RN to BSN Application Process

RN to BSN Admission Prerequisites

Graduation from a state approved nursing program with a diploma or an associate degree in nursing
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or above from previously attended schools of nursing, colleges, or universities
- Provide an official transcript from the school of nursing and each college or university attended
Completed nursing prerequisite courses with a grade of C or above:
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology (6-8 credits)*
- Microbiology (3-4 credits)*
- General Chemistry (3-4 credits)*
- Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
- General Sociology (3 credits)
  *One course must include a laboratory
An unencumbered active Nebraska, Iowa, or compact state nursing license with expiration date
Successful completion of background check

Application Process:

Complete the Wesleyan Advantage Online Application
If you are applying to the Lincoln program, submit completed packet of information including Nursing Application Form, Technical Standards Form, two Professional Reference Forms, and Release of Information Form
- Download packet: Lincoln RN-BSN Nursing Program Application Packet (PDF)
If you are applying to the Council Bluffs, Clarinda or Omaha program, submit completed packet of information including Nursing Application Form, Technical Standards Form, two Professional Reference Forms, Authorization for Release of Child Abuse Information Form, Authorization for Release of Dependent Adult Abuse Information Form, and Release of Information Form
- Download packet: Omaha, Council Bluffs, Clarinda RN-BSN Nursing Program Application Packet (PDF)
Have all previously attended schools of nursing, colleges, and universities send official transcript(s) to the address below. Transcripts issued to students are not accepted.
Complete a personal interview with the nursing faculty.

Mail application materials to:

In Lincoln:
Wesleyan Advantage
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 St. Paul Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794

In Omaha:
Nursing Program
Nebraska Wesleyan University
11815 M St., Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68137-2216

For questions or to find out more about our program, contact us.

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