Academics

Track Two

For more information please contact:
RN - BS Coordinator, Judy Tuori: jtuori1@worcester.edu

Admission Process

The RN-to-BS student applying to Worcester State University as a transfer student can receive up to 65 credits transferable from an accredited associate degree college and a maximum of 90 credits from four year colleges or universities. Worcester State University has articulation agreements with many area colleges for transfer credits (up to 29 credits may be approved toward nursing transfer credits).

The RN student, who graduated from a nursing diploma program, must take the NLN NACEII exams as a prerequisite, which allows students to obtain up to 29 nursing transfer credits. All RN students must hold a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Beginning year 2013, the three semester nursing sequence will start in the fall semester. All applicants must complete the required components of the admission process prior to May 1st, 2013 for consideration of admittance for September.  Please apply to this program through the WSU Admissions office.   Students who wish to matriculate into the program to begin taking prerequisites or corequisites early may be admitted as an early admission by completing the application process.  The nursing course sequence begins each Fall, however RN students may begin full time or part time study any semester to fulfill general education requirements.  All degree requirements must be completed before participation in the pinning or graudation ceremonies.

- Clinical Course Requirements

Track Two Prerequisite Courses

These courses may be transferred if the student has previously taken the course (per college transfer policy) or may be taken at Worcester State University. Foundation courses, nursing courses, prerequisite and corequisite courses may not be taken pass/fail.

(An Accuplacer math test may be required by Worcester State University prior to registering for courses)

Track Two Nursing Courses: (31 Worcester State University Nursing Credits)

All nursing courses must be taken in sequence. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 80 in each nursing course. Only one nursing course may be repeated to obtain the minimum grade or required GPA and must be repeated within the 2 years.