Admission Requirements: B.S. and M.A. in Nursing Combined Option

Admission Requirements 2007-08

Applicants are admitted under the regulations of the most current catalog at the time they last enter Bethel.

The B.S./M.A. in Nursingcombined option program at Bethel University will consider applicants who:

Submit a completed Application for Admission form with the nonrefundable $25 application fee.
Submit official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate course work.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
Fulfill the B.S. admission requirements for either Category A or B:

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Category A applicants must:

Hold an associate of science degree in nursing with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale from a regionally accredited institution and a grade of C or better in each nursing course. (If any part of Category A requirements is not met, select Category B.)

Category B applicants must:

Hold an associate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution or a diploma from an accredited hospital nursing program.
Have earned a grade of C or better in each of the following prerequisite college-level courses from a regionally accredited institution. Each course must have earned at least two semester credits.

>Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8 credits recommended)

>Chemistry – organic or biochemistry (4 credits recommended)

>Lifespan Development (3 credits recommended)

>Microbiology (4 credits recommended)
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Have successfully completed a college-level prerequisite course in statistics (inferential statistics content is recommended). The course must have earned at least two semester credits from a regionally accredited institution and may have been taken at the undergraduate or graduate level. Statistics Self-Test: Use this self-test and answer key to assess your current knowledge of statistical analysis and interpretation. Your performance on this self-assessment (no peeking at the answer key!) will indicate whether you need a refresher course in order to be well prepared for graduate studies. The self-test is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. After downloading the file, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Submit a Miller Analogies Test (MAT)** score report (taken within the last three years). Note: Students who are required to submit TOEFL scores are exempted from submitting MAT scores.
Submit three Admission References verifying current work or volunteer experience that indicate academic ability, character, and leadership potential. One reference should be from the applicant’s current employer and one is preferred from an undergraduate nursing faculty member.
Submit a written Statement of Purpose.
Submit a current resume that includes prior education and work experience.
Have experience as a registered nurse.
Submit a copy of current registered nurse license. Minnesota licensure may be necessary for some practicums.
Submit a Computer Documentation form. Prior to admission, applicants are expected to demonstrate competency in word processing using Microsoft Word. Applicants are required to document access to a computer with required hardware and software for use throughout the program.
Submit an Employment Verification form that shows the completion of the equivalent of one year of full-time employment as a registered nurse in a health care delivery setting. Currency and relevance of work experience are evaluated on an individual basis.
Submit the B.S./M.A. in Nursing Combined Option Agreement.
Submit the Malpractice Insurance Coverage form.
Submit a Nursing Student Immunization Record form.
Submit a copy of current Mantoux test taken within the past year.
Submit a copy of current CPR certification.
Submit documentation of current health insurance coverage (copy of card or other proof).
Submit a Request for Transfer of Credit form, if applicable.
Submit a TOEFL examination score report (required of all international applicants and all applicants whose primary language is not English). Minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test.
Indicate acceptance of Bethel Community Expectations by signing the application form.
Interview with faculty of the Department of Nursing.

**http://www.MillerAnalogies.com contains the most current and complete information about the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). It includes information about applying to take the test, the contents of the test, and what happens after you have taken the test. The website also includes strategies for solving analogies, sample items, and a practice test to help test-takers prepare for the MAT.

Nursing and Christian Health Ministry Concentration: Additional Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a college-level theology course
Successful completion of a parish nurse certificate course

International Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

An international applicant is any candidate who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident alien. International applicants must:

Submit official evaluations of foreign transcripts from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization (www.naces.org) or from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) (www.cgfns.org).
Submit a completed Certificate of Finances form and a copy of current bank statement(s) to show evidence of adequate funds to cover a minimum of one year’s full tuition and living expenses.
If an applicant is receiving funds from a sponsor(s), submit:
- Notarized Affidavits of Support (I-134).
- Letters of support from sponsors.
Submit a copy of I-94 (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit a copy of passport (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit a copy of current visa (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit documentation of health insurance.
If the applicant’s primary language is not English, have a required English language evaluation as part of the admission process.

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien applicants must present the applicant's Green Card.

Note: Minnesota state law requires that a criminal background check must be completed prior to any clinical practicum.

Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Exceptions to minimum criteria may be made at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Students with Disabilities

Bethel is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations and services. Students must provide documentation of their disability(ies) in order to receive accommodations. For more information, please contact director of disability services, at 651.635.8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding financial aid, call 651.638.6241 and identify yourself as a graduate applicant.
For questions regarding all other payment options, call 651.638.6428 and identify yourself as a graduate applicant.
For all other questions, contact an admissions advisor at 651.635.8000 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8000.