What type of nursing programs does Queens offer and how do they differ?
Queens University of Charlotte offers two pre-licensure tracks for students seeking
to obtain their BSN and become a registered nurse—the traditional track BSN and the
accelerated track (ABSN).
How long are your programs and when does each start?
The traditional track BSN can be completed in four semesters (either spring or fall
start, no summers). Because it is a bachelor’s degree program, students may have additional
courses to complete in order to meet graduation requirements, including but not limited
to General Education courses. Second degree students will not need any additional
courses outside of the nursing major. The ABSN program has one start date per year
and is three semesters in length (summer, fall and spring).
Can I take night classes/online courses?
Both tracks are full-time day programs and consist of 58 hours of nursing courses
with approximately 450 clinical hours. While there may be an opportunity to take a
course or two online, you will have to take the courses when they are offered and
most all will be on campus during the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Can I work while completing the ABSN or the BSN traditional track program?
Nursing school is a very intense, time-consuming endeavor. The ABSN must be completed
full-time. Some students find that they can balance part-time, flexible work hours
with the traditional track BSN program. Additionally, traditional track students
will not typically be enrolled in courses in the summer semester.
What are the prerequisites and requirements to apply to the BSN program?
Regardless of which track you pursue; a student must meet the following requirements
to be eligible to apply to the major:
GPA of 3.0 or higher from the most recent 30 credit hours or 3 semesters (whichever
is greater) AND a Prerequisite GPA of a minimum of a 3.0 for coursework below:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (with lab)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (with lab)
- Microbiology (with lab)
- Nutrition (Human)
- *Introductory Statistics (for Social Sciences)
- *General Psychology
- Developmental Psychology (or Human Growth and Development)-must cover the lifespan
- Institutions in Society-(Common course equivalents are Introduction to Sociology,
Cultural Anthropology, or American Government)
If you have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree, you must have earned at least 45 transferrable
hours.
*Note: If you scored a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam and wish for AP Psychology or AP Statistics
to count toward your prerequisites, you must request a score report directly from
the College Board (note that it takes several weeks).
Can I apply if I still have courses in progress?
You may apply to the program if you have no more than two courses in progress at the
time of the application deadline (but only one lab science course). You must show
proof of enrollment in any outstanding courses by the deadline (course schedule).
Where can I take prerequisite courses?
You may take prerequisite courses at any regionally accredited institution. In the
past, students have completed coursework at area community or four-year colleges or
on-line institutions. In order to ensure that Queens accepts coursework from a particular
institution, we recommend confirming with our registrar at registrar@queens.edu.
How do I confirm if a course I’ve taken or am planning to take will meet the prerequisite
requirement?
In most cases, if you have earned a grade of C or above in a course, you will be able
to determine if you have met the prerequisite requirements. However, some courses
may be more difficult to confirm and we recommend that you email our registrar directly
to confirm at registrar@queens.edu. List only the course number, course name and where the course was taken of courses
that are in question. Our admissions counselors are also happy to discuss prerequisite
coursework with you on an unofficial basis.
Do you have an expiration date for coursework?
There is no expiration for prerequisite coursework.
How many transferrable hours do I have to have to apply to the program?
Without a bachelor’s degree, you must have at least 45 hours of completed transferable
hours in order to meet the requirements for the program. With a bachelor’s degree
conferred, this requirement is waived.
Can I transfer credit from another nursing program into Queens if I’m accepted in
to the program?
Our nursing program is set up in a cohort format, which means that all students must
follow the same 58 hours of coursework and clinical rotations. Unfortunately, we are
unable to accept any coursework from other nursing programs. If you have been in a
prior nursing program, you will need to submit a letter from the director of the nursing
program at your prior institution.
If I earned AP credit in high school for statistics or general psychology, will that
count toward my prerequisite requirement?
If you scored a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam and wish for AP psychology or AP statistics
to count toward your prerequisites, you must request a score report directly from
the College Board (note that it takes several weeks).
What else is considered in the nursing admissions process?
Academic performance in the eight prerequisite courses and the most recent 30 credit
hours (or three semesters) is the most important consideration in the process. Students
must have at least a 3.0 GPA in both prerequisite coursework AND in the most recent
30 hours because of the competitive nature of these programs. Students who have completed
coursework at Queens will have a slightly higher weighting for academic coursework
completed.
What percentage of students are accepted into your BSN program?
Our BSN application process is very competitive for both of our tracks and the number
of applicants have increased every year. Because each applicant pool varies in the
number of students that meet the requirements, it is difficult to predict an acceptance
rate. Over the last six entry terms, we averaged and acceptance rate between 50-60%
for the eligible applicants.
Can I apply to the ABSN if I haven’t yet earned my bachelor’s degree?
You will not meet the requirements to apply to our ABSN program if you do not have
a degree conferred by February 1 (application deadline) of the year in which you wish
to start the program. You may, however, be eligible to apply to the traditional track
program for either the fall or spring, as there is not a bachelor’s degree requirement
to apply to the traditional track program. Queens students who will graduate in May are eligible to apply for admission in May
of the same year.
What else do I have to submit along with my application? Where do I send the documents?
You must request official transcripts from every college or institution you have attended
or attempted coursework. In some cases, you may have to submit a “Letter of Non-Attendance”
from the registrar if a transcript search turns up a college or university you have
not attended. You will also need an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
(can be emailed to your counselor by you) and a "Statement of Good Standing" signed
by the dean of students at your most recent college if you have not yet earned a bachelor’s
degree. Additionally, if you scored a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam and wish for AP psychology
or AP statistics to count toward your prerequisites, you must request a score report
directly from the College Board (note that this takes several weeks).
Send documents to:
Admissions@queens.edu (recommended) or
Queens University Admissions
1900 Selwyn Ave.
MSC 1428
Charlotte, NC 28274
Do I have to apply to Queens in addition to applying to the BSN Program?
No. You will only complete one application to apply to the BSN program at Queens. This application will consider
you for Queens first, then for nursing admission.
When will I hear back from Queens regarding a nursing decision?
Typically, students are notified of a nursing admissions decision 5-6 weeks after
the deadline.
Will I be waitlisted if I am not accepted into the program?
In 2019, both the ABSN program and the BSN fall traditional track programs had waitlists
and some students were pulled from the waitlist to attend Queens.
What is the Tuition Rate?
View the current tuition rate on the Undergraduate Tuition and Aid webpage.
All students are asked to file the FAFSA as a starting point for any financial aid.
The Queens code is 002957. Students in the traditional track program are automatically
considered for merit scholarships and other forms of aid. Second-degree students
are also considered for various types of aid, but typically there is less aid available
for second degree students. All students are encouraged to be proactive in researching
private scholarships. For more information, contact your admissions counselor.
How much are additional program costs?
Nursing students can expect to pay between $800-$1,200 of additional fees to cover
compliance paperwork and fees, uniforms, books, instruments, etc.
What is your NCLEX pass rate?
We are very proud of our 2020 NCLEX-RN pass rate with 93% of our students passing
on the first attempt.
What are the clinical experiences?
Students will begin in our state-of-the-art simulation lab, then will complete clinical
rotations in a very wide range of settings, throughout hospital, clinic and public
health settings.
