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The Pre-Licensure BAN curriculum provides the opportunity for the degree attainment through a variety of pathways. The paths are the Traditional option, LPN-to-BSN option, Paramedic-to-BSN option and the Accelerated BSN option.

General Education Core Requirements

The BSN Curriculum for WSSU generic students consists of the General Education Core requirements for Winston-Salem State University, pre-requisite courses for the nursing major and the nursing courses. Students entering WSSU as first time freshmen will be guided by faculty advisors through the General Education Core and pre-requisites. Transfer students will be advised by the Professional Advisors after acceptance to WSSU. The Division of Nursing will share information related to nursing pre-requisites and Upper Division admission requirements.

Nursing Requirements

Two nursing courses and six additional non-nursing courses are required. These courses will need to be taken during the freshman/sophomore years in order to progress into the Upper Division of Nursing in the junior year.

NUR 2313 Introduction to Professional Nursing (at least three of the four sciences must be completed before enrolling in this course. This course is only offered in Spring semesters).
BIO 2311 & 2111 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 2312 & 2112 Anatomy & Physiology II
BIO 1331 & 1131 Microbiology
CHE 1311 & 1111 Chem. for health Science Majors
MAT/PSY/SOC 2326 Statistics
PSY 3336 Developmental Psychology

Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Students must meet specific admission criteria and must apply for admission to the upper division of the major. Meeting the minimal admission criteria as listed below, does not guarantee admission into the Upper Division of Nursing. Factors that are considered in admission decisions include but are not limited to:

Grades received in science courses
Grades received in Lower Division Nursing courses
Overall academic profile

Priority admission will be given to students with a grade of C or better within the last seven years in the required life or physical science courses on the first attempt. A student who receives a failing grade in a required life or physical science course may be denied admission.

Minimum Admission Criteria

• Verbal/Critical Reading SAT score – 470 or ACT English score—19

• Cumulative GPA 2.6

• Completion of the general education core and support courses requirements.

Application to the Upper Division of Nursing

Students submit the Application to Upper Division by January 31 each year to begin program the Summer Session I. This includes LPNs and Paramedics as well as generic and transfer students. Most applicants will be enrolled in NUR 2313 and completing any other pre-requisites or General Education courses at the time the application is submitted. Acceptance and progression is contingent upon students being successful in the enrolled courses.

Application to the Accelerated BSN option are submitted August 1 - September 1 each year for January (Spring semester) start date.

Courses that must be taken at WSSU

*LLS (Only one LLS is required. May be taken either semester during freshmen year)

NUR 1303 Talking the Talk:Healthcare Today (offered Fall and Spring Semesters)

NUR 2313 Foundations of Professional Practice in Healthcare (offered Spring Semesters ONLY; must have completed 3 of the 4 required sciences prior to enrolling)

Suggested Plan of Study for BSN Curriculum

Freshman Fall Semester	SH	Freshman Spring Semester	SH
LLS*	3	LLS*	3
General Education Core	12	General Education Core/NUR pre-requisites	14
Total	15	Total	17

Sophomore Fall Semester		Sophomore Spring Semester
General Education core	9-12	General Education Core	6-9
Nursing pre-requisites	3-7	Nursing pre-requisites	4-7
		NUR 2313 Foundations of Professional Practice in Healthcare	3
Total	15-16	Total	15-16

Summer
NUR 3316 Pharmacology for Nurses	3
NUR 3314 Clinical Nursing Foundations	3
NUR 3312 Health Assessment	3

Junior Fall Semester		Junior Spring Semester
NUR 3502 Child Health/NUR 3511 Mental OR NUR 3102 Adult Health I	10	NUR 3502 Child Health/NUR 3511 Mental OR NUR 3102 Adult Health I	10
NUR 3318 Intro to Pathophysiology	3	NUR 3303 Nursing Research	3
NUR 3217 Clinical Reasoning	2
Total	15		13

Senior Fall Semester		Senior Spring Semester
NUR 4502 Community/NUR 4511 Maternity OR NUR 4121 Adult II	10	NUR 4502 Community/NUR 4511 Maternity OR NUR 4121 Adult II	10
NUR 4203 Care of the Older Adult	2	NUR 4202 Content Synthesis II	2
NUR 4201 Content Synthesis I	2	NUR 4304 Leadership and Mtg. of Care	3
Total	14	Total	15

Scholarship Information

Nursing Scholarship Programs

Foundation	Duration & Amount	Qualifications/Eligibility/Selection Criteria	Application Package
Lexington Memorial Hospital Nursing Scholarship Program 250 Hospital Drive PO Box 1817 Lexington NC 27293 Janet H. Robinson P: (336) 238-4207 F: (336) 238-4602	-Students last year (Senior Year) of the nursing program In the amount of $5,000.00 (Not offered 2009-2010)	Demonstrate academic success through official college transcripts, with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average Expected to graduate from said program in the year Desire a career in acute-care nursing Be interviewed by LMH Nursing Management	Lexington Memorial Employment Application Two completed recommendation forms or letters of recommendation (one recommendation must be from a nursing instructor, second recommendation must be from a current or former employer, or a second nursing instructor) Official college transcripts with seal Brief statement on applicant’s reasons for desiring employment at Lexington Memorial Hospital Application postmarked by provided date
Gwendolyn J Andrews Nursing Scholarship Program Nursing Staff Development NC Baptist Hospital Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1180 P: (336) 716-9161	-One time award in the amount of $1,000.00	Completion of one semester in an associate degree nursing program, one semester in the upper division of the nursing major of a baccalaureate or master’s program in nursing Cumulative GPA of 2.0 Employment a NC Baptist Hospital for at least one year Demonstrate financial need to be determined by the nursing program	Obtain Application forms from mailing address Letter of recommendation from the Director or Dean of the nursing program Letter of recommendation from applicant’s Unit Manager/Director State from the applicant of 150 words or less indicating why he/she should receive the scholarship Applications are due March of each year
Donna Lynn Eaton Memorial Scholarship Susan Hathcock Nursing Staff Development NC Baptist Hospital Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1180 P: (336) 716-3434	-Scholarship amount and number of recipients will be determined annually	Completion of two quarters/one semester in an associate degree nursing program or one semester in the nursing major of a baccalaureate program Cumulative GPA of a 3.0, with no course grade below a C Demonstrate financial need to be determined by the nursing program	Obtain Application forms from mailing address Letter of recommendation from the Director or Dean of the nursing program Letter of recommendation from applicant’s Unit Manager/Director State from the applicant of 150 words or less indicating why he/she should receive the scholarship Applications are due March of each year
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program	-Rewarded for one year and can be renewed up to 4 years and NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000.00	U.S. citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the academic year at an accredited undergraduate institution From a disadvantaged background/exceptional financial need 3.5 GPA or higher or within the top 5% of your class.	Apply online at http://ugsp.info.nih.gov To receive application by mail contact: Matthew Holder (888) 352-3001 or HolderM@od.nih.gov
Southern Mid-Atlantic Navy Nurse Corps Association (SMANNCA) 2905 Forest View Court Chesapeake, VA 23321-4210 Jane Chenault	-One time award in the amount of $1,000.00	Typed statement from academic advisor verifying: -Cumulative GPA of 3.0 -Enrollment as a full-time student in a Baccalaureate Degree nursing program with current NLN or CCNE accreditation -Applicant must certify that all statements made in the application are complete and accurate	Transcript from current nursing program Two references (one must be from a faculty member) Submit a personal statement of approximately 250 words giving reasons you are qualified for a scholarship. Include career goals and potential for contribution to the profession

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Susan Hathcock, Nurse Educator Education & Support Services NC Baptist Hospital	-One time award in the amount of $1,000.00 (new recipients are submitted each year) 8 awards are given yearly	-A list of female students who are in need of financial assistance is recommended from Winston-Salem State University School of Nursing -Name, age, city, state, social security number, grade point average, and religious affiliation is submitted	Submit letter of interest, transcript and documentation of financial need to Chair of DON Scholarship committee by August 15^th of each year
Central Carolina Black Nurses’ Council, Inc. P.O. Box 52733 Durham, NC 27717 www.ccbnc.org	-One time award in the amount of $1,000.00, a one-year sponsored membership to the local chapter of the Central Carolina Black Nurses’ Council, and one ticket to the Annual Education-Lecture Luncheon	-Candidate must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D. Diploma or L.P.N./L.V.N.) in good scholastic standing. -GPA of at least 2.7 -Applicant must have at least five months of school remaining.	-Must submit a completed CCBNC scholarship application form. -Official Transcript from the University/College -Two letters of recommendation. One recommendation must be from a faculty member of the Nursing Program. -Written Essay: No longer than 5 pages, typed and double-spaced (essay topics are found in the application package)
The Great 100, Inc. Post Office Box 4875 Greensboro, NC 27404 www.great100.org	- The Great 100 distributes scholarships based on a rotational selection from all schools of nursing. Each scholarship for this degree is for $2000 with the recipient being selected by the Schools of Nursing rather than The Great 100 Scholarship Committee.	-Scholastic achievement (Must demonstrate potential to successfully complete program). -A minimum of one semester remaining in school. -Resident in North Carolina. -Has financial need. -Actual or potential contribution to the nursing profession. -Character. -Participation in student and/or community activities. -Other factors as determined by the School of Nursing.	1. The School of Nursing selects the student nurse to receive the scholarship and Secures information and signature of chosen recipient on the The Great 100 Inc., Scholarship Application, Provides a brief statement indicating why this student was selected and mails to address listed on application. (Material must be returned by a March deadline) 2. The President of The Great 100, Inc. will send the scholarship check directly to the student upon receipt of the signed application form showing the student’s intent to complete the nursing program and work in North Carolina. 3. The recipient and guest will be invited to attend The Great 100 Gala.
CMB - FMH Nursing Alumnae Association City Memorial - Forsyth Memorial Hospital Nursing Alumnae Association	-Award a yearly scholarship in the amount of$300 - $400 to a deserving nursing student	Minimal criteria are mandated by the Association other than that the selection be based on: -Evidenced need -Academic standing (A-B average) -Evidenced willingness to achieve -Senior BSN student	DON selects the student. The Association extends an invitation to the scholarship recipient to attend their annual meeting in April. Contact Person: Pat M. Lawrence, Secretary
Women of the Moose Chapter # 1169	Award a yearly scholarship in the amount of $250	Qualifications are: -A student in need (with NCLEX or cap & gown expenses). -A person who has excelled in his/her grades. -A person who thinks of the patient first before their financial gain. -A person seeking to further their education with experiences from hands-on care of the patients.	-The nominees need to be available for a personal interview to be arranged after talking with them. -Candidates chosen must give a short presentation speech regarding future plans.


Summers-Horton Scholarship	Awarded yearly in the amount of $500	Full time junior or senior in Upper Division. -A minimum 2.5 gpa -No final course grades in Upper Division lower than C -2 letters of recommendation from clinical/theory nursing instructors -An essay of 500 words or less on “How will your contribution improve the nursing program?”	Submit application to: ATTN: Ms. Guila B. Cooper School of Health Sciences WSSU 243 F.L. Atkins Bld. Winston Salem, NC 27110
WSSU Class of 1957 Scholarship	One time award in the amount of $1200. Given every two years (even years) to a nursing major	Awarded to a full-time nursing student pursuing a first undergraduate degree. -A minimum 2.8 gpa -Demonstrated financial need -Rising sophomore, junior or senior	Access application: SHEP website or Guila Cooper, 243 F.L. Atkins, SOHS, WSSU Application accepted January 15^th -June 1^st.
Canzona-Campbell Scholarship (Anne Tuttle)	Senior nursing students	Awarded to a senior BSN student in need of assistance with payment of NCLEX examination -Recipient must agree to make a contribution to the fund sometime in the future
Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)	Awarded yearly to students enrolled in health professions and nursing programs	Awarded to full-time, financially needy students pursuing a degree in nursing -A citizen, national, or permanent resident of US. -From a disadvantaged background -A declared nursing major for the entire academic year -Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit Student Aid Report to the WSSU financial aid office	Applications may be obtained from the Division of Nursing, room 208 F.L. Atkins Bld.
Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, Inc.	Award scholarships in the amount of $250. $1000 given annually	Demonstrate academic success with a minimum 2.7 G.P.A. and a financial need. Recipient is asked to make a financial contribution to the fund sometime in the future.	Application is available from January to December of each year. Contact Person: Elleton McCullough
The Winston-Salem Foundation	Award several scholarships specifically for nursing students at undergraduate and graduate level	Annie S. Alexander Memorial Scholarship - $500 - Deadline for applications- August 15^th Forsyth County Nursing Scholarship Deadline for applications- August 15^th Oliver Joes & Ellen Pell Denny Healthcare scholarship – first time degree Orthopaedic Specialists Nursing Scholarship Kate B. Reynolds Scholarship – first time degrees	For scholarship information and application contact www.wsfoundation.org mclements@wsfoundation.org
The Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarship		Deadline April 15^th	For scholarship information and application contact www.wsfoundation.org mclements@wsfoundation.org
Durham-Jackson Scholarship	Junior/Senior $10,000 in account	Junior/Senior with a 3.0 GPA, with a financial need
Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (FNSNA)	The Foundation awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually.	• Current enrollment and matriculation in a state-approved nursing program • Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program; • Attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester. • Involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities; • Document academic achievement; • Establish financial need; • U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number; • Students graduating prior to December 2010 are ineligible to apply.	Scholarship Application for Enrolled Nursing Students Application is available on www.nsna.org, click on FOUNDATION
Student Nurses Scholarship	amount in account $2,136 Distributed at the discretion of the Dean
AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship Fund	Awards scholarship s in the amount of $2,500	Students pursuing a baccalaureate, Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher	Application deadlines January 31, April 30, July 31 and Oct. 31 After College Scholarship contact person Hilary White 415-263-1300 ext 114
NC Foundation for Nursing (NCFN) 103 Enterprise Street, Raleigh, NC 27607	The Foundation awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually.	Eunice M. Smith Scholarship- Awarded to RN seeking baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree on a part-time basis. Mary Lewis Wyche Fellowship – $5000.00 Awarded to RN seeking masters or doctorate in education, practice or administration on a full-time basis. Judy Knox Scholarship – Awarded to diploma nursing grads pursing additional education in nursing	Applications are submitted to NCFB. The deadline is June 1
NC Foundation for Nursing (NCFN) 103 Enterprise Street, Raleigh, NC 27607 and Triangle Community Foundation	The Foundation awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually.	Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship – Awarded to students who pursue pre-licensure nursing education on a full-time basis	Applications are submitted to NCFB. The deadline is June 1
Nurse Education Scholarship – Loan Program (NESLP)	$400-$5000	Awards are based on demonstrated financial need, academic performance, cost of education, other financial assistance, and the amount of funding available through NESLP. Maximum awarded BSN programs is $5000.00	Administered by the NC State Education Assistance Authority. Available through Financial Aid office at WSSU
Sigma Theta Tau International – Rho Lambda Chapter	One student annually – $250-500. Deadline October	An active member of Rho Lambda Chapter; GPA 3.0; regularly attend scheduled meetings; full time student in undergraduate or graduate program	Application submitted to Ms. Charlena Garrison, 206 F.L. Atkins, WSSU.
Aaron Hayes Endowed Scholarship WSSU Foundation	In Development ( Not Active)
Master’s Nurse Scholars Program (M-NSP)	Annual award of $6000 for full-time study toward MSN up to 2 years and $3000 for part-time (6-8 semester hours per semester) toward MSN, up to 3 years	Awarded on basis of superior academics, leadership potential, and desire to practice nursing on a full-time basis in NC. Students must have a minimum of a 3.2 grade point average.	Administered by the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
Charlene Russell Brown Nursing Endowed Scholarship WSSU Foundation	In Development ( will be active in2 years)