Accelerated Baccalaureate DegreePearsall 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)
- 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 |
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| 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 |
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| THIRD SEMESTER/SUMMER |
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| 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 December 8 at 10:00 AM in Breiseth Hall room 105, and on the following dates at 10:00 AM in Breiseth Hall room 208: February 7, February 22, April 10, and May 1. Students must pre-register with Lori Drozdis in order to sit for the exam.
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