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Admission Requirements 

Southwestern Nursing admission is a competitive process. SC Nursing admits students to the program in the fall semester.

Admission materials for consideration into the pre-licensure BSN degree program should be submitted prior to February 1st for fall semester. Transfer student applications will be accepted up to April 1st as space in the cohort is available.

Transfer application deadline extended to May 1!

1. Complete an application for admission to the Department of Nursing. This single online application acts as the Southwestern General Application and the Southwestern BSN Pre-licensure Application for students.
2. Submission of official transcripts demonstrating cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 for all college work completed, as applicable. Request that an official transcript of your high school academic work be sent directly to the Southwestern College Office of Admission. If you have taken college courses, contact the registrar’s office at each college to have your college transcript(s) sent to Southwestern College. Student copies of transcripts will not be accepted. (Email transcripts to sctranscripts@sckans.edu)
3. Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 prior to starting BSN course work in the required science classes, with no individual required science course grade lower than 2.0. The required science classes or their equivalents are as follows:
   1. Essentials of Biology
   2. Essentials of Chemistry
   3. Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
   4. Microbiology
   5. Pathophysiology
4. Of the following support courses completed, a grade of “C” or better is required: 
   1. College Writing 1 & 2 
   2. Elements of Oral Communication 
   3. General Psychology 
   4. Developmental Psychology 
   5. Sociology 
   6. Principles of Nutrition 
   7. Ethical Reasoning 
   8. Medical Terminology 
   9. College Algebra 
   10. Statistics and Probability  
   11. General Education Courses 
5. ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with an overall baseline score of 60% or above. 
6. Personal interview with the faculty. Identifying attributes: strong communication skills (written and oral), demonstration of empathy, personal integrity, accountability and critical thinking. 
7. Two (2) Letters of Reference - One (1) from a Personal Relationship/Coach (providing examples of character and leadership) and one (1) from a Teacher/Professor (providing overall academic performance and potential for success in Nursing). Each reference must submit their recommendation via the Letter of Reference form.
8. Submit a 450-500 word essay (via email to buildernursing@sckans.edu) choosing one of the following topics:
   1. Promotion of Health Equity
   2. Reduction of Health Disparities

Applications will be scored based on the overall criteria. Selected and non-selected applicants will be notified in writing by March 1st for SC students and April 30th for transfer students.

How to Apply

You will apply to the Nursing Program at Southwestern College through the Application for Admission to Nursing. This single online application acts as the Southwestern General Application and the Southwestern BSN Pre-licensure Application for students.

Application for Admission to Nursing

ATI Launch

ATI Launch: Nursing Academic Readiness certificate of completion is required.

A six-module program must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program to assist in student onboarding. You will receive a link and instructions once admitted to the program.

• Launch link provided with acceptance package
• ATI Launch NAR Comprehensive Modules (PDF)

Cowley College Articulation Agreement

Articulation agreement with Cowley College Pre-Nursing students provides a seamless transition into the Southwestern application process.

The 2+2 agreement between Cowley College and Southwestern College will provide Cowley students an opportunity to earn an Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing after two years and a BSN from Southwestern after an additional two years.

This agreement is for Cowley County Community College students who have:

• Earned an Associate of Science degree pathway in pre-nursing
• Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the required sciences and no single science GPA lower than 2.0
• Applied for admission at Southwestern College
• Submitted the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if applicable.

In transferring to Southwestern College, students will:

• Declare and maintain a major in nursing
• Enroll full-time (12+ credit hours per semester)
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• With completion of application requirements and receipt of all relevant transcripts, qualified Cowley College students are guaranteed priority placement when admission slots are not filled with qualified Southwestern pre-nursing majors
• Enter the college at a junior status toward a baccalaureate degree
• Be guaranteed to transfer all credits (100 level and higher). All credits from a two-year must have an earned grade of a C or better
• Preferred partner—This agreement guarantees up to five “seats” within the SC BSN program each year to students from Cowley County Community College who meet the listed requirements when an SC cohort cannot fill all available seats. When seats are available, CCCC-qualified pre-nursing pathway students will be given priority for open seats.

Admission Policy

The Department of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, ethnic origin, or physical handicap in the recruitment and admission of students to the nursing program.

Questions?

Contact Nursing Advisor

Shona Turner, RN, MSN, MBA
Associate Professor of Nursing, Director of the BSN Nursing Program
Email Address: Shona.Turner@sckans.edu
Phone: (620) 229-6300