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Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree

Pearsall Hall 570-408-4074 (T) 570-408-7807 (F)

ACCELERATED BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

Considering nursing as a second career?

Wilkes University’s Accelerated Baccalaureate degree is a 48-credit program that can be completed in three full-time semesters. Practice and application of classroom knowledge takes place in clinical nursing courses. In addition, the on-campus Clinical Nursing Simulation Center is equipped with audio-visual and computer-assisted instructional materials. Students who complete the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), which must be successfully completed for registration as a professional nurse.

CAREER PATH

This program is designed for the adult student who already holds a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The program prepares a beginning, self-directed practitioner who can initiate, implement and revise nursing care in a variety of settings. New graduates are employed in staff positions in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, psychiatric/mental health or community-based facilities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
The Kaplan Admissions Exam must be completed with a score within the 60th percentile or higher in each of the following categories: reading, writing and mathematics.
statement of professional goals
two letters of recommendation (click here to download form)
high school transcript
personal interview
All applicants whose native language is not English and who hail from non-English-speaking countries must take the TOEFL.
Application deadline - March 1, 2012
All International applicants need a financial bank statement, financial support letter, and the official TOEFL score.

PREREQUISITES

Two semesters of human anatomy and physiology with a related laboratory experience in each course (4 credits each totaling 8 credits)
One semester of microbiology with a related laboratory experience (4 credits)
One semester of elementary statistics

* A co-requisite course in nutrition must be completed by the end of the first semester.

COURSE SEQUENCE

Each student’s program will be tailored to meet individual professional goals and program requirements.

FIRST SEMESTER/FALL
NSG 330 Nursing Practice I	12 credits
NSG 211 Physical Assessment	3 credits
NSG 200 Principles of Normal Nutrition	3 credits

SECOND SEMESTER/SPRING
NSG 331 Nursing Practice II	12 credits
NSG 224 Pharmacotherapeutics and Decision-Making in Nursing	3 credits
NSG 234 Contemporary Issues & Trends in Nursing	3 credits

THIRD SEMESTER/SUMMER
NSG 332 Nursing Practice III	12 credits
NSG 232 Introduction to Nursing Research	3 credits

- Clinical hours will be distributed among acute, chronic and community settings.

Kaplan Admissions Exam:
The Kaplan Admissions Exam must be completed with a score within the 60th percentile or higher in each of the following categories: reading, writing and mathematics.

Reservations must be made with Lori Drozdis 570-408-4092 or lori.drozdis@wilkes.edu at least 1 week prior to the date of the exam. The cost of the exam for any non-nursing Wilkes student is $50 made payable by cash or check only. Attendees are required to bring with them a number 2 pencil and a valid picture ID in order to sit for the exam.

In the event of inclement weather, students should check the Wilkes SNOW line for further details 1-570-408-SNOW.

There is a suggested text for preparation for the exam - Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams: Your complete Guide to Getting into Nursing School (Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam). The book is available at various bookstores or through Amazon.com for approximately $13-$15.

Testing Dates for the 2011-2012 academic year:
The Kaplan admissions exam for accelerated baccalaureate degree candidates will be held on the following dates at 10:00 AM in Breiseth Hall Room 208: February 7, February 22, February 28, April 10, and May 1. Students must pre-register with Lori Drozdis in order to sit for the exam.

Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree

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