NURSING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) is for students interested in becoming a Registered Nursing (RN). This degree is full time and a hybrid (mix of online and in-person) program that prepares students to be a registered nurse. Students are

typically in class, clinical, or lab 3-4 days a week Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.

Length of program: 18 months

NURSING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Online application & $75 non-refundable application fee (paid online after submission).
• Graduation from an accredited high school or higher or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Prerequisites/general education requirements – a “C” grade or better in the required courses and a prerequisite coursework GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Official transcripts from ALL schools attended, including high school or GED.
• Foreign high school or college transcripts: Please request a credited evaluation of your transcripts. You can search this website for options: https://naces.org/
• Additional course credit: if you took Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE) or International Baccalaureate (IB), we must receive an official transcript from the appropriate host in addition to your high school transcript.
• If sending your transcripts electronically, please have them sent to Admissions@bshsi.org.
• Any applicant who has previously enrolled in or is currently enrolled in a nursing program is required to respond to an essay explaining prior circumstances and may be asked to provide a professional letter of recommendation.
• Applicants who are not a U.S. citizen by birth must provide immigration or citizenship documentation. The school does not participate in the SEVIS program.

GUARANTEED ADMISSION

Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an approved VA college (listed below), or with an associate degree from Richard Bland College or any Virginia Community College part of the VCCS and a 2.5 GPA and a "B" in the required prerequisite courses will have guaranteed admission based on space availability.

Christopher Newport University, College of William and Mary, George Mason University, James Madison University, Longwood University, Mary Washington University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Randolph-Macon College, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, or Virginia Union University.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Click here for more information on Transfer Credit. For transfer credit guidelines refer to policy ADM 3.10

*Courses may be in-progress with proof of course registration, but it is recommended that all prerequisite and corequisite courses be complete by application deadline with a final course grade to have best chance of being admitted.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

• January Admission – Apply by September 1

• March Admission – Apply by November 1

• May Admission – Apply by February 1

• August Admission – Apply by April 1

• October Admission – Apply by June 1

ADMISSIONS DECISIONS

Admission decisions are communicated via email 4-5 weeks following the application deadline.

ONLINE APPLICATION

• Complete one month prior to the deadline to ensure requirements are completed on time.
• Click here to apply today: Online Application

Requirements received after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants may review their application portal to confirm requirements have been received. Your application will be valid for the designated application deadline only. If you do not feel that you have enough time to submit all requirements by the deadline, please wait for the following application period to apply.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

• From ALL schools attended including high school and any courses you are currently taking—even though the grades are not yet available.
• Foreign high school or college transcripts: Please request a credited evaluation of your transcripts. You can search this website for options: https://www.naces.org/
• If you took Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE) or International Baccalaureate (IB), we must receive an official transcript from the appropriate host in addition to your high school transcript.
   
  • AP - Collegeboard.org
  • DE - Designated College
  • College IB - rrs.ibo.org
     
• Admissions will not accept official transcripts directly from applicants. Official transcripts can be electronically delivered to admissions@bshsi.org or mailed to the below address:
  430 Clairmont, Suite 200 Colonial Heights, VA 23834

PREVIOUS NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANTS

• As part of the online application, applicants who have attended a previous nursing program are required to submit a previous nursing program essay and a professional recommendation letter. This information will be provided on your application.
   
  • Essay prompt: Provide a brief explanation of what is different now versus when you were previously enrolled in nursing courses or a nursing program.
  • Professional Recommendation Letter should be emailed directly to admissions@bshsi.org.

OTHER RESOURCES

• AASN Curriculum Plan

• Join us for an information session (encouraged, not required). Register here: virtual and in-person information sessions.

INCENTIVES FOR BON SECOURS EMPLOYEES

Bon Secours’ Human Resources Department currently offers 100% paid tuition and fees for Bon Secours employees (full-time, part-time and PRN status) who agree to work as a Registered Nurse for a minimum of 18 months after successful completion of the program.

For more information visit this page: Bon Secours Mercy Health employees.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

• Fill out this form to request more information about our programs.

• Email at admissions@bshsi.org or call (804) 627-5300.

• Or contact your admissions representative directly: