Applying to the Generic BSN program
Applying to the Generic BSN program
Deadlines
Fall 2022-February 1st
Spring 2023-September 15th
Deadlines
Fall 2022-February 1st
Spring 2023-September 15th
Deadline
Summer 2023-January 15th
Minimum grade of C in all required science, math, and nursing courses
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on all previous college work
All sciences must be within 10 years of the start of the nursing program. Sciences include Chemistry, Human Anatomy (or A&P I), Human Physiology (or A&P II), Microbiology, and Pathophysiology. Students who hold a LVN-license are exempted from 10 year restriction only for Chemistry, Human Anatomy (or A&P I) and Human Physiology (or A&P II). LVN-licensed nurses must also meet 10 year requirement for Pathophysiology and Microbiology.
Completion of or enrollment in the following prerequisite courses with the exception that Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology must be completed to be eligible to apply to the nursing program.
BIOL 2323 & 2123 Human Anatomy OR HSP 2301 & 2101
BIOL 2324 & 2124 Human Physiology OR HSP 2302 & 2102
MATH core (options: 1332 Contemporary Mathematics, 1324 Finite Mathematics or 1314 College Algebra)
PSY 2301 General Psychology
PSY 2304 Developmental Psychology
CHEM 1306 & 1106 Chemistry for the Health Professions
BIOL 2420 Microbiology Non-Science Majors
HSP 4315 Human Nutrition & Dietary Supplementation
ENGL 1301 English Composition
ENGL 1302 Writing Across the Curriculum
Language, Philosophy and Culture (options: ENGL Literature, PHIL 1301, 2306 or CUL 2323)
HIST 1301 History of the US to 1865
HIST 1302 History of the US, 1865 to Present
POLS/GOVT 2305 Federal Government
POLS/GOVT 2306 Texas Government
General Studies 1181 Freshman Seminar
Statistics (options: HSP 4337, MATH 3321, 1342 or PSY 2321)
Creative Arts (options: ARTS 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, MUSI 1306, 1310, 1313 or TH 1310)
NUR 2324 Pathophysiology
COMM 1315 Public Speaking
Prospective students must apply to the university before applying to the B.S.N. Second Degree Program.
All requirements for regular admission to Angelo State University must be met.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5 (includes all college coursework)
Minimum grade of C in all required science and math pre-req courses with a minimum math/science GPA of 3.0 to qualify for admission.
All sciences must be within 10 years of the start of the nursing program. Sciences include CHEM 1306/1106, BIOL 2323/2123 and BIOL 2324/2124 or HSP 2301/2101 & HSP 2302/2102, and BIOL 2420.
Completion of or enrollment in the following prerequisite courses:
Biology 2323/2123 - Human Anatomy and lab or Health Science Professions 2301/2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and lab.
Biology 2324/2124 - Human Physiology and lab or Health Science Professions 2302/2102 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II and lab.
Mathematics core (options: 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics, 1324 - Finite Mathematics or 1314 - College Algebra).
Psychology 2301 - General Psychology or PSY 2315 - Psychol-ogy of Adjustment.
Psychology 2304 - Developmental Psychology.
Chemistry 1306/1106 - Chemistry for the Health Professions
Biology 2420 - Microbiology with lab.
Health Science Professions 4315 - Nutrition and Dietary Supple-mentation.
English 1301 - English Composition.
English 1302 - Writing across the Curriculum or English 2311 - Introduction to Technical and Business Writing.
Language, Philosophy and Culture (options: ENGL Literature, PHIL 1301, 2306, CUL 2323, or HIST 2311, 2312, 2322).
History 1301 - History of the US to 1865.
History 1302 - History of the US, 1865 to Present.
Political Science 2305 - Federal Government.
Political Science 2306 - Texas Government.
Statistics (options: HSP 4337, MATH 3321, 1342 or PSY 2321).
Creative Arts (options: ARTS 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, MUSI 1306, 1310, 1313, TH 1310, or Honors 2302).
Research Methodology (3 credit hours).
Communication 1315 - Public Speaking.
Complete and submit GBSN Application Fall 2022.
Personal Statement required for a complete application:
500 – 600 word Personal Statement addressing the three following questions, using the actual question as your subheadings:
How has your life experiences shaped who you are today? Include any activities such as community, volunteer, military, healthcare, etc. that you feel make you a strong candidate.
How do you see yourself contributing to the profession of nursing?
Why should you be admitted to this program?
Emotional and mental stress are common occurrences within one’s academic career. Nursing school is notorious for amplifying students’ emotional/mental stress levels due to rigorous academic coursework in order to succeed in obtaining sure licensure.
Describe an emotional or mental stressor you have overcome in your life.
Discuss your personal attributes/strengths that helped you overcome that situation that you believe will benefit your ability to overcome nursing school stressors in the future.
**Email to nursing@angelo.edu**
TEAS Exam Scores
The Department of Nursing requires a Nursing Admissions Assessment test for students applying for the Generic BSN track. Exam results are used to determine readiness for admission and future success in the nursing program. Students must take and submit results for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS, version V or higher) exam as part of meeting the admission requirements for the program. Follow the link above for information regarding scheduling the TEAS Exam.
TEAS Minimum Requirements: Must make 70% or higher on reading section and a 70% or higher on math section to qualify
For qualified candidates, all sections of the TEAS are evaluated and considered during the admission process
**Email to nursing@angelo.edu**
Complete and submit 2nd Degree Nursing Program Application.
Personal Statement required for a complete application:
500 – 600 word Personal Statement addressing the three following questions, using the actual question as your subheadings:
How has your life experiences shaped who you are today? Include any activities such as community, volunteer, military, healthcare, etc. that you feel make you a strong candidate.
How do you see yourself contributing to the profession of nursing?
Why should you be admitted to this program?
**Email to nursing@angelo.edu**
TEAS Exam Scores
The Department of Nursing requires a Nursing Admissions Assessment test for students applying for the Generic BSN track. Exam results are used to determine readiness for admission and future success in the nursing program. Students must take and submit results for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS, version V or higher) exam as part of meeting the admission requirements for the program. Follow the link above for information regarding scheduling the TEAS Exam.
TEAS Minimum Requirements: Must make 70% or higher on reading section and a 70% or higher on math section to qualify
For qualified candidates, all sections of the TEAS are evaluated and considered during the admission process
**Email to nursing@angelo.edu**
NOTE: Applicants who answer ‘yes’ to being enrolled in a previous A.A.S.N. or B.S.N. program must also submit the following:
Letter of good standing from Head of Nursing Program previously attended
Letter of recommendation from last clinical instructor