To be considered for admission to CSP Global’s BS in Nursing Accelerated track, students should take the following steps:
STEP 1: APPLY TO CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ST. PAUL (CSP)
To be considered for admission to the BSN program, students must first be accepted to the university. Learn more and apply to Concordia University, St. Paul today!
Questions? Contact Admissions
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 651-641-8230
STEP 2: COMPLETE NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Before beginning the BSN program, students must complete several requirements, including prerequisite coursework, the TEAS exam, and other Nursing program criteria. The academic advising team at CSP Global is available to help create a personalized plan to keep you on track toward meeting these requirements.
Nursing Program Admissions Requirements
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The following requirements must be met to apply to the Accelerated BS in Nursing program:
- Acceptance to the Concordia University, St. Paul
- Submit official transcripts verifying completion of 54 college credits, an associates degree or higher non-nursing degree
- Cumulative GPA and Cumulative Science GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
- Successful completion all Nursing prerequisite coursework
- Submit a TEAS score of 65% or greater (TEAS waived if 3 out of 4 science courses are completed through CSP Global)
- Demonstrate English language proficiency via examination (if needed)
- Submit the Nursing Acknowledgment Form
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Please view the CSP catalog for details regarding GPA, grade, and other related requirements for prerequisite work.
- PSY230 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (4 credits)
- MAT165 Quantitative Reasoning for Health Care Professionals (3 credits)
- CHE105 Chemistry for Health Sciences (4 credits)
- BIO300 Microbiology (4 credits) Note: BIO120 General Biology I with lab (or equivalent, if taken outside of CSP) is a prerequisite to this course if taken at CSP.
- BIO315 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 credits) Note: BIO120 General Biology I with lab (or equivalent, if taken outside of CSP) is a prerequisite to this course if taken at CSP.
- BIO316 Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 credits) Note: BIO315 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (or equivalent, if taken outside of CSP) is a prerequisite to this course if taken at CSP.
Latency Policy:
- All science and math prerequisites must be current within seven years from the date of acceptance to the University.
- PSY230 must be current within ten years from the date of acceptance to the University.
- General education requirements transferred from another institution do not expire.
Retake Policy:
- Prerequisite courses may be repeated in their entirety to meet the grade and GPA requirements: Only two re-takes due to failure/withdrawal are allowed (Note: This is two re-takes total, not two re-takes for failure and two re-takes for withdrawal).
TEAS Exam +
- Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) must be submitted with a score of 65% or higher.
- Complete the TEAS exam within one year prior to your application to the Nursing Program (only two attempts allowed per year).
- Reminder: The TEAS requirement is waived if a student completes 3 of 4 Science prerequisites through CSP (e.g., BIO300, BIO315, BIO316, or CHE105) and minimum science GPA and grades have been met.
- CSP does not accept the HESI exam in place of TEAS.
Complete the TEAS Exam Through CSP
The TEAS Exam is offered through CSP virtually. This is open to anyone to register, including CSP pre-nursing and non-CSP students. Students can also complete the TEAS exam outside of CSP.
- Register here: https://atitesting.com/teas/register#prep
- Registration will close 24 hours prior to the exam.
- Cost of exam is $100. Applicants will pay upon registration.
- Applicants will receive an email prior to the exam (12 hours) with a link to log onto for the dry run. Check spam inbox.
Step 3: Apply to the BSN Program
When applying, please ensure you have the following items and have reviewed all program requirements and policies.
- TEAS Exam Score: The TEAS admission requirement is waived for students who have taken 3 out of the 4 science prerequisite courses at CSP [BIO300, BIO315, BIO316, CHE105] and have earned a science GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Unofficial college transcripts: for any in-progress courses or courses taken outside of CSP. You may apply to the Nursing program with courses in progress, as long as they will be completed before the program begins.
- Clear a criminal background check
- ABSN Program Policies
NURSING PROGRAM FAQ
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In the ABSN program, students engage in a variety of learning experiences to master essential nursing skills, including hands-on skills labs at learning sites and clinical experiences that combine simulation and direct patient care. Online courses cover critical topics such as nursing theory, public health policies, and pharmacology, while offering ample support throughout the program.
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Program start dates include Fall (September), Spring (January), Summer (May).
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We typically recommend that our students allow themselves the opportunity to focus on their BSN education full time.
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Clinical learning experiences occur in a variety of healthcare and community-based settings throughout the Denver region.
Nursing Program Statistics
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2022 2023 NCLEX-RN First Time Pass Rate 93.33% 90.32% Acceptance Rate The number of applicants varies by term. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. The number of applicants varies by term. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.