Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

BSN Program Admissions Requirements

All applicants must apply for admission to both the university and the School of Nursing. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. Requirements for admission to the university and additional information may be found in the University General Catalog.

Applications for admission to the university are obtained from the Office of Admissions.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is competitive and is based on requirements in place at the time of application to the BSN program. In order to be considered for the BSN program for the fall/spring admission cycle, applicants must have met the following admission criteria:

1. Admission to Georgia Southern University. All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Registrar’s office and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University
2. Must be able to meet the Core Performance Standards,
3. Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of application and upon admission into the nursing program.
4. Achieve a cumulative score of at least 75% on the Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam from the following subject areas: Anatomy & Physiology, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, and Math. Admission Assessment scores must be no older than one year at the time of applications.
5. Complete 12 of the 20 hours of required lab science course work (Core IMPACTS Lab Science Sequence, Microbiology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Labs) with a minimum grade of “C” in both lab and didactic portions of each course at the time of application to the nursing program.
6. Successful completion of 54 semester hours in appropriate core courses prior to admission.
7. Sciences in Field of Study must have been completed within the past 5 years with a grade of “C” or higher.
8. A grade of “C” or higher is required for the following Core IMPACTS: Communications in Writing, Mathematics and Quantitative Skills, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences, and Field of Study Courses.
9. Post Baccalaureate students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on grades earned in Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology I & II with labs, Microbiology, Pathophysiology and Lifespan Development to be eligible to apply to the program. 
10. Students admitted to the nursing major must maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA and a minimum grade of “C” in the following Core IMPACTS: Communications in Writing, Mathematics and Quantitative Skills, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences, and Field of Study Courses prior to beginning the first nursing course.
11. Students with outstanding admission requirements must provide proof of meeting the requirements to the School of Nursing administrative assistant before the beginning of the admitted semester. Failure to do so will result in removal from the admitted list.
12. Students who are dismissed from any nursing program due to course failures may be considered for admission to Georgia Southern’s nursing program after a period of five years.
13. Repeating more than one course (didactic) or repeating once course (didactic) more than once in the following Core IMPACTS: Communications in Writing, Mathematics and Quantitative Skills, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences, and Field of Study Courses (thus 2 failures in one area) to earn a passing grade of “C” or better, makes the student ineligible for admission. For the post baccalaureate student, this applies to the Field of Study.
14. Complete the School of Nursing BSN application

Secondary Admit

This program requires secondary admission. This means that you can be admitted to the University but will have to apply to the specific program as well. Each program has different admission criteria, and you should refer to the program website or speak with your academic advisor at SOAR to learn more. If you choose one of these programs on your undergraduate application for admission, you will initially be assigned a different major with closely matched coursework.

*Students please take note: KINS 2533 Pathophysiology is listed as an Area F course which is required to be completed or in progress at the time of application/acceptance.

Complete List of Application Materials:

1. Complete the online BSN application
2. Upload official copy of your Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam scores
3. Upload an unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcript of all courses taken

Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the nursing major. Those applicants who present the strongest application based on admission criteria will be accepted.

Transfer Student Information

Transfer applicants, and applicants with degrees in other disciplines, must meet the criteria for admission to the nursing major. Credit for transfer courses will be granted if course equivalency is determined. Faculty make course equivalency decisions based on a review of materials provided by the transfer student including course syllabi, a course description and content outline.

• Transcripts are evaluated by the Office of Admissions after you apply and have been accepted as a student at Georgia Southern University.

• In order to be advised, you must be admitted to the University and attend a session of Southern’s Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR).

• Please review the materials on the School of Nursing website nursing/programs, specifically the BSN program map.

• You can use the Transfer Equivalency Tool to see how courses from your current institution equate to Georgia Southern courses.

• Check the status of your application

• Check to see if your courses are equivalent to Georgia Southern University courses

Requirements Prior to Enrollment in Nursing Courses

1. Maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
2. Earned a grade of “C” or better in appropriate core courses
3. Meet School of Nursing clinical course requirements, including: (a) health history and physical examination; (b) essential performance standards for nursing practice; (c) immunization requirements including measles, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, Tdap, and seasonal flu; (d) tuberculosis screening; (e) current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification; and (g) personal health insurance
4. Participated in a School of Nursing orientation session

*These requirements are subject to revisions.

Please call 912-344-2585 if you have questions or need additional information.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees charged by Georgia Southern University are approved by the University System of Georgia annually. For a comprehensive costs and affordability analysis, please visit https://em.georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/costs-affordability/.

Application Deadlines

Fall Admission	January 1 - February 8
Spring Admission	August 1 - September 15

All courses for the nursing program must be completed within a total of three consecutive calendar years. All prelicensure nursing students are required to take two standardized exit examinations.

For more information download the student handbook.

BSN Program Highlights

• • Study topics including professional nursing practice, health assessment, pharmacology, nursing care across the lifespan, research and leadership and more

• • Become eligible for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) upon graduation

• • Benefit from individual academic and career advising from dedicated nursing advisors

• • Experience cutting-edge, high-fidelity simulation labs

• • Develop your skills in communication, healthcare technology, leadership, health policy, professional roles and more 

• • Accelerated BSN program also available for students with a bachelor’s degree in another field

Nursing Careers Information

BSN Program  Rankings

BSN Student Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Demonstrate core knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences, and nursing as the foundation for entry level professional practice.   

1. 1. Use knowledge of organizational systems, leadership principles, and resources to become responsible, safe, and accountable entry level professional nurses that demonstrate professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.

1. 1. Develop entry level clinical judgment/decision making by using healthcare information, technology, scholarship, inquiry, and current evidence to improve individual and population healthcare outcomes.

1. 1. Demonstrate entry level inter-professional communication to develop collaborative partnerships for improving patient health outcomes.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program at Georgia Southern University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

All prelicensure programs are fully approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Georgia Southern University is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Last updated: 8/2/2023