ACADEMIC CATALOG - Purdue University Calumet

Admission Requirements for the
ACCELERATED SECOND DEGREE IN NURSING OPTION
Purdue University Calumet School of Nursing offers an accelerated program for non-nurses who possess a minimum of
a baccalaureate degree in another discipline. This intense and innovative program is designed specifically for full time,
academically talented students, who are mature critical thinkers and motivated to earn a BS degree in nursing in a
shortened time frame. Students who have a bachelor's degree in another major that are not interested in a full time program
or do not meet the admission requirements are encouraged to meet with the nursing academic advisor and explore their
options in the traditional program.
Admission Requirements:
The successful applicant will:
1. have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any major from an accredited institution.
2. have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 from prior baccalaureate and/or graduate program.
3. have a minimum grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses.
4. provide an essay outlining personal goals and objectives.
Entrance Requirements:
1. Complete all OSHA requirements prior to enrollment.
2. Meet with the nursing academic advisor.
Admission Prerequisites:
Human Anatomy and Physiology*
6-8 credit hours (lab recommended)
Microbiology*
4 credit hours (lab recommended)
Computer Information Technology*
3 credit hours
Statistics
3 credit hours
Nutrition
3 credit hours
Growth and Development
3 credit hours
(must be across the entire life span)
English Composition
3 credit hours
Behavioral Sciences
6 credit hours
Humanities
3 credit hours
Note: Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and Computer/Information Technology)
may not be older than 10 years.
Departments / Schools
Note: Simply meeting the above requirements does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program. All applicants to
Nursing are reviewed and the best qualified are admitted. Enrollments are limited.
Departments and Schools
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