Prerequisites

Thank you for your interest in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Point Loma Nazarene University.

As part of the selection process, freshmen apply to PLNU for one full year of prerequisite courses as Pre-Nursing majors and are screened both by PLNU Admissions and the School of Nursing. Research has shown that success in this demanding nursing major requires you to be highly motivated, score well on the SAT &/or ACT exam, have well-developed critical thinking skills, do well in math and science, and be service-oriented.

Prerequisite Courses:

No online courses will be accepted as prerequisites required for admission to the nursing program.

• 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 of 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 review the community college articulation agreements if you are interested in satisfying prerequisites through a community college in the San Diego area.

• PLNU Office of Records

If you are an Advanced Placement student please see the following documents:

• LVN-Advanced Placement Policy (pdf)
• Registered Nurses-Advanced Placement Policy (pdf)

Applications for the BSN program are available the first week in December and are due February 1. 70 students are accepted into the BSN program each fall. We do not admit nursing students in the spring semester.

PLEASE NOTE: Per agreement with the San Diego Nursing Service Education Consortium and affiliated hospitals, a background check and drug screening will be required prior to your first clinical experience. 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.
 
Questions can be directed to:
 
Marsha Reece, BSN Program Assistant
Marshareece@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-7055