Nursing RN to BSN

• A completed Ottawa University student application for admission.
• Current, unrestricted U.S. RN licensure (this must be maintained throughout the program). Licenses will be verified.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Two professional or academic letters of recommendation.
• Career Statement of professional experience and goals in nursing (no more than 2 pages). Please include current and previous work experience as an RN (due to the format of the program, current or recent RN work experience is strongly recommended).
• A degree from an accredited associate degree or diploma-nursing program* with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA (per 4.0 scale) on previous coursework.
• Submission of official transcripts of all previous college/university coursework.
• A personal interview (arranged conveniently with the applicant) may be required at the discretion of the Nursing Program Admission Team.

Evidence of current immunizations and CPR (professional/healthcare) will be required before taking NRSG 32009 Health Assessment and NRSG 46006 Community Based Nursing.

*Regional, national faith-related, or national career-related institutions with CHEA-recognized accreditation.

Please Note: All previous college/university credits will be evaluated on an individual basis for transfer to Ottawa University.