Department of Nursing

West Chester University

222 Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2219


Advance 2 BSN Accelerated Second Degree Program

Updated 5/16/12

 

Applications for May 2013:

  • The applicaton process will open sometime in September 2012.
  • There is no deadline. Admission is rolling and will continue until we are full (probably no later than Thanksgiving)
  • We expect to accept approximately 40 students.
  • The TEAS V exam is required for all applications and should be completed within one year of application. Please see ATITESTING.com.
  • Please see the University schedule for Summer Session dates in 2013. 2YrAcadCalendar2011-2013

General Information

  • Click here to review the most recent information session held on May 5 2012 information session (requires silverlight) This will provide you with the most up to date information. Due to time constraints and the volume of interested individuals, we are not able to individually counsel students interested in the program. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Please continue to monitor this site for any future information sessions which may be held in the future.

Quick Facts:

  • We accept one cohort per year beginning in May.
  • When the application window is open, there is no deadline for receipt of applications. Admission is on a rolling basis until we fill each cohort.
  • We will meet with students only at information sessions. We are unable to make individual appointments with prospective candidates.
  • We are unable to pre-approve courses for admission to the program.
  • Our ability to answer multiple questions via phone or email is limited. Please refer to the podcast above and the PDF's below for further information.
  • Information sessions are held usually 2 times per year, dates vary.



Second-Degree Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Advance-2-BSN was developed in response to the present and projected nursing shortage. It enables the student with a previously earned baccalaureate degree to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam (National Council on Licensure Examination for the RN) upon successful program completion. This intensive program builds upon the student's previous education.

You must have an earned bachelors degree in another discipline AND have completed the science prerequisites to apply to this program.

The undergraduate curriculum of West Chester University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through 2019.

 

WHY WCU?

 
  • WCU is a Klippinger’s “Best Buy”.
  • All nursing courses are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants.
  • Students are taught by clinical experts in their area of specialization.
  • Classes are condensed into one evening per week and weekends (fall and spring semesters) for maximum flexibility.
  • Students are accepted into "cohorts" fostering group learning and support.
  • Faculty advisors/mentors are assigned to students upon admission.
  • Students are encouraged to join WCU´s active Student Nurses Association.
  • WCU NCLEX-RN passing rate ranks in the Top 3 in Southeastern PA.

Advance 2 BSN Documents (click to download):

 

Page updated: 09/28/2011