Generic BSN Degree

• Online application to GBSN program
• Official Transcripts from ALL colleges/ universities attended
• Two Letters of Recommendation (Academic or Professional)
• TEAS Test Score (minimum of overall 75%) (TEAS test must be completed at HNU)

• Mail Delivery

Holy Names University

ATTN: Office of Admissions

3500 Mountain Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94619

• Electronic Delivery

Email: admissions@hnu.edu

Requirements for the Generic BSN Program:

• Completed online application
• Completed GBSN Application (PDF)
• Completion of all general education and prerequisite coursework at HNU or equivalent transfer courses (Click here to determine which of your courses may be transferable)
• B- or higher in all required math and science courses
• The cumulative GPA for all required math and science courses must be a 3.0 or higher
• All math and science courses must be completed within five years
• 3.0 cumulative GPA (for all colleges attended)
• TEAS Test* with a score of at least 75% within two attempts
• Two Letters of Recommendation (Professional or Academic)

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Students with completed applications may be asked to complete the following:

• Interview with the admissions selection committee
• Writing Sample (to be completed as part of the interview process)

*Holy Names University’s School of Nursing accepts a maximum of two TEAS attempts and students must take the TEAS test at HNU. Any attempts beyond the second attempt will not be considered. Applicants should contact the Admissions department for testing availability at HNU.

Generic BSN Course Requirements

All transferable coursework must be deemed as equivalent to HNU’s course requirements and is subject to approval. Holy Names University’s School of Nursing has a recency requirement of 5 years for core sciences and statistics.

Nursing Prerequisite Form

To determine if your courses meet HNU’s General Education Requirements and nursing prerequisites, please fill out this form and your enrollment counselor will be in touch.

Generic BSN students pay the full-time undergraduate tuition. Information on tuition and associated fees can be found here.

Holy Names University is committed to making a degree from HNU affordable and accessible. We offer scholarships and grants to students who have completed their FAFSA. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This application is the first step in determining your eligibility for Federal Student Aid.  Our FAFSA school code is 001183. For more information about financial aid, please click here.

Semester 1

NSRG 100 – Pathophysiology 3.0

NSRG 112 – Pharmacology 2.0

NSRG 031 – Health Assessment 2.0

NSRG 031L – Health Assessment Clinical 1.0

NSRG 009 – Fundamentals of Nursing 3.0

NSRG 009L – Fundamentals Clinical 2.0

NSRG 001 – Transition to Role of Professional Nurse 2.0

Total Semester I Units 15.0

Semester II

NSRG 102 – Mental Health 3.0

NSRG 102L – Mental Health 3.0

NSRG 101 – Care Adult Health I 3.0

NSRG 101L – Adult Health I Clinical 3.0

NSRG 152 – Health Care Policy 2.0

NSRG 172 – Informatics 2.0

Total Semester II Units 16.0

Semester III

NSRG 110 – Care Adult Health II Major Health Problems 3.0

NSRG 110L – Care Adult Health II Major Health Problems Clinical 3.0

NSRG 141W Evidence-based Practice 3.0

NSRG 142W – Community Health 3.0

NSRG 142L – Community Health Clinical 2.0

NSRG 140 – Care for Elderly Population 2.0

Total Semester III Units 16.0

Semester IV

NSRG 120 – Maternity 3.0

NSRG 120L – Maternity Clinical 3.0

NSRG 130 – Care of Children 3.0

NSRG 130L – Care of Children Clinical 3.0

NRSG 151W – Capstone and Leadership Syntheses 2.0

NSRG 151L – Leadership Preceptorship 2.0

Total Semester IV Units 16.0

Total Units: 63.0

Students will be conditionally accepted until they complete and pass their background check and drug screen. All courses in progress must be completed prior to the Generic BSN program start date in May. Any students who fail to complete the course on time or do not achieve the grade needed per policy will be dismissed from the program.

Students must also complete all health and safety requirements prior to the first day of class. In addition, there is a two-day orientation in April, which all Generic BSN candidates are required to attend. Students who are do not complete any of the required items will be removed from the program and an alternative candidate will be selected for admission.