Admission Requirements

Eligibility:

Students are eligible to be considered for the Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) Nursing program when the following conditions are met:

• Inorganic and Organic Biological Chemistry -or- Organic Chemistry (4 or 5 semester units—with labs)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 semester units—with labs)
• General Psychology or Personal Identity (3 or 4 semester units)
• College-level Algebra (determined by PLNU math placement test)
• Human Development (3 semester units): strongly recommended prior to NSG 250
• Nutrition (3 semester units): strongly recommended prior to NSG 250
• New Admissions Criteria for Transfer Students: Transfer students must have all prerequisite courses and Microbiology completed at the time of application to the BSN program.

       Please click here to view Transfer Agreements on the PLNU Office of Records webpage

5.   Second degree students (Students who have a previous bachelor’s degree in a major
       other than nursing) may be considered for admission into the sophomore nursing   
       class; however, a full three years will be required to complete the required nursing 
       coursework. The program cannot be accelerated, but the course load may be lighter 
       according to the number of general education classes for which a student is given transfer credit.

Selection:

Eligible students are selected for admission to the nursing program by the School of Nursing Selection Committee.

1. Priority consideration will be given to PLNU Pre-Nursing applicants who: a) have completed all prerequisite courses;  b) have completed at least 15 semester units and two semesters at PLNU; c) have completed the BSN application process.
2. Secondary consideration will be given to transfer applicants who: a) have completed all prerequisite courses by time of application; b) have completed the application process.
3. Selection is made on basis of cumulative GPA and strength of complete application.  A point system is not used.
4. The selection committee will meet to finalize the selection process after all spring grades have been received and all students will then be notified by mid-June.
5. An interview may be requested.
6. A summer-only wait list will be established. 

Health Status:

Students must provide evidence that they are physically and emotionally able to perform the duties required.  A physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner with information completed on a form provided by the School of Nursing is necessary.  The examination includes current immunizations and tests as required by the School of Nursing.  (Information obtained from a suitable physical examination within six months prior to admission to the nursing program may be submitted on the required form.)  Forms are available after the student has been accepted into the nursing program.   

CPR:

Once accepted into the BSN program, students must provide evidence of a current American Heart Association "BLS for Healthcare Providers" card.  Cards from the Red Cross ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Background Check:

PLEASE NOTE:  Per agreement with the San Diego Nursing Service Education Consortium and affiliated hospitals, a background check and drug screening will be required.  If a red flag occurs from either your background check or drug screening, this will result in immediate dismissal from the Point Loma Nazarene University BSN program.