Nursing Information Packet

The information contained in this packet is designed to provide students with an overview of the nursing
programs offered by ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Information is subject to
change. Because information may change, prospective students are encouraged to bookmark this link
to revisit and are strongly encouraged to remain in contact with an Edson College student services
team member for the most up-to-date information.

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation prepares graduates for excellence upon entering
the workplace. Since certification and licensure requirements vary by profession and from state to state,
we recommend that you visit Professional Licensure to determine the requirements of individual state
licensures or national certifications.

Contents
Pathways at a Glance........................................................................................................................................... 2
Traditional BSN..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Accelerated BSN................................................................................................................................................... 8
MS Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice).............................................................................................................. 16
Health and Safety Requirements – Clinical Nursing Programs...........................................................................16
Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)...............................................................................................................17
RN to BSN / RN to MS........................................................................................................................................ 18

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Pathways at a Glance

Pathways Candidates Selection Start Program Prep for Degree

Process Dates Length NCLEX-RN Awarded
*

Traditional First degree Competitive Fall 4 semesters Yes BSN

BSN seeking Spring (16-24
applicants. If Summer months)
seats remain,
postbaccalaureate
applicants are
considered.

Accelerated First degree Competitive Fall - West 3 semesters Yes BSN

BSN seeking Valley (12 months)
applicants and
postbaccalaureate Spring -
applicants. Downtown
Phoenix

Master of Applicants with a Competitive Summer 4 semesters Yes MS

Science in regionally Spring (15-16
Nursing accredited months)
(Entry to bachelor’s
Practice) degree

Concurrent Applicants Varies by Fall ~24 months Yes – Associate

Enrollment admitted to or enrolled Community Spring through an degree in
Program in a College Summer associate nursing
(CEP) regionally degree at a &
accredited community BSN
associate college
degree nursing
program

RN to BSN Applicants who are Non Fall 14-24 months No – this BSN
associate degree competitive Spring pathway is
prepared Summer for licensed
registered RNs
nurses (RN)

*The NCLEX-RN is the national exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN).

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Traditional BSN
How are students admitted to the BSN Nursing program?
First-year students (applicants with 11 or fewer transferable credits completed post-high school graduation)
applying to ASU’s nursing major are admitted to one of two majors. Applicants meeting direct admission criteria will
be admitted to ASU with nursing as their major. Applicants not meeting nursing direct admission criteria will be
admitted to the community health major.
●​ Students with direct admission to nursing who meet Continuing Eligibility Criteria (CEC) are guaranteed a
seat in the clinical nursing program.
●​ Students admitted to community health may apply through the competitive application process for any
remaining spaces in the clinical nursing program after direct admission students are placed. Space is
limited, and placement is not guaranteed.

Transfer students must be admitted to ASU before applying for advancement. Transfer students who apply to ASU
for nursing will be admitted to the community health major.

Current ASU students interested in changing their major to nursing should review this document and meet with an
advisor in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation to discuss options to apply through the competitive
application process.

What are the minimum direct admission requirements for incoming first-year students?
First-year direct admission requirements are:
●​ top 10% of high school graduating class OR
●​ 3.80 GPA in ASU competency courses (based on 4.00 grading scale) OR
●​ 3.50 GPA in ASU competency courses AND either a 25 ACT or 1230 SAT combined evidence-based
reading and writing plus math score

The priority application date to be considered for direct admission into the nursing major is November 1. First-year
admission applications to the nursing major received after the November 1 application priority date are considered
on a space-available basis. Students not offered admission directly to the nursing program are placed in the BS
program in community health. Direct admission requirements are subject to change each academic year.

What are the Continuing Eligibility Criteria (CEC) for direct admission students in the nursing major?
Direct admission students must meet CEC to maintain their seat in the clinical nursing program. Students who meet
CEC are guaranteed placement into the clinical nursing program. Advancement of qualified direct admission
students will take place within one year of the semester when all 12 prerequisite courses are completed.

If a direct admission student fails to meet all criteria, the direct admission status will be forfeited, and the major will
be changed to community health or another baccalaureate health program at Edson College. If the student is still
interested in nursing, they may apply through the competitive application process for any available spaces in the
upper-division clinical nursing program; however, placement is not guaranteed.

CEC are subject to review and change each academic year:

●​ Enroll in the courses following the published course sequence on the major map.
●​ Courses taken at institutions other than ASU, during the required term, must have the grades recorded on
the ASU system by the final grading deadline (degree conferral dates) per the ASU Academic Calendar.
●​ 3.50 minimum prerequisite course GPA each semester.
●​ Grades of C or better in prerequisite courses.
●​ Successful completion of all Health and Safety Requirements.
●​ Any deviation from the approved major map requires a petition and approval from the academic program.
Please consult with an Edson College advisor for more information.

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How have students advanced into the upper-division clinical nursing program?
Advancement to the clinical nursing program is based on clinical space availability, and all applicants must submit a
Clinical Nursing Advancement Application by the deadline for each advancement cycle.

Applicants directly admitted to the nursing major who meet CEC are guaranteed to advance to the clinical program
within one year of eligibility. Applicants who are admitted to community health or another major may compete for
limited seats through the competitive application process.

Does ASU partner with the Mayo Clinic for clinical?

ASU continues our strong partnership with The Mayo Clinic. Following our team-based model, students will be
assigned to The Mayo Clinic location through the team selection process rather than applying separately for this
location.

Does ASU partner with Phoenix Children’s Hospital?

As part of an alliance between Phoenix Children’s and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at ASU,
we offer opportunities for students interested in pediatric nursing. Select cohorts of students will complete the
prelicensure nursing curriculum at ASU while participating in clinical hours at Phoenix Children’s. Each semester of
the program, students will have experiences and instruction in pediatrics. The purpose of this cohort is to prepare
undergraduate nursing students to excel in the field of pediatric nursing. When students apply for advancement to
the upper-division clinical nursing program, they will receive information on available pediatric cohorts and how to
apply. Selection is competitive.

Should I meet additional requirements if I am selected for advancement?

When applying for advancement, clinical nursing applicants must meet specific Health and Safety Requirements by
the deadlines provided for each advancement cycle.

If admitted, what are the program components and schedule like?

Students are encouraged to treat participation in either program as equivalent to the demands of full-time employment.
Students are in lectures/didactic one to three days per week (will vary by program and semester), clinical at least one
day per week, and simulation/experiential at least one day per week.

Lectures / Didactic
Students in the Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN programs will be assigned to take nursing courses at
one of the ASU locations including Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic or West Valley.

Simulation / Experiential
Simulation experiences will occur at the two Grace Center for Innovation in Nursing Education locations
(Health Futures Center or Downtown Phoenix - Mercado). Simulation locations may change each semester.
Students in a BSN program can expect to be in simulation approximately one day per week.

Clinical
Edson College utilizes a Clinical Teams Model to advance nursing education. There are many settings in which
nursing students gain experience — hospitals, nursing homes, public health and community agencies, private
homes, school settings, correctional institutions, and clinics. Clinical and experiential learning experiences are
essential elements of the prelicensure nursing curriculum designed to equip nursing students with practical
nursing skills and competencies. Attendance is mandatory for all clinical experiences.

Clinical experiences occur approximately once per week, students will be placed at various health care
organizations throughout the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Students will have the opportunity to provide
input during the team selection survey which occurs after advancement notifications are sent. Clinical
experiences may occur on weekdays or weekends. Hours may include daytime, evenings, or nights. Typically,
students complete nursing practice in 12-hour shifts, including shift report-in and report-off; students should

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 plan to be on-site for approximately 13 hours. Students can expect their clinical schedules to vary each
semester and even within semesters.

Because clinical placement is not determined until each semester begins, faculty or staff cannot inform
students of their clinical schedule in advance. Final availability of nursing practice experiences is determined
by the clinical agency and is subject to change. Therefore, flexibility is required due to the limited number of
clinical sites available for student learning experiences.

Transportation
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to classes, clinical locations, and
experiential/simulation. Public transportation and utilization of the ASU intercampus shuttles may not be
possible due to the start and end times of required experiences.

Traditional BSN – Competitive Application Process

After direct admission students are placed into the clinical program, any remaining spaces will be offered to
competitive applicants with the highest advancement scores. The Traditional BSN is intended for first-degree
seeking students, although postbaccalaureate applicants may be considered through the competitive application
process after all eligible first-degree students are placed. Please refer to the postbaccalaureate requirements below
to learn what is required to meet the Traditional BSN advancement criteria. There is no guarantee that there will be
remaining spaces available after first-degree students are placed. Prospective students with a bachelor’s degree
should consider applying to the Accelerated BSN and/or MS Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice) programs.

Competitive applicants must be in academic good standing at ASU to apply. Competitive applicants are required to
submit a Clinical Nursing Advancement Application by the advancement deadline. At this time, no other academic,
professional or philanthropic items are considered.

Prerequisite Courses
Applicants must complete 12 prerequisite courses to be eligible for consideration. All transfer coursework must be
evaluated and approved in the Transfer Guide before the advancement application deadline. If a transfer course is
not deemed equivalent, applicants are expected to meet with an Edson College advisor before the advancement
deadline to discuss additional options (a petition for substitution might be possible).

Per university policy, students may not repeat an undergraduate course for credit when a grade of “C” or higher is
earned. However, there may be options to improve your grades and/or GPA for advancement purposes by
re-enrolling in a prerequisite course or replacing the prerequisite with another approved course. Review the
following document and speak with an Edson College student services team member about your options: Options to
Improve Grades in Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite Courses Included in Prerequisite GPA (C or higher is required)

BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1/Lab (4)*

BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab (4)*

CDE 232 Human Development (3)

CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry/Lab (4)*

HCR 210 Ethics for the Health Care Professional (3)

HCR 220 Intro to Health Professions and the U.S. Health Care System (3)

HCR 230 Culture & Health (3)

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 HCR 240 Human Pathophysiology (4)*

MIC 205 + MIC 206 Microbiology with Lab (4)*

NTR 241 Human Nutrition (3)

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Statistics (3)

Additional Courses Required for Advancement (C or higher required; Not Included in Prerequisite GPA)

ENG 101 First-Year Composition (3)

ENG 102 First-Year Composition (3)

College Math or higher (MA or MATH) (3)

Additional General Studies (see below for details)

Science Course Expiration

Science courses marked with an asterisk (*) in the chart above – including BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC 205 +
MIC 206, and HCR 240 – must have been taken within 7 years of the semester in which the clinical nursing program
will start. Please speak with an Edson College advisor about expired lab science course options.

ASU General Studies

To be eligible to start the Traditional BSN, students must complete all university general studies and awareness
areas, excluding the general studies courses embedded in the Traditional BSN. General studies requirements may
vary by catalog year; please speak with an Edson College student services team member if you have questions
about general studies requirements.

Prerequisite GPA Requirement

Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 Prerequisite GPA. Applicants who advance typically have much higher
GPAs. Click here to review placement data for past advancement cycles. Applicants with a Prerequisite GPA below
3.00 are encouraged to apply and may receive an individual review pending space availability. Additional materials
may be required.

●​ The Prerequisite GPA will be calculated using all completed prerequisite courses at the advancement
deadline.
●​ The Prerequisite GPA must include 7 of the 12 prerequisite courses, including 3 of the 5 science courses
(BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC 205/206, HCR 240 or approved equivalent courses).
○​ Up to 5 courses (including 2 science courses) may be in progress at the time of application.
In-progress courses must be completed with final grades on file by the final grade deadline.
●​ Plus (+) and minus (-) grades are not used in the GPA calculation (i.e., a “B+” grade becomes a “B,” an “A-”
grade becomes an “A”). Grades earned at ASU and other colleges are given the same weight.
●​ After all prerequisite courses are completed, the prerequisite GPA is calculated for all advanced students
and must meet or exceed 3.00 to retain a space in the program. All 12 prerequisite courses are included in
this GPA calculation.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

All competitive applicants must take the TEAS before the application deadline. It is strongly recommended that
applicants take the exam through ASU’s University Office of Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness. For tests

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taken outside of ASU, applicants must contact ATI Testing to request that an official transcript be sent to Arizona
State University.

The TEAS exam measures skills in reading, mathematics, science, and English language and usage. The minimum
score accepted is 58.7%. A score of 58.6% or below will not be considered. Applicants are allowed multiple
attempts at the TEAS, but attempts must be at least 14 days apart. The highest, valid score will be considered.
TEAS scores are valid for two years. On the advancement deadline, TEAS exam scores must be no more than two
years old. Applicants must confirm with an Edson College advisor whether a TEAS score will be valid for a second
application cycle.

Advancement Score Calculation

All competitive applicants are assigned an advancement score. The advancement score calculation is 50%
Prerequisite GPA and 50% TEAS score. The maximum advancement score an applicant can earn is a 2.000, which is
a 4.000 Prerequisite GPA and 100% TEAS score. Applicants are then assigned spaces based on their ranking until all
vacant spaces are filled. In the event of an advancement score tie, admission will be determined by random selection.

Part One: The Course Information Worksheet (CIW) form will calculate the Prerequisite GPA from the information
entered. The Prerequisite GPA is converted to a 1-point scale by dividing by 4.000. For example, a Prerequisite GPA of
3.832 will be divided by 4.000, to be converted to 0.958 out of a possible 1.000. Only courses completed and on file
with ASU by the advancement deadline can be used for your Prerequisite GPA.

Part Two: The TEAS score is converted to a 1-point scale. To calculate your score, divide the TEAS score by 100 for
the point value. A passing TEAS score can range from 58.7% to 100%, which is converted to 0.587 to 1.000. For
example, if a student achieves 87.3% on the TEAS, that student will earn 0.873 points out of a possible 1.000.

Converted + Converted = Advancement

Prerequisite GPA TEAS Score Score

Placement Considerations
For the Traditional BSN, all eligible direct admission students are placed first. The remaining seats are available to
competitive applicants. During the selection process for competitive applicants, preference will be given to
applicants completing their first regionally accredited bachelor’s degree. Postbaccalaureate (second bachelor’s
degree-seeking) applicants should consider other Edson College prelicensure nursing pathways including the
Accelerated BSN and/or MS Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice).

Timeline and Deadlines

Program Begins Summer Fall Spring
(Term/Month) (May) (August) (January)

Program Length by Start Date 16 months 24 months 24 months

Recommended date to apply to ASU for undergraduate degree-seeking admission* November 1 November 1 July 1

Deadline to have official TEAS scores on file with ASU February 1 February 1 September 1

Advancement application deadline February 1 February 1 September 1

Deadline to be admitted to ASU as a degree-seeking undergraduate February 1 February 1 September 1

Deadline for 7 of 12 prerequisites February 1 February 1 September 1

Approx. deadline to complete the remaining 5 or fewer prerequisites May 1 May 1 December 1

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*Applicants need to allow enough time to apply and be admitted to ASU. Applicants may apply to ASU after this date, but we recommend early
action to ensure admission by the advancement deadline. To be admitted to ASU, applicants must meet all Admission Services requirements.

Traditional BSN Program Fees

Tuition and fee estimator. (Click Here)

Students are assessed a $410 (resident) and $705 (non-resident) program fee per semester/term of the traditional
program in addition to ASU undergraduate tuition and fees. The program fee is assessed in spring, summer and fall
terms. Fees are subject to change.

Traditional BSN – Next Steps

1.​ First-Year Students: Attend Experience ASU and an Edson College Academic Session (Click Here)
Transfer Students: Attend a Nursing Information Session. (Click Here)

2.​ Review transfer credits. (Click Here)

Determine course equivalencies with ASU’s Transfer Guide if transferring credits from another institution. If a
course(s) is not listed in the Transfer Guide, submit the course(s) for evaluation to have a course(s) officially
evaluated for equivalency at ASU. The evaluation may be completed before admission.

3.​ Contact us with questions.

●​ Prospective students (not yet admitted to ASU): Contact our recruitment office at (602) 496- 0937
or [email protected].
●​ Admitted or current ASU students: Contact our advising office at (602) 496-0888, option #4 or
[email protected].

4.​ Apply for admission. (Click Here)

Ready to join ASU and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation? Apply for admission.

5.​ Review the appropriate advancement guide and submit a Clinical Nursing Advancement Application.
(Click Here)
Read the appropriate advancement guide before submitting an advancement application. Updated
advancement guides will be posted approximately one month before each application deadline.

Accelerated BSN
What is the Accelerated BSN?
The Accelerated BSN program is a 12-month, full-time program requiring a total of 50 credit hours over three
consecutive terms (spring, summer, fall), including theory, lab and clinical rotations. Applicants are considered
through the competitive application process.

The program begins twice per year – once in spring (January) at the Downtown Phoenix campus and once in fall
(August) at the West Valley campus.

How are students advanced to the Accelerated BSN?

Applicants must be admitted to ASU to be considered for advancement to the Accelerated BSN. Applicants should
apply to ASU as community health, integrative health or health care coordination major at the Downtown Phoenix
campus. Disclaimer: Ensure to select a non-nursing major within Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
If graduated or will be graduating, the same degree cannot be selected. For example, if an applicant graduated from
community health, a different non-nursing major must be selected in the ASU application, otherwise, the ASU
application could be withdrawn.

Applicants must also apply for advancement to the clinical nursing program through the competitive application

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process. Placement in the Accelerated BSN is competitive, and a limited number of spaces are available.

Competitive applicants are placed in the following priority order:

●​ First-round preference for up to 50% of available seats will be given to students who have completed an
Edson College degree (or will complete an Edson College degree before the Accelerated BSN begins).
○​ Degree programs include: Community Health, Health Care Coordination, Health Care
Compliance and Regulations, Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Integrative Health.
●​ All other postbaccalaureate (second degree) applicants.
●​ Direct Admits.
●​ All other first degree-seeking applicants.

Can I be in the process of completing my bachelor’s degree when I apply to the Accelerated BSN?
Postbaccalaureate applicants may also be completing an undergraduate degree from any regionally accredited
institution.
For students applying for advancement to the spring Accelerated BSN cohort: If a student is completing
an undergraduate degree in December, they need to apply for graduation by September 1, and all degree
requirements must show complete or in-progress of completion on a degree audit (i.e., DARS).
For students applying for advancement to a fall Accelerated BSN cohort: If a student is completing an
undergraduate degree in May, they need to apply for graduation by February 1, and all degree
requirements must show complete or in-progress of completion on a degree audit (i.e., DARS).

Am I eligible to apply to the Accelerated BSN as a postbaccalaureate applicant if my bachelor’s degree was
earned at a foreign (non-U.S.) institution?
Possibly. Accelerated BSN applicants with an international bachelor’s degree (earned from a non-U.S. institution)
must have their degree evaluated and deemed equivalent/comparable to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by ASU. Before
requesting this evaluation, applicants must submit an ASU undergraduate application for admission and request
official transcripts be sent to ASU Admission Services (including an English translation if required). Once these
steps are complete, applicants must email [email protected] to request to have their international degree
evaluated for equivalency. A third-party evaluation will not be accepted.

If deemed equivalent, students must meet with an Edson College academic advisor to confirm all of the following
will be completed before the Accelerated BSN program begins: minimum of 70 credit hours, First-Year Composition
and general studies.

Can I apply to the Accelerated BSN with the prerequisite courses in progress?
Postbaccalaureate applicants may be enrolled in three or fewer prerequisite courses at the time of application;
however, three out of the five required lab science courses (CHM 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, MIC 205/206, HCR 240)
must be completed by the advancement deadline. The remaining three prerequisites must be completed, with
grades posted on official transcripts received by ASU before beginning the clinical program (a deadline will be
specified each year).

First bachelor’s degree-seeking applicants may be enrolled in five or fewer prerequisite courses at the time of
application; however, three out of the five required lab science courses (CHM 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, MIC 205/206,
HCR 240) must be completed by the advancement deadline. The remaining five prerequisites must be completed,
with grades posted on official transcripts received by ASU before beginning the clinical program (a deadline will be
specified each year).

Should I meet additional requirements if I am selected for advancement?

When applying for advancement, clinical nursing applicants must meet specific Health and Safety Requirements by
the deadlines provided for each advancement cycle.

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Applicants must have all of the following completed before the Accelerated BSN program begins: minimum 70
credit hours, First-Year Composition and general studies.

If admitted, what are the program components and schedule like?

Students are encouraged to treat participation in either program as equivalent to the demands of full-time employment.
Students are in lectures/didactic one to three days per week (will vary by program and semester), clinical at least one
day per week, and simulation/experiential at least one day per week.

Lectures / Didactic
Students in the Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN programs will be assigned to take nursing courses at
one of the ASU locations including Downtown Phoenix or West Valley.

Simulation / Experiential
Simulation experiences will occur at the two Grace Center for Innovation in Nursing Education locations
(Health Futures Center or Downtown Phoenix - Mercado). Simulation locations may change each semester.
Students in a BSN program can expect to be in simulation approximately one day per week.

Clinical
Edson College utilizes a Clinical Teams Model to advance nursing education. There are many settings in which
nursing students gain experience — hospitals, nursing homes, public health and community agencies, private
homes, school settings, correctional institutions, and clinics. Clinical and experiential learning experiences are
essential elements of the prelicensure nursing curriculum designed to equip nursing students with practical
nursing skills and competencies. Attendance is mandatory for all clinical experiences.

Clinical experiences occur approximately once per week, students will be placed at various health care
organizations throughout the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Students will have the opportunity to provide
input during the team selection survey which occurs after advancement notifications are sent. Clinical
experiences may occur on weekdays or weekends. Hours may include daytime, evenings, or nights. Typically,
students complete nursing practice in 12-hour shifts, including shift report-in and report-off; students should
plan to be on-site for approximately 13 hours. Students can expect their clinical schedules to vary each
semester and even within semesters.

Because clinical placement is not determined until each semester begins, faculty or staff cannot inform
students of their clinical schedule in advance. Final availability of nursing practice experiences is determined
by the clinical agency and is subject to change. Therefore, flexibility is required due to the limited number of
clinical sites available for student learning experiences.

Transportation
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to classes, clinical locations, and
experiential/simulation. Public transportation and utilization of the ASU intercampus shuttles may not be
possible.

Accelerated BSN – Competitive Application Process

The Accelerated BSN is available to both postbaccalaureate and first bachelor’s degree-seeking students through
the competitive application process. Postbaccalaureate applicants are given priority placement. Edson College
alumni are given preference for up to half of the available seats. The remaining seats, if available, will be awarded to
direct admits and then first bachelor’s degree-seeking students. Eligibility requirements for postbaccalaureate and
first bachelor’s degree-seeking students vary. Competitive applicants must be in academic good standing at ASU to
apply. At this time, no other academic, professional or philanthropic items are considered.

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Postbaccalaureate Applicants
Postbaccalaureate applicants who have already completed a bachelor’s degree must have a conferred bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited institution on file with ASU by the advancement application deadline.

Postbaccalaureate applicants may also be completing an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
before the clinical nursing program begins. Applicants completing an undergraduate degree, including those graduating
from ASU, must meet all of the following requirements by the advancement deadline:
●​ Apply for graduation.
●​ All degree requirements must show complete or in-progress of completion on a degree audit (i.e., DARS). It
is the student’s responsibility to contact their academic unit well before the deadline to ensure the degree
audit is not missing any coursework. Edson College will not contact other units to verify coursework
completion.
●​ Apply for ASU undergraduate admission and be admitted for the Accelerated BSN start term.

Accelerated BSN applicants with an international bachelor’s degree (earned from a non-U.S. institution) must have
their degree evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by ASU and Edson College. Applicants must send
official transcripts to ASU Admission Services and email [email protected]. A third-party evaluation will not be
accepted.

Postbaccalaureate Prerequisites
There are 10 prerequisite courses that postbaccalaureate applicants must complete to be eligible for consideration.
All transfer coursework must be evaluated and approved by the Transfer Guide before the advancement application
deadline. If a transfer course is not deemed equivalent, students are expected to meet with an Edson College
academic advisor before the advancement deadline to discuss additional options (a petition for substitution might be
possible).

Per university policy, students may not repeat an undergraduate course for credit when a grade of “C” or higher is
earned. However, there may be options to improve your grades and/or GPA for advancement purposes by
re-enrolling in a prerequisite course or replacing the prerequisite with another approved course. Review the
following document and speak with an Edson College student services team member about your options: Options to
Improve Grades in Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite Courses Included in Prerequisite GPA (C or higher is required)

BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1/Lab (4)*

BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab (4)*

CDE 232 Human Development (3)

CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry/Lab (4)*

HCR 220 Intro to Health Professions and the U.S. Health Care System (3)

HCR 240 Human Pathophysiology (4)*

MIC 205 + MIC 206 Microbiology with Lab (4)*

NTR 241 Human Nutrition (3)

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)

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 Statistics (3)

Science Course Expiration

Science courses marked with an asterisk (*) in the chart above – including BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC 205 +
MIC 206, and HCR 240 – must have been taken within 7 years of the semester in which the clinical nursing program
will start. Please speak with an Edson College advisor about expired lab science course options.

First Bachelor’s Degree-Seeking Applicants

Undergraduate students currently enrolled in their first bachelor’s degree who will not complete their degree before
the clinical nursing program begins are eligible for consideration into the Accelerated BSN as a degree completion
pathway. Applicants are also encouraged to apply to the Traditional BSN.

First Bachelor’s Degree-Seeking Prerequisites

Applicants must complete 12 prerequisite courses to be eligible for consideration. All transfer coursework must be
evaluated and approved in the Transfer Guide before the advancement application deadline. If a transfer course is
not deemed equivalent, applicants are expected to meet with an Edson College advisor before the advancement
deadline to discuss additional options (a petition for substitution might be possible).

Per university policy, students may not repeat an undergraduate course for credit when a grade of “C” or higher is
earned. However, there may be options to improve your grades and/or GPA for advancement purposes by
re-enrolling in a prerequisite course or replacing the prerequisite with another approved course. Review the
following document and speak with an Edson College student services team member about your options: Options to
Improve Grades in Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite Courses Included in Prerequisite GPA (C or higher is required)

BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1/Lab (4)*

BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab (4)*

CDE 232 Human Development (3)

CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry/Lab (4)*

HCR 210 Ethics for the Health Care Professional (3)

HCR 220 Intro to Health Professions and the U.S. Health Care System (3)

HCR 230 Culture & Health (3)

HCR 240 Human Pathophysiology (4)*

MIC 205 + MIC 206 Microbiology with Lab (4)*

NTR 241 Human Nutrition (3)

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Statistics (3)

Additional Courses Required for Advancement (C or higher required; Not Included in Prerequisite GPA)

ENG 101 First-Year Composition (3)

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 ENG 102 First-Year Composition (3)

College Math or higher (MA or MATH) (3)

Additional General Studies (see below for details)

Science Course Expiration

Science courses marked with an asterisk (*) in the chart above – including BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC 205 +
MIC 206, and HCR 240 – must have been taken within 7 years of the semester in which the clinical nursing program
will start. Please speak with an Edson College advisor about expired lab science course options.

ASU General Studies

To be eligible to start the Accelerated BSN, students must complete all university general studies and awareness
areas, excluding the general studies courses embedded in the Accelerated BSN. General studies requirements may
vary by catalog year; please speak with an Edson College student services team member if you have questions
about general studies requirements.

Prerequisite GPA Requirement

Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 Prerequisite GPA. Applicants who advance typically have much higher
GPAs. Click here to review placement data for past advancement cycles. Applicants with a Prerequisite GPA below
3.00 are encouraged to apply and may receive an individual review pending space availability. Additional materials
may be required.

1.​ Postbaccalaureate applicants:

●​ The Prerequisite GPA will be calculated using all prerequisite courses completed by the advancement
deadline.
●​ The Prerequisite GPA must include 7 of the 10 prerequisite courses, including 3 of the 5 science courses
(BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC 205/206, HCR 240 or approved equivalent courses).
○​ Up to 3 courses (including 2 science courses) may be in progress at the time of application.
In-progress courses must be completed with final grades on file by the final grade deadline.
●​ Plus (+) and minus (-) grades are not used in the GPA calculation (i.e., a “B+” grade becomes a “B,” an “A-”
grade becomes an “A”). Grades earned at ASU and other colleges are given the same weight.
●​ After all prerequisite courses are completed, the prerequisite GPA is calculated for all advanced students
and must meet or exceed 3.00 to retain a space in the program. All 10 prerequisite courses are included in
this GPA calculation.

2.​ First bachelor’s degree-seeking applicants:

●​ The Prerequisite GPA will be calculated using all prerequisite courses completed by the advancement
deadline.
●​ The Prerequisite GPA must include 7 of the 12 prerequisite courses, including 3 of the 5 science courses
(BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101, MIC 205/206, HCR 240 or approved equivalent courses).
○​ Up to 5 courses (including 2 science courses) may be in progress at the time of application.
In-progress courses must be completed with final grades on file by the final grade deadline.
●​ Plus (+) and minus (-) grades are not used in the GPA calculation (i.e., a “B+” grade becomes a “B,” an “A-”
grade becomes an “A”). Grades earned at ASU and other colleges are given the same weight.
●​ After all prerequisite courses are completed, the prerequisite GPA is calculated for all advanced students
and must meet or exceed 3.00 to retain a space in the program. All 12 prerequisite courses are included in
this GPA calculation.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

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All competitive applicants must take the TEAS before the application deadline. It is strongly recommended that
applicants take the exam through ASU’s University Office of Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness. For tests
taken outside of ASU, applicants must contact ATI Testing to request that an official transcript be sent to Arizona
State University.

The TEAS exam measures skills in reading, mathematics, science, and English language and usage. The minimum
score accepted is 58.7%. A score of 58.6% or below will not be considered. Applicants are allowed multiple
attempts at the TEAS, but attempts must be at least 14 days apart. The highest, valid score will be considered.
TEAS scores are valid for two years. On the advancement deadline, TEAS exam scores must be no more than two
years old. Applicants must confirm with an Edson College advisor whether a TEAS score will be valid for a second
application cycle.

Additional General Studies and Minimum Credit Requirements

To be eligible to start the Accelerated BSN, students must complete all university general studies and awareness
areas, excluding the general studies courses embedded in the Accelerated BSN. General studies requirements may
vary by catalog year; please speak with an Edson College student services team member if you have questions
about general studies requirements. To be eligible to start the Accelerated BSN, students must complete a minimum
of 70 credit hours before the Accelerated BSN program begins.

Advancement Score Calculation

All competitive applicants are assigned an advancement score. The advancement score calculation is 50%
Prerequisite GPA and 50% TEAS score. The maximum advancement score a student can earn is a 2.000, which is a
4.000 Prerequisite GPA and 100% TEAS score.

Part One: The Course Information Worksheet (CIW) form will calculate your Prerequisite GPA from the information
entered. The Prerequisite GPA is converted to a 1-point scale by dividing by 4.000. For example, a Prerequisite GPA of
3.832 will be divided by 4.000, to be converted to 0.958 out of a possible 1.000. Only courses completed and on file
with ASU by the advancement deadline can be used for your Prerequisite GPA.

Part Two: The TEAS score is converted to a 1-point scale. To calculate your score, divide the TEAS score by 100
for the point value. A passing TEAS score can range from 58.7% to 100%, which is converted to 0.587 to 1.000. For
example, if a student achieves 87.3% on the TEAS, that student will earn 0.873 points out of a possible 1.000.

Converted + Converted = Advancement

Prerequisite GPA TEAS Score Score

Placement Considerations
Students are assigned spaces based on their ranking until all vacant spaces are filled. In the event of an advancement
score tie, admission will be determined by random selection.
●​ First-round preference for up to 50% of available seats will be given to students who have completed an
Edson College degree (or will complete an Edson College degree before the Accelerated BSN begins).
○​ Degree programs include: Community Health, Health Care Coordination, Health Care Compliance
and Regulations, Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Integrative Health.
●​ All other postbaccalaureate (second degree) applicants.
●​ Direct Admits.
●​ All other first degree-seeking applicants.

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Timeline and Deadlines
Program Begins Spring Fall
(Term/Months) (January) (August)

Recommended date to apply to ASU for undergraduate degree-seeking admission* July 1 November 1

Deadline to have official TEAS scores on file with ASU September 1 February 1

Advancement application deadline September 1 February 1

Deadline to be admitted to ASU as a degree-seeking undergraduate student September 1 February 1

Postbaccalaureate applicants – 7 prerequisites including 3 of the 5 lab sciences September 1 February 1

Edson College first bachelor’s degree-seeking applicants – 7 of the 12 prerequisites including 3 of

the 5 lab sciences

Approx. deadline to complete remaining prerequisites (will be specified in the advancement guide December 1 July 1
each cycle)

Postbaccalaureate applicants with an international bachelor’s degree– Deadline to complete December 1 August 1
First-Year Composition and general studies
*Applicants need to allow enough time to apply and be admitted to ASU. Applicants may apply to ASU after this date, but we recommend early
action to ensure admission by the advancement deadline. To be admitted to ASU, students must meet all Admission Services requirements.

Disclaimer: Ensure to select a non-nursing major within Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. If
graduated or will be graduating, the same degree cannot be selected. For example, if an applicant graduated from
community health, a different non-nursing major must be selected in the ASU application, otherwise, the ASU
application could be withdrawn.

Accelerated BSN Program Fees

Tuition and fee estimator. (Click Here)

●​ Postbaccalaureate students are assessed a $5,500 program fee per semester/term of the Accelerated
BSN in addition to ASU undergraduate tuition and fees. The $5,500 program fee is assessed in spring,
summer and fall terms. Fees are subject to change.

●​ First bachelor’s degree-seeking students are assessed a $410 (resident) and $705 (non-resident)
program fee per semester/term of the Accelerated BSN in addition to ASU undergraduate tuition and fees.
The program fee is assessed in spring, summer and fall terms. Fees are subject to change.

Accelerated BSN – Next Steps

1.​ Attend a Nursing Information Session: (Click Here)

2.​ Review transfer credits: (Click Here)

Determine course equivalencies with ASU’s Transfer Guide if transferring credits from another institution. If a
course(s) is not listed in the Transfer Guide, submit the course(s) for evaluation to have a course(s) officially
evaluated for equivalency at ASU. The evaluation may be completed before admission.

3.​ Contact us with questions.

●​ Prospective students (not yet admitted to ASU): Contact our recruitment office at (602) 496-0937 or
[email protected].

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 ●​ Admitted or current ASU students: Contact our advising office at (602) 496-0888, option #4 or
[email protected].

4.​ Apply for admission: (Click Here)

Ready to join ASU and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation? Apply for admission.

5.​ Review the appropriate advancement guide and submit a Clinical Nursing Advancement Application:
(Click Here) Read the appropriate advancement guide before submitting an advancement application. Updated
advancement guides will be posted approximately one month before each application deadline.

MS Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice)

What is the Master of Science in Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice) Program?

The MS in Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice) program is a full-time, graduate-level clinical nursing program
designed to prepare students to enter the nursing profession. Offered at the Downtown Phoenix campus, this MS
Nursing pathway bridges students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a
discipline other than nursing to a Master of Science in Nursing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

What is the difference between the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in
Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice)?
Both programs prepare graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN and enter the nursing profession. The BSN degree is an
accelerated undergraduate program that allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree as they prepare to
become registered nurses. The Master of Science Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice) is a program designed for
individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in a different field and are seeking to pursue RN licensure
and a graduate degree concurrently.

Where can I learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice) Program?
All details on this program are available in the application guide: https://links.asu.edu/msentryguide
The application guide is the primary resource for applying to this degree program.

Health and Safety Requirements – Clinical Nursing Programs

All clinical nursing students – Traditional BSN, Accelerated, and Master of Science in Nursing (Entry to Nursing
Practice) students – must provide documentation that each health and safety requirement has been met. Applicants
are required to keep these requirements current throughout the advancement process and while enrolled in the
clinical nursing program.

Applicants must begin collecting the necessary documentation as early as possible as some items may
take up to 6 months to complete.

Applicants may also speak with an Edson College advisor if there are questions or concerns with completing any of
the above items.

These requirements are subject to change to ensure compliance with our clinical partners.

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Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)
Associate Degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Through Arizona State University’s concurrent enrollment program (CEP), eligible students can complete their
associate degree in nursing (ADN) at a regionally accredited college while simultaneously completing their Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) from ASU. This unique program consists of nine nursing courses.

Selected students will enroll in their community college nursing courses and ASU’s BSN courses concurrently. BSN
courses taken at ASU will be delivered in an online format – except for CEP students at Eastern Arizona College
who may take their ASU coursework in a hybrid format at EAC’s Thatcher campus.

Depending on start date, students can complete their ADN and BSN in the same semester.

What community colleges does ASU partner with for the CEP?
Students from any regionally accredited community college associate nursing program can join the ASU CEP.
Unfortunately, we are unable to admit students who reside in TN and WA.

When are the start dates?

ASU offers courses in fall, spring and summer terms. Applications are accepted year-round. CEP students can
enroll in ASU courses as early as the semester prior to beginning their ADN program, but can join ASU’s CEP at
any time during their regionally accredited college nursing program. Students are typically considered traditional or
midpoint start students.
●​ Traditional Start - Students who enroll in BSN courses the semester prior to block 1 of their ADN
program at the community college.
●​ Midpoint Start - Students who enroll in BSN courses anytime after starting block 1 of their ADN program
at the community college. (Exception: MaricopaNursing students may join the CEP at midpoint once block
2 is complete.)

Am I eligible? How do I apply?

Eligibility and admission process vary by community college.

●​ Maricopa County Community College District (Phoenix-metro, AZ)

○​ Traditional Start - Students must attend a Maricopa Nursing information session at their community
college, apply for the nursing pool and apply for the CEP program at Maricopa by the required
deadlines. The community college will send admitted student information to Edson College for next
steps to apply.
○​ Midpoint start - Already in the MaricopaNursing program? You can join the ASU CEP once you have
completed block 2. Connect with an enrollment advisor by filling out the contact form on this website:
http://links.asu.edu/cep.
●​ Pima Community College (Tucson, AZ)
○​ Traditional Start - Students must attend a Pima Nursing information session at their community college
and apply for the CEP program at Pima by the required deadlines. The community college will send
admitted student information to Edson College for next steps to apply.
○​ Midpoint start - Already in the Pima Nursing program? You can join the ASU CEP after you have
completed block 1. Connect with an enrollment advisor by filling out the contact form on this website:
http://links.asu.edu/cep.
●​ All other students:
○​ Once you are admitted or enrolled in a community college nursing program, connect with an
enrollment advisor by filling out the contact form on this website: http://links.asu.edu/cep.
○​ We are unable to admit or enroll students in TN or WA.

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What is the cost of the CEP?
The CEP is a cost-efficient pathway to earn the BSN. Students pay community college tuition for their community
college courses and ASU tuition for their ASU courses.
●​ Estimate ASU CEP tuition at students.asu.edu/tuition.
●​ For more information on financial aid, visit students.asu.edu/financial-aid.

A consortium agreement is available for Arizona community college nursing students.

Who can I contact for more information?

For information about requirements, deadlines or the application process for the associate degree nursing program,
contact your community college advisor.

For specific information on the CEP including eligibility requirements, contact the Edson College recruitment team
by phone at (602) 496-0937 or by email at [email protected].

RN to BSN / RN to MS

Registered Nurses are eligible to pursue our completely online RN to BSN program. The RN to BSN program builds
on the knowledge and skills learned in the associate degree or diploma nursing program. Course assignments
enhance the student’s written and verbal communication, clinical reasoning, and information technology skills.
Faculty are leaders and experts in their practice areas and prepare graduates to be engaged, professional,
innovative leaders who use evidence-based practice to facilitate positive change in the work environment and
community.

Program Highlights:
●​ 5 start dates per year. (Academic Calendar)
●​ Can be completed in as little as 14 months.
●​ 9 NUR courses (36 credits).
●​ Up to 75 credits transfer from a regionally accredited community college nursing program. Additional
credits may transfer from a four-year, regionally accredited institution.
●​ Eligibility: active RN license in good standing, minimum 2.5 transfer GPA and a minimum of C of better in
the prerequisite courses (ENG 101, ENG 102, and an approved college math course).

Visit bsn.asu.edu to review program details and request more information. You may also call 866-277-6589.

RNs with an associate degree in nursing should also consider the RN to MS Nursing or RN to MS Nursing (Nursing
Education) programs. Both programs allow associate degree-prepared RNs to earn an MS without needing to
complete the BSN.

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