Psychiatric Nursing (Bachelor of Science)

I. Academic Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BSPN) program, students must complete the following required 30 university transfer (UT) credits, with a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in each 3 credit course:

• BIOL 1103, BIOL 1203, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2401
• ENGL 1130 and one 3 credit UT ENGL elective course
• PSYC 1100 and PSYC 1200
• MATH 1160 or PSYC 2300 or BUSN 2429
• One 3 credit UT elective course

Students may apply to the BSPN program for the Fall or Winter semester following completion of the required 30 credits listed above. Students are accepted to the BSPN program on a first qualified, first admitted basis. In the event where students qualify for admission at the same time, but there are fewer program seats available than demand dictates, offers will be given to those students with a higher GPA on the required courses for admission to BSPN.

Priority admission will be given to applicants who are in the Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants program.

Priority Registration for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants

As the above courses are in high demand, students do have the option of applying for priority registration.  To receive priority registration, students are recommended to apply to Academic Foundations (for potential Psychiatric Nursing applicants). 

Students who are approved for priority registration under the Academic Foundations (for potential Psychiatric Nursing applicants) category are not guaranteed admission to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing program.  However, priority preference will be given to students who have completed the Academic Foundation (for potential Psychiatric Nursing applicants) certificate program.

II. Non-Academic Admission Requirements

After successful completion of the required Academic Foundation 30 credits, and with an offer of admission to the second year of the BSPN program, applicants will be required to satisfy the following criteria (appropriate forms will be provided):

• Admission interview - An admission interview may be required
• Medical assessment - A medical health assessment indicating satisfactory mental and physical health.  All costs for the medical assessment are the responsibility of the applicant. 
• Immunizations - A current record of immunizations.  All costs related to required immunizations and/or testing are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Criminal Record Check (CRC) (within one year prior to the start of the program) - Students practice in environments that require individuals to provide proof of satisfactory, current CRC for the protection of clients.  To meet this requirement, prospective students must submit a current CRC as a condition of entry to the program.  All costs related to the completion of the CRC are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Deposit - A non-refundable deposit of $350.00 (applied to tuition) upon acceptance into the Degree program is required.