BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
INFORMATION PACKET & APPLICATION
Accelerated BSN Program
School of Nursing
“Nursing is putting us in the best
Possible conditions for Nature to
Restore or to preserve health – to
Prevent or to cure disease or injury.”
-Florence Nightingale
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Read all instructions carefully as procedures may change between application cycles
Complete all applicable information and sign in the appropriate places
APPLICATION DEADLINES (Application can be submitted prior to taking Kaplan Admissions Exam)
To begin Nursing coursework in Summer (May),
Deadline to submit application:
January 15th
(All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Spring Semester)
NOTICE OF ADMISSION
Students will be notified by mail of their admission status approximately 4-6 weeks
after the deadline date. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the School of
Nursing if there is an address change after submission of application.
*The Accelerated Option is a three semester sequence of courses building on your
current degree and prerequisite course requirements leading to a Baccalaureate of
Science in Nursing.
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LETTER OF GREETINGS FROM SCHOOL OF NURSING CHAIR
Dear Nursing Program Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the Baccalaureate Program at the School of Nursing at Northern Arizona
University. We are pleased that you have chosen to apply for our program and wish you the best of luck
during the application process.
Our five-semester program of study in nursing is comprehensive and will prepare you for a rewarding
career as a professional member of a contemporary health care team. You will enjoy the lifelong
friendships that you will cultivate as a member of the School of Nursing. Our skilled and knowledgeable
faculty are prepared to help you be successful in all facets of your nursing education.
Once again thank you for your choice of the nursing program here at Northern Arizona University.
Sincerely,
Debera Thomas, PhD, RN
Dean, School of Nursing
College of Health and Human Services
Northern Arizona University
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Northern Arizona University and the School of Nursing do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion,
sex, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status in admissions, employment, or educational programs and
activities, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act of 1967.
Northern Arizona University’s policy on nondiscrimination is augmented by the voluntary affirmative action policies
of Executive Order 11246, Section 503, of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment
Assistance Act of 1973 as amended.
Inquiries regarding the application of these regulations may be made to:
Equity and Access Office
P.O. Box 4083
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
928-523-3312
Coordinator of Section 504
Americans with Disabilities
P.O. Box 6045
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
928-523-2261
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS)
Undergraduate Admissions:
All programs at Northern Arizona University are open to qualified students. Special services for students with
disabilities are available by contacting a Disability Support Service Coordinator in the office of Disability Support
Services. Students are advised to provide documentation to DSS at least eight (8) weeks prior to attending NAU so
that arrangements can be made to meet individual needs. Questions may be directed to Disability Support Services,
P.O. Box 5633, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, or call 928-523-8773; TTY 928-523-6906; FAX 928-523-8747.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Accelerated BSN Program
All applicants must submit a new completed application for each application cycle. The
School of Nursing DOES NOT keep old applications from previous cycles.
All applications must be postmarked by the application deadline.
Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
 Summer Admission – Postmarked by January 15th
BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Apply to Northern Arizona University at:
Northern Arizona University
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 4084
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
http://home.nau.edu/admissions/undergrad.asp
Students will send OFFICIAL transcripts to NAU Undergraduate Admissions with application.
2. Submit a Completed School of Nursing Application (pages 8-10):
Application for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Accelerated BSN Program
(Application can be submitted prior to taking the Kaplan Admissions Exam)
Be sure to include:
1. Unofficial Transcripts from each college or university attended
(NAU transcripts do not need to be submitted with your application)
2. Course descriptions for prerequisites taken outside the state of Arizona
3. Schedule a KAPLAN Admissions Exam (refer to page 7 for directions)
(Results will be downloaded by the School of Nursing after the application deadline)
*Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission*
Please NOTE: Students are required to bear the expenses for travel and housing related to clinical
experiences which may be held in outlying communities in Arizona. In addition, there is a $1600
program fee that all BSN students must pay. The $1600 fee will be evenly divided among your
three semesters with your tuition fees. Students should consider these expenses when applying.
Tuition and Fees can be found at http://nau.edu/sdas/tuition-fees/. Tuition fees will start with the
Summer session and end with the Spring session.
For Financial Aid information please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
http://nau.edu/finaid/
The School of Nursing web page has a list of available scholarships:
http://nau.edu/CHHS/Nursing/Student-Resources/Scholarships/
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
Accelerated BSN Program
1. Proof of BA or BS degree from an accredited college by program start date.
2. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prerequisite courses. Please note, the
minimum GPA of 3.0 does not guarantee admission to the program. Most successful applicants
have a GPA well above the minimum 3.0.
3. Proctored KAPLAN Admissions Exam results. The exam results will be used as part of the
process of screening and ranking applicants. (Results will be downloaded by the School of Nursing
after the application deadline.)
4. Completion of all prerequisite courses with an average GPA of 3.0 or better.
Prerequisite courses are:
Course Prefix
BIO 201 & 201L
BIO 202 & 202L
BIO 205 & 205L
BIO 320
PSY 101
PSY 240
Course Title
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab
Human Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab
Microbiology and Lab
General Pathology
Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Hours
4
4
4
3
3
3
NTS 135
OR
NTS 256
Applied Nutrition and Food Selection
OR
Medical Nutrition
3
OR
3
*STA 270
OR
PSY 230
Applied Statistics
OR
Intro to Statistics in Psychology
3
OR
4
All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the Spring semester for those applying for
Accelerated program that starts in May.
*
If STA 270 is taken, it will satisfy both the MAT foundation requirement and the Statistics
requirement.
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Accelerated BSN Curriculum Plan
NUR 330
NUR 331
NUR 333
NUR 333L
NUR 336
NUR 336L
Summer - Session I
Nursing as a Discipline and Progression
Applied Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
Communication and Mental Health Nursing
Communication and Mental Health Nursing Clinical
Foundations of Nursing Practice
Foundations of Nursing Practice Practicum
3
4
3
2
3
2
Total Credit Hours 17
NUR 334
Fall - Session II
Adult Health Nursing
8
NUR 334L
Adult Health Nursing Practicum
6
NUR 390W
Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
3
Total Credit Hours 17
NUR 335
NUR 335L
NUR 441
NUR 441L
NUR 450C
NUR 408
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Spring – Session III
Nursing Care of Child-Bearing Child Rearing Families
Clinical Practicum for Nursing Care of Child-Bearing
Child-Rearing Families
Health Policy and Public Health Nursing
Health Policy and Public Health Nursing Practicum
Advanced Applied Nursing
Fieldwork
Total Credit Hours
Total Hours to Graduation
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3
3
3
3
2
18
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NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Suggested Application Checklist
Completed
Complete By
Semester prior
to application
Task to Complete
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH NURSING ADVISOR
- This is recommended to ensure that you have met all requirements for application and
understand application process thoroughly. Phone appointments are encouraged for out
of state students. Additional meetings can be set up throughout the application process
to answer any questions.
If Flagstaff or American Indian Program (AIP) is your preferred campus contact:
 Gregg Schneider (928) 523-6846 or Email: gregg.schneider@nau.edu.
 Christopher Jensen (928) 523-2621 or Email: christopher.jensen@nau.edu
If Tucson is your preferred campus contact:
 Joanne Cox (520) 879-7959 or Email: joanne.cox@nau.edu
If Yuma is your preferred campus contact:
 Rosa Corona (928) 317-6442 or Email: rosa.corona@nau.edu
At least 30 days
prior to
application
deadline
CALL WITH QUESTIONS
 As the deadline gets closer we get extremely busy and are not able to
respond to every last minute inquire, so please contact us early if you
have questions.
Complete by:
1st Aug for Fall
or
1st Jan for
Spring
APPLY TO NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
 Official transcript to be sent to Undergraduate Admissions. University
applications can be completed online at:
http://www4.nau.edu/uadmissions/profiles/apply.htm.
Make request to
Student Service
NO LATER
than14 days
prior to
application
deadline
SCHEDULE THE KAPLAN ADMISSIONS EXAM
**Students may take the exam only once per application cycle**
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For information on how to schedule the exam see page 7.
It is important to schedule the exam in advance to ensure a seat is
available. You can turn in your admission application before you take
your exam. For study guide information, please search online for
KAPLAN Nursing Entrance Exam Study Guide.
COMPLETE SCHOOL OF NURSING APPLICATION
(can be submitted prior to taking the Kaplan Admissions Exam)
Send out as
soon as
possible or at
least 1 week
prior to
application
deadline
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Fill out the application thoroughly and completely.
Print application and sign the pages that require a signature.
Mail completed application (pages 8-10) to the office:
Northern Arizona University
School of Nursing
ATTN: Student Services
PO Box 15035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
*All application material must be postmarked BY THE APPLICATION
DEADLINE in order to be considered for that application cycle.
*Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
*It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all required material for application are received at the School of
Nursing, Student Services by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date*
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR KAPLAN ADMISSION EXAM
Accelerated BSN Program
NOTE: The KAPLAN Admissions Exam score is used for screening and ranking of applicants.
Kaplan Exam
Students may take the exam only once per application cycle. Kaplan results can be used from previous cycles,
however, applicant must provide date Kaplan was taken, location Kaplan was taken and a printed copy of the
results.
The test consists of 91 questions for a total of 165 minutes. The breakdown is as follows:
Reading – 22 questions; 45 minutes
Math – 28 questions; 45 minutes
Writing – 21 questions; 45 minutes
Science – 20 questions; 30 minutes
It is important to schedule the exam in advance, and email your scheduled exam information to the School of
Nursing at least 2-3 days before the exam to ensure a Kaplan username and password is generated in time for
your scheduled exam date.
A study guide can be purchased online or at most places books are sold. For study guide information, please
search online for KAPLAN Nursing Entrance Exam Study Guide.
For Students in the Flagstaff Area:
1. Contact the NAU Testing Center (http://testing.nau.edu/homepage/ or 928-523-2358) to schedule the
Kaplan Admissions exam. Testing sessions are by appointment only. There is a $50.00 proctor fee
that is due at the time of scheduling.
2. Send an email to nursing@nau.edu with ADMISSION EXAM in the SUBJECT line. Please indicate your
registered NAME (no nicknames), the EXAM DATE, and that you are taking the exam at the NAU
TESTING CENTER or you may send your testing center scheduled receipt. Please send this 2-3 days
before your exam date.
3. You will receive a confirmation email from nursing@nau.edu; print and keep a copy of this
confirmation to take with you to the testing center. You will be required to bring two forms of ID,
including at least one photo ID in order to take the exam.
For Students not in the Flagstaff Area:
1. Find a testing center in your local area that is willing to proctor the exam. Most community colleges
and universities have a testing center. Be sure to get a valid email address and contact information for
the testing center.
2. Schedule an exam date. Make sure that the testing center has internet access.
3. Send an email to nursing@nau.edu with ADMISSION EXAM in the SUBJECT line. Please indicate
your registered NAME (no nicknames), EXAM DATE, and the TESTING CENTER NAME along
with the TESTING CENTER EMAIL so that your exam information can be sent to them. Please send
this 2-3 days before your exam date.
4. You will receive a confirmation email from nursing@nau.edu; print and keep a copy of this
confirmation to take with you to the testing center. You will be required to bring two forms of ID,
including at least one photo ID in order to take the exam.
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NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
APPLICATION – Accelerated BSN Program
PERSONAL INFORMATION (type in)
Name
NAU ID Number:
Planned Date of Enrollment
Summer 20
Flagstaff Campus Only
Permanent Address
City, State, Zip Code
Primary Contact Number:
Secondary Contact Number:
Current Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code
Work Number:
E-mail Address:
Person to contact in case of emergency:
Contact Number:
Relationship:
State of legal residence:
Primary language:
Licensing (check all that apply):
Birth Date:
Fluent languages spoken:
CNA
LPN
Marital Status:
Single
Married
Divorced
Separated
Birth place (city and state):
Number of Dependents:
Country:
Sex:
OTHER
_______
EMT
Predominant Ethnic Background (Check
appropriate box)
American Indian or Native Alaskan
Tribe:
African American
Asian or Pacific Islander
Hispanic
White or Caucasian
U.S. Citizen
U.S. Veteran
Female
Yes
Yes
Male
No
No
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EDUCATIONAL RECORD
Beginning with the most recent, list all colleges and universities attended, regardless of length of
attendance. Include any educational institution you are currently attending.
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
College or University
Location: City and State
Dates of Attendance
From: mm/yy
To: mm/yy
Degree or Certificate
(Indicate Major Field)
PREREQUISITE COURSES
Course
Credit
Hours
Prefix and
Course #
Institution
Semester/Year Grade (write “IP”
if currently in
Taken
progress)
Human Anatomy. & Physiology. I
(BIO 201 & Lab)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
(BIO 202 & Lab)
Microbiology
(BIO 205 & Lab)
General Pathology
(BIO 320)
Intro. To Psychology
(PSY 101)
Developmental Psychology
(PSY 240)
Human Nutrition
(NTS 135) OR (NTS 256)
Applied Statistics (STA 270)
OR
Psychology Statistics (PSY 230)
* Courses taken outside of the state of Arizona must be reviewed by the School of Nursing Advisors*
Email course descriptions and unofficial transcripts to the Student Services office for review.
Kaplan results can be used from previous cycles, however, applicant must provide date Kaplan was
taken, location Kaplan was taken and a printed copy of the results.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Arizona State Board of Nursing uses a fingerprint background checks to investigate previous
felonies, misdemeanors, and arrests. If a felony is less than five years since absolute discharge, the
applicant is ineligible to apply for licensure. Although having a misdemeanor or arrest is not cause to
deny licensure, the behavior that caused the event may indicate unprofessional conduct and may be
grounds to deny or restrict nursing licensure. The following two questions provide necessary
information related to future licensure.
1. Are you currently under investigation or is disciplinary action pending against a nursing license,
CNA certificate, or any other license or certification you hold in any state, or territory of the
United States?
Yes
No
2. Have you ever been convicted, entered a plea of guilty, or no contest, or have you ever been
sentenced, served time in jail or prison, or had probation or sentence deferred in any felony or
undesignated offense?
Yes
No
The undersigned declares that he/she is the person referred to in the foregoing application; that
the statements are true in every respect; that he/she has not suppressed any information that
would affect this application; that he/she will conform to ethical standards of conduct in the
profession of nursing; that he/she understands that failure to disclose the requested information
or disclosure of false or misleading information may constitute fraud and may result in denial of
admission or disciplinary action.
Previous RN Program Information:
Have you ever been enrolled in a Registered Nursing program in this state or any other state?
If YES, please provide the following information:
School Name
Type of program:
ADN OR BSN
Dates of Enrollment
Yes
No
Reason for non-completion
ADMISSION DISCLAIMER – 4 - Year Option
Your admission to the Northern Arizona University School of Nursing is no guarantee that you will graduate with a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Further, graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is not the sole criteria for
obtaining a license to practice Nursing in Arizona. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State
Board of Nursing (Nursing Practice Act A.R.S. Section 32-1632, et seq.), and you must satisfy those requirements
independently of your completion of any requirements for graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
I have read and understand the Admissions Application Disclaimer.
Signature:_____________________________________________
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Date:_______________________
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