Learning occurs within the classrooms, skills laboratories, clinical settings and online. Students will participate in interactive and experiential learning designed to allow application of knowledge and skills to the practice of nursing.
Requirements
- Admission to Newman University
- Successful completion of 57-60 semester hours of designated college courses. No more than 6 general education hours may be remaining.
- Complete application packet
- Interview with Admission and Progression Committee (Minimum GPA of 2.85 in prerequisite courses needed for interview)
- After acceptance, students will need to complete a CPR Healthcare Provider Course, which includes Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, before starting the program.
- The CPR course must be received in the year of admission to the program. Online courses will not be accepted
- All courses in the nursing curriculum must be taken at Newman University after admission to the program
- Students are limited to 2 attempts at application/admission to nursing and may not apply a third time.
Applications
Once you have met the above requirements you may apply to the nursing program. It is the student's responsibility to verify that all admission criteria have been met. Applications for Fall 2013 will be available February 4, 2013. Interviews will begin in March and continue until class selection is complete. All applicants are highly encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible to be scheduled for an interview. Check with Beth Goldsby to obtain application packets. The packet may be picked up in the Nursing Office, located in Eck Hall, Room 204. If you would like to have your packet mailed, please call 316-942-4291, ext 2134. For questions please contact Beth Goldsby.
Classroom environment
Nursing students will enjoy the engaging interaction within the classrooms and labs. Our smaller class size easily allows interaction with faculty and peers as needed. Classroom presentations engage students in acquiring an understanding of nursing principles and may utilize group, case study, and critical thinking exercises.
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Accreditation
The BSN program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington D.C., 20036-1120. Accreditation extends through 2019. Newman University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
