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Olympic College Mission Olympic College enriches our diverse communities through quality education

and support so students achieve their educationals goals.

Olympic College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual

orientation, or age in its programs and activities.

Bachelor of Science

Nursing (RN to BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Application Packet

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

(RN to BSN)

RN to BSN Program Application

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Olympic College is the first degree of its kind to be offered at a

community college in the state. The new program offers students who have obtained an associate/diploma nursing

degree an opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree in their field.

Earning a BSN degree will provide multiple benefits to the associate degree registered nurse and the greater health

community. The BSN curriculum is designed to foster professional development of the registered nurse. The program

promotes a learning environment that is student-focused, open, liberating, and dynamic.

Applicants to the Olympic College RN to BSN program must meet the following requirements:

Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Washington (provisional admission is offered

to students in the last year of an associate degree program in nursing). Advanced placement credit is awarded

based on verification of successful completion of NCLEX (RN) exam.

One year of clinical practice (ADN clinicals apply as experience)

A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in all college coursework

35 nursing credits from a regionally accredited Associate Degree Nursing program

A minimum of 35 quarter credits completed of general education requirements

A minimum grade of 2.0 in each of the required courses

180 Total Credits required for ADN to BSN Degree Requirements

General Education Credits (total earned in ADN and/or BSN) 65

Nursing Credits in ADN 35

Nursing Credits for RN Licensure 35

Upper Division Nursing Courses 35

Upper Division General Education Electives 10

Total Credits 180

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ADN to BSN General Education Requirements

Foreign Language Two years in high school of the same foreign language or 10

credits of one language at the college level.1

Mathematics 5 credits. Requirement fulfilled by advanced math or petition.

Symbolic Reasoning/

Quantitative Skills 5 credits. Requirement fulfilled by statistics.

Writing 15 credits. Must include 5 credits of English composition and 10 additional credits of writing-

intensive coursework.2

Humanities 15 credits. College-level foreign language credits can be applied toward this requirement, and

may be completed while in OC ADN to BSN program.

Social Sciences 15 credits. May be completed in OC ADN and BSN programs.

Natural Sciences

28 credits. Must include 5 credits of college level chemistry, 10 credits of anatomy and

physiology (can be met via examination), 3 credits of microbiology (can be met via

examination), 5 credits of advanced math (can be petitioned) and 5 credits of statistics.

Electives To complete total of 65 general education requirements. 1

Students who were educated in another language through the 8th grade may be exempt from this requirement . 2 10 additional credits of writing-intensive coursework may be met through coursework in the OC BSN program.

Financial Aid

For information regarding financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 360-475-7160. When completing the

FAFSA, use the OC Title IV code – 003784.

After acceptance into the program, students are required to provide documentation of:

Current immunizations, BLS for Health Care Providers, Completion of Conviction/Criminal History Form, and

Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check

Olympic College Nursing Program Contacts

Gerianne Babbo Associate Dean of Nursing 360-475-7793

Jennifer Fyllingness Director of Admissions and Outreach 360-475-7128

Sarah Cook Nursing Advisor/BSN Recruiter 360-475-7175

Nursing Program Office 360-475-7748

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(RN to BSN)

Application Process

Application to the RN to BSN program involves three steps:

1. If you have not attended Olympic College previously, complete the general admission application at:

http://www.olympic.edu/admissions

2. Complete the RN to BSN application.

The application is available online at:

http://www.olympic.edu/Students/AcadDivDept/MESH/HealthOccupations/Nursing/BSN/

Or, mail completed application to:

Olympic College

Attn: BSN Admissions

1600 Chester Avenue

Bremerton, WA 98337

3. Submit supporting documents:

a. One official transcripts from all previous academic and nursing course work. High school transcripts

should be submitted if foreign language was completed in high school.

b. Resume outlining nursing and/or academic clinical experience

c. Essay describing your personal and professional experiences. Include leadership, special achievements,

accomplishments, special skills, previous work in diverse communities or disadvantaged populations,

and professional and educational goals.

d. Three professional recommendations from faculty who know the applicant’s abilities or work colleagues

in the clinical setting.

OC Admission is based on the following:

Providing all required application packet materials, meeting the admission requirements,

academic background, and personal essay.

http://www.olympic.edu/admissions

http://www.olympic.edu/Students/AcadDivDept/MESH/HealthOccupations/Nursing/BSN/

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1600 Chester Avenue, Box 217

Bremerton, WA 98337-1699

A non-refundable fee of $50 must accompany this application. Make check/money order payable to Olympic College. (Code 148-061-1V34)

OC Student Identification Number (if any)

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Have you ever applied or attended classes for credit at

Olympic College? Yes No

If yes, when? _______________________________

Year and quarter you wish to enter: Fall (September) Winter (January)

Spring (March) Summer (June) Year

Social Security Number*

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*Your social security number is confidential and, under a federal law called the Family Educational

Rights & Privacy Act, the College will protect it from unauthorized use and/or disclosure. In

compliance with state/federal requirements, disclosure may be authorized for the purposes of state

and federal financial aid, Hope/Lifetime Learning tax credits, academic transcripts, or accountability

research. A College ID number will be assigned for use in all future College transactions other than

those listed above.

Date of birth

/ / Month / Day / Year

Gender

Female

Male

Email

Quarter Code Student Program Date Application Rec’d Program plan interest:

Fall ______: 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year

Winter____:1.5 Year 2.5 Year

Legal Name (last Name) (first name) (middle)

Former name(s): If first or last name has changed, list your

former full name(s)

1. _____________________________________________

Address: Number and street/P.O. Box Apt. No.

2. _____________________________________________

City, State, ZIP Code

Daytime phone (include area code)

( )

Evening phone (include area code)

( ) Emergency phone

(include area code)

( )

Statistical Information

(This question is optional. The information is used for statistical

purposes only and will not be used in admissions decisions.

Completion of the information is voluntary and would not result in any

adverse treatment of your application.)

American Indian or Alaska Native (597)

Black or African American (872)

Chinese (605)

Filipino (608)

Japanese (611)

Korean (612)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (653)

Vietnamese (619)

Caucasian or white (800)

Other Asian (621)

Other Pacific Islander (681)

Other race (799) (specify) _______________

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

No (999)

Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano (722)

Yes, Cuban (709)

Yes, Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino

Specify: __________________

Residency for tuition purposes

1. Have you been a legal resident of Washington and lived continuously in

Washington for the last 12 months? _____ Yes _____ No

If no, how long have you lived continuously in Washington?

_____ months

**A student cannot qualify as a legal resident of Washington for tuition

calculation purposes if s/he possesses a valid out-of-state driver’ license,

vehicle registration or other document that gives evidence of being a legal

resident in another state.

2. Were you claimed for federal income tax purposes by your mother, father,

or legal guardian in the current calendar year? ____Yes ____ No

In the past calendar year? ____Yes ____ No

If YES, has your mother, father or legal guardian lived continuously in

Washington for the past 12 months?

____Yes ____ No

3. Will you be attending college with financial aid provided by a public or

private non-federal agency or institution outside of Washington where state

residency is a requirement for receiving that aid? ____Yes ____ No

4. Are you active duty military stationed in Washington?

____Yes ____ No.

Are you the spouse or dependent of an active duty military person stationed in

WA? ____Yes ____ No

Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No*

If not a U.S. citizen, list country of citizenship

__________________________________

If not a U.S. citizen, what is your Visa status?

International Student (with F or M Visa)

Visitor

Temporary Resident

Alien No. ________________________

Immigrant/Permanent Resident

Alien No. _________________________

Refugee/Parolee or Conditional Entrant

Alien No. _________________________

Other Explain ______________________

*SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTATION WITH

THIS APPLICATION.

Branch: Bremerton ____ Shelton _____ Poulsbo _____

Bangor/Naval Hosp _____

Residency Code Fee Pay Status

GED test taken? Yes No

If yes, date earned _________________

Where? ____________________________

Pre-college tests taken: ACCUPLACER ASSET COMPASS

Year ______ Where_________________________

Veterans and/or dependents may quality for educational benefits.

Check here to receive additional information.

Name of last high school attended

HS Code City and State

Years attended

From To Year______ Year _____

Graduated

Yes, Year ____

No, Highest Grade

completed ___

How much academic study of a foreign language (languages or language) have you completed?

High School: (number of years)

College: (quarters) or (semesters)

Note: If you studied a foreign language or intermediate algebra in

high school, you must submit official copies of your high school

transcripts so that we can verify that they fulfill your admission

requirements.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Bachelor of Science in Nursing

(RN to BSN) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT WITH A BALL POINT PEN

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List all college and technical schools and universities you have attended, in the order you attended them.

(No omissions. Attach separate sheet if necessary.)

OFFICE USE

code College or school name

Location Years attended Degree and date received or

expected

(mo./year) City State From To

IMPORTANT If currently enrolled in college, list all courses you are taking or plan to take between now and when you plan to enter the Olympic College RN-BSN Program.

List only those courses that will not appear on the college transcripts you are having sent to admissions at OC. Attach separate sheet if necessary.

Fall Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem.

College:

Winter Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem.

College:

Spring Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem.

College:

Summer Term (Yr.) Qtr. Sem.

College:

Prefix & no.

EXAMPLE

ENGL 101

Short Title

English Comp.

Credits

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Prefix & no.

Short Title

Credits

Prefix & no.

Short Title

Credits

Prefix & no.

Short Title

Credits

Application submission must include:

$50 application fee.

Official transcripts from all previous academic and nursing course work. High school transcripts should be submitted if foreign language was

completed in high school (may be delivered under separate cover.)

Resume outlining nursing and/or academic clinical experience.

An essay describing your personal and professional experiences, leadership, special achievements, accomplishments, special sk ills, previous work in

diverse communities or disadvantaged populations, and professional and educational goals.

Three professional recommendations (may be delivered under separate cover.)

By signing this form, I acknowledge that statements I have made in this application are complete and true. I hereby give my permission to release any

academic records requested by Olympic College. I acknowledge that failure to disclose and submit official transcripts from all schools, colleges, or

universities attended and failure to disclose and submit complete and accurate information may result in denial of admission or subsequent dismissal

from Olympic College. I understand that my application is incomplete without my signature.

Full legal signature

Date complete

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Request for Recommendation Applicant name:_______________________________________________________________________ TO THE RECOMMENDER: The applicant named above is applying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. As a part of the application process, performance in several areas is assessed. We appreciate your responses to the questions below. Please describe the applicant’s performance by checking one appropriate space for each area of performance.

Statement Excellent Above Average

Average Below Average

Not Known

Knowledge of nursing

Applies knowledge to practice

Implements new techniques and knowledge

Works well with others

Leads others

Manages/supervises others

Contributes as a member of organization

Communicates effectively

Works independently

Overall, is competent in own specialty

Responsibility

Adaptability

Acceptance of feedback

Ability to learn

Please add other comments as desired on the back of this sheet; attach additional pages as needed. __________________________ _______________________________ ________________________ Signature Position Date

__________________________ ___________________ __________________ _______________

Company Phone Number Relationship to Applicant Years Known

Return to:

Olympic College


1600 Chester Avenue

Bremerton, WA 98337-

1699

To the Applicant:

Under provisions of Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and under

College guidelines pursuant to that Act, a student (defined as any person who has been officially admitted

and registered at Olympic College) has the right to review recommendations made in his or her behalf unless

the student waives this right at the time the recommendation is solicited. If you wish to waive your right to

review this recommendation, please indicate by signing here:

Applicant Signature:________________________________________

Date:____________________________________________________

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PERSONAL COMMENTS

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Not Known





Leads others




Works independently


Responsibility

Adaptability


Ability to learn


__________________________ ___________________ __________________ _______________


Return to:

Olympic College


1600 Chester Avenue


1699

To the Applicant:







Date:____________________________________________________

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PERSONAL COMMENTS

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Not Known





Leads others




Works independently


Responsibility

Adaptability


Ability to learn


__________________________ ___________________ __________________ _______________


Return to:

Olympic College


1600 Chester Avenue


1699

To the Applicant:







Date:____________________________________________________

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Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN to BSN) - Olympic College · Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN to BSN) The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) is accredited by ... The BSN