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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Accelerated BSN applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field
- Cumulative GPA and course prerequisite GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills - This will be demonstrated through a personal essay and interview.
- Course prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment - A minimum grade of C- is required for all course prerequisites.
- Certified Nursing Assistant Level 1 certification and listing in NCBON registry prior to enrollment
Registration with the NC Department of Facilities Services as a Certified Nursing Assistant I is required prior to enrollment (not prior to applying). Applicants should be advised that this may be a lengthy process and is typically begun 9-12 months prior to the month in which the applicant wishes to enroll. Queens offers the Nurse Aid I program through Hayworth College. The next class will start in January 2009. For more information visit the Center for Lifelong Learning.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2009
- Completed undergraduate application* Due to current revisions to our new undergraduate application, please send your application and supporting documents to:
Queens University of Charlotte
Presbyterian School of Nursing Office of Admissions
1900 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28274
- $40 non-refundable application fee (personal check or money order only)
- One official transcript from all colleges and/or universities attended
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Interview - An appointment will be scheduled by the Office of Admissions for all applicants that meet the admissions and application requirements.
- Personal Essay - The essay will be completed at the interview appointment.
* Applicants may be contacted if additional information is needed. Applications can be submitted by either of the following methods:
Mail
Queens University of Charlotte
Presbyterian School of Nursing Office of Admissions
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274
Drop off:
Queens University of Charlotte
Presbyterian School of Nursing (5th St Campus)
1901 E. 5th St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Applications received by fax will not be processed.
CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
Students who accept an offer of admission to the nursing program must provide documentation of the following to the Presbyterian School of Nursing. Failure to submit this documentation by the required date may forfeit the admission invitation. To find out what documents will need to be submitted (if you are admitted), please see the table below.
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- Immunizations (as required by the college) (http://www.queens.edu/pdf/upload/queens/Student_Med_Form.PDF - Hepatitis B Series or Titer
- The student has the right to accept or reject the hepatitis B
vaccination, but the Hepatitis B Vaccine Option form must be
signed annually indicating if the student declines.
- Varicella (chickenpox) 2 doses or positive titer. (A statement of
disease is NOT acceptable) |
- Drug Screen (urine)
- Negative urine drug screen obtained within 12 months prior to
admission to the major. |
- Physical examination
- Must be completed within 12 months prior to admission to the major. This form may be downloaded at http://www.queens.edu/pdf/upload/queens/Student_Med_Form.PDF
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- TB Test Status
- Initially a two-step testing Tuberculin (PPD) test required. A negative
PPD is required annually. A positive reading will necessitate the
submission of Record of TB Screening; this form is available in
the School of Nursing's office. |
- CPR certification
- American Health Association Health Care Provider
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Students are to maintain current CPR certification. |
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Students selected for the Accelerated option must have access to a laptop computer with WiFi or high speed internet. Also, students must be available for classes or clinical experiences on evenings and weekends (if needed) and provide own transportation.
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