed9%7C550f45ff3e8342a197d970ad8935b0c5%7C0%7C0%7C638749656918999966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DxgxpWbXyLRrvaWze5Rc2UlIZinN475QI1IzlaBPcu0%3D&reserved=0">https://www.svsu.edu/nursing/nursingprograms/bsn-bachelorofscienceinnursing/application/</a> to access the nursing program application. Carefully read all of the instructions. The application link is only visible during the nursing application period. After we receive your application and review it, you will be notified via your SVSU email account whether your application meets the nursing program requirements enabling you to move forward to the background check. </p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265635" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>Do I need references or volunteer experience? </a> <div id="265635" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>References or volunteer experiences are not needed. Students do not receive “extra points” for their references or volunteer experiences; however, having volunteer experience may provide you with information to draw upon in clinical situations.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265636" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>How will I be notified if I have been accepted to the nursing program? </a> <div id="265636" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>Students will be notified of nursing application decisions via their SVSU email account. </p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265637" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>What happens if a student is not accepted into the nursing program? </a> <div id="265637" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>Students may reapply the next semester for a total of three times.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265638" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>What if I am a transfer student? How does my application compare with that of SVSU students? </a> <div id="265638" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>All applicants, whether they are current SVSU students or transfer students, compete on the same level; however, current SVSU students are given extra points on their application based on the number of credits completed at SVSU.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265639" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>If I am currently completing courses at another university or community college, how do I find out how my credits transfer to SVSU? </a> <div id="265639" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>Contact the pre-nursing advisor in the College of Health and Human Services for assistance by emailing nursing@svsu.edu or calling 989-964-4517. </p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265640" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>May I take nursing courses during spring and/or summer semester to complete my degree sooner? </a> <div id="265640" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>No, nursing courses are offered during the fall and winter semesters only, with the exception of the spring/summer prior to graduating. An internship is required.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="container"> <div class="expanding" style=" margin-bottom: 2px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; -webkit-border-radius: 4px; -moz-border-radius: 4px; border-radius: 4px; "> <a class="expanding-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#265641" style=" border-bottom: 0; font-weight: bolder; background-color: #eee; color: #005698; display: block; padding: 5px 10px; "> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span>What is SNA (Student Nurses Association)? </a> <div id="265641" class="expanding-content collapse" style="height: 0; padding: 0px 10px;visibility: hidden;"> <p>SVSU students who have declared a pre-nursing major will receive information about Student Nurses Association (SNA) events via their SVSU email accounts. 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To be eligible for consideration as a freshman admit, students must have applied to SVSU with a declared pre-nursing major, have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 or better and an ACT score of 26 or better or an SAT score of 1200 or better.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;">Qualified students will automatically begin professional nursing courses the semester after they complete their nursing prerequisite courses (no wait list), based on maintaining a cumulative college GPA of 3.3 or better. 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