BC Pre-BSN Nursing Advising
Information for Pre-BSN Nursing Students

 This information sheet is for transfer students and is not for the BC Associate Degree in Nursing program. Several universities in the state offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Admission to nursing programs is very competitive, students should prepare for application to more than one nursing school. Health care related work or volunteer experience is essential.

College coursework required by most BSN nursing programs
Two quarters of chemistry with labs: BC CHEM& 121,131 (Previously CHEM 101,102)
One quarter of nutrition: BC NUTR 130 (previously BIOL 130 or HOMEC 130)
Two quarters of anatomy and physiology: BC BIOL& 241,242 (Previously BIOL 260,261)
One quarter of microbiology: BC BIOL& 260 (Previously BIOL 250)
One quarter of developmental psychology: BC PSYC& 200 (Previously PSYCH 204)
One quarter of college level math: BC MATH& 141 or 138 (Previously MATH 105 or 156)
One quarter of statistics: BC MATH 130


English/Humanities: Beyond the required science courses, a broad liberal arts background is encouraged. Ten quarter credits of English composition are required. Students should check with the individual schools to which they plan to apply to verify which specific classes are required.

Sample schedule for Bellevue College with AAS

Fall Winter Spring Summer
Year 1 CHEM& 121 (6)
ENGL&101 (5)
MATH& 141 or MATH 138(5) 		CHEM& 131 (6)
ENGL 201 (5)
Humanities (5) 		BIOL& 160 (6)
MATH 130 (5)
PSYC& 100 (5) 		Continuing health care
experience (paid/volunteer)
Year 2 BIOL& 241 (6)
NUTR 130 (5)
Soc Sci (5) 		BIOL& 242(6)
PSYC& 200 (5)
Humanities (5) 		BIOL& 260 (6)
Soc Sci (5)
Humanities (5) 		Continuing health care
experience (paid/volunteer)

The above sample schedule provides 96 credits and does not include any prerequisite math or English classes needed to bring your skills to college level. Assessment is required prior to enrolling in math or English courses. Your schedule may vary significantly from this depending upon your previous coursework and assessment scores. Summer classes may be necessary.

GPA
The average GPA for entering nursing school students at the University of Washington is approximately 3.5. Students should strive to maintain a strong GPA with limited withdrawals, incompletes, repeated courses and non-graded options.

Advising appointments for transfer students may be made in BC's Science Office, L 200, phone 425-564-2321.

BC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. Please visit http://bellevuecollege.edu/equal.asp

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This page most recently modified on July 14, 2009.