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How long will it take to
earn a BSN?
Most RNs have some college credits which transfer toward partial fulfillment of
the BSN at Villanova. Full-time students can finish in two semesters; part-time
students may complete the program in four to six semesters. After admission to
the BSN/MSN Gateway Program, the student must complete the BSN degree within six
semesters and the MSN degree within five years.
How does the Gateway
admission process work?
Admission to the Gateway Program is a two phase process:
Phase I begins with admission to the baccalaureate program. Interested RNs
declare their career goal to complete the BSN degree only or both BSN and MSN
degrees during the application process. Students selecting both BSN and MSN
degree programs also receive "provisional admission" status in the graduate
program and are permitted to take up to 12 graduate level credits from a range
of 12 graduate level courses while meeting the
requirements for the BSN. RNs who are working full time are eligible for a 30%
reduction on tuition for BSN courses.
Phase II begins when the student is within 18 credits of completion of the
BSN requirements. Application is submitted for "full admission" to the
MSN program. Gateway Program
students must follow the same admission procedures and meet the same admission
requirements as any student applying for the MSN program. Students in the
BSN/MSN Gateway Program work closely with the Gateway Program coordinator and
the Graduate Program director to plan for transition into the MSN program. After
admission to the BSN/MSN Gateway Program, the student must complete the BSN
degree within six semesters and the MSN degree within five years.
What courses will I have to
take?
Few RNs have taken theology courses. The Villanova University BSN program
requires 2 theology electives. Likewise, few RNs have taken a course in Health
Care Ethics and this is also a requirement.
Will all
of my college credits transfer towards the BSN?
Any credits taken at an accredited college or university will transfer
provided they:
- fit with the BSN curriculum
- are a grade C or better
- do not exceed 68 credits in the number of non-nursing credits transferred
The RN to BSN curriculum is flexible in that:
- A minimum of 5 credits of math or science electives can be transferred
- 9 humanities credits can be transferred
- 3 social/behavioral science credits and be transferred
- 3 free elective courses can be transferred
Will my nursing courses
transfer?
The College of Nursing has articulation agreements with the colleges listed
below. Some or most of the nursing courses are transferred. Click on the
college you attended for more information. Other nursing courses are considered
on an individual basis.
What examinations
do I have to take and when?
If your nursing (associate degree graduates only) GPA is 3.0 or higher, the required Excelsior examinations
are waived. If your GPA is less than 3.0 the Excelsior examinations are required
prior to taking NUR 4000 level courses.
Does
Villanova offer any tuition reductions for RNs?
Villanova's College of Nursing recognizes the importance of
baccalaureate-prepared nurses, especially during the current nursing shortage.
All RNs who are working full-time are eligible for this tuition reduction. For more information, contact the
Coordinator, Dr. Joyce S. Willens, BSN/MSN Gateway Program for Registered
Nurses.
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