Pre-Licensure
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four (4) year degree program that prepares students for careers in nursing and qualifies them for continued academic and professional advancement as health professionals.
Reputable
Our nursing program has an average first time NCLEX pass-rate of 98% & 100% job placement of all RN graduates.
Advanced
BSN students learn in the departments state-of-the-art labs. Get a better look on our Facilities page.
Accredited
The Edna Jenkins School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Pathway to your Career in Nursing
Students who wish to pursue the pre-licensure nursing major are admitted to Union Commonwealth University as pre-nursing majors. During the first two (2) years of college, pre-nursing students complete Union Core requirements and prerequisites for the program.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Union is not a guarantee of admission to the upper division nursing major. Pre-nursing students who meet minimum criteria for admission to the nursing major may apply for admission to the program.
Please note that admission to the nursing major is a competitive process and the most qualified students will be selected for admission to the major using the criteria described.
Admission Criteria
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 as reported by all institution(s) attended. Please note this is the minimum GPA for application. The GPA needed for admission usually will be much higher.
- Completion of all NURSING prerequisites or approved substitutes before the beginning of the fall semester for which the application is submitted. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Completion of all Liberal Education Core classes before the beginning of the fall semester for which the application is submitted.
- Minimum ACT score of 18 reported to Union College.
- ATI TEAS Nursing School Admissions Test | 50% or 50 Points (MUST SCORE AT LEAST 60)
The Test of Essential Academic Skills, or TEAS, Nursing School Admissions Test is a required pre-admission standardized exam assessment tool that test an applicant's readiness for nursing school. The TEAS exam covers four main content areas: reading, math, science, and English and language usage. The test must be taken, and a score of at least 60 must be on file at the Union Commonwealth University School of Nursing. Scores must be reported directly from the TEAS Admissions Exam. You may only take the TEAS twice, at least 30 days apart. Taking the TEAS exam more than twice will result in your application not being considered for admission. If you previously took the Kaplan Admission Test (KAT) at Union and did not achieve the minimum required score, you will not be permitted to take the ATI TEAS.
It is strongly recommended that applicants prepare for the TEAS by purchasing the 2024/2025 Official ATI TEAS Study Guide 7. ISBN: 1565332725 ISBN13: 9781565332720
Prerequisite Courses
- NURS 101 Introduction to Professional Nursing
- BIO 101 Human Biology, prerequisite to all other Biology requirements or BIOL 109 Elements of Biology (prerequisite to all other Biology requirements)
- CHEM 230 General, Organic & Biochemistry
- BIOL 330 Vertebrate Anatomy & Histology
- BIOL 331 Human Physiology
- BIOL 235 Microbiology for Health Professionals
- NURS 301 Foundations Professional Nursing Practice
- PSYH 200 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYH 332 Lifespan Development
- WELL 361 Principles of Nutrition or ATHT 310 Sports Nutrition for Health Professionals
Admission Scoring
Completed applications to the major will be reviewed by the Nursing Faculty Committee on Admission and the most qualified students will be selected by the following weighted score of criteria:
- Cumulative GPA 25%
- ACT Score 25%
- TEAS Score 50%
State Provisional Admission Decision by January: Students may be accepted, placed on a wait list, or declined admission to the major. Students will be notified by official Union Commonwealth University email or U.S. mail (for transfer students not currently enrolled at Union) of the admission decision by January.
Transfer of Upper-Division Nursing Credits
Students accepted into the nursing major who have previously completed 300 or 400 level non-clinical nursing courses may request transfer credit for equivalent courses. To be considered for transfer credit, the courses must have been completed the courses at a baccalaureate-granting institution that is accredited by a nationally recognized, regionally accrediting agency, as well as by a nursing program that is accredited by either ACEN or CCNE. Transfer credit may be requested only if the passing standard is met from the transferring institution.
To request consideration of transfer credit:
- The student must provide a letter from the Dean or Director of the school of nursing from which the credit was earned, stating that the student is in good standing with that program.
- Provide a copy of the University/university catalog, applicable course syllabi and course content materials that provide evidence of course equivalency.
- The student must submit evidence that a passing score, per the standard of the transferring institution, was obtained for transfer hours to be considered. Additionally, the student must have maintained at least a 2.75 from the transfer university.
- Provide evidence that no more than one year has elapsed since the course (didactic) was completed. The student may be required to successfully pass the NURS 301 final exam, another form of competency exam, and/or pass skills check off before being admitted.
Transfer of credit requests will be considered as follows:
- Nursing faculty who teach the comparable course at Union Commonwealth University will evaluate the material provided and submit a recommendation to the Dean.
- The Dean of the SON, in consultation with nursing faculty (nursing faculty committee), will determine course equivalency.
- Students will be notified by email of decision regarding transfer credit.
The maximum allowable transfer hours for courses in the nursing major is six hours total (didactic). NO clinical courses or their coinciding didactic courses will be considered.
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Tuition & FeesAt Union, the sticker price for tuition and fees varies based on a student's living situation:
- Commuter students: $30,946 per year
- Residential students (tuition, room, and board): $39,307 per year
The good news is that no student at Union pays the full cost. Through a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and other financial aid, Union provides generous assistance to make education affordable. In fact, 100% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid, making Union one of the most affordable institutions in the state.
To get a more accurate estimate of your cost, we recommend applying to Union so our admissions staff can put together a custom award letter outlining your estimated expenses. Click the link below for a more in-depth look at tuition and costs.
Pre-Licensure Program Fees
Pre-Licensure FeesIn addition to tuition, the Edna Jenkins Mann School of Nursing Pre-Licensure program includes additional fees.
While some costs may vary each year, you can click the document below for an estimate of the additional fees associated with the program.
Lab Fees
Lab FeesThe final costs associated with the pre-licensure program at the Edna Jenkins Mann School of Nursing come from the supplies needed for clinicals and the skills lab.
Click the button below for a detailed estimate of these expenses.
