Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Admissions Requirements

Applicants will be admitted into the BSN program without discrimination as to age, sex, creed, ethnic origin, or marital status and must be able to demonstrate physical abilities sufficient to pass each nursing course. Admission to Dixie State College of Utah is also required. 

The BSN program is designed to be completed in 21 months and starts each fall semester.  Students may use spring and/or summer semesters prior to admission for completion of co-requisite courses. 

Due date for Fall admission:  June 15th 

Applications may be accepted past the due date if class has not been filled.

 Applicants will be notified by email of their admission status.

BSN Application 

Requirements for admission will include:
    

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program

• Current RN licensure (New graduates may register for first semester classes but must obtain licensure before registering for classes the second semester.)

• Nursing courses must be completed with at least a "C" grade (2.0 GPA), and with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7.

• Applicant may be evaluated on overall GPA, nursing course GPA and co-requisite GPA. Also, there is a program essay required. 

• Applicant must submit three professional or educational recommendation forms. (Included with application packet.)

BSN courses may be taken part-time or full-time.   Nursing courses must be completed within five years to apply toward the BSN degree. 

• Registered Nurse Licensure

Applicants must provide a copy of current RN license, or a letter documenting the approximate planned RN-NCLEX testing date. Accepted applicants must be licensed before the start of the BSN program. 

• Program Essay (Information is included in application packet.)

Because the BSN program is writing intensive, applicants are required to submit an essay to demonstrate their writing abilities. Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Following instructions and legible writing
• Logical, concise essay, demonstrating command of the English language
• Proper grammar and spelling
• Appropriateness of content

• Personal References

Applicant must submit three letters of recommendation (forms are included in the application packet) from current or previous nursing supervisor(s), or nursing instructors who have observed the applicant's past performance.

Due to limited positions, some eligible applicants may not be accepted into the program.  They may reapply to be considered for future admission. 

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Dixie State College nursing students continuing on with the BSN program 

Please complete the RN to BSN letter of intent here: 

ADN to BSN Letter of Intent  (PDF format)

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION CHECKLIST

Click here for the RN to BSN degree completion requirements and graduation check list. 

 

 BSN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS    

Course descriptions for the BSN courses can be found in the current catalog. 

BSN Courses are offered different semesters.  Here is a schedule to help plan your course of study.  

 

For more information contact::

• Carole Grady - Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health  435.879.4802
• Gina Jacobs -- Department Secretary 435.879.4810
• Colleen Hales -- Department Secretary 435.879.4810
• Alice Clegg -- Nursing Programs Advisor 435.879.4813