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Frequently
Asked Questions
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When
are students admitted to the School of Nursing?
When should I apply? (Answer)
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How
do I apply to the School
of Nursing?
(Answer)
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How
hard is it to get into the School of Nursing? (Answer)
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Is
there a waiting list for admission? (Answer)
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Can
I go to nursing school part time? (Answer)
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Are
there evening classes in nursing? (Answer)
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What
should I take for my free elective? (Answer)
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If
I am a nursing major, do I need to have a minor? (Answer)
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Where
will I do my clinical experiences? (Answer)
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Are
there any scholarships for nursing students? (Answer)
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Q. When are students
admitted to the School
of Nursing?
When should I apply?
BSN
Program (Pre-Licensure Students):
Applications
to the School
of Nursing are taken
twice a year (Fall and Spring). Students will apply to start in Fall
Semester or Spring Semester. All applications will be online during
the available periods and must be printed, filled out, and dropped off or
mailed to the School
of Nursing through
the US Postal Mail.
Application
for Fall Semester entry will be available from March 1st to May
1st of each year and are due to the School of Nursing
by May 1 of the year the student plans to starting nursing courses in
August.
Application
for Spring Semester entry will be available from June 1st to
September 1st of each year and are due to the School of Nursing
by September 1 of the year prior to starting nursing courses in January.
Late
applications will not be accepted.
Applying
for admission to the university is not the same as applying for admission
to the School
of Nursing. There is
a specific application for the School
of Nursing, which may be obtained
on-line at the School
of Nursing web site.
A completed application to the School
of Nursing includes a
signed application form, attached copies of transcripts, and a written plan
for completion of the remaining pre-nursing and general education core
classes, and transcripts of all prior credits completed.
Q. How do I apply to
the School of
Nursing?
Current
APSU Students:
- Obtain an
application to the School
of Nursing
Go to the main web site page (www.apsu.edu/nursing01).
click admission and degrees for the
application; complete and submit application by the deadlines listed
above.
Transfer
Students:
- All
applicants who are not currently attending APSU must apply also for
admission to the university. Admission to the university does not
guarantee admission to the School
of Nursing.
Instructions and requirements for admission to the university can be
found at the APSU Office of Admissions website (www.apsu.edu.edu/admissions).
- Obtain an
application to the School
of Nursing
website online. Complete and submit application by the deadlines
listed above.
Q. How hard is it to
get into the School
of Nursing? What
is evaluated for
admissions?
Admission
to the School
of Nursing can be
competitive. To enhance the likelihood of admission, students need to
maintain a high grade point average calculated solely from the Nursing Core
and Nursing Pre-requisite Courses (a cumulative GPA is not evaluated). To be
eligible for admission, a student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
comprised of courses required for the BSN degree, a grade of
"C" or better in nursing prerequisite classes, completed the TEAS
admission test, and completed all science courses within the past 7 years of
the application date. Letters of
reference and interviews are not required or considered for entry into the School of Nursing.
Q. Is there a waiting
list for admission?
The
Admission and Retention Committee of the School of Nursing
selects the students to be admitted to each nursing class. Typically, there
are more qualified applicants than admission positions available, so some
applicants may end up on a waiting list. If students offered an admission
position decline their place in the class, students from the waiting list
will be "pulled up" and offered their place. Students on the waiting
list that are not offered a position to enroll in the School of Nursing
must reapply if they want to be considered for admission the
following semester.
Q. Can I go to nursing
school part time?
Students
may take all of their nursing prerequisites and university core classes
part time. Once a pre-licensure student is accepted into the School of Nursing and is taking nursing
classes (classes with NURS prefix), the student will be required to attend
classes full time. A part-time curriculum track is available to RN-BSN
degree completion students.
Q. Are there evening
classes in nursing?
Many of the
nursing prerequisites and university core classes are offered in the
evening on the main campus and at the Fort Campbell
campus. Once you are admitted to the School of Nursing
and taking upper division nursing classes (classes with a NURS prefix), all
classes will be offered during the day.
Q. If I am a nursing
major, do I need to have a minor?
Nursing
students are not required to have a minor for graduation. Students
who elect to pursue a minor should plan to take all the classes for their
minor before starting nursing classes or during the summer.
Q. Where will I do my
clinical experiences?
Nursing
students at APSU have clinical experiences in a wide variety of settings,
such as hospitals, clinics, shelters and community agencies. Some of
the places students attend clinical include: Clarksville,
Dover, Springfield,
Nashville Erin, TN, Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell, KY.
Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and
from clinical sites.
Q. Are there any
scholarships for nursing students?
There are
several scholarships specifically for nursing students. Most
scholarships require that the recipient be enrolled in nursing
classes. Once a student is accepted into the School of Nursing,
information regarding scholarships will be made available.
Pre-nursing students may inquire about general scholarship opportunities in
the university financial aid office.
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