Ellen Finley Earhart
DEPARTMENT OF
NURSING
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Application Checklist
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Introduction
Admission to Park’s nursing program is competitive; therefore, meeting the minimum requirements does not
guarantee admission. General admission to the University does not admit a student to the baccalaureate degree
program in nursing. Admission decisions for the pre-licensure baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) program are
based on cumulative GPA for all completed coursework with consideration given to the overall admission packet.
Weighted consideration is given to prerequisite coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, and
Microbiology as these courses are highly predictive of success in nursing coursework. Patterns of repeated
coursework, time gaps between coursework, and course failures are also considered during the admission process.
Initial approval for the BSN degree at Park University has been awarded pending a site visit in July of 2016 by the
Missouri State Board of Nursing.
The BSN program at Park University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. Applying for accreditation
does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. Graduation from the program does not guarantee eligibility
to take the RN licensure examination. Eligibility to take the RN licensure exam is at the discretion of the Missouri
Board of Nursing.
The Department admits two cohorts for the BSN pre-licensure program annually, fall and spring (RNs may apply to
the online BSN completion program at any time). Pre-licensure BSN and LPN-to-BSN application due dates are as
follows
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Fall 2016 cohort only: May 1, 2016
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Spring 2017 cohort only: October 1, 2016
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Fall 2017 cohort and beyond: February 1
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Spring 2018 cohort and beyond: September 1
All applicants for the pre-licensure BSN at Park University who meet the minimum published criteria (see
Admission Requirements on the Nursing Department website) are encouraged to apply by 5:00 p.m. on the stated
deadlines above.
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Application Checklist
Please complete the following before 5 p.m. on the due date for your desired starting semester:
1. If you are not already enrolled at Park, complete a Park University Online Application ($25 fee) –
http://www.park.edu/apply/Index.html. If you need assistance completing the application, or you have
applied previously to Park, please call (888) 945-1688, toll free, or (816) 746-2530.
2. Submit ALL official transcripts to Park University – including high school, all post-secondary (college)
work, and, if applicable, courses from a Practical Nursing Program (if you are currently enrolled in a PN
program, you may submit an unofficial transcript). Official transcripts should be mailed to:
Park University, Office of the Registrar
8700 NW River Park Drive
Parkville, Missouri 64152
3. (For LPNs only) Submit evidence of registration for the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry ($11.00
registration fee if not previously registered). Register at
https://webapp02.dhss.mo.gov/bsees/Main.aspx?sk=SK1459171977. Please refer to the BSN Application
packet for step-by-step instructions for registering.
4. (For LPNs only) Submit evidence of active LPN license – https://www.nursys.com/
a. If a non-Missouri resident – must submit current license at application.
b. Enter personal information and locate the documentation of your LPN license.
c. Save the documentation as a .pdf file and submit.
5. Submit $55.00 (non-refundable) Nursing application testing fee by calling (888) 945-1688, toll free, or
(816) 746-2530, local.
6. Complete admissions tests through the Park University Department of Nursing or another approved
facility. A score of ≥67% on the Kaplan Admissions Test is required. If taking your test at Park, your scores
will be automatically forwarded to the Department of Nursing. If testing at a site other than Park
University, scores must be received by Park University (send to nursing@park.edu), time stamped no later
than 5:00 p.m. of the application due date. Testing information can be found on the Department of Nursing
website. To schedule your test at Park, email nursing@park.edu.
7. Complete a BSN Application Cover Sheet (see next page). Send your Cover Sheet to advising@park.edu.
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Ellen Finley Earhart Department of Nursing
BSN Pre-Licensure Application Cover Sheet
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Park Student ID #:
Park Email*:
Phone Number:
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Which of the following pre-requisite courses or transfer equivalents have you completed?
Course or Equivalent
LE 100, First Year Seminar (not required for transfer students)
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No
LE 300, Integrative & Interdisciplinary Learning Capstone
BI 210, Human Body
BI 223, Clinical Microbiology
BIO 211, Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 212, Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CH 105, Introductory Chemistry
CH 204, Nutrition for Health Sciences (BI 122, Human Nutrition, will satisfy
this requirement for students enrolled at Park prior to fall 2016)
CS 140, Introduction to Computers
EN 105, First Year Writing Seminar I
EN 106, First Year Writing Seminar II
EN 306a, Scientific & Technical Writing
PH 221, Ethics & Society
PS 101, Introduction to Psychology
PS 121, Human Growth and Development
MA 135, College Algebra
NS 220, Applied Statistics
One Humanities Elective (3 credit hours)
If not, please identify the title of the course/s, the anticipated completion date, and where
you plan to complete the course:
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Is there any other information you would like to share with us about your application?
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