Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN to BSN)

Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN to BSN) Application Packet The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Olympic College Mission Olympic College enriches our diverse communities through quality education and support so students achieve their educationals goals. Olympic College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. 1

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) RN to BSN Program Application The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Olympic College is the first degree of its kind to be offered at a community college in the state. The new program offers students who have obtained an associate/diploma nursing degree an opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree in their field. Earning a BSN degree will provide multiple benefits to the associate degree registered nurse and the greater health community. The BSN curriculum is designed to foster professional development of the registered nurse. The program promotes a learning environment that is student-focused, open, liberating, and dynamic. Applicants to the Olympic College RN to BSN program must meet the following requirements: Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Washington (provisional admission is offered to students in the last year of an associate degree program in nursing). Advanced placement credit is awarded based on verification of successful completion of NCLEX (RN) exam. One year of clinical practice (ADN clinicals apply as experience) A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in all college coursework 35 nursing credits from a regionally accredited Associate Degree Nursing program A minimum of 35 quarter credits completed of general education requirements A minimum grade of 2.0 in each of the required courses 180 Total Credits required for ADN to BSN Degree Requirements General Education Credits (total earned in ADN and/or BSN) 65 Nursing Credits in ADN 35 Nursing Credits for RN Licensure 35 Upper Division Nursing Courses 35 Upper Division General Education Electives 10 Total Credits 180 3

Foreign Language Mathematics Symbolic Reasoning/ Quantitative Skills Writing Humanities Social Sciences Natural Sciences Electives ADN to BSN General Education Requirements Two years in high school of the same foreign language or 10 credits of one language at the college level. 1 5 credits. Requirement fulfilled by advanced math or petition. 5 credits. Requirement fulfilled by statistics. 15 credits. Must include 5 credits of English composition and 10 additional credits of writingintensive coursework. 2 15 credits. College-level foreign language credits can be applied toward this requirement, and may be completed while in OC ADN to BSN program. 15 credits. May be completed in OC ADN and BSN programs. 28 credits. Must include 5 credits of college level chemistry, 10 credits of anatomy and physiology (can be met via examination), 3 credits of microbiology (can be met via examination), 5 credits of advanced math (can be petitioned) and 5 credits of statistics. To complete total of 65 general education requirements. 1 Students who were educated in another language through the 8th grade may be exempt from this requirement. 2 10 additional credits of writing-intensive coursework may be met through coursework in the OC BSN program. Financial Aid For information regarding financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 360-475-7160. When completing the FAFSA, use the OC Title IV code 003784. After acceptance into the program, students are required to provide documentation of: Current immunizations, BLS for Health Care Providers, Completion of Conviction/Criminal History Form, and Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check Olympic College Nursing Program Contacts Gerianne Babbo Associate Dean of Nursing 360-475-7793 Jennifer Fyllingness Director of Admissions and Outreach 360-475-7128 Sue Riddle BSN Recruiter/ Nursing Advisor 360-475-7175 Nursing Program Office 360-475-7748 4

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Application Process Application to the RN to BSN program involves three steps: 1. If you have not attended Olympic College previously, complete the general admission application at: http://www.olympic.edu/admissions 2. Complete the RN to BSN application. The application is available online at: https://www.olympic.edu/nursing/nursing-bachelor-science-nursing-rn-bsn/additional-informationresources Or, mail completed application to: Olympic College Attn: BSN Admissions 1600 Chester Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337 3. Submit supporting documents: a. One official transcripts from all previous academic and nursing course work. High school transcripts should be submitted if foreign language was completed in high school. b. Resume outlining nursing and/or academic clinical experience c. Essay describing your personal and professional experiences. Include leadership, special achievements, accomplishments, special skills, previous work in diverse communities or disadvantaged populations, and professional and educational goals. d. Three professional recommendations from faculty who know the applicant s abilities or work colleagues in the clinical setting. OC Admission is based on the following: Providing all required application packet materials, meeting the admission requirements, academic background, and personal essay. 5

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1600 Chester Avenue, Box 217 Bremerton, WA 98337-1699 A non-refundable fee of $50 must accompany this application. Make check/money order payable to Olympic College. (Code 148-061-1V34) OC Student Identification Number (if any) - - Social Security Number* - - Have you ever applied or attended classes for credit at Olympic College? Yes No If yes, when? *Your social security number is confidential and, under a federal law called the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act, the College will protect it from unauthorized use and/or disclosure. In compliance with state/federal requirements, disclosure may be authorized for the purposes of state and federal financial aid, Hope/Lifetime Learning tax credits, academic transcripts, or accountability research. A College ID number will be assigned for use in all future College transactions other than those listed above. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT WITH A BALL POINT PEN Year and quarter you wish to enter: Fall (September) Winter (January) Spring (March) Date of birth / / Month / Day / Year Summer (June) Year Gender Female Male Email Quarter Code Student Program Date Application Rec d Program plan interest: Fall : 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year Winter :1.5 Year 2.5 Year Legal Name (last Name) (first name) (middle) Former name(s): If first or last name has changed, list your former full name(s) Address: Number and street/p.o. Box Apt. No. 1. 2. City, State, ZIP Code Statistical Information (This question is optional. The information is used for statistical purposes only and will not be used in admissions decisions. Completion of the information is voluntary and would not result in any adverse treatment of your application.) American Indian or Alaska Native (597) Black or African American (872) Chinese (605) Filipino (608) Japanese (611) Korean (612) Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (653) Vietnamese (619) Caucasian or white (800) Other Asian (621) Other Pacific Islander (681) Other race (799) (specify) Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? No (999) Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano (722) Yes, Cuban (709) Yes, Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino Specify: Daytime phone (include area code) ( ) Residency for tuition purposes 1. Have you been a legal resident of Washington and lived continuously in Washington for the last 12 months? Yes No If no, how long have you lived continuously in Washington? months **A student cannot qualify as a legal resident of Washington for tuition calculation purposes if s/he possesses a valid out-of-state driver license, vehicle registration or other document that gives evidence of being a legal resident in another state. 2. Were you claimed for federal income tax purposes by your mother, father, or legal guardian in the current calendar year? Yes No In the past calendar year? Yes No If YES, has your mother, father or legal guardian lived continuously in Washington for the past 12 months? Yes No 3. Will you be attending college with financial aid provided by a public or private non-federal agency or institution outside of Washington where state residency is a requirement for receiving that aid? Yes No 4. Are you active duty military stationed in Washington? Yes No. Are you the spouse or dependent of an active duty military person stationed in WA? Yes No Branch: Bremerton Shelton Poulsbo Bangor/Naval Hosp Evening phone (include area code) ( ) Emergency phone (include area code) ( ) Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No* If not a U.S. citizen, list country of citizenship If not a U.S. citizen, what is your Visa status? International Student (with F or M Visa) Visitor Temporary Resident Alien No. Immigrant/Permanent Resident Alien No. Refugee/Parolee or Conditional Entrant Alien No. Other Explain *SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTATION WITH THIS APPLICATION. Residency Code Fee Pay Status GED test taken? Yes No If yes, date earned Where? Pre-college tests taken: ACCUPLACER ASSET COMPASS Year Where Veterans and/or dependents may quality for educational benefits. Check here to receive additional information. Name of last high school attended HS Code City and State Years attended From To Year Year How much academic study of a foreign language (languages or language) have you completed? High School: (number of years) College: (quarters) or (semesters) Graduated Yes, Year No, Highest Grade completed Note: If you studied a foreign language or intermediate algebra in high school, you must submit official copies of your high school transcripts so that we can verify that they fulfill your admission requirements. 7

List all college and technical schools and universities you have attended, in the order you attended them. (No omissions. Attach separate sheet if necessary.) OFFICE USE code College or school name Location Years attended Degree and date received or expected City State From To (mo./year) IMPORTANT If currently enrolled in college, list all courses you are taking or plan to take between now and when you plan to enter the Olympic College RN-BSN Program. List only those courses that will not appear on the college transcripts you are having sent to admissions at OC. Attach separate sheet if necessary. Fall Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem. Winter Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem. Spring Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem. Summer Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem. College: College: College: College: Prefix & no. EXAMPLE ENGL 101 Short Title English Comp. Credits 5 Prefix & no. Short Title Credits Prefix & no. Short Title Credits Prefix & no. Short Title Credits Application submission must include: $50 application fee. Official transcripts from all previous academic and nursing course work. High school transcripts should be submitted if foreign language was completed in high school (may be delivered under separate cover.) Resume outlining nursing and/or academic clinical experience. An essay describing your personal and professional experiences, leadership, special achievements, accomplishments, special skills, previous work in diverse communities or disadvantaged populations, and professional and educational goals. Three professional recommendations (may be delivered under separate cover.) By signing this form, I acknowledge that statements I have made in this application are complete and true. I hereby give my permission to release any academic records requested by Olympic College. I acknowledge that failure to disclose and submit official transcripts from all schools, colleges, or universities attended and failure to disclose and submit complete and accurate information may result in denial of admission or subsequent dismissal from Olympic College. I understand that my application is incomplete without my signature. Full legal signature Date complete 8

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Request for Recommendation Applicant name: TO THE RECOMMENDER: The applicant named above is applying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. As a part of the application process, performance in several areas is assessed. We appreciate your responses to the questions below. Please describe the applicant s performance by checking one appropriate space for each area of performance. Statement Knowledge of nursing Excellent Above Below Not Known Applies knowledge to practice Implements new techniques and knowledge Works well with others Leads others Manages/supervises others Contributes as a member of organization Communicates effectively Works independently Overall, is competent in own specialty Responsibility Adaptability Acceptance of feedback Ability to learn Please add other comments as desired on the back of this sheet; attach additional pages as needed. Signature Position Date Company Phone Number Relationship to Applicant Years Known Return to: Olympic College Attn: BSN Admissions 1600 Chester Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337-1699 To the Applicant: Under provisions of Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and under College guidelines pursuant to that Act, a student (defined as any person who has been officially admitted and registered at Olympic College) has the right to review recommendations made in his or her behalf unless the student waives this right at the time the recommendation is solicited. If you wish to waive your right to review this recommendation, please indicate by signing here: Applicant Signature: Date: 9

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