Generic BSN Degree

Generic Bachelor of Science Nursing Program

Holy Names University’s Generic BSN Program offers admission during the Summer semester, which begins in May. In order to be considered for the program, applicants must have all HNU General Education requirements and nursing prerequisites completed. Incomplete applications to the Generic BSN program will not be reviewed for admission, so applicants are strongly encouraged to check the applicant portal to ensure all required documents have been received.

Pre-Nursing

Students who have transferable college coursework but have not completed all general education and nursing prerequisites are welcome to apply to HNU as a Pre-Nursing student. Enrolling at HNU as a Pre-Nursing student will allow you to work with our enrollment counselors and academic advisors to determine transferability of your courses and create an educational plan to take the remaining courses you need at HNU. Please note that admission to HNU’s Pre-Nursing program does not guarantee admission into the Generic BSN program.

We offer admission into the Pre-Nursing course sequencing in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Prerequisites

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 science courses must have been completed within the last five years
• 3.0 cumulative GPA (for all colleges attended)
• TEAS Test* with a score of at least 78% 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)

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Post Admissions Requirements

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 GBSN 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, and all Candidates must attend in order to complete the admission process. Students who are unable to complete items when required will be removed from the program and an alternative will be selected for admission.