RN to BSN Completion Program Start Date: Spring 15 Application Deadline: October 15th, 2014 The RN to BSN Completion Program has approval from the The Georgia Board of Nursing 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217 478-‐207-‐1640 The RN to BSN program has received initial accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education, Inc. (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 404-‐975-‐5000 Students seeking admission to the Darton College RN to BSN Completion Program must complete this supplemental application for admission with a $25 application fee payable ONLY in the form of a money order made to Darton College (this payment is non-‐refundable). In addition, two completed reference forms must be returned to the nursing office by the deadline. Application with money order along with reference forms must be returned to the main nursing division office by October 15th, 2014. Reference forms should be sent in a signed, sealed envelope (see below for further instructions). All forms should be mailed to: Darton State College -‐ Nursing Division Office 2400 Gillionville Road Albany, Georgia 31707 If you wish to receive confirmation that your application has been received -‐ please mail your application Return Receipt requested by US mail or in a manner that can be tracked. Verification of receipt will not be given by telephone or via email. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Admission to the RN to BSN Completion Program: The admission to the RN-‐BSN is a competitive admission. Students will be granted admission according to their qualifications and completeness of their application packet. Applicants must: 1. Obtain unconditional admission to Darton College 2. Be a graduate of an accredited associate degree or diploma program in nursing. 3. Have a current, unrestricted US Registered Nurse license (unless new graduate, in the case of which proof is required prior to second semester of RN to BSN course work). Please attach copy of professional license WITH admission application. 4. Obtain a Georgia Board of Nursing registered nurse license prior to enrollment into any clinical nursing courses (offered the 2nd semester). 5. Meet all admission criteria for Darton College and be admitted in “good” standing with the College. (Note: Admission to the College must be completed by the nursing application deadline) 6. Have a minimum transfer core GPA of 2.70 (based on a 4.0 scale) to be considered for admission. (Note: Grades in Nursing and Science courses will be examined as part of the competitive application process) Lower division nursing course work may be utilized to configure GPA. 7. Complete and sign the “Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program.” (Note: Applications will not be considered complete unless all materials are received by the deadline (printed on Application form.) Upon acceptance into the RN to BSN completion program, a criminal background check and a urine drug screen will be required by the School of Nursing prior to any clinical courses. The student will be responsible for the expenses. 8. Print and use the recommendation form supplied by Darton College (found on the Darton College nursing website). Ask the person writing the recommendation to place the completed form in an envelope with his/her signature on the back seal. Recommendations should be sent to the Nursing Division office as stated above. 9. Not have been excluded/dismissed from any other nursing program for any reason, including (but not limited to) academic misconduct, disruptive/unprofessional behavior, or program failure. A nursing course failure in another institution counts as a failure in this institution. 10. Be available for a potential interview with the BSN Program Admissions Committee after all application materials have been received. The interview may be used in the selection process of RN to BSN applicants. This interview is not a guarantee of admission into the RN to BSN completion program. 11. Have met requirements. After acceptance into the nursing program and prior to starting any clinical courses in the nursing program the following are required: (a) health history and physical examination; (b) immunization requirements including measles, rubella, and hepatitis B; (c) tuberculosis screening; (d) 10-‐panel drug screening; (e) current American Heart Association or American Red Cross (ONLY) CPR for Health Care Providers' certification; (e) health professional liability insurance; and (f) personal health insurance. See the following link for questions about health insurance requirements https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/darton 12. Successfully complete 61 semester hours of core curriculum prior to acceptance into the program (see section 4.f. for Core Curriculum; see Darton College Academic Catalog for details on specific courses). a. After successful completion of 7 semester hours of the RN to BSN completion program, 30 semester hours of equivalent credit for previous nursing courses will be awarded 13. Submit scores, not more than two years old, on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if the applicant’s native language is not English. a. The TOEFL is not required of international applicants who have received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Darton State College Application for Admission Spring 2015 -‐ RN to BSN Completion Program PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: 1. Last Name: ___________________________ First: ____________ MI: ____________________________ Maiden: ________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: ___________________ Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: ________________ Alternate Phone: __________________ Student ID#: 919-‐________________ (applications are not accepted without student ID) Email: __________________________________________________________________________ 2. Provide information on the nursing program (s) that you have attended (type of program, location, date of graduation, and date you began working as a RN. _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Are you currently working as a RN? If yes, state where and job title. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4. In what states are you currently licensed to practice as a RN? _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Identify RN license numbers______________________________________________________________ Please attach copy of professional license (s). 6. Do you hold any other licenses in the health care field? If so, what field? _______________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Has any state board of nursing ever imposed disciplinary action against you? _____ Y _____ N If yes, please attach a notarized letter explaining the details of the situation. 8. Describe your projected plan for completion of core courses prior to Spring 2015. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that completion of this application does not in itself grant admission to the nursing program. I understand an application to the Darton Nursing program must be resubmitted if I am not selected for the Spring 2015 RN to BSN Completion Program. Signature Date Check Preference: Full Time (3 semesters) _______ Part Time (5 semesters) ______