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Nursing BSN for 2nd Degree

Students who hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to earn a second degree in nursing.

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This track within the BSN program is tailored specifically for students who feel a new calling to serve in a healthcare setting, even if their previous studies were in a different field.

Students with a degree from an accredited college or university may be eligible to enroll in our undergraduate nursing program to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, gaining the clinical practice and academic background necessary for success.

Degree requirements can be completed in approximately one year (three semesters) with courses being offered in an 8-week format. The track format delivers course materials online with in-person campus lab, and clinical disbursed throughout the semesters. Campus labs and clinicals take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

Steps to Apply for Nursing as a Second Degree

  1. Fill out the online Nursing as a Second Degree application.
  2. Submit an official transcript indicating a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. If a bachelor's degree has not yet been attained, but will by the start of the program, the Admissions Committee will review the transcript on an individual basis.
  3. Send official transcript(s) from step two to:
    Waynesburg University
    Office of Admissions
    51 W College St.
    Waynesburg PA, 15370
  4. A one-page essay addressing why you want to become a nurse.
  5. Proof of completion of the following prerequisites with a grade of C or higher:
    • Human Development: A Life Span Perspective
    • Human Anatomy with a lab
    • Human Physiology with a lab
  6. And, must fulfill all stated admission requirements listed under the Basic BSN section (TOEFL iBT scores and criminal record checks) of the academic catalog.
  7. Stay tuned. The Admissions Committee may request additional information, including but not limited to high school transcripts, additional test scores, letters of recommendation and/or a personal interview. The Admissions Committee also reserves the right to recalculate a GPA based on all colleges/universities attended.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Nursing as a Second Degree Program, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@waynesburg.edu or 1-800-225-7393.