R.N. to B.S Program

The Purdue School of Nursing has a R.N. to B.S. program for students who are already registered nurses and wish to obtain their B.S. in Nursing. To be considered for admission to Purdue University's RN to BS program, an applicant must be a graduate of an NLN accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Admission is limited and competitive for all students.

Prior to submitting an application, potential students must meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Student Services to review their transcripts and to discuss the curriculum requirements. A meeting with the RN to BS program director should follow the meeting with the academic advisor.

To make a formal application to the School of Nursing, using the Application for Admission to the School of Nursing, R.N. to B.S. form and the Supplemental Application form.

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students must have their previous degree transcript reviewed by a School of Nursing advisor prior to being considered for admission. The applicant is responsible for verifying that the School of Nursing has received all materials. Address any questions to (765) 494-4042.

Applications will not be considered until all the required documents have been received.

The School of Nursing Admissions Committee will do an initial screening of the candidates.

Chosen candidates will be interviewed.

An additional student fee will be required.

Your acceptance as an R.N. to B.S. student at Purdue University School of Nursing is influenced by many factors. Specifically, the Admissions Committee is guided by the following:

1. GPA
2. Essay
3. References
4. Relevant work experience
5. Special attributes/abilities

If you are interested in applying to the program, please submit the following documents:

• Fill out the Application for Admission to the School of Nursing, R.N. to B.S. form and the Supplemental Application form.
• Request that one official transcript from each school attended be mailed to the School of Nursing.
• Attach one copy of a statement of approximately 300-500 words concerning your reasons for choosing to complete a B.S. in Nursing.
• Obtain two recommendations evaluating your scholarly potential, one from your academic institution and one from your place of employment. See Recommendation Form.
• Attach your updated curriculum vita or resume (with all related work experience listed).

Please include your return address and email address, if available. Return all materials to:

Director, R.N. to B.S. Program in Nursing
School of Nursing, Johnson Hall #240
502 N. University St.
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2069

Due to their prior training, R.N. to B.S. students do not follow the normal undergraduate curriculum. Instead, they take the following courses:

Challenging Courses

Courses marked with a † may be challenged. This means that you may attempt to test out of these courses if you have prior experience or training in the appropriate area(s).

1. Humanities electives (6 cr. total) may be selected from any of the following areas: art and design, music, theater, dance appreciation, English, foreign language, history, philosophy, political science, religion, communications, interdisciplinary studies, sign language, or classics.
2. Guided Philosophy elective (3 cr.) may be selected from any one of the following courses: PHIL 111 - Ethics, PHIL 120 - Critical Thinking, PHIL 150 - Logic, or PHIL 270 - Medical Ethics.
3. Guided Statistics (3 cr.) must be selected from one of the following courses: PSY 500 - Statistical Methods Applied to Psychology, Education, and Sociology, SOC 382 - Introduction to Methods of Social Research, STAT 301 - Elementary Statistical Methods, or PSY 201* - Introduction to Quantitative Topics in Psychology.
    
   *MATH 153 or equivalent is a prerequisite for PSY 201.

Prior to the first clinical course the following must be completed:

1. All RN's must have a valid Indiana Registered Nurse License before enrolling in any clinical course.
2. NUR 332 must be taken prior to or at the same time as the first NUR clinical course.
3. In order to receive a baccalaureate degree from Purdue University, students must meet all requirements as identified in the University Regulations. In addition, to earn the B.S. with a major in nursing, a minimum of 32 credit hours at a 300 level and above are required. All R.N. to B.S. curriculum requirements must be met and all progression policies of the School of Nursing will apply.
4. Courses required in the R.N. to B.S. curriculum cannot be taken on a pass/not pass option.

Revised: 28FE2006