LPN to BSN Student Steps

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Applying to 51�� is quick and easy. Fill out the online application, send in your transcripts and other materials, and you'll receive an admission decision within as little as three business days!

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Admissions requirements

A transcript of all academic work from every college and university you’ve attended
A GPA of at least 3.0
Unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Oklahoma
Students are required to have completed a minimum of 32 credits and LPN license before entering the LPN-BSN Advance Program but encouraged to have completed all general education requirements

How to apply

Step 1: Check if you qualify for outside assistance

Go to OK Works American Job Center to see if you qualify for outside assistance when starting your program.

210 NE Washington Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74006 | 918.332.4800

Step 2: Complete Your Free Application

Start-to-finish, the application takes less than 15 minutes!

Step 3: Complete your FASFA or FAFSA Waiver

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Step 4: Apply to the Department of Nursing

- Due June 1st

Step 5: Academic Review

Completion of a minimum of 32 college credit hours AND your LPN course hours of study

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and maintain a 2.75 or higher while in the nursing program

Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

English Composition I – 3 college credit hours
English Composition II – 3 college credit hours
General Psychology – 3 college credit hours

At least two of the following general Science courses:

Fundamentals of General and Organic Chemistry – 5 college credit hours
Microbiology – 4 college credit hours
Anatomy – 4 college credit hours
Physiology – 4 college credit hours

Step 6: BSN Entrance Exam: ATI TEAS V Exam

The Established Benchmark is 70%. Please contact the Nursing Office to Schedule your TEAS test. Nursing Office: 918.335.6856 or mlittle1@okwu.edu. Tests have to be taken in person.

Step 7: Submit letters of recommendation

Applicants will submit two letters of recommendation to the 51�� Department of Nursing. Email them to Melissa Little (mlittle1@okwu.edu)

Step 8: Nursing interview

If you meet the academic criteria you will be contacted for an interview.

Step 9: Applicant Acceptance/Denial

Once all of these components have been completed, at this point the Department of Nursing will review your file and send you a letter of acceptance or denial into the Oklahoma Wesleyan University BSN Program.

All forms and information can be uploaded HERE

Or mailed to:
Office of Admissions,
Oklahoma Wesleyan University,
2201 Silver Lake Road,
Bartlesville, OK 74006