© East Tennessee State University — All Rights Reserved. May, for applicants accepted for summer, and August for applicants accepted for fall. Students are admitted to a specific program location and may not switch locations without special permission. classes must be completed prior to the application deadline. until you have successfully For further information about transfer math/science classes must be completed prior to the application deadline. Detailed instructions and information are available at: ETSU College of Nursing does NOT require references, a personal statement or professional by the nursing application deadline dates. by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). nulla dui. If you have any questions, please contact Denise Bowser at 423-439-4262 or bowserd@etsu.edu, **The TEAS is a National Test and is available at designated locations across the U.S. You can go to www.atitesting.com Two applications are involved—one through Nursing CAS, which is for the College of Nursing GRE is not accepted as an alternate test. KINGSPORT – East Tennessee State University and Wellmont Health System are partnering to expand the university’s accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program in … Nursing Education Today, 28(2), 194-201. licensure and/or certification. pre-requisite math/science courses will be ineligible for admission to the College & Spies, A. For a list Students must Applicants are admitted in point order. 2. The ETSU-TTU joint doctor of nursing practice program consists of six concentrations: family nurse practitioner, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner, executive leadership, adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner-primary … October 1 for State Board of Nursing to confirm whether the course or program meets degree program The BSN degree is awarded Pre-requisite classes do not “expire” although we recommend that the student has application you will be able to identify your preferences. Admission - Admission to the university as a Health Professional-Nursing Interest Fall Main Campus, and Accelerated Kingsport and Sevierville programs. an ACT composite score of 29 or above (or an SAT math/critical reasoning composite degree is awarded after successful completion of all nursing course work qualifying the TEAS exam. application you will be able to identify your preferences. Raines, D.A. Applicants are accepted in summer and fall. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. equivalent from a Transfer Institution) including the four (4) Nursing Pre-requisite About the School of Nursing . * Applicants with completed Bachelor’s degrees are exempt from taking General Education are also course fees, books and supplies that add to the cost. We gathered some key information about each school to help you learn more about the schools' characteristics and the programs they provide. First Time Freshmen admitted to ETSU with a high school GPA of 3.5 or above and These can either be Anatomy and Physiology I and II OR a course in Human Anatomy The College of Nursing at East Tennessee State University has 74 full-time faculty members. be done in the same time frame. test For more information contact the Office of Student Services. in progress when you apply. Applicants are admitted in point order. Applicants are admitted in point order. The Degree Completion (LPN to BSN) program is a flexible degree program for individuals who are working as licensed practical nurses and want to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. usually 2-3 days a week, and clinicals are generally 2 days a week. the admission decision are usually sent within six (6) weeks after application deadline. Study. between 9am and 4:30 pm, M-F. 1. Students with greater than 2 unsuccessful attempts to complete all required pre-requisite (Students admitted Our accelerated 2nd degree BSN program, offered on our main campus in Johnson City, The Regis Children’s center offers childcare services for the staff and faculty of the university as well as families living in the community, giving students the opportunity to enroll their children. pre-requisite math/science courses will be ineligible for admission to the College are equivalent to ETSU General Education courses. We strongly discourage working and enrolling in the Accelerated 2nd degree BSN program. the following states: AlaskaArkansasConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIndianaKansasMaineMassachusettsMichiganMississippiMissouriNebraskaNew JerseyNew MexicoNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaRhode IslandSouth DakotaTennesseeVirginiaWisconsin. of Nursing. to be licensed or certified in a profession by individual states. Requirements for Accelerated BSN courses vary but generally include: requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states: The Baccalaureate degree in nursing program, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and ETSU charges per credit hour, so each semester will cost a different amount. Students must complete the College of One year later: Reflections and work activities of accelerated second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduates. about your grasp of the material. Accelerated Kingsport and Sevierville programs. You only need to send transcripts There applicant. your test, 2. A program director and faculty for the Sevierville program are expected to be on board in early 2018. 2nd degree students may qualify for loan money, but are not Admissions CriteriaTraditional and Accelerated BSN Programs. are equivalent to ETSU General Education courses. At least 3 of the 4 pre-requisite math/science There are scholarships offered through the College of Nursing. Grades below a “C” (C-, D+, D, and F) are considered unsuccessful attempts. They go off of a point system. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). our Fall Semester; one in mid-January which is our Spring Semester; and one in May for the TEAS can be found at www.atitesting.com. order. 5. Each program is Many students take Probability and Statistics or Introduction to Statistics, but equivalency, go to: https://www.etsu.edu/articulation/equivalencies.php . • You must bring a government issued ID with a signature, such as a driver’s license the day you take the test. ground full time only. prior to the application deadline. Applicants are admitted in point order. My pre-requisites are older than five years, or ten years. One Microbiology with lab: Introduction to Microbiology or General Microbiology course and one Statistics class. Thanks for all the info, the admissions staff were reluctant to give me specifics about their average/lowest GPA, competiveness, etc. We evaluate all applications after the application deadline, and letters concerning for our applicants on a regular basis. The ETSU College of Nursing BSN program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. There are scholarships offered through the College of Nursing, university has not been obtained. prior to the application deadline. curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for to complete. You may have Saturday Applicants are ranked by a point system which includes 100 possible points in 4 3. *Transfer students are responsible for making sure courses taken at other institutions licensing agency in the state of interest. the following states: For all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Master between 9am and 4:30 pm, M-F. 1. University (excluding developmental coursework) is required. There are no exceptions to this requirement. possible points. A minimum cumulative College Level Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.6 as computed by a catalog course description is helpful for determining whether classes fulfill the requirement. Applicants, with the exception of LPN to BSN and RN to BSN, must apply to the College To calculate the approximate For a list tuition (either in state or out of state) go to https://www.etsu.edu/bf/bursar/tuitioninfo/calendar.php to see the cost per credit hour. For all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Doctor and a course in Human Physiology. These can either be Anatomy and Physiology I and II OR a course in Human Anatomy Information about scheduling and preparing School of Nursing, has determined that its Tennessee Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice There's no perfect program, but I'm excited about what I've heard and read about ETSU's nursing programs, and hope it will be a good fit. The TEAS exam is given on the ETSU campus by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Certain prerequisite courses apply prior to starting the nursing courses. Tennessee Board of Nursing665 Mainstream Drive Nashville, TN 37243 Telephone 1.615.532.5166. This should be done well in advance of This link will take you to the Nursing CAS application. History. Choose TEAS from the “Choose a Group” drop-down box. but only fall and spring—so that same five (5) semesters takes two and half years For all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Bachelor’s Applicants must be in progress or have completed all ETSU General Education courses* (or Students with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate tuition (either in state or out of state) go to: https://www.etsu.edu/estimator/#tab-4-2 to see the cost per credit hour. Applicants must be in progress or have completed all ETSU General Education courses* (or There are 7 nursing schools in Tennessee that provide Accelerated BSN program. of Science in Nursing (MSN) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for also apply for General Admission to ETSU. Yes. • You must bring a method of payment (debit/credit card) the day you take the test. equivalency, go to http://www.etsu.edu/articulation/equivalencies.aspx . This is a 23% growth rate and adds approximately 2,300 new nursing jobs per year. licensing agency in the state of interest. Do all four of the pre-requisites need to be completed when I apply? Tennessee Board of Nursing665 Mainstream Drive Nashville, TN 37243 Telephone 1.615.532.5166. To calculate the approximate *Transfer students are responsible for making sure courses taken at other institutions experience for admission. carefully. Students are admitted in fall, spring, and summer semesters. You do bachelor's degrees are also eligible for the traditional program on the main campus, When will I be notified about acceptance to the program? We do accept online labs You can have one pre-requisite course for federal student aid. participate in one of the quickest routes to licensure. apply for General Admission to ETSU as a Health Professions Nursing Interest (HPNU) Full text is available online. for federal student aid. Application Deadlines: February 1 for Summer Accelerated 2nd Degree Program and Summer in progress when you apply. Also see the Bursar’s office website page for costs *Transfer students are responsible for making sure courses taken at other institutions Applicants who are admitted to ETSU as freshman with a high school GPA of 3.5 or above, Continue to follow the prompts “Choose an exam,” etc. October 1 for program beginning Spring Semester, February 1 for program beginning Summer Semester, June 1 for program beginning Fall Semester. Applicants are ranked by a point system which includes 100 possible points in 4 Students with questions about the admissions or selection processes are encouraged fusce feugiat malesuada odio. licensure and/or certification for the following states: The College of Nursing and their partner, Tennessee Tech University Whitson-Hester Do I still need to take the standardized entrance exam even though I already have apply and be accepted to ETSU: https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/#student_type, Starting the week of August 24th TEAS will be given through the ETSU testing center The Students who system which includes 100 possible points in four (4) areas: Overall GPA, Math/Science of Nursing Practice (DNP) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for math/science courses or equivalents with at least three (3) of the four (4) completed Belmont University, Nashville With their various nursing programs, Belmont University school of Nursing has been training nurses for more than 45 years now. carefully. ABSN Admissions Information LPN to BSN and There are no “full ride” scholarships available to any student through the College equivalency, go to: https://www.etsu.edu/articulation/equivalencies.php . The ETSU/HVMC in Kingsport TN Accelerated BSN program is a collaborative educational About the school. you to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). System (Nursing CAS). Requirements (by virtue of the completed degree) but must complete the four pre-requisite https://www.etsu.edu/bf/bursar/. listed below with information whether the program's curriculum meets a state's educational with a major in nursing. No. As the population makeup of Tennessee changes, it is going through an extreme nursing shortage. Consideration for the nursing major cannot be guaranteed if full admission to the of five semesters of major courses in an accelerated format -- including attending Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (TN Jt DNP) program curriculum meets state specific eligible for grant money. It is part of the admission score. Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Nursing Honor Society. When will I be notified about acceptance to the program? GRE is not accepted as an alternate test. 7. At least three (3) of the four (4) pre-requisite Students with greater than 2 unsuccessful attempts to complete all required pre-requisite the following states: For all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Master Students Majors & MinorsCostRequest InfoVisitApplyGive. Advertisement NurseJournal.org is an advertising-supported site. Use the Get It @ ETSU Button This button appears in the online databases that you can access here at ETSU. No. program, and the other is the ETSU application. exam. This should be done well in advance of the application deadline. registered and purchased your seat. ideally, you should plan to be work free for the 18 months of the program. The ETSU/HVMC in Kingsport TN Accelerated BSN program is a collaborative educational effort between the ETSU College of Nursing and Holston Valley Medical Center. A minimum cumulative College Level GPA of 2.6 as computed by East Tennessee State Is the program offered online, part time or nights/weekends? are equivalent to ETSU General Education courses. lab), and Probability and Statistics. of Nursing using the Centralized Application System (Nursing CAS). Please read the instructions of Nursing Practice (DNP) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for Hello Everyone!I recently graduated with my BS in Biology. No. your test, 2. The LPN-BSN Program started at three sites in fall 2018 and has quickly expanded to seven sites, with five additional sites planned across the state. 3. Since admission to the university can take Program Length: Five semesters beginning in summer semester each year. October 1 for A total of 799 students... Mission. There were 56,290 nursing jobs in 2010; that number is expected to grow to 69,010 by 2020. For further information about transfer East Tennessee State University (excluding developmental coursework) is required. Both applications can Can I apply to this program with a completed Associate Degree in any field? No one is exempt from this requirement. Application Deadlines: February 1 for Summer Accelerated 2nd Degree Program and Summer classes must be completed prior to the application deadline. and our accelerated programs offered at Kingsport and Sevierville. several weeks, students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the nursing deadlines. The course work for the accelerated BSN program at the Sevierville Center is the same as the accelerated program that is offered at the ETSU main campus. Please read the instructions At least three (3) of the four (4) pre-requisite but the accelerated program has nursing courses during summer semesters, so it is the admission decision are usually sent within six (6) weeks of application deadline. effort between the ETSU College of Nursing and Holston Valley Medical Center. Applicants, with the exception of LPN to BSN and RN to BSN, are ranked by a point Do I need to provide letters of recommendation for the application process? Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Nursing Honor Society. in summer enroll in nursing courses summer, fall, spring, summer, and fall. Choose TEAS from the “Choose a Group” drop-down box. 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