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The College of Health Sciences offers degrees in nursing and radiologic technology/imaging science. Programs offered include baccalaureate and associate degrees in nursing, baccalaureate in imaging science, and the associate degree in radiologic technology. The mission of the Bluefield State University College of Health Sciences is to provide a quality, affordable and geographically accessible educational foundation for professions in nursing, and a variety of imaging modalities and studies in allied health. The school strives to meet these needs by providing quality instruction and individualized advising to students seeking careers in healthcare professions. Professional codes of conduct and ethics are strongly emphasized by allied health professions thus this school strives to uphold those codes in its faculty and instill these characteristics into aspiring professionals.
Professional Program(s) Eligibility Requirements
• Meet the following professional program admission requirements.
• Completion of or eligibility to enter Math 101 by the Fall semester of entrance year into the program.
• An overall high school grade point average of 2.8 or better on a 4.0 scale, or a score of 45 on each of the GED exams for Associate of Science in Nursing and a grade point average of 2.5 or better for the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology.
• Have completed with a “C” or better one unit of high school algebra, one unit of high school biology and one unit of high school chemistry
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Be enrolled at Bluefield State University or another accredited institution of higher learning prior to application, having completed a minimum of 12 credit hours** and achieving the required programmatic GPA. A “C” grade or better is required in each of the following: one mathematics course, one biology course and one introductory chemistry course (Nursing only).
** Developmental education courses will not be considered.
• Complete the ATI TEAS Admission test with a proficient or higher overall score. Completion of ATI TEAS does not meet all requirements for admissions to the program. ATI TEAS can be taken September 1 - February 1 each year. ATI TEAS can be taken twice. Score on the ATI TEAS are valid for two academic years.
• Completion of Health 100, with a “C” or better, prior to admission to the program is highly recommended.
• Applicants exceeding these academic standards and course requirements will be given first priority.
In order to comply with accreditation standards, it is necessary to restrict enrollment in all Allied Health programs. Students are admitted to these RESTRICTED programs once a year, except the RN to BSN program. The Radiologic Technology Program and the accelerated LPN to RN program begin in the summer terms. While the associate degree-nursing program begins with the fall semester. Applications for admissions must be completed on a yearly basis and are submitted to the Admissions Office from September 1 through January 1 for the A.S. Nursing, Accelerated LPN to RN, and A.S. Radiologic Technology programs. Preference is given to those applicants whose files are completed by January 31st of the year for which admission is sought. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm their admission file is complete. The application to the RN to BSN program is online (www.bluefieldstate.edu) and available year round. The fall class will be accepted beginning in the spring semester of the year for which admission is sought. Students entering any of these health care programs must have a physical examination and documentation of necessary health screenings, including immunization records and completion of a criminal background check. In order to complete the background check, the student must, at the student’s expense, create an account with castlebranch.com. A required drug screen will be completed by all students in Nursing and Allied Health programs upon admission/enrollment and thereafter as dictated by the individual program. Students in Nursing and Allied Health programs are required to have and maintain current health insurance coverage upon admittance and throughout the entirety of the program. Failure to have health insurance will result in the inability to attend clinic rotations, which is a requirement of the programs. Proof of health insurance coverage MUST be presented with all other required documentation at the entrance of program(s). Students must purchase uniforms and other equipment particular to the program. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the University and health agencies utilized for clinical experiences.
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