Nursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Admission Requirements | Curriculum | RN-BSN Program | Accelerated BSN Program | Discretionary Clinical Spot Policy | Background Check Policy

Baccalaureate education provides the entry level preparation for professional nursing practice. Graduate education at the Master's level prepares students for advanced practice, research and leadership roles with in the profession of nursing. The college provides programs which support the concept of seamless articulation.  The faculty accepts the responsibility for the selection and progression of students and for developing, implementing, and systematically evaluating the programs to enhance nursing education and practice. The faculty is committed to educational excellence, clinical expertise, scholarly activity, support of a diverse student population, professional development and community service. BSN PROGRAM OUTCOMES After completing the BSN program, the graduate will be able to: Function in the beginning role of a professional baccalaureate nurse in a variety of settings Be proficient in the core nursing competencies of critical thinking communicaion assessment technological skills Communicate with individuals and the community to maintain collegial professional relationships Master the required core knowledge for a professional basic nursing practice Demonstrate values of a professional baccalaureate nurse Top of Page BSN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Beth-El College recruits and selects the best qualified person without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, handicap, nationality or marital status. Applicants must be High School graduates. High School graduates from 1988 onward must have completed the High School courses. HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS English 4 years Biological Science 1 year Mathematics 3 years Social Sciences 2 years Chemistry 1 year Foreign Language 2 years Non-Lab Science 1 year The following High School Courses are recommended: Psychology 2 terms Physics 2 terms Typing/Keyboarding 1 term Speech 1 term All required Courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of "C". For those applicants who have less than 30 semester hours of college work, a composite ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1080 and a high school ranking in the upper 30% of the high school graduating class and a GPA of 3.3 or higher is required. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) accepted in lieu of the ACT test scores (1080 or higher). Students who have a previous conviction for a felony may not be eligible for placement in clinical assignments and may not be allowed to sit for the State Board of Nursing exam (NCLEX) even if they complete a degree in nursing. Contact the Colorado State Board of Nursing for additional information prior to application to Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Freshmen  Students who meet admission criteria are admitted into the Nursing program as Nursing Prep majors.  Students who are admitted to the Nursing Prep Program with a 3.3 GPA must maintain a 3.3 GPA.  Once the first level course work is completed with a 3.3 GPA, they may apply for admission to the nursing program as a Nursing major.  This application would include the following: GPA of 3.3 or greater. Completion of profile Completion of a background check Completion of a Pre-Admission Exam The Pre-Admission Exam tests the course material the student has completed during the first level coursework.  The admission committee will review all applicants at that time to determine who will be accepted as a nursing major.  For students who are accepted as a nursing major, they will start their second year course work and continue to progress thru the curriculum.  For those students who are not selected for admission, they may change their major to another field of study, apply to another school or choose to apply the following semester.  Students are only allowed to apply twice and will be considered along with all of the other students applying with no preferential consideration because they are seeking admission again  Students entering as freshmen are able to complete the program in four years if a full academic load with successful completion of course is maintained. There will be a limited number (20-30) admission slots available per year for outstanding academic performance and for those demonstrating significant leadership potential for the profession Top of Page Transfer Students Students who have attended a collegiate institution other than CU may apply as transfer students if they have completed 30 credit hours of transferable college level work.  Applicants for the nursing program must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better.  Transfer students must be in good standing and eligible to return to all institutions previously attended.  While transferability of credit is determined by the Admissions Office, final application to the degree program is determined by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.  Students who meet admission criteria are admitted into the Nursing program under Nursing Prep.  Students who are admitted to the Nursing Preparation Program with a 3.3 GPA must maintain a 3.3 GPA.  Once the first level course work is completed with a 3.3 GPA, students may apply for admission to the nursing program as a Nursing major.  This application would include the following:           Completion of profile Completion of a background check Completion of a Pre-Admission Exam The Pre-Admission Exam tests the course material the student has completed during the first level coursework.  The admission committee will review all applicants at that time to determine who will be accepted as a nursing major.  For students who are accepted as a nursing major, they will start their second year course work and continue to progress thru the curriculum.  For those students who are not selected for admission, they may change their major to another field of study, apply to another school or choose to apply the following semester.  Students are only allowed to apply twice and will be considered along with all of the other students applying with no preferential consideration because they are seeking admission again. Transfer students should contact Linda Goodwin, nursing advisor, at 719.262.3867 or lgoodwin@uccs.edu for more detailed information and to arrange a transcript review. Top of Page CURRICULUM PLAN: TRADITIONAL BSN STUDENTS First Year First Semester Second Semester Bio 201 Anatomy & Phys 4 Bio 202 Anatomy & Phys 4 Psy 100 Gen Psychology 3-4 Eng 141 English Comp 3 Eng 131 English Comp 3 HSci 207 Nutrition         3 General Education Elective     3 Anth 104 Cultural Anthropology   3 Chem 101 Chemistry  4 Chem 102 Chemistry  4 First Year Total 34-35 Credits Second Year First Semester Second Semester Nurs 210 Health Assess 3 Nurs 220 Fund of Nursing  (3/3) 6 HSci 205 Pharmacology 3 HSci 301 Pathophysiology     3 HSci 101 Pharm Math  (16 clock hours)      1 Psy 362 Developmental Psychology 3 Bio 203 Microbiology    4 Soc 111 Intro to Sociology 3-4 Nurs 208 Health Promotion 3     Nurs 123 Foundations of Nursing 3     Second Year Total 32-33 Credits *Completion of second year courses is dependent upon availability of clinical spots. Due to the limited number of clinical spots, ranking will occur based on date of admission. More than four years may be required to complete program of study. Third Year First Semester Second Semester Nurs 310 Mental Health (3/3) 6 Nurs 320 Adult Health I (2/3) 5 Nurs 401 Nurs Research 3 Nurs 321 Adult Health II (3/2)  5 HSci 206 Statistics 3 Nurs 430 Nursing Management 3 Humanities Elective 3 Hlth Sci/Nursing Elective 3 Third Year Total 34 Credits Fourth Year First Semester Second Semester Nurs 429 Adv Nursing (3/3) 6 Nurs 410 Pediatrics (3/3)    6 Nurs 440 Comm Health (3/3) 6 Nurs 420 Childbearing Family (3/3) 6 Nurs 449 Capstone 04/11/2004 2 General Education Elective 3 Humanities Elective   3   Fourth Year Total 32 Credits effective 04/11/2004 DEGREE TOTAL 126 Credits Computer Science : Students are expected to have basic computer skills (keyboarding, word processor, internet research, e-mail including attachments) upon entering Beth-El. If not, students can take an introduction to computers course for 3 credit hours. DISCRETIONARY CLINICAL SPOT POLICY Beth El College of Nursing and Health Sciences reserves the right to waive the wait list requirements for a select number of students each semester based on outstanding circumstances listed below. Requests for discretionary admission must meet application deadlines each semester.  All students that are provided a discretionary clinical spot must meet all the requirements for admission to Beth El undergraduate nursing program, in addition to the listed additional criteria. ROTC or military students receiving time-framed funding for BSN education programs. Outstanding GPA (3.8 or above), priority ranked if number of students are greater than allotted spaces. Not all students may receive a spot. Demonstrated outstanding leadership activity as outlined in a letter addressed to the Dean of Beth El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, accompanied by three professional references. The Beth El College of Nursing and Health Sciences Admissions and Progressions Committee will make the decisions on the discretionary spots in consultation with the Nursing Academic Advisor from student success. BSN STATE BOARD PASSING RATES FOR NCLEX EXAM (RN Licensing Exam) 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 97% 88% 98% 88% 93% 86% 95% 90% 95% Includes graduates taking NCLEX exam in Colorado and out of state which are reported Top of Page FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED HERE, CONTACT OUR NURSING ADVISOR, Linda Goodwin at lgoodwin@uccs.edu or 719.262.3867. Copyright ©2002-2008 Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Last Updated: May 16, 2008 Jackie Crouch