Admission to the nursing major for all students is a two-step process consisting of:
1. Applying to Humboldt University under published guidelines and meeting regular requirements for admission.
2. Submitting a secondary application to the nursing major directly to the Department of Nursing.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATION FOR SPRING 2009 IS CLOSED. THE NEXT APPLICATION PERIOD IS FOR FALL 2009.
Fall Semester '09 Deadlines |
Spring Semester '10 Deadlines |
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| University application due to HSU Office of Admissions and Records |
November 30 |
August 31 |
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Application due to the Nursing Department for students who applied in November for Fall Semester or in August for Spring Semester and to eligible pre-nursing students already enrolled at HSU |
February 1 |
October 1 |
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Last day to submit transcripts, official tests scores, verification of courses in progress and other pertinent information to the School of Nursing Office |
February 15 |
October 15 |
Freshmen students, before entering the program, are urged to take a high school chemistry course with a lab, one other lab science course, a high school or college elementary algebra course, and a higher mathematics course. Freshmen accepted to Humboldt State University are admitted as Pre-nursing majors. This status enables the student to complete all necessary prerequisite courses, meet with department advisors, and clarify learning objectives.
Transfer students should pay careful attention to the CSU "transfer student policies" for general education (GE). Students with lower division GE deficits may be denied admission to the university when more applications are received than can be accommodated.
Second Bachelor Degree students should note that only the last 60 units of work are considered in computing overall GPA. University requirements for GE, Institutions and Diversity and Common Ground (DCG) are waived for nursing students seeking a second baccalaureate degree.
Honorably Discharged Veterans that have been discharged with in the last four years and meet minimum requirements are given priority. DD214 papers are sufficient documentation for proof of veteran with honorable discharge status.
All Students: In addition to requirements for admission to the university and required prerequisite courses, students must also meet Essential Performance Standards consistent with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (standards are available directly from the Department of Nursing and at end of this document.) in order to be admitted into the major.
FILING PERIOD FOR APPLYING TO THE UNIVERSITY
Applications to the university should be submitted to the University Office of Admissions and Records. Applications may be made to the University for either Fall or Spring semester, but students intending to apply to the nursing major MUST apply to the university by November 30th for Fall 2009 semester and August 31 for Spring 2010 semester.
FILING PERIOD FOR APPLYING TO THE NURSING PROGRAM
A separate application for admission to nursing major courses is required. This application must be filed with the department by February 1th for Fall 2009 semester and October 1st for Spring 2010 semester whether or not you have heard from the university about acceptance.
Only completed application files will be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to review the application carefully as several items of documentation are necessary.
Failure to meet either filing deadline automatically disqualifies your application.
APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE DEPARMENT OF NURSING
The selection process for admitting students to the major is based on a ranked point system.
Requirements that must be met in order for your application to be considered:
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES NEEDED TO BE CONSIDERED
SCIENCE COURSES:
NON-SCIENCES COURSES:
These courses MUST be completed by the end of the spring semester for Fall applicants (and Fall semester for Spring applicants) following application to the major.
Only complete application files are considered by the Nursing Department Admissions Committee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify that the file is complete before the submission of the application.
Applications will be screened during the Spring semester for Fall applicants and Fall semester for Spring applicants. This process usually takes 2-3 months.
We will notify you by email provided by you in the application. Students who are provisionally accepted will be notified first. Final notification regarding acceptance into the major are sent after final grades are received for in-progress course work. This notification is distinctly separate from correspondence related to University acceptance. All prerequisite course work must be completed by the end of Spring semester for Fall Applicants (Fall for Spring applicants); summer completion is not acceptable.
Points for Determining Ranked Admission
Points are awarded in the following categories – 1) Prerequisite GPA, 2) Overall GPA, 3) TEAS Score, 4) Health-Related Experience, 5) Foreign Language Competency, 6) Local Service Area Residency.
I. Prerequisite GPA (55 points possible)
Weighted GPA in the following required prerequisite classes or their equivalency: Chemistry 107, (Fundamentals of Chemistry); Chemistry 117,
(Fundamentals of Chemistry for Nursing Students); Zoology 270, (Human Anatomy); Zoology 214, (Elementary Physiology); Biology 210, (Medical
Microbiology); Statistics 106, (Statistics for Health Sciences);Lower GE Area A1: COMM 100 (Speech); Lower GE Area A2: ENGL 100 (Reading &
Composition); Lower GE Area A3: Critical Thinking Course
GPA of 3.70 or higher |
55 points |
GPA of 3.30 to 3.69 |
45 points |
GPA of 3.00 to 3.29 |
35 points |
GPA of 2.70 to 2.99 |
25 points |
GPA of 2.50 to 2.69 |
15 points |
A=4.0 |
C+=2.3 |
A-=3.7 |
C=2.0 |
B+=3.3 |
C-=1.7 |
B=3.00 |
D+=1.3 |
B-=2.7 |
D=1.0 |
II. Overall GPA (15 points possible) - Computed on work completed prior to the November 30th (August 31) HSU deadline.
GPA of 3.70 or higher |
15 points |
GPA of 3.30 to 3.69 |
12 points |
GPA of 3.00 to 3.29 |
9 points |
GPA of 2.70 to 2.99 |
6 points |
GPA of 2.50 to 2.69 |
3 points |
III. TEAS scores- "Percentile Rank - Program" (20 points possible)
75 or greater |
20 points |
55-74 |
15 points |
40-54 |
10 points |
16-39 |
5 points |
| 15 or less | 0 points |
IV. Health Related Experience (5 points possible)
Paid employment or volunteer experience in a health care setting providing direct patient interaction:
Fill out the Health Care Experience form and attach documentation by employer or volunteer coordinator, on letterhead, describing the activities performed.
1-2 points |
30-60 hours of work experience with no certification or special training, or volunteer experience |
3-4 points |
Training or certification of 150 hours or less (e.g. CNA, EMT, HHA, Phlebotomist ) and no work experience; or 60-150 hours of work experience with or without certification or special training, or volunteer experience |
5 points |
Training or certification of greater than 150 hours (e.g. LVN, Psych Tech, Paramedic) or greater than 150 hours of work experience with or without certification or special training, or volunteer experience |
V. Second Language Proficiency (5 points possible)
Language proficiency in English and one other language (including ASL)
Proficiency in second language may be documented in one of 4 ways:
Coursework must be completed at the time of your application.
VI. Local Applicant Additional Points (5 points)
Local service area residency documented by mailing address in Humboldt, Trinity or Del Norte County or a current class schedule from Humboldt State University or College of the Redwoods.
Summary of Courses Required for the Nursing Major
I. NON-NURSING COURSES REQUIRED FOR DEGREE
A. Prerequisites (Required for admissions consideration) |
B. Concurrent with major courses (Required completion within 1st year of the program) |
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*ELM score of 550+ needed for enrollment (unless exempted by SAT math score)
** Biology 104 or 105 or equivalent is required before taking these courses.
Note: Chemistry 107, 109 or equivalent is required before taking Biology 105 at HSU
^Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken in 11th and 12th grades with grades of C or higher are awarded prerequisite credit only, if a score of 4-5 is achieved.
II. NURSING COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE B.S. DEGREE (To be competed during the program)
POLICY ON ADMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Background: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was instituted by Congress to prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. Schools of nursing and state university systems, like other state and federally funded entities, are required to comply with the stipulations of the ADA. The ADA defines a qualified individual with a disability as an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires. In addition, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination in admissions of a qualified person with disabilities.
ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of services, activities, and functions needed in particular areas. Because the practice of nursing is an applied discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective, and motor components, students must be able to perform the functions which are necessary for the safe practice of nursing and essential to the licensing requirements for nursing. Students must be capable of meeting the following eight core performance standards with or without reasonable accommodations in order to be admitted to the Nursing Program at Humboldt State University:
Core Performance Standards
Individuals applying for licensure by the Board of Registered Nursing who have been convicted of a felony may be investigated by the Board and denied licensure. (see the BRN website at www.rn.ca.gov/).
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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