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How to Transfer to a
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) Program
Transfer Center Spring 2016
Agenda
Introduction
Deciding what University or BSN Program to Apply to
Transfer Requirements
Application Process
Admissions Selection Criteria
How to be a Competitive Applicant
By the end of this presentation,
students will be able to…
Identify differences between BSN Program paths in universities
Understand the general education and major course requirements to transfer as a Nursing major
Learn how to research BSN options and find best fit universities
Learn about both the application process and the supplemental application and the components of each
Why Pursue a BSN?
Having a BSN is linked to providing better
patient care
More hospitals are making it a job
requirement
Greater opportunity for career advancement
such as leadership roles in hospitals
More $$
◦ RN $66,620 a year;
◦ BSN $75,484 a year
Nursing Job Growth Rate
2500000
2600000
2700000
2800000
2900000
3000000
3100000
3200000
3300000
2014 2024
RN
Average
16% Growth Rate
7% Growth Rate
DECIDING WHAT
UNIVERSITY OR BSN
PROGRAM FOR WHICH TO
APPLY
Where Should I Apply?
Consider where you want to work
◦ Your RN license will only allow you to work
in the state where you got licensed. Each state
has their own nursing board exam to get
licensed as a RN.
Example: You can only work in California if you got
your Registered Nursing License in California.
Look at each state’s Board of Nursing
website to explore university options in
each state.
BSN Programs in CaliforniaExplore programs on California’s Board of
Registered Nursing website:
www.rn.ca.gov
Additional Considerations
Location◦ In-State or Out-of-State
◦ Urban vs. Rural
◦ Neighborhood
Type of Institution◦ Public vs. Private
Size of the University◦ Large Campus vs. Small Campus
Size of Student Population
Clinical Placement Options◦ Nursing schools might have partnerships with local
hospitals
Popular Schools in CA
Public Schools
CSU Los Angeles
CSU Long Beach
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Irvine
Private Schools
Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, CA)
Mount St. Mary’s University (Los Angeles, CA)
Samuel Merritt University (Oakland, CA)
Public vs. Private UniversitiesPublic Universities Private Universities
Tuition: Less $$ per Unit Tuition: More $$ per Unit
Gives preference to in-
state students
Generally, gives no preference
between in-state & out-of-state
students
General Education Requirements:
In CA – Follows IGETC and/or
CSU GE course patterns
General Education Requirements:
Will vary with each school
Larger class sizes Smaller class sizes
Student : Faculty Ratio Student : Faculty Ratio
Never religiously affiliated Can be religiously
affiliated
Popular Out of State Nursing
Programs
Columbia University (New York, NY)
New York University (New York, NY)
Georgetown University (Washington DC)
Molloy College (Rockville Centre, NY)
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
John Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
Pre-Licensure vs. Post-Licensure
Pre-Licensure: No nursing background and do
not have an official state Registered Nursing
License
Post-Licensure: Have gone through a Registered
Nursing program and is a Licensed Nurse
Pre-Licensure Post-Licensure
~ 2 years ~ 2 years or less
Full-time course load Part-time course load
Harder to work while in school Can work while in school
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
General Education Course
Requirements for UC & CSU English – 1 course
Critical Thinking – 1 course
Oral Communication – 1 course
Mathematics – 1 course
Physical & Biological Science – 2 courses, 1 Lab
Arts & Humanities – 3 courses
Social & Behavioral Science – 3 courses
Lifelong Learning & Self-Development (CSU only) –
1 course
Transfer GE Requirements
IGETC – For all UC and CSU campuses
◦ Click here for IGETC form
CSU GE – For all CSU campuses
◦ Click here for CSU GE form
*If you are in the Nursing Program at ELAC, you
will have met some of the General Education
requirements*
Meet with a Counselor for a Student
Education Plan for course requirements
Examples of Lower Division Major
Requirements Biology courses
◦ Physiology
◦ Anatomy
◦ Microbiology
Chemistry courses
Statistics
Lower Division Major Requirements
For UC & CSU, use www.assist.org
For private colleges & universities, contact
their Counselor or Nursing Advisor for
specific details
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLYING IS A 2-STEP PROCESS!
1. APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY
2. APPLY TO UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL
OF NURSING (USUALLY CALLED A
“SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION”)
1. Apply to the University
California State University
◦ www.csumentor.edu
University of California
◦ www.admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu
Private Colleges & Universities
◦ See university websites for specific application information
The Transfer Center can help you with researching your options
When Do You Apply?
University Application Dates
California State Universities
◦ Fall: October 1st – November 30th
◦ Spring: August 1st – August 31st
University of California
◦ Fall: November 1st - November 30th
Private Colleges & Universities
◦ Varies with each school
General Application Timeline
Applications for universities and
university Nursing Programs are generally
due at least one academic school year
before attending.
Fall 2016University
Applications Due
Winter 2017Complete
Supplemental Applications
Spring 2017
Admissions Decision
Fall 2017Attend new university
2. Apply to School of Nursing
Required to submit a “Supplementary
Application” for the Nursing Program
in addition to the university application.
Each school and campus will have its own:
◦ Supplementary application form
◦ Supplementary application deadline
◦ Supporting documents deadline
**CHECK EACH SCHOOL’S WEBSITE FOR
DEADLINE DATES**
Supplementary Application
Can include questions about:
◦ Schools attended
◦ Work/Volunteer Experience
◦ Statement of Purpose
◦ Transcripts/Prerequisite Courses taken
◦ Copy of Drivers License
◦ Copy of license or certificate in health care field
◦ Recommendation letters (from a Professor, Counselor, or other professional contact)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Supplemental Criteria for Admission
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
◦ 4 hour multiple choice test
Criminal background checks
◦ Needed for clinical rotations once accepted
Social security number (mandatory)
Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS)
A common preadmission test used by
many Nursing schools
A basic aptitude test designed to identify
students who would succeed in nursing
school and who have the ability to think
like a nurse
Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS) Cont’d
When Should I Take the TEAS test?
Each school has different requirements
regarding the TEAS Test
Check with each school for specific
information on how they handle the TEAS
Test
Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS) Cont’dWhere Do I Sign Up?
You can sign up for the test through the
school that you are applying to
Click here to see if your school offers the
TEAS test
*Additional fees may applying when sending
TEAS test scores to multiple schools
Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS) Cont’d
1. Reading – 40 Items
Paragraph
comprehension
Passage
comprehension
Inferences/Conclusions
2. Math – 45 Items
Whole numbers
Metric conversions
Fractions
Decimals
Algebraic equations
Percentages
Ratio/Proportions
TEAS Test contains 4 sections:
Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS) Cont’d
3. Science – 30 Items
Science reasoning
Science knowledge
Biology
Chemistry
Anatomy
Physiology
Basic physical
principles
General science
4. English and Language
Usage – 55 Items
Punctuation
Grammar
Sentence structure
Contextual words and
spelling
ADMISSIONS SELECTION CRITERIA
Admissions Selection Criteria
Most schools’ admissions selections are based on a point system
Nursing Grid Points awarded may be based on:◦ TEAS Test Score*
◦ GPA in Prerequisite Courses*
◦ GPA in Cumulative Courses*
◦ Health-related Work/Volunteer Experience
◦ General Assessment Math Score
◦ Active or Retired Military Personnel
*Important
POINT SYSTEM EXAMPLE :
CAL STATE LA SCHOOL
OF NURSING
Cal State LA Point System
10 points – Prerequisite courses GPA
5 points – Cumulative GPA
10 points – TEAS score
+ 3 points – Health-related Work/Volunteer
= 28 points total
CSULA Example
Prerequisite Course GPA
10 points max
Based on these courses:
◦ Human Anatomy &
Physiology
◦ Fundamentals of
Chemistry
◦ English 101
◦ Public Speaking
◦ Critical Thinking
◦ Statistics
◦ Microbiology
Min. acceptable
GPA = 2.75
CSULA Example
Cumulative GPA
5 points max
2.75 – 2.99 = 1 point
3.00 – 3.19 = 2 points
3.20 – 3.39 = 3 points
3.40 – 3.69 = 4 points
3.70 or higher = 5 points
CSULA Example
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
10 points max
** Other universities may look at overall TEAS test score**
CSULA Example
Health-Related Work/Volunteer Experience
3 points max
Previous experience in a health-care
setting as an employee 3 points
Volunteer experience in a patient-related
situation or student experience in a
patient related situation
◦ >100 hours 2 points
◦ 50-100 hours 1 point
CSULA Example
Cal State LA Point System
10 points – Prerequisite courses GPA
5 points – Cumulative GPA
10 points – TEAS score
+ 3 points – Health-related Work/Volunteer
= 28 points total
CSULA Example
HOW TO BE A COMPETITIVE APPLICANT
How To Be A Competitive Applicant
Meet with a Counselor at ELAC to create a Student Education Plan
Visit ELAC Transfer Center to explore universities and their Nursing Programs
Get good grades on prerequisite courses
Utilize study materials when studying for the TEAS test
Obtain work or volunteer experience in a healthcare setting
Helpful Tips (Cont’d)
Attend information sessions offered by
the university that you are interested in
Follow application instructions on
Nursing Department webpages and meet
all deadlines
Meet with a Nursing Advisor at ELAC or
your prospective university
QUESTIONS?Transfer.elac.edu
ELAC Main CampusTransfer Center E1-176
Hours:Monday-Thursday: 8am – 7pmFriday: 8am – 4:30pm
Main Campus :(323) 265-8623
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