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Dillard University Nursing Admissions

Admission to the professional component of the nursing program be the following steps.

You must apply to Dillard University for admission to the University.
Apply to the College of Nursing professional component by March 1, the spring semester before you desire to enter the BSN program.
Schedule your interview with the College of Nursing Admission, Progression and Retention Committee through the College of Nursing.
Schedule your HESI A2 entrance exam.

Application Process: Ranking of Application

Students meeting the minimum requirements are ranked according to the Admission Criteria Scoring Grid by the Admissions, Progression and Retention Committee. Students are notified by mail of their admission status.

Applicants who have met admission criteria and whose ranked GPA falls within the number of available seats are provisionally admitted to the program until verification of the successful completion of all prerequisite courses and maintenance of the required GPA is received. In the event that the final score using the Admission Criteria Scoring Grid results in a tie, student ranking will be determined by the students’ overall GPA.

The following is required prior to review of the application:

Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or greater during the current semester.
Final grades from all prerequisite courses.
A minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4 point scale.
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 in science courses.
Complete up-to-date immunization record and CPR requirement.
HESI A2 Test results within the last two years.

The number of students who can be admitted to the nursing sequence is based on seat availability. The College of Nursing reserves the right to choose which applicants are admitted to the nursing program. Students must reapply annually if they wish to be considered for admission. Applications are not saved after the beginning of the semester.

Prospective students should submit completed applications by March 1st of the expected year of entry into the College of Nursing. Students are eligible for admission when they have:

Completed first-year core curriculum and nursing cognate courses with grades of ‘C’ or better
No more than one repeat of any science and math pre-requisite course. (Two failures in the same required science course disqualifies a student for admission.) When a student receives a grade of D or F in two (2) required science courses, the student is not eligible for admission to the professional program two years from the last date of a failing grade.Science courses consist of CHE 111 , and CHE 111L, MAT 121 or MAT 121A, BIO 201, BIO 201L, BIO 202 and BIO 202L, NUR 203 for admission to the nursing program.
Achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.7 or above on a 4-point scale.
Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 in science courses on a 4 point scale.
Provided the University and the College of Nursing with official transcripts from all schools previously attended. Official transcripts must be sent from the institution with the seal of the school affix to the document. Course equivalence will be determined by the Registrar and the College of Nursing.
Applicants must earn a 77% or greater composite on the following components of the HESI A2: Reading Comprehension, Basic Math Skills, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology. HESI A2 scores older than three years will not be accepted.
Potential nursing students must be accepted for enrollment at Dillard University to be considered for admission to Dillard University College of Nursing. An interview accompanies the application process, and will be announced upon review of your application materials.

Requirements for Students accepted into the Nursing Major

Presented evidence of satisfactory health status with a current and complete record of immunizations.
Presented proof of health insurance coverage. Students who do not purchase insurance through the University must sign a waiver which states that they have, and will maintain, insurance coverage from another source.
Presented a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card for a Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association. CPR should be current from August 1ST through June 1ST.
Submitted a letter of good standing, written from the institution on official letterhead and sent via mail, if transferring from another nursing program.
Potential nursing students must be accepted for enrollment at Dillard University to be considered for admission to Dillard University College of Nursing. An interview accompanies the application process, and will be announced upon review of your application materials.

Admission to the Dillard University Nursing Major: LPN to BSN

The program of study for the LPN-BSN student requires 120 semester hours of credit. These semester hours include 61 hours of nursing courses. Cognate and core courses are taken concurrently with nursing courses. A nursing advisor assists students to develop a plan of study based on program requirements. Course schedules must have advisor approval.

Requirements for the LPN to BSN student seeking admission to the nursing program are:

Graduation from an approved LPN program with a current, unencumbered LPN license to practice nursing in Louisiana.
Active practice as LPN in nursing within the last three consecutive years at the time of admission. These applicants are eligible to receive credit for NUR 214, NUR 214L, NUR 220and NUR 220L through completion of 2,080 LPN work experience hours within a year prior to applying to the College of Nursing. The LPN also has the option of completing competency testing with the College of Nursing. Competency testing consists of writing the HESI fundamentals specialty exam with a score of 850 or greater.
In addition to licensure as an LPN within the State of Louisiana or a compact LPN license, the LPN must meet the same requirements as the generic or transfer student. Please see previous sections titled Application Process: Ranking of Applications, Requirements for Students accepted into the Nursing Major

Dillard University RN to BSN Program

The program of study for the RN-BSN student requires 120 semester hours of credit. These semester hours include 61 hours of nursing courses. Cognate and core courses are taken concurrently with nursing courses. A nursing advisor assists students to develop a plan of study based on program requirements. Course schedules must have advisor approval.

Requirements for the RN-BSN applicant seeking admission to the nursing program are:

Graduation from an approved RN nursing program with a current, unencumbered RN license to practice nursing in Louisiana.
Submission of official transcripts from all colleges, schools, and universities attended. Course equivalence will be determined by the Registrar and School of Nursing.
Admission to Dillard University.
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4 point scale.
Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4 point scale in science courses.
Current professional liability and malpractice insurance.
A statement of satisfactory health status as validated by a completed College of Nursing health form with a current complete record of immunizations and titers.
The health form is to be completed by a physician or other primary care provider.
Presented a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card for a Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association. CPR should be current from August 1st through June 1st.

RN-BSN students may transfer up to 38 hours toward the general core; 57 hours toward the nursing core and cognates. Following the successful completion of NUR 399 – Conceptualizations of Professional Nursing students will receive 28 advance placement credit hours for NUR 214, NUR 214L, NUR 220, NUR 220L, NUR 352, NUR 352L, NUR 360, NUR 360L, NUR 371, NUR 371L, NUR 374, and NUR 374L.

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Dillard University Nursing Admissions

Application Process: Ranking of Application

Requirements for Students accepted into the Nursing Major

Admission to the Dillard University Nursing Major: LPN to BSN

Dillard University RN to BSN Program

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