Marlene Eicher
School of Nursing
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
Admissions Requirements
- An associate degree in nursing from a professionally accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA).
- A current unencumbered RN license to practice professional nursing in the United States.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4-point scale in nursing and overall. Students below this level may apply for conditional admission.
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Students who are conditionally admitted must maintain a B (3.0) average throughout the ADN to BSN program. Students must earn no grade less than 3.0 for the first 6 credit hours of the program.
- Undergraduate individual coursework in health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Students have an option to test out for applicants with no stand-alone course.
- Students must have completed these prerequisites: anatomy and physiology, English comp 1 and 2, psychology, microbiology with lab, undergraduate statistics, algebra, and 9 credit hours of humanities/fine arts.
Time limit to complete ADN to BSN degree: four years
Application
Process
To complete the application process, please follow these steps:
- Submit completed online application.
- Submit official transcripts: How to send transcripts to Baker
- Submit a current resume documenting work history, including levels of responsibility, areas of professional growth, and prior professional education experiences.
- Submit a goal statement: a one- to two-page essay describing personal and professional goals, including how graduate nursing study at Baker University will enable achievement of these goals.
An individual interview may be requested or required.