Entry Option 1

• Applications may be submitted every term on a rolling admission basis through http://nursingcas.org for entry option 1.
• Prerequisite courses may be started immediately.
• During the term when the last prerequisite course is taken, the student may submit the “activation of the degree” form to be enrolled into the next available cohort and meet with their advisor to develop an education plan.

Entry Option 2

Students must have at least one of the following requirements:

• An associate degree in nursing from  a regionally accredited institution and CCNE or NLN accredited program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• An associate degree or bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and an associate degree in nursing from a CCNE or NLN accredited program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Documentation for application:

• Three (3) recommendations
• Self-evaluation and goal statement
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license from the state where student plans to do internship hours or date for NCLEX scheduled before classes begin. NCLEX must be passed for enrollment with application for license pending.

Applications and documentation are submitted through Nursing CAS at http://nursingcas.org, request information and a representative will walk you through this process. Students must provide official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. Only credits from accredited institutions will be accepted for transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university is considered a violation of academic integrity. All transcripts and admission documentation must be completed and sent directly to Nursing CAS. Brandman does not accept CLEP or DANTE scores as credit toward a degree program.

Complete all five prerequisite foundation courses with an earned minimum grade of B- in each course. The prerequisite foundation courses are:

• ENGU 104 Writing about Literature or equivalent (3 credits)
• CHMU 101 Chemistry with a lab or equivalent (4 credits)
• MATU 203 Introduction to Statistics or equivalent (3 credits)
• PSYU 320 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan or equivalent (3 credits)
• Humanities (SPNU 100 Culture and Language for Health Care Professionals, Foreign Language or Sign Language preferred) (3 credits)

Physical Tests needed by first immersion session:

• Proof of a negative TB Skin Test that will be current at the time of immersion.
• Proof of completion of Hepatitis A and B immunization or titer.
• Proof of two doses of MMR or appropriate titer.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td or DTap) immunization within the past 10 years.
• Proof of Chicken Pox (Varicella) immunity by titer.
• Background Clearance.
• Copy of current CPR “Level C” Certification (Health Care Provider) that will not be expiring in the next 12 months.
• Proof of negative drug screen.
• Proof of annual influenza immunization.
• Additional laboratory tests, immunizations, and/or documentation may be required for clinical experiences.