Question:
Tell me about the Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing
(BSN) at Kansas Wesleyan University. How long is the program?
Answer:
The Division of Nursing Education offers a BSN degree on successful
completion of the four year program in nursing. The graduate
is eligible to take the licensure examination to become a
registered nurse.
Question:
Do you offer a Registered Nurse (RN) to BSN program?
Answer:
We do have a RN-BSN class. Upon completion of all Liberal
studies/support courses an RN may apply to the BSN program.
Question: How do I set up a campus visit?
Answer: To set up a visit,
contact the Admission’s Office
at 785-827-5541, Ext. 1285. If they are on the telephone,
you will be automatically forwarded into their voice mail.
Please leave your name and a telephone number and they will
call you back as soon as possible. If you would like to ask
questions or verify information, please feel free to call
Ginger Sanders, Administrative Assistant for nursing at 785-827-5541,
Ext. 2313, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m.
Question:
How do I apply to Kansas Wesleyan University?
Answer:
You may fill out an application through the KWU website through
the “Prospective Students”
area of www.kwu.edu or request
one through our Admission’s Office at 785-827-5541,
Ext. 1285 (toll free number is 1-800-874-1154, Ext. 1285).
Please refer to the application in regards to transcripts
and $20.00 application processing fee for entrance into KWU.
Question: How do I qualify for the Early Admission program?
Answer: As a first time freshman with a high school GPA of 3.0 or better, you are eligible to apply for early admission in the nursing program, which can guarantee you placement in the nursing program your junior year. See the Early Admission Policy for more information
Question:
How do I apply to the Division of Nursing Education at KWU
for the Fall 2007 class?
Answer:
Request an application from the Division of Nursing Education
or download the Nursing Application from our website (Microsoft
WORD document). To access it refer to our website www.kwu.edu/nursing.
Mail application
to: Kansas Wesleyan University
Division of Nursing Education
100 Claflin Ave, Box 39
Salina, KS 67401-6196
Question:
Is there a nursing application fee?
Answer:
No, the $20.00 fee noted above refers only to the original
KWU application processing fee.
Question:
What are your prerequisites to coming into the bachelor's
nursing program?
Answer:
The BSN prerequisites are as follows:
1. Acceptance into Kansas Wesleyan University
2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.6 or higher on a
4.0 grade scale for college work.
3. Completion of all Liberal Studies/Support Courses required
for Nursing with a grade of C or better
4. Completion of NURS250, Introduction to Professional Nursing
Course with a grade of C or better
Question:
How often do you receive students into the KWU nursing program
per year?
Answer:
We have a once-a-year, fall enrollment for the Bachelor's
of Science Degree in Nursing Program.
Question:
What Liberal Studies/Support Courses are required for the
BSN?
Answer:
Please click here for link
to Liberal Studies/Support Courses for the BSN.
Question:
Do you offer an LPN Articulation agreement towards a BSN degree?
Answer:
No, not at this time.
Question:
How many students is Kansas Wesleyan University approved to
admit into the Nursing Major each year?
Answer:
40 per year.
Question:
Are you accredited?
Answer:
Yes, the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission,
Inc. accredits our B.S.N. programs until
the year 2012. Their address is...
National League
of Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
61 Broadway St.-33rd Floor
New York, New York 10006
Telephone number is 1-800-669-1656
The Kansas State
Board of Nursing also has approved the KWU Division of Nursing
Education Program. Their address is...
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612-1230
Telephone number is 1-785-296-4929
More questions?
Please contact the Division of Nursing Education office at
785-827-5541, Ext. 2313.