WSSU's 2013 ABSN Program

Published

  1. Did you Retake any of your Pre-Req's for WSSU's ABSN

    • 0
      Yes, only one
    • 0
      Yes, Two or three
    • 0
      No, I had all of the classes
    • 0
      N/A There was no point
    • 0
      I just did not get admitted

Hello AllNurses,

I just discovered that WSSU has an ABSN program. I want to apply and get some feedback on the program from current or past students. I have a non-nursing BA my GPA was a 3.1. Do I stand a chance for entry into the program with the following grades??

Micro-C

Anatomy I- C

Anatomy II- B

Chemistry I- B

Dev Psy- B

Statistics- C

Can anyone that was admitted give me any feedback? I am not getting any direct answers from the school. :banghead:

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hello AllNurses,I just discovered that WSSU has an ABSN program. I want to apply and get some feedback on the program from current or past students. I have a non-nursing BA my GPA was a 3.1. Do I stand a chance for entry into the program with the following grades: Micro-C; Anatomy I- C; Anatomy II- B; Chemistry I- B; Dev Psy- B; Statistics- C.

Can anyone that was admitted give me any feedback?

I am not getting any direct answers from the school.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hello AllNurses, I just discovered that WSSU has an ABSN program. I want to apply and get some feedback on the program from current or past students. I have a non-nursing BA. My GPA was a 3.1. Do I stand a chance for entry into the program with the following grades??

Micro-C; Anatomy I- C; Anatomy II- B; Chemistry I- B; Dev Psy- B; Statistics- C.

Can anyone that was admitted give me any feedback?

I am not getting any direct answers from the school.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi Hopeful4Nurse! From what I understand they want a GPA of around 3.5 and it is best if you don't have C's in your pre-reqs, although I can't say for sure because I haven't been through the program. I am planning on applying for the 2014 class since I need to finish up my pre-reqs. I have my BS from WSSU and I hear they like to accept prior students or Winston residents for the program. Anyone else have any input?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

See the requirements below:

Accelerated BSN Track Overview:

Thirteen months for completion

45 students admitted each January (Spring Semester)

Students must apply to the Division of Nursing

ABSN applications are accepted by the Nursing Division beginning August 1. All required items must be received no later than September 1

Students must also apply to the WSSU Admissions Office for the Spring term.

Deadline for WSSU Admissions Application is 15 November

Accelerated BSN Program Eligibility Requirements:

Students must submit evidence of a Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University

Undergraduate GPA of 2.6 or higher

SAT (Verbal/Critical Reading) score of 470 or higher OR ACT (English) score of 19 or higher

Reading Accuplacer 74 or higher (given at WSSU)

Completion of the following coursework:

o BIO 1331 & 1131 Microbiology

o BIO 2311 Anatomy & Physiology I

o BIO 2312 Anatomy & Physiology II

o CHE 1311 & 1111 General Chemistry

o PSY 3336 Developmental Psychology (Life Span)

o MAT 2326 Statistics

Note: For prerequisite courses that do not appear on transcripts or have a grade less than "C", evidence must be provided showing course completion or current enrollment.

Priority admission will be given to students with a grade of C or better in required life or physical science courses on the first attempt. A student who receives a failing grade in a required life or physical science course may be denied admission

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi everyone,

I am also interested in the WSSU ABSN program, but I lost a bit of interest in the program when I heard funding won't be available from the local hospital. Still I will be applying! I believe it's important to apply to a bunch of programs. Have a plan B and a plan C. If nursing is really what you want to do, you can find a way in. Even if the ABSN program doesn't work out, you can go to a community college and get your Associates Degree in Nursing. You'll be taking the same NCLEX as nursing students with a bachelors degree. Then there are always RN-BSN degrees, even RN-MSN degrees. You could even do a one year LPN program and then do an online LPN-RN program from Davidson Community College in North Carolina.

You can do it!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Have they finally come out to say that there will be no funding?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi interestedinabsn,

I spoke with Dr. Cecil Holland the Assistant Dean of Admissions about a month ago and he said that there is no funding from Baptist. The 5 year contract Baptist had with WSSU ended this year and at the moment they are not renewing it at the moment. If you think about it, the situation makes sense. Five years ago the economy was in a much better place. Dr. Holland did say they are hoping the situation will change.

There are other ABSN programs in NC, have you checked those out?

Good luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Why is WSSU asking for SAT or ACT when this program is a second degree?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hey, I'm not entirely sure why. It could be an old requirement. Sometimes ABSN programs allow a few non-second degree students in. I would call the nursing program there. My guess is they just copied the requirements for the traditional 4 year nursing degree application and put it on the ABSN program.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I did apply last year and it was not a requirement.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi Hopeful4Nurse

I am currently in the program and I think you have a chance with a 3.1, I would however try to retake Micro or Anatomy I.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion