Application
for Admission
to the Nursing Major: Accelerated Option
Application
Deadline:
March 28, 2008 by 5:00 pm
CURRENT ADDRESS:
CURRENT PHONE #:
CURRENT EMAIL:
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
PERMANENT PHONE #:
PERMANENT EMAIL:
STUDENT ID NUMBER:
PREVIOUS DEGREE:
INSTITUTION
YEAR
MAJOR
Check if English is your second language (See
Requirement 7 below).
Include evidence of a TOFEL Score for students with
English as a Second Language. This score must be 600 or above for
consideration for admission into the Nursing Accelerated Option.
REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a "C" grade in all prerequisite and concurrent
nursing required support courses.
Please note:
1. Students who have failed 2 or more of the pre-requisit
science courses (Chem 106, 108; Biol 221, 231, 325), repeated and
passed them on the second attempt will not be admitted to the Accelerated Program.
2. Students who have failed one pre-requisit course (Che 106,
108; Biol 221, 231, 325; Psyc 101, Soc 100, 150, 240, 250; HDFS 210;
NFS 321; and Stat 281 or HSc 445), repeated and failed the same
course a second time will not be admitted to the Accelerated
Program.
3. Students who have been enrolled in a previous nursing
program, and have failed a course, will not be admitted to the
Accelerated Program.
4. Students who have taken Anatomy or Physiology more than
seven years prior to their admission date, will be required to
update these courses.
No pre-requisite may be taken more than twice
without written approval from the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Any exception to these policies must be approved in writing by
the Dean of the College.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 for all post secondary course
work and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a
4-Point Scale for Nursing pre-requisites (Chem 106, 108; Psyc 101;
Soc 100, 150, 240, 250; Biol 221, 231, 325; HDFS 210; NFS 321; and
Stat 281 or HSc 445).
Transfer Courses: All courses from other institutions
should be transferred to SDSU as soon as possible. If a course is
still in progress, please attach a current transcript that shows
midterm grades for the course(s) in progress from that institution.
Transfer Students: The application form to SDSU must be
submitted prior to application to the major.
Complete the Nursing Major application form, include your essay,
and submit by the due date. All application materials are due in the
office by the due date not postmarked by the due date.
Submit 2 letters of
professional reference from an employer or instructor by the due
date. The subjects to include are: e.g. accountability,
professionalism, time management skills and personality traits that
make the candidate an excellent choice for an accelerated nursing
program and health care professional.
Students with English as a
Second Language need to meet specified requirements. Call Nursing
Student Services for information 605-688-4106 or surf to the online
Nursing Student Handbook and read the information regarding English
as a Second Language. English as a Second Language is defined as a
student who was instructed and spoke primarily in a language other
than English in the K-12 grades or primary and secondary schooling.
Students who meet the
requirements will be contacted for a personal interview.
DIRECTIONS
FOR
COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION:
I. Read the application carefully.
II. Section I : List the grade(s), number of credits, and school where
you received the grade(s) for each of the following General Education
courses and required pre-requisite nursing courses you are currently
taking or have completed. (If you have taken a course more than once
report all grades for the course.)
For courses you are currently taking, put a (*) on the grade line.
Complete the credit line blank and indicate where you are enrolled in
the course.
III. Complete Section II, noting example of how to compute Grade Point
Average.
IV. Respond to the questions in Section III.
V. Section IV: Complete the essay, submit with the application.
VI. Submit all application materials to: SDSU Nursing, Sullivan
Health Science Center #260, 2300 North Career Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
57107.
SECTION
I: Pre-Nursing
Courses
These courses MUST be
successfully completed before beginning the Accelerated Nursing option
in September.
COURSE
GRADE
CREDITS
SEMESTER and
YEAR TAKEN
SCHOOL WHERE ENROLLED and
COMPLETED
Chem 106 and Lab for Chemistry Survey
Chem 108 and Lab for Organic & Biochemistry
Psyc 101 General Psychology
Soc 100, 150, 240, 250
Biol 221 and Lab for Anatomy
Biol 231 and Lab for General Microbiology
HDFS 210 Life Span Development
NFS 321 Human Nutrition
Biol 325 and Lab for Physiology
Stat 281 Statistics or HSc 440 Epidemiology
SECTION II:
Grade Point
Averages
* Cumulative grade point average (GPA) on last grade
report:
* Cumulative grade point average (GPA)
of completed
required pre-requisite courses listed on Section I:
(Pre-Nursing
Required
Courses GPA)
FIGURING
GPA EXAMPLE
>Grades are on a four-point scale at SDSU:
A = 4 points C = 2 points F = 0 points
B = 3 points D = 1 point
>The grade point average (GPA) is obtained by dividing the total
grade points by the number of hours completed.
EXAMPLE:
Course:
Credits:
Grade:
Grade Points:
Step 1:
Chem 106
Psyc 101
4
3
X
X
(A=4) = 16
(C=2) = 6
Step 2:
Total all grade points
16 (grade points)
+ 6 (grade points)
= 22 total grade points
Step 3:
Total all credits
4 (Chem 106)
+ 3 (Psyc 101)
= 7 total credits
Step 4:
Divide the total grade points by the total credits to equal the GPA
22
7
= 3.1428 GPA
SECTION III: Legal
Questions
Please answer the following questions. If you answer
“yes” to
any of the questions, please provide a complete description of dates
and
circumstances on a separate piece of paper. You must attach
supporting
documents that are applicable.
A. Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or no
contest,
or received a suspended imposition of sentence for a felony or other
criminal
offense (excluding minor traffic violations)?
YesNo
B. Is there any pending criminal prosecution against you
which would
constitute a felony?
YesNo
C. Within the last three years, have you been treated for
abuse or misuse
of any alcohol or chemical substance to the extent that your ability to
practice as a nursing student would be impaired?
YesNo
D. Within the past three years, have you experienced a
physical, emotional,
or mental condition that has endangered the health or safety of persons
entrusted in your care?
YesNo
(Questions from South Dakota Board of Nursing Licensure
Form)
I understand that if I am convicted, plead guilty or no
contest, or
receive a suspended imposition of sentence for a felony or other
criminal
offense (excluding minor traffic violations) while in the nursing
major,
I will report the offense to the Department Head, Nursing Student
Services
in the College of Nursing.
E. Have you ever been enrolled in a nursing program of studies in the
past?
YesNo
F. If the answer to E. is YES, would you be eligible
for re-admission to that program?
YesNo
Please provide a letter from the program Dean or
Director indicating your eligibility for re-admission into the
nursing program.
SECTION
IV:
SELF EVALUATION ESSAY
Respond to the following self-evaluation questions in
essay
format on a separate paper. Responses must be typed, double
spaced
and limited to 300 words per question. Please place your name on
the upper right hand corner of the first page, along with the date.
1. Describe talents, aptitudes, or gifts that you possess
and how these
could contribute to a nursing career. (For example: art, music,
computer
literacy, like people or good communicator). You must include the
following:
a. Demonstrate self-understanding and acceptance
beyond routine
reporting of actions, facts, and experience.
b. Present creative application of your talents/gifts in relation to
nursing.
c. Discuss how nursing benefits from the application of art as well
as science.
d. Demonstrate an understanding about nursing as a career choice.
2. Describe any life experiences that have
contributed to your
interest in nursing as a career. (For example: leadership roles
or
community service). You must include the following:
a. Self-reflection on life experiences.
b. Demonstrate how your life experiences can contribute to your nursing
practice.
c. Discuss your motivation and commitment to nursing.
d. Articulate your personal desires and strengths.
3. Describe how you envision yourself, as a nurse,
practicing
in the health care system in the next five years.
You must include the following:
a. How your practice may be affected by health care
issues
in the United States.
b. Reflect on your beliefs about nursing’s place in the U.S. Health
Care System.
c. Present your personal career goals.
d. Discuss commitment and motivation in relation to a professional
career.
STUDENT SIGNATURE:
DATE:
Please
retain a copy for your file.
Print off
your application
and submit your application and essay to SDSU Nursing, Sullivan Health Science
Center #260, 2300 North Career Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57107.
Students will be notified by
letter of their
acceptance.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Nursing Accelerated Option in Sioux Falls at
1-866-661-6230.
