Advanced Entry Pre-licensure Program

Admission Requirements:

The Advanced Entry program is designed for students who have college transfer credits and/or college credit plus. Students meeting advanced-entry required coursework and all requirements listed below may be enrolled in this program.  During the fall semester, students complete freshman, sophomore, and first semester junior level coursework in a fast paced format.  After completion of the first semester of nursing coursework, students will have three additional semesters including the summer semester.

Admission to the Advanced Entry Program is extremely competitive as spaces are limited. Prospective students are highly encouraged to begin the application process early.

Application review will occur as the application is completed and required documents are received. Only applicants who complete the necessary application requirements listed below on or before the application deadline will be considered for admission.

Requirements:

1. Attended an accredited college or university.

2. At least a 2.9/4.0 cumulative grade point average in college coursework.

3. Science prerequisite coursework accumulative grade point average must be a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPS scale prior to the start of the advanced entry program.

4. Completion of the following prerequisite courses from an accredited college or university. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of "C" in order for that credit to be count as meeting the prerequisite requirement. Science prerequisite coursework must have been completed within 10 years prior to the program start date.

   The following courses must be completed before the program start date. Students may be admitted provisionally for one eight-week term, however students are blocked from registering for additional terms until their official transcripts are received. Student who fail to submit the necessary transcript(s) will be dismissed from the university until official transcripts showing completion of requirements are submitted to the Office of Records and Registration. Students who are dismissed from the university must follow the readmission process to be admitted back into the program.

   Developmental Psychology

   Nutrition

   Microbiology-must include a laboratory

   Organic/Inorganic/Biochemistry*

   Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II*

   Ethics

   Statistics (does not have to be equivalent to Ashland University’s Statistics course)

   English Composition I and II

   *denotes that the course must include a laboratory

5. Successful completion of all required core courses prior to the start of the Advanced Entry program.

6. Submission of application.

7. Other requirements prior to clinical coursework.

   • Pass a federal and Ohio state criminal background check and ten-panel drug screen.

   • Documentation of ability to perform the essential functions for clinical coursework.

   • Complete record of required immunizations.

8. Applicants who request transfer credit from a prior nursing program must be in good academic standing as evidenced by a letter from the dean of that prior nursing program. Applicants who request transfer credit for prior nursing coursework must follow the process for Credit for Transfer Nursing Coursework.

Clinical Locations

Clinical experiences prepare students for nursing practice in diverse settings. Clinical experiences occur in acute care facilities, community agencies, and long-term care agencies throughout Ohio. Students participating in clinical experiences are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the clinical site.

Degree Requirements:

To earn a BSN degree from Ashland University, 64 hours of nursing credit hours must be earned through Ashland University, or approved in transfer by the Nursing department.

Advanced Entry Program Required Nursing Courses:

Plus remaining Institutional Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Course and Descriptions

See BIO Courses

See CHEM Courses

See DIET Courses

See MATH Courses

See NUR Courses

See PHIL Courses

See PSYC Courses

*CONHS program student handbooks with additional policies pertaining to the program may be accessed as a Catalog addendum.