Academic Catalog

Nursing (BSN)

Additional School of Nursing information may be found in the current Benedictine College School of Nursing Student Handbook. Contact the School of Nursing to request more information.

 

The Benedictine College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN) is based on a framework of the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The professional nurse who graduates from Benedictine College is educated through a four-year degree with a major in nursing. 

The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must complete all the general education degree requirements of the College.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in Nursing at Benedictine College is accredited by the

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791

Approval

The Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate of Nursing Program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN).

Student Enrollment Information

Admission Information

  • The Benedictine College Bachelor of Nursing Program is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in its admission process.
  • Upon attainment of sophomore status (or the academic year prior to entering the Nursing program), written application by the student is to be submitted no later than January 15 prior to the anticipated start of the nursing program. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a space available basis.
  • Notification of acceptance of admission to the School of Nursing will be sent to students from the School of Nursing.

Criteria for Admission Consideration

  • General College Requirements
    • Obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 in all nursing prerequisite courses with no grade lower than a C in these courses.
    • Minimum completion of 64 hours at the start of nursing program.
    • Ability to complete all academic requirements for graduation in two (2) years.
    • Completion of all the Core requirements prior to starting the nursing program.
    • Nine (9) hours remaining for the Foundations and/or Skills and Perspectives requirements when starting the nursing program. 
  • Nursing Prerequisite Courses must be completed prior to the start of the nursing program.

Nursing Prerequisite Courses

BIOL-1121General Biology I (with lab)5
BIOL-2242Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab)4
BIOL-2243Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)4
BIOL-2260Principles of Microbiology4
CHEM-1200
& CHEM-1201		General Chemistry I Lecture
and General Chemistry I Lab		4
EXSC-3303Basic Nutrition3
MATH-1220Introductory Statistics4
NURS-1100Introduction to Professional Nursing1
PSYC-1000General Psychology3
PSYC-2503Lifespan Development3
  • Obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 in all nursing prerequisite courses with no grade lower than a C in these courses.
  • All nursing prerequisite courses must by completed prior to starting the nursing program.
  • Up to two (2) different prerequisite courses may be repeated one (1) time each.
  • All prerequisite courses must have been completed within ten (10) years.

Nursing Program Application

  • Complete the Benedictine College School of Nursing admission application.
  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants to the School of Nursing whose first language is not English. The minimum TOEFL scores for admission consideration are listed below. The test must be completed within one year of application to the School of Nursing.
    • Paper-Based: 577
    • Computer-Based: 233
    • Internet-Based: 90
    • Writing: 20
    • Speaking: 25
    • Reading: 20
    • Listening: 25

Additional Consideration

The School of Nursing will consider the following factors for admissions:

  • Overall GPA and GPA on prerequisite courses;
  • Number of full-time semesters completed at Benedictine College;
  • Short personal essay or video;
  • Academic history with patterns and trends indicating potential for academic success (e.g., successful completion of a full-time semester);
  • Pre-admission test may be considered;
  • Eligibility for licensure. Refer to the Nurse Practice Act in the state in which you anticipate licensure. In Kansas refer to KSA 65–1120 of the Nurse Practice Act at www.ksbn.org. Graduation does not ensure licensure eligibility;

  • Admission preference is given to current Benedictine College students;

  • Admission preference will be given to students who have completed three (3) full-time semesters at an institution of higher learning after high school graduation; 

  • Transfer students will be considered on a space-available basis;

  • Transfer students who are accepted into the nursing program must complete a minimum of 60% of the required nursing courses at Benedictine College.

Core General Education Requirements

Students are required to have the following Core general education requirements completed before starting the nursing program:

ENGL-1010English Composition3
EXSC Fitness Course 11
Foreign Language requirement (both semesters)8
PHIL-2100Principles of Nature3
THEO-1100Introduction to Theology3
1

Students do not need to take EXSC-1115 Wellness for Life (NURS-3200 Foundations of Nursing will fulfill this requirement)

(Students transferring into Benedictine College their junior year may have slightly different core general education requirements. Review the Benedictine College Catalog for further information.)

When students are accepted into the Nursing program, they are assigned to the College Catalog for the following year with the latest Nursing program. Students may elect to keep the general education requirements of the Catalog they started with when they matriculated to Benedictine College. If they wish to keep their original general education requirements, they must let the Registrar’s Office know as soon as possible so their degree audit will be corrected in Self Service > My Progress.  

General Biology Policy

Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOL-1121 General Biology I at Benedictine College. The School of Nursing MAY allow general biology (with a laboratory and genetics component) from another accredited college in place of Benedictine College’s BIOL-1121 General Biology I.

  • A College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Biology exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5 WILL be accepted in place of BIOL-1121 General Biology I.
  • Benedictine College's BIOL-1107 Principles of Biology WILL NOT be accepted for this requirement.
  • General Biology taken through a high school-college partnership Dual Enrollment or Dual Credit course WILL NOT be accepted for this requirement.

Essential Functions of Nursing Student

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was instituted by Congress to prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA defines a qualified individual with a disability as an individual who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires. In addition, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination in the admission of a qualified person with disabilities. 

Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, either temporary or permanent, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with Benedictine College’s Accessibility Services office and the Clinical Partners as appropriate.

To enter and complete the nursing program, student nurses must be able to meet specific emotional, cognitive, and physical requirements. Requirements may be found in the current Benedictine College School of Nursing Student Handbook. Contact the School of Nursing to request more information.