University Of Southern Nevada

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Prerequisite Worksheet
It is highly recommended that the Prerequisite Worksheet be completed prior to submitting an application. The Prerequisite Worksheet is provided as a tool to assist in determining which prerequisites have been fulfilled and those still to be taken to meet the requirements for the Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program. It also includes detailed instructions on completing the Prerequisite Coursework Evaluation on page 3 and 4 of the Application.

• College of Nursing Prerequisite Worksheet (.pdf 152K)

If you have questions regarding whether a course you have taken or are planning to take meets prerequisite requirements, please email Ms. Imelda Revuelto. For a timely response, please include the following in your email:

• Name of the Institution
• Course Title
• Course Name and Number
• Catalog's Course Description
• Semester Credit Hours
• Term that course was taken

Advising Appointments
Advising appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Admissions and Enrollment Office at 702-968-2075. Advising sessions are for the preliminary review of coursework and to determine equivalent coursework to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

In the event that the prospective applicant is unable to make an appointment to meet with an Advisor in person, coursework information can also be emailed or faxed to 702-968-2097.

Prospective applicants must bring in, fax or email a completed prerequisite worksheet (use PDF link above), unofficial/official transcript(s) and course descriptions of coursework in question.

To complete the application, please type in the required information directly onto the document and print. Applications submitted that are illegible or completed in pencil will not be processed.

• USN College of Nursing Application (.pdf 532K)

Applicants may also request an application by contacting the Admissions and Enrollment Office at 702-968-2075 or email.

Application Packet Checklist:

1. Completed application. Failure to complete the entire application will delay processing.
2. Non-refundable application fee of $100 made payable to “University of Southern Nevada” –Applications will not be processed until the application fee is received by the College of Nursing
3. Official Transcripts from each University or College attended to be sent to the College of Nursing. Official transcripts must be:
   1. Sent directly from the institution attended - Transcripts received from or mailed by the student will be considered unofficial.
   2. Dated within the last year
   3. Received by the College of Nursing within one (1) month after the application is received to continue processing an application.
   4. Note: To ensure proper delivery of official transcripts, please indicate the address below when requesting your transcripts.
4. Unofficial Transcripts - It is recommended that unofficial transcripts are submitted with the application; however, official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received before an interview can be scheduled.
5. Coursework may be in progress at the time of application, however, a student must submit proper documentation to verify enrollment in courses (transcript or copy of registration/payment of course).
6. Additional documentation as stated on the application, if applicable, must be received upon submission of an application. Applications will not be reviewed until applicable documentation is received.

Please mail all items to:
University of Southern Nevada
College of Nursing
Admissions and Enrollment Office
11 Sunset Way
Henderson, NV 89014

Application Deadline - Extended to July 1, 2008

After the interview, the academic achievement score and interview score will be totaled and ranked and the admissions committee will consider the score in their final decision. It is expected that interviews completed prior to April 1, 2008 will be notified of his/her admission status in May 2008. Interviews completed after April 1, 2008 will be notified of his/her admission status prior to July 1, 2008.

The College of Nursing has extended its application deadline to July 1, 2008.

Applicants with coursework in progress must submit documentation to verify that the applicant is currently registered for or enrolled in the course. Acceptable forms of documentation include an official transcript, unofficial transcript or a copy of the registration for the outstanding course(s). Failure to provide documentation of coursework in progress will delay the application process.

All prerequisites must be completed and documented by an official transcript on or prior to July 31, 2008 unless granted a conditional enrollment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the Admissions and Enrollment Office with updated transcripts as courses are completed.

Note: If a student has more than 3 courses in progress, the Admissions and Enrollment Office may request additional documentation prior to granting the applicant an interview.

Receipt of Application
The College of Nursing Admissions and Enrollment Office will notify an applicant via e-mail upon receipt of an application. Applications will be reviewed in the order received.

Evaluation of Applicant
The Admissions and Enrollment Office reviews an applicant’s official transcript(s) to determine his/her academic achievement score. The academic achievement score (maximum 60 points) is determined by evaluating the applicant’s:

• Prerequisite coursework,
• Cumulative grade point average, and
• Science grade point average.

Interview
Interviews are granted to applicants who have met the minimum GPA, prerequisite course requirements, and have submitted a complete application packet. If granted, the Admissions and Enrollment Office will contact the applicant via email or telephone to schedule an interview date and time. Therefore, it is essential that the Admissions and Enrollment Office be contacted if there are any changes in contact information.

During the interview, applicants are scored based on a writing sample (maximum 8 points) and a verbal interview (maximum 40 points).