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Accelerated BSN Application for Advancement

The Accelerated BSN program is open to Postbaccalaureate applicants and first-degree seeking students who meet the additional requirements:

1) a minimum of 70 credit hours completed before the program begins in fall 2023
2) must complete all general studies and awareness areas before the program begins in fall 2023 (excluding upper-division Literacy and upper-division Humanities/Social Behavioral Science).

Postbaccalaureate applicants may also want to consider applying for MS Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice) program.

Applicants are selected for the Accelerated BSN through the competitive application process based on an advancement score. The advancement score calculation is 50% Select GPA and 50% Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score.

Postbaccalaureate applicants are given priority placement. Additionally, postbaccalaureate applicants who have completed a degree (or will complete a degree before the Accelerated BSN begins) in the following Edson College majors and meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be given preference for up to 50% of available seats in the Accelerated BSN each cycle: Community Health, Health Care Coordination, Health Care Compliance and Regulations, Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Integrative Health.

After all eligible postbaccalaureate applicants are placed, remaining spaces (if available) will be awarded first to Edson College’s first bachelor’s degree-seeking students and then to first bachelor’s degree-seeking students.

All items on the Application for Advancement must be completed for students to be considered for advancement to the Accelerated BSN.

First Name

Last Name

ASU Access ID

ASU Affiliate ID

It’s important to ensure that your email account is set up properly as this is where you will receive a confirmation of submission and future university correspondence.

Phone Number

Birthday

Advancement Pathways*

There are four advancement pathways for the Accelerated BSN: Postbaccalaureate (Edson College Alumni) applicants, Postbaccalaureate applicants, Edson College first bachelor’s degree-seeking applicants, and first bachelor’s degree-seeking applications.

Advancement Pathways

Cohort Ranking

Indicate your cohort preference by ranking the options below. You must rank all three options. Each selection below must be different. You cannot select the same choice multiple times. Placement in your preferred cohort is not guaranteed.

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Third Choice:

Admissions and Transfer Coursework

I have called and verified with Admissions Services at (480) 965-7788 that I am admitted to ASU as an undergraduate degree-seeking student for the summer/fall 2023 enrollment term.

Enrollment in Final Prerequisite Courses

If you have remaining prerequisites that you will be in progress, list them in the space provided. Include one course per line with course code, institution, credit hours, and end date. If all prerequisites are completed, please write “Complete”. Refer to the summer/fall 2023 Advancement Guide for prerequisite course deadlines.

Degree Verification

Provide your bachelor’s degree awarded, institution name, and the date degree conferred (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Biology, Northern Arizona University, December 12, 2022) OR write in ‘first degree-seeking applicant’.

I have verified that My ASU and DARS has posted all of my official transcripts, with grades, for the courses used on my application.

Non-Academic Items Required for Advancement

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Applicants are allowed one attempt at the TEAS per application cycle unless a failing score below 58.7% is earned. If a student earns less than 58.7% one retest is permitted, but the student must wait a minimum of 30 days between tests, and the second attempt must be on or before February 1, 2023.

I took the TEAS at ASU between February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023.

I took the TEAS outside of ASU between February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023.

I have contacted ATI Testing to request that the official transcript be sent to ASU; and I have confirmed that the official transcript has been received by the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation before the application deadline.

Health and Safety Requirements

Applicants must create a CastleBranch account by the advancement deadline of February 1, 2023. All items must be completed by March 1, 2023, except for the drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and statement of health clearance. Applicants who do not meet these stated deadlines will be considered late applicants and will only be placed if requirements are met and space is available.

Students identified for advancement or alternate status must complete the remaining health and safety requirements (drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and statement of health clearance) by April 2, 2023, to maintain eligibility.

Steps to Set Up CastleBranch Account and Submit Health and Safety Documents
1.   Visit CastleBranch’s website: https://mycb.castlebranch.com.
2.   Upper-right hand corner, enter the Package Code and select Go.
3.   Package Code: AH91im
4.   Review the information on the next page.
5.   Pay the $38 fee for the account/Medical Document Manager.
6.   Once you click continue, you will have access to submit documentation to your tracker. You can use the FAQ video library for assistance with common inquiries.
7.   Check your portal until CastleBranch accepts each documentation and marks it complete.

See Health and Safety requirements in the summer/fall 2023 Advancement Guide.

I have started the process for the Health and Safety requirements

I have not started the process for the Health and Safety requirements but will begin collecting my documents now.

Required Titer	Vaccinations	Other Requirements	Additional Forms
Measles/Rubeola (MMR) (lab report required) If negative, nonreactive, or equivocal, proof of immunization series is required - See details in the Advancement Guide	Hepatitis B (Vaccination series or positive titer)	Arizona IVP Clearance Card (Unrestricted and unexpired)	Statement of Health Clearance A healthcare professional must sign a college-provided form verifying that they meet the requirements to perform the functions of a nursing student.
Mumps (MMR) (lab report required) If negative, nonreactive, or equivocal, proof immunization series is required - See details in the Advancement Guide	Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Administered within the current flu season (vaccine must have been given after August 1, 2023	CPR American Heart Association BLS Provider Current within the last 2 years	Consent to Verify Personal Information to Clinical Agencies To authorize the college to release health, immunization, and other information to clinical placement agencies. (Available after advancement or alternate status)
Rubella (MMR) (lab report required)< If negative, nonreactive, or equivocal, proof of immunization series is required - See details in the Advancement Guide	Tdap or Dtap Vaccination Must contain Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (current within last 10 years	Tuberculin Test 1. Negative IGRA blood test (lab report required) (Skin test and chest x-ray not accepted) or 2. If positive results, Annual ASU TB Screening Questionnaire signed by a licensed healthcare provider. (current within last 12 months)	Statement of Disclosure Acknowledge that they may be at risk of known or unknown exposure to devices, equipment, or treatments that may be potentially harmful. (Available after advancement or alternate status)
Varicella (Chicken Pox) (lab report required) If negative, nonreactive, or equivocal, proof of immunization series is required - See details in the Advancement Guide	COVID-19 Vaccination Students should complete the full series (1-2 doses depending on the manufacturer) of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine.	Health Insurance Coverage Students can purchase private health insurance or enroll in ASU student health insurance. Bridge Discount Plan is not eligible.

Renewal:
If CPR, Tdap, IVP Clearance Card, or TB renewal date falls within January 1 - April 30, students must renew prior to December 20th.
If CPR, Tdap, IVP Clearance Card, or TB renewal date falls within May 1 - July 31, students must renew prior to April 20th.
If CPR, Tdap, IVP Clearance Card, or TB renewal date falls within August 1 - December 31, students must renew prior to July 20th.

Please read carefully before you click each statement:

I understand that I must create my CastleBranch account/medical document manager and pay the $38 by February 1, 2023

I understand I must complete all health and safety requirements in CastleBranch with the exception of the following items by March 1, 2023 (exceptions include drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and statement of health clearance).

I understand that I must log into my CastleBranch to ensure the documentation uploaded has been approved and marked complete.

I understand that if I am identified for advancement or alternate status, I must complete the remaining health and safety requirements (i.e., drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and statement of health clearance) by April 2, 2023, to maintain eligibility.

I understand that if I do not meet the health and safety requirements by April 2, 2023, my space in the program will be forfeited. I understand the importance of reading the requirements carefully and beginning the process early so I am aware and prepared for the deadline.

Please list any pending health and safety requirement that will not be complete by March 1, 2023 (exclude the drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and statement of health clearance). You may be contacted to submit an Edson College petition to request a formal exception to the March 1 deadline.

Petition Disclosure

Please identify any petitions approved or pending that will impact your advancement application (e.g., approval for late or missing items, coursework approvals, etc.).

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Converted Select GPA

For postbaccalaureate applicants, must be a minimum of .75000. For first degree applicants, must be a minimum of .8125.

TEAS Score

Must be a minimum of .587. If you’re a Direct Admit Student enter 1.00 here.

Advancement Score

For postbaccalaureate applicants, must be a minimum of 1.337000. For first degree applicants, must be a minimum of 1.39950.

Have you applied previously?

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the contents of the Summer/Fall 2023 Advancement Guide for the Accelerated BSN program, including Appendices A-K, and I have saved a copy for my records.

I understand that it is highly recommended that my application is reviewed by an Edson College academic advisor before submitting it to ensure all items have been successfully submitted. If I decline to have my application materials reviewed before submission, I understand that my application will be withdrawn for missing/incomplete materials.

I acknowledge that if I provided false information in this packet, I may be withdrawn from the Accelerated BSN at any time. I understand that only completed packets with all necessary documentation submitted by the deadlines will be considered for advancement. Academic Integrity: Failure to provide accurate information on your application will be deemed in violation of the academic integrity policy which will result in forfeiture of your application (https://provost.asu.edu/node/20).

The anticipated timeline for notifying students of their advancement status is March 2023. Notification of advancement, and all other correspondence, will be sent via email. I am responsible to ensure proper access to my email account, and that it is accessed, read, and acted upon in a timely manner.

If I am selected to advance, or if I am selected as an alternate, I understand that Health and Safety requirements will be due April 2, 2023. I understand that if I do not meet the Health and Safety requirements by the deadline, my space in the program will be forfeited.

I understand that if I do not receive a confirmation e-mail after submission of my application, then my e-mail account is not set up. It is my responsibility to seek technical support to address e-mail issues. Furthermore, it is my responsibility to contact the advising office to request another confirmation e-mail.

I understand that if I advance to the nursing program, my clinical schedule will vary from semester to semester, and even within semesters. Additionally, because clinical placement isn’t determined until each semester begins, it is not possible for faculty or staff to inform students of their clinical schedule in advance. Clinical and classroom experiences may be scheduled during the daytime, evening, or on weekends seven days a week, and maybe for as long as 12-hour time periods. Due to the high demand for and limited supply of clinical practice experiences, I understand that flexibility in scheduling these learning experiences is expected and that the college cannot accommodate scheduling requests.