School of Nursing
Admissions - High School Students
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional
1. Complete the Western Michigan University (WMU) application form indicating nursing as the intended major.
2. Applications meeting minimum criteria for prenursing are forwarded to the WMU Bronson School of Nursing.
3. Final selection will be made by the Bronson School of Nursing based on the following criteria and students will be notified by mail. Admission is competitive.
Criteria:
1. A cumulative high school grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Completion of the following requirements with a grade of "C" or higher:
· -Four years of English
· -Three years of mathematics, including intermediate algebra
·- Two years of sciences to include biology and chemistry
3. While not required for admission, the following academic work is strongly recommended and may lend some support in the admission process:
· -Four years of mathematics
· -Three years of biological/physical sciences
· -Two years of fine and performing arts
· -One year of computer literacy
Students will be admitted to the prenursing curriculum and will begin the program of studies in the fall semester of their freshman year. The sequence of prenursing courses can be individualized depending on the academic needs of the student. Admission to the prenursing curriculum will not guarantee admission to the professional nursing curriculum. Prenursing students will apply to the professional nursing curriculum during enrollment in NUR 1020.
Advancement - Prenursing:
To be considered for admission to the professional nursing curriculum, students must complete the following courses or their equivalents. (Students should consult with the nursing advisor to determine the equivalencies.)
Course |
Credit Hours |
| CHEM 1510, 1520: Chemistry for Health Professionals I | 4 |
| CHEM 1530, 1540: Chemistry for Health Professionals II | 4 |
| ENGL 1050: College-level Writing | 4 |
| SOC 2000: Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| BIOS 1910 Introduction to Human Biology and Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOS 2400: Human Physiology | 4 |
| NUR 1020: Introduction to the Profession of Nursing | 2 |
| PSY 1000: General Psychology | 3 |
| OT 2250: Growth, Development and Aging | 3 |
| Fine Arts (Area I General Ed.) |
3 |
| CS 1000: Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total | 37 |
Prelicensure students must complete the above courses with a grade of "C" or above, achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above, and complete the formal application to be considered for admission to the professional nursing curriculum. Students will complete the application as part of the course requirements for NUR 1020.
Professional Curriculum Admission and Progression:
Selection criteria for admission will include individual grades, writing skills, cumulative grade point average, completion and professional appearance of the application form, a scored essay and availability of space in nursing courses. Admission is competitive.
The sequencing of the professional nursing curriculum is critical. Students must complete designated course requirements for each level in the nursing program before progressing to the next level. To remain in good standing within the professional nursing curriculum, students must achieve a grade of "C" or better in all nursing courses and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above. No nursing courses may be repeated without review and approval by the Student Affairs Committee. Further, students may only repeat such courses once following the initial enrollment.
Sample Nursing Prelicensure Program of Studies:
Semester I |
Credit Hours |
| CHEM 1510, 1520: Chemistry for Health Professionals I | 4 |
| BIOS 1910: Introduction to Human Biology and Anatomy | 4 |
| OT 2250: Growth, Development and Aging | 3 |
| SOC 2000: Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| CS 1000: Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester II |
Credit Hours |
| CHEM 1530, 1540: Chemistry for Health Professionals II | 4 |
| BIOS 2400: Human Physiology | 4 |
| NUR 1020: Introduction to the Profession of Nursing | 2 |
| PSY 1000: General Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 1050: College-Level Writing | 4 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester III |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 2200: Foundation of Nursing & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| NUR 2210: Nursing Therapeutics I | 5 |
| NUR 2220: Health Assessment Throughout the Life Span | 3 |
| BIOS 2320: Microbiology & Infectious Diseases | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester IV |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 2300: Concepts of Health & Wellness in Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NUR 2310: Wellness Care of the Elder | 3 |
| NUR 3220: Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| HSV 3350: Pharmacology for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester V |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 3200: Wellness & Health Promotion of Families | 5 |
| NUR 3210: Care of Families & Children with Alterations in Health Status | 5 |
| STAT 3660: Introduction of Statistics |
4 |
| Fine Arts (Area 1 Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester VI |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 3300: Nursing Therapeutics II | 2 |
| NUR 3310: Care of Adults with Alterations in Health Status | 6 |
| NUR 3320: Nursing Research |
3 |
| NUR 3330: Informatics for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Semester VII |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 4200: Psych-Mental Health Nursing | 5 |
| NUR 4210: Nursing Care of Patients w/Complex Conditions | 6 |
| Other Cultures and Civilizations (Area IV Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Semester VIII |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 4310: Population-based Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 4320: Nursing Leadership & Management | 4 |
| US Culture and Issues (Area III Gen. Edl) |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM: | 127 |