Admission Policies for Articulating Students, BSN Degree Completion for LPNs - 2009
A student who has completed a nursing program and is licensed to practice nursing in Kansas may apply for admission with advanced standing to the Newman Division of Nursing (NDN) at Emporia State University (ESU). These students are referred to as articulating students.Admission Requirements:
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Graduation from an Accredited Practical Nurse Program
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Current Kansas Licensure Without Restrictions as a Practical Nurse
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Admission to Emporia State University
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Completion of the NDN Application Procedure
Applications for admission to the nursing major are due MAY 1 for August entry. Refer to the Application Procedure in this document for details. -
Completion of Admission Prerequisite Courses
Applicants should have completed the following 30 credit hours by the end of the spring semester of the application year. Applicants who need to complete no more than 6 nursing prerequisite hours in summer school should submit with the application a written request for special consideration. The 30 credit hours must be completed by the end of the summer semester of the application year.
English I (EG101)
English II (EG102)
Math (preferably MA110)
Biology (preferably GB140)
Biology Lab (preferably GB141)
Chemistry (preferably CH120)
Chemistry Lab (preferably CH121)
Introductory Psychology (PY100)
Developmental Psychology (PY211)
Speech (SP101 or SP100)
Introduction to Sociology (SO101)
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Achievement of at least the Minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA) Grades earned in the admission prerequisite courses will be used to calculate the NDN admission GPA. A minimum NDN admission GPA of 2.5 with at least a C in the admission prerequisite courses is required.
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Completion of Required Standardized Pre-admission Test
The required standardized pre-admission test as designated by the NDN must be completed as part of the application process. Test information, including testing dates, is available from the NDN office. Students are responsible for reserving a test date and time and for paying the costs associated with the pre-admission test by May 1.
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Non-native Speakers of English and International Students
In addition to the above admission requirements, non-native speakers of English and international students must successfully complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT). Any applicant having a country of origin other than the U.S. and different from the countries identified by CGFNS is required to take the TOEFL iBT. Contact the NDN office for information about the list of exempted countries.
Successful completion of the TOEFL iBT requies minimum scores of:
20 Writing
20 Speaking
19 Reading
14 Listening
Each area must meet the mimimum requirement. Students scoring below the minimum requirement in any area are not eligible for admission to the nursing program.
Information regarding the TOEFL iBT can be obtained by contacting:
TOEFL/TSE Publications
P.O. Box 6154
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6154
609-771-7760
http://www.toefl.org
Methods of Validation for Advanced Standing:
After applying for admission to NDN, the LPN student has the opportunity to validate prior nursing knowledge and experience.1) The LPN student can qualify for advanced standing by having successfully completed the NCLEX-PN national exam within the last ten years. The student's current Kansas LPN license will serve as proof of the successful completion of the NCLEX-PN.
2) The LPN student who has successfully completed the NCLEX-PN more than ten years ago, can qualify for advanced standing if the student has worked 1000 hours as a LPN during the past three years. The student will need to provide proof of employment from the employer.
3) The LPN student who has successfully completed the NCLEX-PN more than ten years ago and who has not worked 1000 hours in the past three years can qualify for advanced standing through the successful completion of the National League for Nursing (NLN) ACE I Exam Foundations of Nursing. Information about the exam, cost, availability, dates and hours of testing can be obtained from the Division's articulation advisor. Testing dates are determined after receipt of the tests. The exam must be taken by October 1 of the admission year. There is a non-refundable fee charged by NLN for the nursing ACE test booklet. The student pays the cost for the test booklet through the Division office and when the book is ordered.
The LPN student who qualifies for advanced standing will be granted a total of five (5) nursing credit hours for the following NDN courses: NU303, 304 and 305. Course credit earned by advanced standing will be posted to the student's transcript after successful completion of the first semester of the senior year in the NDN program.
Course syllabi or verification of course content for previous nursing courses may be requested.
Orientation:
Students admitted to the nursing major must meet with the articulation advisor for orientation information.
Curriculum:
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree requires a total of 128 credit hours (59 nursing credits and 69 non-nursing credits). NOTE: The curriculum is currently being reviewed by the Newman Division of Nursing. Changes to the curriculum may be made based on the outcome of the review. Please contact the Division for a current curriculum plan.
| 1. NON-NURSING COURSES - 69 Credit Hours A complete list of the required non-nursing courses follows. + A plus sign indicates a grade of C or better is required in the course. |
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| Course Prefix | Courses | Credit Hours |
| + EG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| + EG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| + MA 110 or + MA 156 |
College Algebra or Principles of Mathematics |
3 3 |
| + GB 140 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| + GB 141 | Principles of Biology Lab | 1 |
| + CH 120 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| + CH 121 | General Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| + PY 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| + PY 211 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| + SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| + SP 101 or + SP 100 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 3 |
| PE | Activity Course | 1 |
| + HL 150 | Critical Health Issues & Decisions in Society | 3 |
| + PE 100 | Lifetime Fitness | 1 |
| + ZO 362 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| + ZO 363 | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab | 2 |
| + GB 385 | Nutrition | 3 |
| EC 101 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| + MC 316 | Microbiology | 3 |
| + MC 317 | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| + PI 225 or + PI 255 |
Introduction to Philosophy or Ethics |
3 3 |
| + ZO 365 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| + PY 520 or + MA 341 |
Statistics | 3 |
| One of the following: | ||
| AR 105 | Art Appreciation | 2 |
| MU 226 | Music Appreciation | 2 |
| TH 105 | Theater Appreciation | 2 |
| One of the following: | ||
| AN 110 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PO 330 | International Relations | 3 |
| GE 101 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GR 110 | German I | 5 |
| SA 110 | Spanish I | 5 |
| FR 110 | French I | 5 |
| RU 110 | Russian I | 5 |
| One of the following: | ||
| HI 111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HI 112 | U.S. History since 1877 | 3 |
| HI 101 | World Cultures to 1500 | 3 |
| HI 102 | Modern World Civilization | 3 |
| NURSING COURSES - 59 credit hours Note: A grade of C or better must be achieved in each required nursing theory/laboratory course. |
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| NU 220 | Basic Pharmacology | 2 |
| NU 302 | Nursing History and Theory | 3 |
| *NU 303 | Therapeutic Nursing Interventions Lab | 2 |
| *NU 304 | Nursing Concepts and Process | 2 |
| *NU 305 | Practicum: Concepts and Process | 1 |
| NU 320 | Applied Pharmacology | 1 |
| NU 350 | Role Transition (articulating students only) | 3 |
| NU 363 | Health Assessment | 2 |
| NU 372 | Care of Individual Adults | 6 |
| NU 373 | Practicum: Individual Adults | 3 |
| NU 404 | Care at the End of Life | 1 |
| NU 410 | Care of Families | 1 |
| NU 412 | Care of Young Families | 5 |
| NU 413 | Practicum: Young Families | 3 |
| NU 414 | Mental Health Care | 3 |
| NU 415 | Practicum: Complex and Mental Health Care | 3 |
| NU 416 | Complex Care of Individuals | 3 |
| NU 430 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NU 488 | Care of the Community | 3 |
| NU 490 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 2 |
| NU 491 | Practicum: Leadership and Management | 5 |
| NU | Electives | 2 |
| Nursing elective courses: | ||
| NU 204 | Strategies for Success | 1 |
| NU 312 | Promoting Adaptation Using Complementary Therapies | 1 |
| NU 366 | Current Topics in Nursing | 1 |
| NU 380 | Exploring the Scope of the Nurse's Role in Organ and Tissue Donation & Retrieval | 1 |
| NU 390 | Spiritual Care: The Nurse's Role | 2 |
| NU 405 | Practicum: Care at the End of Life | 1 |
| NU 406 | Camp Nursing | 1 |
| NU 407 | Practicum: Camp Nursing | 1 |
| NU 424 | Advanced Dysrhythmias | 2 |
| NU 452 | Independent Study | 1 |
| NU 454 | Facing the Challenge of NCLEX-RN | 2 |
* indicates credit transcripted after successful validation. See Methods of Validation in this document.
Application materials may be requested by contacting:
Newman Division of Nursing
1127 Chestnut
Emporia, Kansas 66801
(620) 343-6800, ext. 5654 or 5641
or
E-mail address: bwiggins@emporia.edu
Web site: www.emporia.edu/ndn/
The NDN application materials are available after January 1 of the admission year. If the applicant has not previously attended ESU, an application form for admission to ESU will be provided upon request.
The following steps are required to complete the NDN application procedure:
- Application to ESU
Students should apply for admission and be admitted to Emporia State University before applying to the Newman Division of Nursing. The ESU application, including an application fee payable to the University, must be submitted to the ESU Admissions Office. These fees are non-refundable.(The ESU application can submitted on-line at www.applyweb.com/apply/emporia.menu.html .)
- Application to NDN (submitted to NDN office)
MAY 1 is the deadline for submitting the NDN application form and NDN application fee for August entry. Extensions may be approved by the NDN Chair. Applicants should contact the Division office to verify that the application form and application fee have been received. An application fee of $25.00 must accompany the completed NDN application form. Checks should be made payable to Newman Division of Nursing. These fees are non-refundable.
- Complete the required standardized pre-admission test as designated
by the NDN
The required standardized pre-admission test as designated by the NDN must be completed as part of the application process. Test information, including testing dates, is available from the NDN office. Students are responsible for reserving a test date and time and for paying the costs associated with the pre-admission test by May 1.
- Official Transcripts (other than ESU transcripts)
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended (other than ESU) must be received at the NDN office prior to JUNE 1. The transcript request form may be used to request official college transcripts. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all transcripts have been received by the NDN office prior to June 1.
- Proof of Licensure - RNs and LPNs
By MAY 1, applicants who are currently licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses and seeking advanced standing in the NDN must submit a copy of a current Kansas nursing license to the NDN office. If the licensure exam was not taken within the last ten years, the applicant must also submit proof of 1000 hours worked as a licensed RN or LPN during the past 3 years.
- Non-native Speakers of English and International Students Only
Successful completion of the TOEFL iBT meeting the minimum score requirements for each section (see Admission Requirements, pages 1-2). Scores must be provided to the NDN office by May 1.
- Personal Interview
A personal interview may be requested by the NDN admissions committee.
- Submit all NDN application materials to:
Newman Division of Nursing
1127 Chestnut Street
Emporia, KS 66801
- All application materials (application form, application fee, and transcripts) become the property of Emporia State University and cannot be returned.
Evaluation:
Admission to the nursing program is of a competitive nature based on the applicant pool. Fulfillment of the minimum NDN admission criteria does not guarantee admission. Factors given consideration during candidate selection include admission GPA, pre-admission test score, written interview responses, and potential to complete the program. Final applicants accepted to the program will include the most qualified based on the overall applicant pool. All applicants will receive a notification letter by July 1.
Each applicant is considered individually without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam Veterans status, or other factors which lawfully cannot be considered.
The Division reserves the right to refuse admission or progression to an applicant or student who cannot meet, with reasonable accommodations, the functional abilities to practice safely and effectively as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (1996).
Be advised that by current Kansas law, the Kansas State Board of Nursing may refuse licensure to applicants with certain misdemeanors and felonies. For more information, contact the state board of nursing in the state where you intend to practice. The NDN reserves the right to refuse admission or progression to an applicant or student who has been convicted as a felon or has otherwise committed offenses inappropriate for entering the nursing profession.
Acceptance:
Applicants selected for admission must return the Verification for Admission
form to the NDN office by the specified date.
Health Insurance
Each nursing student is required to have accident and health insurance
in effect at all times that the student is participating in Newman Division
of Nursing activities. Emporia State University and the Newman Division
of Nursing do not assume responsibility for any premium, co-payment, or
any other costs associated with the insurance coverage. Each student must
notify the Division if, for any reason, a lapse in coverage has occurred.
Each student will complete a notarized Student Verification of Health
Insurance Coverage form and submit it to the NDN office during the
first week of classes.
Health Requirements
The physical examination, dental examination, TB skin test, and immunization
reports are required after July 1 and prior to September 15.
CPR Certification Requirement
CPR certification is required prior to any practicum experience and must
remain current during the entire practicum.
Background Check
Learning in clinical settings is an important aspect of the nursing program
at Emporia State University. Many health care facilities require information
about students engaged in clinical learning opportunities, including,
but not limited to: verification of name; address and social security
number; personal health information; drug and alcohol testing; criminal
background checks; verification of education; listing on any registered
sex offender lists; listing on the U.S. Office of Inspector General's
Excluded Individual's list; and listing on the U.S. General Services Administration's
Excluded Parties List.
While the Newman Division of Nursing may assist students in obtaining
and gathering information required by a health care facility, the student
is responsible for the cost of obtaining such information. The information
required to permit a student to participate in a clinical setting is determined
by the respective health care facility. Any student who does ot consent
to required disclosure or background checks, or does not meet the clinical
settings' eligibility requirements, may not be allowed to enter clinical
settings. If a student is unable to fulfill the clinical experiences required
by his/her program of study, the student may be unable to graduate.
Time Limit for Completion of Degree Requirements
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must be completed within five years of the admission to the NDN for generic and articulating students. Students transferring into the NDN from another nursing program must complete the NDN's curriculum within 5 years if admitted as a NDN sophomore, 4 years if admitted as a NDN junior and 2 years if admitted as a NDN senior.
Non-Acceptance:
Applicants not accepted may be placed on a waiting list of qualified
applicants. The NDN chair notifies individuals in order of ranking on
the waiting list if openings become available.
Re-application
An applicant who is not admitted to the Newman Division of Nursing may
re-apply for the next admission period by submitting a new application
and following the steps in the Application Procedure section of this document.
The application fee must be paid for each year an application is processed.
Rev: 6/2008
Last Updated June 25, 2008