Transfer Nursing
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for transfer students is extremely competitive. There is no additional application nursing applicants need to complete, but applicants will be reviewed through a two-step process in which they are accepted to Hood College prior to being evaluated for the nursing program.
The BSN program consists of four levels, each of which takes one year to complete. Qualified transfer students are accepted into either level 1 or level 2 of the program, based on the criteria outlined below.
For more information about the BSN program, click here.
Level 1-Begins in the fall semester and requires four full years of study at Hood College. To be considered for admission to level 1 of the Nursing program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- A composite GPA of at least 2.75 in all coursework
- A minimum grade of a C in all Nursing-required courses
- For any Nursing-required courses, students may not repeat any course more than once, and may not repeat more than two courses overall
Deadline: Applicants interested in admission to the nursing program for the fall must apply and be accepted to Hood College before April 1 to be considered for a space in the nursing program.
Level 2-Begins in the fall semester and requires three full years of study at Hood College. To be considered for admission to level 2 of the Nursing program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed the following courses with a grade of C or better:
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Chemistry with a lab
- Psychology 101
- A composite GPA of at least 2.75 in all coursework
- A minimum grade of a C in all Nursing-required courses
- For any Nursing-required courses, students may not repeat any course more than once, and may not repeat more than two courses overall
- Completed the TEAS exam for the following sections within two years of applying for the program and with a minimum score of 58.7%:
- Reading
- English and Language Usage
- Science
- Math
Deadline: Applicants interested in admission to the nursing program for the fall must apply and be accepted to Hood College before April 1 to be considered for a space in the nursing program.
What is the average class size?
Nursing is one of Hood’s largest majors, so class sizes are bigger but sometimes split into two sections or split into groups in the classroom to keep class sizes smaller. This is necessary in order to keep days open for clinical, lab and simulation.
Are classes taught by professors?
Our nursing courses are taught by nursing professors who hold a doctoral degree in nursing and have related practice experience.
Why get a BSN?
- A BSN prepares students for graduate study in nursing.
- A BSN provides opportunities for certification in specialty areas and career advancement, such as serving as a nurse manager or director of nursing.
- A BSN prepares graduates to meet employer requirements to earn a BSN within so many years of hire into an RN position.
What are the specific requirements for admission to and progression through the nursing program?
- Nursing majors are preparing for a role that requires critical thinking and clinical judgements about those they care for. Therefore, the nursing curriculum is a rigorous course of study. Academic progression in the nursing program is framed from the perspective of providing safe, quality care, and overall achievement of basic level competencies to be successful on the nursing licensure exam; therefore, minimum standards are identified which support these goals.
- Grades and progression in the Nursing Program: maintain a composite grade point average of 2.75 or higher in order to progress to the subsequent level of the nursing program. If a student’s composite GPA falls below 2.75, the student has one semester to bring the GPA back up to a minimum 2.75. Failure to meet the composite GPA benchmark will be subject to review by the Department of Nursing and may prevent the student from continuing in the program. All nursing and nursing-required courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Students may repeat only one nursing course AND two nursing-required courses ONE TIME EACH.
Can I take nursing courses in any order?
Students need to follow the program’s course sequence plan. All courses have pre-requisites for this reason. Level 2 courses must be completed before students can move to level 3, and level 3 courses must be completed before students can move to level 4 courses.
Do I need to take an admission exam?
Admission assessments refer to nationally-used assessments that provides the school with a benchmark for your knowledge in math, anatomy and physiology and reading comprehension. It is a requirement for admission to Hood for transfer students and part of the Foundations of Professional Nursing course for current Hood students.
When do I start clinical courses?
Nursing clinical courses begin in the 2nd year/level 2 of the nursing program with the NUR 201 course in the spring semester.
Is Hood Nursing accredited?
Hood’s BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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