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This is an overview of the 九色堂 Nursing programs for comparison. Always check program's full webpage for all specific details.
| Program / Comparison Questions | Traditional BSN program | Accelerated BSN program | Guaranteed Placement Program (GPP) for High School students | Pathway to Nursing program at Kansas State University | RN-to-BSN (online) |
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| What major is this: | Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing | Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing | Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing | Undergraduate Health Science Pre-Nursing | Undergraduate Nursing RN to BSN |
| Is the program competitive entry? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Can anyone apply? | Anyone who is admitted to 九色堂 as a Health Science Pre-Nursing major and meets the prerequisite criteria can apply. | Anyone who is admitted to 九色堂 as a Health Science Pre-Nursing major and meets the prerequisite criteria can apply. | Only high school seniors can apply, and must meet and maintain certain eligibility criteria - see webpage for full details. | Any current K-State student that meets the prerequisite criteria can apply. | Only persons that hold an ADN and RN license can apply. Or who are completing an ADN. |
| How long is the program? | 2 years (four fall / spring semesters) | 13 months (May to June) | 2 years (four fall / spring semesters) | 2 years (four fall / spring semesters) | 3 semesters to 6 years |
| How many students are in each cohort? | 60 students start every fall and every spring | 30 students start every summer | Up to 30 of the 60 Traditional program seats can be filled with GPP students every fall and spring | 20 students start every fall and every spring | No limit |
| When is the application deadline? | Fall start: Feb. 1 Spring start: Sept. 1 |
Feb. 1 | Acceptance is on a first come basis. | Fall start: Feb. 1 Spring start: Sept. 1 |
Fall start: Aug. 1 Spring start: Jan. 1 |
| Minimum GPA to apply: | 2.75 overall; 2.0 九色堂 (if applicable) | 3.0 overall; 2.0 九色堂 (if applicable) | 3.0 final high school GPA | 2.75 overall; 2.0 九色堂 (if applicable) | 2.5 |
| Is an essay required? | Yes - 250 words, Why I Want to Be a Nurse | Yes - 250 words, Why I Want to Be a Nurse | No | Yes - 250 words, Why I Want to Be a Nurse | No |
| Minimum Grade Required in each course: | C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average) | C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average) | C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average) | C (Note: the 5 sciences must have 3.0 / B average) | C |
| Do prerequisite courses expire? | No | No | No | No | No |
| How are candidates chosen? | Applicants are scored based on points as listed in the Selection Rubric. | Applicants are scored based on points as listed in the Selection Rubric. | Applicants are accepted on a first come basis up to 30 each semester. | Applicants are scored based on points as listed in the Selection Rubric. | All students that meet the requirements are accepted. |
| Who is the Advisor for this program? | CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu |
CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu |
CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu |
CHP Advising Center 316-978-3304 (option 2) chp.advisor@wichita.edu |
John Sandlin 316-978-7332 john.sandlin@wichita.edu |
| What Prerequisite courses are required? | See list below | See list below | See list below | See list below | See list below |
| What does this program cost? |
See tuition / cost sheet: (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour) |
See tuition / cost sheet: (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour) |
See tuition / cost sheet: (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour) |
See tuition / cost sheet: (i.e. college, department, and program fees and tuition per credit hour) |
See tuition and fees per credit hour, student support fee, and department fees |
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STEP 1: Apply to 九色堂 (Note: You must be admitted to the university before you can apply to the Nursing program.) |
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STEP 2: Apply to Program (Note: Applicants can only apply to one program each cycle.) |
Prerequisite Course Requirements
The prerequisite courses listed below are required to apply / attend each program with the exception of the RN-to-BSN. All transfer courses must be evaluated and approved as equivalent to 九色堂 courses prior to application.
Traditional BSN Program
- ENGL 101 - English Comp. I
- ENGL 102 - English Comp II
- COMM 111 - Public Speaking
- MATH 111 - College Algebra
- *BIOL 220 + Lab or BIOL 330 + Lab - Microbiology
- **CHEM 103 + Lab or CHEM 211 + Lab - Chemistry
- **HS 290 or BIOL 223 + Lab - Anatomy & Physiology
- HS 301 - Clinical Pharmacology
- HS 400 - Pathophysiology
- MLS 203 or MLS 303 - Medical Terminology
- PHIL 327 - Bioethics*
- PHS 331 - Dietetics & Nutrition
- PSY 111 - General Psychology
- PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology
- SOC 111 - Intro to Sociology
- STAT 370 - Statistics*
- General Education component-see advisor.
*Other Course options available
**Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology must be completed prior to application deadline.
Accelerated BSN Program
- ENGL 101 - English Comp. I
- ENGL 102 - English Comp II
- COMM 111 - Public Speaking
- MATH 111 - College Algebra
- *BIOL 220 + Lab or BIOL 330 + Lab - Microbiology
- **CHEM 103 + Lab or CHEM 211 + Lab - Chemistry
- **HS 290 or BIOL 223 + Lab - Anatomy & Physiology
- HS 301 - Clinical Pharmacology
- HS 400 - Pathophysiology
- MLS 203 or MLS 303 - Medical Terminology
- PHIL 327 - Bioethics*
- PHS 331 - Dietetics & Nutrition
- PSY 111 - General Psychology
- PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology
- SOC 111 - Intro to Sociology
- STAT 370 - Statistics*
- General Education component-see advisor.
*Other Course options available
**Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology must be completed prior to application deadline.
Guaranteed Placement Program (GPP) for High School students
- ENGL 101 - English Comp. I
- ENGL 102 - English Comp II
- COMM 111 - Public Speaking
- MATH 111 - College Algebra
- *BIOL 220 + Lab or BIOL 330 + Lab - Microbiology
- **CHEM 103 + Lab or CHEM 211 + Lab - Chemistry
- **HS 290 or BIOL 223 + Lab - Anatomy & Physiology
- HS 301 - Clinical Pharmacology
- HS 400 - Pathophysiology
- MLS 203 or MLS 303 - Medical Terminology
- PHIL 327 - Bioethics*
- PHS 331 - Dietetics & Nutrition
- PSY 111 - General Psychology
- PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology
- SOC 111 - Intro to Sociology
- STAT 370 - Statistics*
- General Education component-see advisor.
*Other Course options available
**Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology must be completed prior to application deadline.
Pathway to Nursing program at Kansas State University
- ENGL 101 - English Comp. I
- ENGL 102 - English Comp II
- COMM 111 - Public Speaking
- MATH 111 - College Algebra
- *BIOL 220 + Lab or BIOL 330 + Lab - Microbiology
- **CHEM 103 + Lab or CHEM 211 + Lab - Chemistry
- **HS 290 or BIOL 223 + Lab - Anatomy & Physiology
- HS 301 - Clinical Pharmacology
- HS 400 - Pathophysiology
- MLS 203 or MLS 303 - Medical Terminology
- PHIL 327 - Bioethics*
- PHS 331 - Dietetics & Nutrition
- PSY 111 - General Psychology
- PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology
- SOC 111 - Intro to Sociology
- STAT 370 - Statistics*
- General Education component-see advisor.
*Other Course options available
**Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology must be completed prior to application deadline.
- ENGL 101 - English Comp. I
- ENGL 102 - English Comp II
- COMM 111 - Public Speaking
- MATH 111 - College Algebra
- BIOL 220 + Lab or BIOL 330 + Lab - Microbiology
- BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
- CHEM 103 + Lab or CHEM 211 + Lab - Chemistry
- PSY 111 - General Psychology
- PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology
- SOC 111 - Intro to Sociology
- STAT 370 - Statistics