Transferring into the School of Nursing
Transfer applicants must have completed a minimum of eight transferable college courses, including at least two laboratory sciences courses.
The School of Nursing believes that today's nurses must be innovators, advocates for improved patient care, and sensitive spokespersons for the health needs of the patient and the community. The objective of the school is to graduate students who are well educated and productive members of a community. A liberal arts program encompassing many disciplines is an integral part of the nursing curriculum. In addition, clinical experiences in all areas of nursing practice offer students a wide variety of health care settings in which to learn.
Recommended courses include Introduction to Chemistry I and II with lab, Introduction to Biology I with lab and Introduction to Microbiology with lab. Externally admitted transfer students are not permitted to transfer again within the University.
Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline, and applicants who are RN Return students (those who have completed a Diploma RN program or an Associate's Degree RN program), have two options: The BSN Second Degree Accelerated program and the BSN/MSN Accelerated program. The BSN Second Degree program is an accelerated option for those exclusively interested in pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. The BSN/MSN Program is for those who have identified a graduate area of interest. The length of the program varies depending upon what coursework the applicant has completed prior to matriculation.
The BSN/MSN program is for those who would like to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing and have already identified an area of specialty, but do not yet have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students admitted to both portions will earn an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing and continue studies in the desired Master's area. Applicants to the BSN/MSN program must take the GRE.
The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Interviews are required for the School of Nursing. All applicants should contact the School directly for more information and to discuss pervious academic work.
For more details, call, visit, or explore our website:
SCHOOL OF NURSING
OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
NURSING EDUCATION BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104-6096
(215) 898-4271
www.nursing.upenn.edu/
