Application Information for the UVU Nursing Department
Associate in Science in Nursing with BSN Completion
Applying for
Fall Semester 2014
Congratulations on completing the prerequisite courses and on your efforts toward becoming a nurse. Even though not all
candidates will be accepted we appreciate you applying to Utah Valley University. Please read all of the following information
carefully so you will not miss any critical information.
Admission to the UVU Nursing program is contingent upon satisfactory results of both a federal criminal background check and a drug screen. Information
on how to obtain both reports will be provided upon acceptance. The Department of Nursing has sole discretion to deny acceptance based on information
contained in either of these two reports.
The UVU Nursing program is a very rigorous, time-intensive program. Students are expected to attend all classes, labs and clinical assignments as scheduled.
Classes, labs and clinical are not flexible and if missed could jeopardize one’s success in the program. If considering working during the program,
considerable flexibility will be required in your work schedule. The nursing program requires a full commitment each semester, from first day of class until
the last day of class.
ABOUT THIS APPLICATION…
NOTE: If you have already completed an RN program, please request information and/or an application to the needed programs from
the nursing office located in HP 203.
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1 - Submit a Utah Valley University Application
Acceptance to UVU is required prior to submitting an application to the UVU Nursing program. Application to the University
can be done either online at www.uvu.edu or in person at One Stop, located on the main campus in BA 106. A one-time fee
of $35 is due at the time of application.
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2 – Submit a Nursing Application
After applying to UVU, an application must then be submitted to the Department of Nursing. Applications are available at
www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing for download
Applications should be hand-delivered on the Main Campus to the Academic Counseling Center, LC 402:
Applications must include a copy of your TEAS test results, an official sealed transcript from all colleges or universities in
which your grades have NOT been already transferred and articulated, and TOEFL results if English is your second language.
NOTE: if your courses were taken at UVU or already transferred to your record then no transcript is necessary.
Mailed Applications should be sent to:
Utah Valley University
Attn: Pre-Nursing Counselor
Academic Counseling Center- Mail Code 101
800 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058-5999
Application must be received no later than Friday, May 16, 2014 by 4:p.m.
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3 – Notifications of Decisions
ALL APPLICANTS will be notified of either non-acceptance or of a scheduled interview via UVLINK EMAIL between 3
to 7 days of the closing of the application. CHECK YOUR UVLINK EMAIL.
Interview Day and Time are assigned–you will not choose your own time; therefore, it is vital that you RESERVE the
week of June 9-13 to be available for interview.
You MUST respond via e-mail, by the specified deadline, with either an “accept” or “decline” of the offer for an interview.
You will NOT get a second chance if you fail to respond by the specified deadline.
All e-mail responses will be verified by a return e-mail. If accepting the offer, you will then be given the specific day and
time of your interview. No further e-mails will follow and you will be expected to arrive on the day and time identified. No
interviews will be rescheduled. Failure to attend the scheduled interview will result in non-acceptance for this application
time frame.
All interviewed applicants will be notified by U.S. mail of FINAL admission decisions. This may take up to 3 weeks following
the interview.
Acceptance and Alternate Notification will be sent to the mailing address you include on the application–please make sure
the address is correct and written clearly for the address where you will be located in June.
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4 – Eligibility
To be eligible to submit an application, you must, by the application deadline . . .
Be accepted to UVU and issued a UVU ID #;
Have earned a final grade of a B- or better and have not repeated more than once, within the past 5 years, any of
the seven pre-requisite courses; which include CHEM 1110: Elem Chemistry, ENGL 1010: Intro to Writing, MATH
1050: College Algebra, NUTR 1020: Foundations of Human Nutrition, ZOOL 2320: Human Anatomy w lab, ZOOL 2420:
Human Physiology w lab, and PSY 1100: Human Development Life Span. If you repeated a course the second grade is
used whether it is higher or lower than the previous grade.
Have taken the TEAS test version V.
Submit a TOEFL score if English is your second language, Minimum 560 written, 220 computer, 83 IBT, taken within
the past two years.
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 5 - Transferring Credits to UVU
It is your responsibility to have official transcripts of all previous college course work sent to the UVU Admissions
Office. Transcripts accepted as official by that office are evaluated and posted on your UVU academic record.
All transfer credits are evaluated by the Transfer Credit Office only, NOT BY THE NURSING DEPARTMENT. Although
Nursing will accept official copies of your transcripts, once opened, they are no longer “official” and you must provide
an additional copy to the UVU admissions Office in order for transfer credits to be evaluated. Therefore, if you
choose to provide the Department of Nursing with official transcripts, you MUST ALSO provide an official, sealed
transcript to the UVU Admissions Office!! The Department of Nursing DOES NOT process and/or post ANY transfer
credits to your record!
 6 – Prerequisite Course Work Information
All Prerequisite course work must be complete and on a transcript with a B- grade minimum by the application
deadline of May 16, 2014. Only final grades, posted on the transcript by the deadline, are acceptable.
The Nursing Admissions Committee WILL NOT attempt to locate missing grades. It is YOUR responsibility to
assure all grade information has been submitted with your nursing application by the deadline, in order for it to
be available when review of application begins.
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7 – Acceptable College Credits
Although there are a variety of ways to obtain college credit, some are appropriate for the nursing prerequisites
while others are not. Please be aware of the following credits and/or grades, and how they may affect your
eligibility to apply:
ACT Scores: At UVU, ACT scores are only used to determine placement into a subject, NOT to waive ANY prerequisite course. MATH 1050, or a
higher level math course which required MATH 1050 as a prerequisite (except for Trigonometry), is required in order to satisfy the Quantitative
Literacy requirement for both the nursing program prerequisite and UVU.
Repeating Course Work: Repeating a course for a better grade is an option and does not affect your UVU nursing application adversely;
however, only one repeat, per course, in a 5 year time frame will be allowed. The second attempt is used for the application. Once a course is
repeated, grades for the first attempt will not be used to satisfy any degree requirement. Therefore, if the grade for your most recent attempt
falls below a B- grade, you are ineligible to apply.
Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit Grades: With the majority of points awarded being based on the prerequisite GPA, only letter grades are
acceptable for all prerequisites.
AP Credits: AP scores of 3, 4 or 5 can be accepted for prerequisite requirements. These must be posted to your transcript as credit. For
purposes of calculating the GPA, a score of 3 = B+, 4 = A-, and 5 = A.
Course Substitutions: In order to give the student the best opportunity to have a competitive GPA, there are some courses
which may be used as a substitution for a prerequisite if a higher grade was received in the substituting course and the grade in
the pre-requisite course meets nursing standard minimum grade. The following are examples of appropriate suggestions:
ENGL 1010: If ENGL 2010 or 2020 has been completed with a better grade than the ENGL 1010, that course can be substituted for the
prerequisite ENGL 1010 course.
MATH 1050: Any higher-level math class, which required College Algebra as a prerequisite (except Trigonometry) can be substituted for the
prerequisite MATH 1050 course.
All other substitutions will be determined on an individual basis by the Department of Nursing Admission Committee.
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8 – TEAS TEST INFORMATION
Taking the TEAS Test requires a Test Voucher from the pre-nursing counselor. If you have not yet taken the TEAS
you must do so to submit the application. Please see the pre-nursing counselor for the voucher and information on
taking the TEAS test.
One TEAS test per application is allowed. Only two TEAS tests are allowed in a 5-year time frame. If you have two
scores you will choose which of the completed tests to submit. There will be no mixing of test scores. Scores are
valid for 5 years beginning Sept., 2010. We only accept TEAS version V. If an early version was taken it will not be
accepted. If submitting expired TEAS scores, they will not be used in reviewing your application, which could result
in your ineligibility. Scores submitted with previous applications are NOT maintained by the nursing department. It
is your responsibility to keep copies of your scores.
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9 – Interview Process
The top candidates from the TEAS and GPA are selected to interview. The interview process is standardized to
ensure that each candidate interviewed has an equal opportunity to be objectively evaluated. If selected to
interview, read the letter, follow directions, and study the suggested material that is sent by the nursing office.
Interviews are held on the UVU campus. The interview process takes approximately 2 hours to complete. An
interview does not guarantee acceptance. From those interviewed up to 40 candidates will be selected, notified,
and offered positions in the Program for Fall Semester 2014. A group of alternates will also be selected and
notified. If accepted you must meet all deadlines. Failure to do so will forfeit your position and it will be offered to
an alternate.
Read the material and instructions sent with your invitation to interview. Prepare as you would for a professional
job interview. At UVU, the Career Development Center in LC 409 helps students with professional interview skills.
Interview times are to be scheduled June 9-13. RESERVE THIS WEEK. Plan to rearrange your schedule if you are
accepted for an interview.
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10 – Acceptance Information
Acceptance is contingent upon the following:
Letter of acceptance after completion of the interview.
Submitting all requested documentation by deadlines.
Completion of required immunizations, current CPR certification, and physical exam.
Providing satisfactory results of both a federal background check and drug screen. The background check will
include a record of employment and all non-juvenile arrests and convictions, including sex offenses. UVU has sole
discretion to deny entrance based upon the information contained in either of these two reports.
MANDATORY attendance at the NURSING ORIENTATION Meeting. This meeting is to be held on Monday, Aug. 18,
2014 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If unable to attend or late, your position will be forfeited and given to an alternate.
Due to changes in UVU registration process, students will be able to register for nursing courses before
orientation: however, failure to attend orientation will result in the nursing department dropping your classes and
allowing an alternate to register.
Due to limited space within the nursing program, not all qualified applicants will be accepted.
Alternate candidates will be notified, in rank-order, if openings occur prior to the beginning of the semester. Candidates
and applications will not be forwarded to subsequent application periods. A new complete application is required to be
considered in another application period. If not accepted, an applicant can only be interviewed twice in a 5 year time frame.
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11 – Scholarship Information
Information and applications regarding scholarships, including all need-based, privately-funded nursing scholarships are
available on the Financial Aid website at http://www.uvu.edu/scholarships.
Thank you for reading all of the previous information, noting all dates, processes, and procedures
before filling out the application that follows.
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App # ______________ Received: Date_________ Time ________
Application for Associate in Nursing with BSN Completion
Utah Valley University Department of Nursing
Fall Semester 2014
Hand delivered and/or mailed applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2014. Your
application must be delivered to the pre-nursing counselor in LC 402 by the specified date and time.
Please read and follow all instructions and complete all sections. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
All accepted applicants will be required to attend a Mandatory Nursing Orientation Meeting on
Monday Aug. 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please Print Clearly!
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
UVU ID#
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Current Phone #
UVLINK Email
ALL Email Contact will be via UVLINK email ONLY!!!
Mailing Street
Address
City, State, Zip Code
All Applicants will be notified of either a scheduled interview or non-acceptance through UVLINK email. Begin checking
your UV Link email within a week of application due date. Forwarded email is sometimes delayed so check your UVLINK so you
don’t miss VITAL information!
Section 1: College Transcripts
Prerequisite courses taken at UVU and prerequisite courses transferred from all other colleges and
universities that have been articulated and are listed on your Utah Valley University transcript are in
the computer system and do NOT require additional attached documentation.
Any prerequisite course that has not yet been transferred and articulated must be documented in an
official, sealed, transcript from the college or university where it was taken. You must submit an
official, sealed transcript with this application and an additional official, sealed transcript to UVU
records office.
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All Prerequisites were taken at UVU. (no transcript required)
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One or more Prerequisites were completed at another college of university.
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All courses have been articulated and are on the UVU transcript. (no transcript required)
An official, sealed transcript is attached for courses not yet transferred to UVU.
Section 2: Previous Degrees
Please list any previous college degrees completed:
Degree: _________ University or College: ______________________________ Date: ___________
Degree: _________ University or College: ______________________________ Date: ___________
This information helps your nursing advisor know if general education requirements covered by your previous degree have
been met.
Section 3: TEAS Test
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I have submitted the test results page only of my TEAS version V.
If you have not yet taken the TEAS exam, please contact the pre-nursing counselor to obtain a voucher.
The exam results page must be attached for the application to be eligible.
UVU ID# _____________________________________
Section 4: Prerequisite Course Work
Primary Prerequisite
Prefix and Course #
(as identified on campus where taken)
Grade
Where
Completed?
Elementary Chemistry
(CHEM 1110)
Introduction to Writing
(ENGL 1010)
College Algebra
(MATH 1050)
Human Nutrition
(NUTR 1020)
Human Development
Life Span
(PSY 1100)
Human Anatomy
(ZOOL 2320)
Human Physiology
(ZOOL 2420)
If a final grade is not available for any of the above prerequisite courses by the May 16, 2014 deadline,
and is not posted on your official transcript, you are not eligible to apply at this time.
Section 5: Criminal History
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?
No
Yes
If yes, include a full disclosure of all circumstances involved, dates and/or times, as well as any
resolution reached. Attach written explanation page to application.
UVU ID # ______________________________________________
Section 6: English Language Proficiency
Is English your Native Language?
No
Yes
If No, attach documentation of TOEFL score. Application to the program is contingent upon providing a
minimum written score of 560, computer-based score of 220, or IBT score of 83. TOEFL score must not
be older than 2 years.
Section 7: Signature
By Signing this application, I understand that. . .
1.
If accepted, I will be required to attend the MANDATORY Nursing Orientation Meeting to be held on Monday,
August 19, 2014, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. I understand that this is a REQUIRED meeting, and I will forfeit my position
for entry if I fail to attend.
2.
Only complete applications will be reviewed; it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to submit, by the deadline, all required
documents, including transcripts, TEAS V score results, and TOEFL results (if English is not my native language); I
assume full responsibility, as well as any consequence, if application instructions are not followed.
3.
If accepted, I will be expected to make the nursing program my first priority. The nursing program cannot make
accommodations to fit my work schedule. Flexibility in my work and family schedule is MY responsibility. The
nursing program requires full commitment each semester, from the first day of class until the last day of class. If
unable to make this commitment, it is strongly suggested that I postpone my application until a time when I am
willing and able to make this full commitment.
4.
I am strongly encouraged to acquaint myself with the demands associated with nursing. UVU nursing students are
expected to demonstrate the ability to perform functions similar to what would be expected in a nursing
employment situation. I must be able to tolerate physically and emotionally taxing activities and perform
appropriately during stressful situations, in order to meet the demands of the program and eventually the
profession. I am encouraged to become familiar with the information provided on the following websites:
www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing/consider/physical.html,
www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing/pdf/mental_emotional_demands_of_nursing.pdf
www.uvu.edu/csh/nursing/pdf/essential_performance_requirements.pdf
5.
Acceptance to the program does not guarantee eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam; only the Utah
State Board of Nursing qualifies applicants to take the licensing exam.
6.
I have read the complete instructions and understand the full requirements for acceptance into the nursing
program. I know the dates of the interview, know that I will be contacted via UVLINK email only for an interview,
and know that if I fail to respond in the scheduled time, or fail to follow through with any deadlines I will forfeit my
interview, candidacy, and possible acceptance for Fall 2014.
Applicant’s Signature _______________________________________
UVU ID# ________________________________________________
Date ___________________________________