I got accepted into Sfsu pre nursing. I was wondering how competitive the nursing program is
Nursing programs at all the CSU’s are impacted so very competitive. I do not have any specifics on SFSU.
Here is a link for the NCLEX pass rates for California Nursing programs.
http://rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml
The following requirements must be met to be eligible to apply:
Residency
Must be a California resident or be eligible for in-state tuition.
Minimum Grade Point Average
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.0 or higher at the time of School of Nursing supplemental application.
Score 78 or higher on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
Please note:
Spring 2017 applicants must take the current version: TEAS V. The new version of TEAS will not be accepted from Spring 2017 applicants.
Fall 2017 applicants must take the new version: ATI TEAS. The TEAS V will not be accepted from those applying for Fall 2017 and beyond.
Applicants are allowed to take TEAS three times total, regardless which version of the test. Both test versions measure basic essential skills in reading, math, science, English and language usage. The new version, ATI TEAS, has a greater emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology.TEAS result must be available and submitted at the time of application. For more information on TEAS V, including study materials and other testing locations, please visit ATI TEAS.
Prerequisite Coursework
At least seven of the eight prerequisite courses must be completed by the time of School of Nursing supplemental application submission
Course Title
SF State Course Number
Human Anatomy with Lab
BIOL 220 (3 semester units)
Human Physiology with Lab
BIOL 212/ 213
(4 semester units)
*Survey of Chemistry with Lab CHEM 101/ 102 (4 semester units)
General Microbiology with Lab
BIOL 210/ 211 (4 semester units)
Written Communication (Please refer to SF State Bulletin)
Oral Communication (Please refer to SF State Bulletin)
Critical Thinking (Please refer to SF State Bulletin)
Statistics Math 124 (3 semester units)
*This is an integrated course in which topics in general, organic and biochemistry are covered. Courses in general, inorganic, or organic chemistry are also acceptable effective Fall 2014.
A minimum grade of C is required in all prerequisite courses. A grade of C- is not acceptable.
Please consult Assist to determine comparable or articulated coursework taken at California community colleges or CSUs. If the course in question was taken at a UC, a private university, or outside of California please contact the School of Nursing.
Repeating a prerequisite course is acceptable and the higher grade will be used by the School of Nursing Admissions Committee.
Prospective students who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and have a question about the written communication, oral communication, critical thinking or quantitative reasoning (statistics) courses should contact the SF State Student Outreach Services office. These four courses are also university-wide Transfer Admissions requirements and must be evaluated by a university pre-admissions counselor.