Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing2022

ABSNABSN

Ready to Join a Rewarding Profession as a Nurse?

Nursing is a profession that demands sophisticated knowledge, strong decision-making skills, and a high degree of compassion

for humankind. In return, nurses experience respect, an unrelenting demand for their services, and the opportunity to make a

difference in the lives of others.

The 12-month ABSN program is the fastest route to a nursing career for students who already have a bachelor’s degree in a

non-nursing field. The curriculum integrates real-world learning through simulation and clinical education with the latest healthcare

research and lecture and laboratory instruction. In addition to on-campus simulation opportunities, SMU maintains contracts with

more than 100 institutions in Northern California for clinical rotations, which provide students with a broad and diverse exposure to

nursing, multicultural health practices, and the most recent healthcare research. At the culmination of the program, graduates are

prepared for practice in hospitals, intensive care units, pediatrics, maternity, emergency rooms, and medical-surgical units.

Why choose Samuel Merritt University?

1 SMU’s average graduation rate for the past three years ranged from 93%-95%.

2 Our Health Science Simulation Center is one of only three centers west of the Mississippi to receive national accreditation—a testament to the quality of the HSSC—and is where you’ll learn critical skills before ever working with real patients.

3 8:1 Student to Clinical Faculty Ratio.

4 95% of 2018–2019 graduating class was employed as a nurse within 1 year of graduation.*

* Employment data only includes graduates who responded to SMU Alumni Survey; employment

rate not necessarily representative of graduates who did not respond to SMU Alumni Survey.

94% of ABSN first-time test takers passed the 2020 NCLEX

licensure exam

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

CA M P U S LO CAT I O N S Oakland | Sacramento | San Mateo

F O R M AT On-campus

A P P LY BY April 1 for fall July 1 for spring October 1 for summer (April/May cohorts) December 1 for summer (June cohort)

P R O G R A M D U R AT I O N 12 months

Samuel Merritt University: The Leader in Nursing Education

Clinical LocationsClinical coordinators will work with students to arrange clinical sites; however, students should be aware that clinical locations will be in the broad vicinity of the SMU campus they are attending. Travel will be required.

Admission RequirementsApplicants are considered for admission based upon the following criteria:

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and all prerequisites completed with a grade of C or better by the deadline as stated on our website

• Last 60 semester/90 quarter unit and science prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or above

• Scores on the HESI A2 or TEAS. The HESI A2 or TEAS must be taken (and scores must be available) before the application deadline. Include a copy of your score report in the application. (see www.samuelmerritt.edu/hesi-admission-assessment-a2-exam-and-teas-option for more information)

• Letters of recommendation

• Short answer responses submitted with your application

How to ApplySamuel Merritt University accepts applications using the Central Application Service for Nursing Schools (NursingCAS). To start your application, visit www.nursingcas.org

PrerequisitesCourses do not expire; however, we recommend science courses be taken within the past 5 years.

*Counts towards science GPA **Must be selected from approved list of courses

Find prerequisites at local community college, UC, CSU and private universities using our prerequisite tool: www.samuelmerritt.edu/admission/articulation

For a detailed description of admission requirements and the application process, please visit: www.samuelmerritt.edu/programs/school-nursing/accelerated-bachelor-science-nursing

Campus Application Open Application Deadline Prerequisite Completion Deadline Start of Program

Fall Cohorts

Sacramento December April 1 End of summer prior to start September

San Mateo December April 1 End of summer prior to start November

Spring Cohorts

Sacramento April July 1 End of fall prior to start January

San Mateo April July 1 End of fall prior to start January

Summer Cohorts

San Mateo* August October 1 End of fall prior to start April

Oakland August October 1 End of fall prior to start May

San Mateo* August December 1 End of spring prior to start June

Course

English Composition

English Literature

Interpersonal Communication

Introduction to Sociology or General Sociology or Cultural Anthropology

Social Science Elective

Life Span Developmental Psychology

Nutrition

Statistics

Human Anatomy with lab*

Human Physiology with lab*

Microbiology with lab*

Chemistry with lab* (4 semester/6 quarter units)

Pharmacology**

Pathophysiology**

Admission InformationEach ABSN cohort enrolls 48 students.

*San Mateo admits two separate cohorts in the Summer.

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2020 Admitted Student Profile

*Range for middle 50% of admitted students

Costs and Financial AidYour education at Samuel Merritt University is an investment in you and in your future. Not only will you have the opportunity to pursue a rewarding career in healthcare, but SMU graduates earn some of the highest salaries in the country (source: collegescorecard.ed.gov). The Financial Aid staff will explain the options that make the cost of attending SMU manageable for you.

Visit our Affording SMU page to learn more: www.samuelmerritt.edu/admission/affording-smu

2021-2022 TuitionABSN $1,554/unit (x52) $80,842

2020–2021 Tuition Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)www.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA Code: 007012

Applications Submitted 802

Accepted Applicants 301

HESI Math Range* 92–98%

HESI Reading Range* 88–92%

HESI A&P Range* 84–96%

TEAS Math Score Range* 92-100%

TEAS Reading Score Range* 83-90%

Last 60 unit GPA Range* 3.38-3.75

Science Pre-Requisite GPA Range* 2.89-3.54

CurriculumSEMESTER 1Nursing 138 - Introduction to Professional Nursing 2.0Nursing 125 - Health Assessment I 2.5Nursing 120 - MCA I 5.0Nursing 136 - MCA II 5.0Nursing 126 - Health Assessment II 2.5Nursing 128 - Health Aging 2.0Total units 19.0

SEMESTER 2Nursing 108 - Research 2.0Nursing 164 - MCA III 5.0Nursing 158 - Pediatric Nursing 5.0Nursing 144 - Maternity Nursing 5.0Total units 17.0

SEMESTER 3Nursing 170 - Community Health 5.0Nursing 129 - Mental Health Nursing 5.0Nursing 160 - Leadership/Management/Policy 3.0Nursing 181 - Senior Synthesis 3.0 Total units 16.0

TOTAL PROGRAM: 52 SEMESTER UNITS

We Embrace:• A learning environment where we challenge ourselves

and our students to think critically, seek mastery, and act compassionately

• A collegial environment where we are fair, respectful, and behave with integrity

• A collaborative environment where we partner with one another and with others in the community

• An innovative environment where we take reasoned risks and move nimbly

• A results-oriented environment where we provide and expect exceptional performance and service

Learn to advance health equity

and make a lasting impact

on individual health and community well-being

$120,560 Average salary for

nurses in CaliforniaSource: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor,

Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020

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AC C R E D I TAT I O NSamuel Merritt University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The prelicensure nursing and family nurse practitioner programs are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The School of Nursing, baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and doctor of nursing practice at Samuel Merritt University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). For further information, please contact CCNE at:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationOne Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530Washington, DC 20036

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