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Wilson School of Nursing:BSN Prelicensure ProgramAdmission CriteriaThe Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) program has been developed for students who planto enter the nursing profession and do not hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Highly-qualifiedstudents are admitted in the fall and spring semesters through a competitive selection process. Atthe completion of this program, graduate students are prepared to take the licensure examination(NCLEX) to become a registered nurse.1. To be considered for admission to the Wilson School of Nursing (WSON) BSN Prelicensureprogram, a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for all core and prerequisite courses (seePrerequisite course information below). Applicants must complete all identified prerequisitesand core classes to be eligible for admission to the program.2. The HESI A2 assessment is required. Minimum HESI A2 scores for program admission are:a. 80% or higher on Math scoreb. 80% or higher on English Language Composite score(must include Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary & Knowledge)3. Applicant must have, or be qualified for, full admission to Midwestern State University.Complete information regarding University application deadlines and requirements can befound on the MSU-Texas Admissions webpage. Admission to Midwestern State Universitydoes not guarantee admission to the WSON BSN Prelicensure program.4. Applications for fall semester admissions are accepted from February 15th to March 31st.Applications for spring semester admissions are accepted from July 1st to August 15th.5. Students must complete all prerequisite and core courses on the BSN degree plan to beeligible to begin the BSN Prelicensure program.Application Process1. Completed the BSN Prelicensure application.2. Provide copies of transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended (unofficial copies areacceptable).3. Provide copy of HESI A2 exam results. HESI scores are due by MARCH 1st. If your scoresare not available when submitting your application, the date of your scheduled examination is tobe noted on the last page of this admissions application.4. Submit all completed documentation, in one email, to: theresa.wehrle@msutexas.eduQuestions1. For questions regarding the BSN Prelicensure program, degree plans, transfer classequivalencies, contact: Catherine Rudy, Academic Advisor, (940) 397-4595Catherine.rudy@msutexas.edu2. For questions regarding application processing, contact: Terri Wehrle, Nursing Secretary,(940) 397-4331 theresa.wehrle@msutexas.edu
Prerequisite CriteriaStudents must complete the identified prerequisite courses prior to beginning the BNSPrelicensure program. Students may apply to the program while enrolled in a prerequisite course.If one or more prerequisite courses are in process during the application process, the student maybe offered conditional admission. Admission is contingent on satisfactorily completing the coursesoutlined below.Students are selected based on the cumulative GPA earned on the completed 11 prerequisitecourses (listed in BOLD below). A grade of C or higher is required on all Science courses.Applicants who have enrolled more than twice in any one science course (including F’s and Ws’)are not eligible for admission into the WSON BSN Prelicensure program.The four (4) science prerequisite courses may not be repeated if the grade earned is a C or higher.If a grade of D or F is made on the first attempt and the second attempt results in a C or higher, thetwo grades will be averaged for the GPA.Anatomy & Physiology I & II must be completed within the last 5 years.The six (6) non-science prerequisite courses must have a grade of C or higher and may only berepeated one time.MSU students who are progressing satisfactorily will be given priority for all classes. Transferstudents will be considered on an “as available” basis.Prerequisite CoursesCourse NameAnatomy & Physiology I (with lab)Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)Chemistry (no lab required)Microbiology (with lab)Math-College LevelEnglish I*Communications*Introduction to PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyIntroduction to SociologyTexas Common Course Number (TCCN)BIOL 2401BIOL 2402CHEM 1305,1306, 1307, 1311, 1312, 1405, 1406,1407, 1411, or 1412BIOL 2420 or 2421MATH 1314, 1332, 1325, 1342, or 1442ENGL 1301 or 2311ENGL 1302, SPCH 1311, 1315, or 1318PSYC 2301PSYC 2314SOCI 1301Hrs4434333333*Italicized courses can be fulfilled by submitting copies of transcript(s) which indicate you have completedthe Texas Core Curriculum. Only public colleges in Texas are able to provide transcripts which indicate this.Please direct BSN Prelicensure program questions to: Catherine Rudy, Academic AdvisorRobert D. & Carol Gunn College of Health Sciences & Human Servicescatherine.rudy@msutexas.edu
BSN PRELICENSURE PROGRAMADMISSION APPLICATIONLegalName:Address:Personal InformationLastFirstM.I.Street AddressApartment/Unit #CityStatePhone:Date of Birth:Date:ZIP CodeEmail(mm/dd/yyyy)Mustang ID No.:(MXXXXXXXX)Colleges/Universities CURRENTLY AttendingNOTE: Transcripts are REQUIRED for each school listed.Applications will NOT be considered if transcripts are not ess:To:Colleges/Universities PREVIOUSLY AttendedNOTE: Transcripts are REQUIRED for each school listed.Applications will NOT be considered if transcripts are not id you graduate?NODegree:Address:To:YESDid you graduate?NODegree:
BSN PRELICENSURE PROGRAMADMISSION APPLICATIONPrior Nursing EducationAre you now, or have you ever been enrolled in an ADN or BSN Nursing Program?YESNOIf yes, please provide name, address of college and the dates attended.College:Address:From:To:
BSN PRELICENSURE PROGRAMADMISSION APPLICATIONStatements of Understanding & Acknowledgement of ApplicationEach statement below is to be signed by applicant1. Statement of UnderstandingSign with initialsI understand that I must also apply for admission to Midwestern State University (if not a currentlyenrolled student) through the ApplyTexas application portal.2. Statement of Understanding (if applicable)Sign with initialsI understand that if I am applying for transfer from another nursing program, I must submit the followingdocuments, in addition to the items previously identified in this application:a) Letter of Good Standing from the Dean/Director of the nursing program from which I seek transfer,b) Catalog course description, syllabus, and other support materials, as needed, for any NURSINGcourses for which transfer credit/equivalency is soughtDetermination of acceptance of transfer credit will be made by the Wilson School of Nursing (WSON).3. Statement of UnderstandingSign with initialsI understand that the Texas Board of Nursing requires that criminal background checks are performedon all applicant for licensure in Texas. If I am offered admission, my Social Security Number will besubmitted to the board to initiate the background check process. A criminal background check must becompleted through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)based on fingerprint examination. I may be required to provide additional documents to the Board ofNursing regarding matters discovered during the background check process in order to obtain adeclaratory order clearing me for enrollment.4. Statement of UnderstandingSign with initialsI understand that admission to Midwestern State University does not guarantee admission to the WilsonSchool of Nursing (WSON) BSN Prelicensure program, that I must receive a Letter of Acceptance fromWSON and return a signed Acknowledgement of Admission form in order to enroll in nursing courses.5. Statement of UnderstandingSign with initialsI understand that if I have earned a baccalaureate degree in any discipline, I have the opportunity toapply to either the regular Prelicensure BSN program or the accelerated Prelicensure BSN program. If Ienroll in the regular Prelicensure BSN program, I will not be permitted to later transfer to the acceleratedPrelicensure BSN program.6. Acknowledgement of ApplicationSign with initialsI am applying for admission to the BSN Prelicensure Nursing program. I understand that withholding orgiving false information on this application will make me ineligible for admission to the Wilson School ofNursing.HESI A2 ASSESSMENTIf your HESI A2 Assessment exam is scheduled to be taken after application submission, please provide thescheduled date of your exam.HESI A2 EXAM DATE:Sign with initials
5. Students must complete all prerequisite and core courses on the BSN degree plan to be eligible to begin the BSN Prelicensure program. Application Process . 1. Completed the BSN Prelicensure application. 2. Provide copies of transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended (unofficial copies are acceptable). 3. Provide copy of HESI A2 exam .
