Department of Nursing Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Program
Instructions for Admission
Thank you for your interest in the CSU Sonoma State Nursing Program.
We admit 24 students each fall semester
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 28th (postmarked)
Read all instructions carefully. Incomplete applications or unmet criteria will render you
ineligible for admission to the nursing program. Keep a copy of the application for your
records.
Transfer students must apply to the university by November 30. Then, apply to
the Nursing department by February 28th. You will not be notified from the
University admissions and Records until after admissions decisions have been
finalized in the Nursing Department (late March).
Second Bachelors students will need to apply to the Nursing department first
by February 28th. Then, if you are admitted to the Nursing program, you will
need to file a paper application with admissions and records in April. Do not
apply to the University first, as the University is not accepting 2nd Bachelor
students.
You MUST meet the following minimum criteria TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION to the PreLicensure baccalaureate-nursing program:
1. Admission to Sonoma State University by November 30th:
If you are not currently a student at Sonoma State University and you do not hold
a previous bachelor’s degree you must also apply to the University as a Nursing
major (currently not an RN) by November 30 to be eligible to attend. Apply
on-line at http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/ using the Undergraduate
Admission Application. You will be notified of admission to the university and the
nursing program by the third week in April. If you are not admitted to the nursing
program you will not be admitted to the university.
2. Completion of the following prerequisites:
If you have not completed one or more of these prerequisites but anticipate
completion prior to Fall, you are allowed to apply and your application will be
considered. If you are admitted with any prerequisites outstanding you must
provide transcript verification of outstanding prerequisite course completion
before you will be permitted to begin the program.
Form revised 10/14Department of Nursing (707) 664-2465 www.sonoma.edu/nursing , updated 9/17/14
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Science
Integrated Chemistry w/lab (elements of general, organic, inorganic and
biochem) or chemistry accepted by another CSU nursing program.
Anatomy w/ lab
Physiology w/lab
Microbiology w/ lab
Non Science
English Composition
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Statistics
3. Completion of the above prerequisites with a grade of B or better
4. A maximum of 1 science and 1 non science pre-requisite course may be “in
Progress” by February 28th
5. Overall Grade Point Average of 3.0 in all college-level coursework
6. Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (or one-page plan for completion if admitted to
program)
7. Completion of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) version 5 with an
adjusted individual total score, ranking listed in the table below
8. If you have a previous bachelors degree in any field, you are not required to repeat
English composition, oral communication and critical thinking courses.
Admission to the Nursing Program is based on a 100-point system. The breakdown of point
distribution is listed in the table below. Local service area is considered to be Lake, Marin,
Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.
ADMISSION RANKING POINT DISTRIBUTION
CRITERIA
College Nursing Prerequisite Science GPA
(GPA * 6.25)
Overall College GPA (GPA * 6.25)
Essay (2 page limit)
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
TEAS Score
90.5 or above
90.4-87.5
87.4-84.3
84.2-82.0
81.1-78.0
Below 77.9
Local Service Area: (Sonoma State University
and surrounding counties)
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
25
25
20
15
Point Assignment for score
15 points
12 points
9 points
6 points
3 points
0 points
15
100
Form revised 10/14Department of Nursing (707) 664-2465 www.sonoma.edu/nursing , updated 9/17/14
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ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
Follow these directions explicitly. Choose only 2 questions; submit only one doublespaced typewritten page (no smaller than 12 font!) per question (total 2 pages). Submit
these two pages with your application. Please write your name in the upper right hand
corner of each page.
1. What critical thinking skills do you possess that will assist you in your
nursing career?
2. How do you propose to face the challenges of today’s nursing workplace?
3. As nursing is the most trusted profession in the eyes of the public, how would
you maintain that trust in your practice?
4. In reviewing the Department of Nursing Philosophy and the nine concepts,
which concept resonates with your abilities to practice as a nurse?
(refer to Student Handbook, Pg 6&7)
5. Describe a stressful or challenging situation you have experienced and how
you dealt with it. Looking back, would you do anything differently? Please
explain.
6. What experiences have prepared you to work with diverse populations
seeking healthcare?
Admission Decisions - We make every attempt to get admissions decisions
completed in April. All admission notifications will be sent via email. University
transfer students will be notified of their university admission status after the
Nursing department notifies all admits. Admission decisions are sealed and not
open for review.
A valid SSN is required by the CA Board of Registered Nursing to apply for
licensure. While the Department of Nursing does not require this, you must
have an SSN before taking your licensing exam. Please visit BRN website for
further details: http://www.rn.ca.gov/
Form revised 10/14Department of Nursing (707) 664-2465 www.sonoma.edu/nursing , updated 9/17/14
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