| Traditional/Transfer Student | Accelerated | |
Application |
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Application Fee | $50.00 | $50.00 | |
Transcripts Required | Official high school transcripts | Required from every university and college attended Baccalaureate degree required | All official transcripts |
SAT/ACT Scores | At least one required. Recommend ACT score of at least 22 (or 1020-1050 SAT score) |
| NO GRE Required |
Grades/GPA |
| Baccalaureate Degree from an acreditted institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale | Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale |
Prerequisite Courses | Recommend high school course in Biology. High school Chemistry or equivalent required | 3 semester hours each of: *Science credits earned over 10 years ago will be individually evaluated. | Successful completion of: |
Personal Statement | Required for all Nursing programs (See Application) | Applicants must submit a letter that includes ALL of the information listed here
A. Reason for changing careers (if applicable).
B. Reason for selecting Nursing.
C. Reason for selecting Creighton University.
D. A statement of long-term plans or goals.
E. A description of significant work experience, progressing from completion of high school or college.
F. A statement of how previous work experience relates to Nursing.
G. A statement of how previous educational experiences relate to education for Nursing.
H. The Accelerated Curriculum Nursing program is intense. Please include a statement addressing how you plan to handle the demands of this fast-paced, academically rigorous program as well as your outside responsibilities during this one-year program of study. Please consider that practicum courses contain a ratio of three (3) clock hours to one (1) credit hour (i.e. Theory classes may take 12-13 hours and practicum courses may add another 18-21 hours per week, accounting for a total of 34 clock hours). This computation does not take into account how long it may take a student to prepare for lab or participate in class activities such as test review.
I. Provide evidence of potential and motivation for nursing and success in this academically rigorous program. Favorable consideration will be given to those students carrying challenging academic loads (e.g., 15+ hours/semester). Provide a rationale if a full load of classes was not taken each semester. | Required for all Nursing programs (See Application) |
Transfer Credits | The University will evaluate all hours submitted by the transfer applicant and reserves the right to accept or deny any of the credits offered for transfer. Credit hours earned with grades of "C-" or better at an accredited institution of higher education prior to admission to Creighton University may be transferred at the discretion of the respective College. | Transfer credit hours accepted towards a Master's degree will be evaluated on an individual basis. | |
Safety & Technical Standards | Applicants complete the Safety & Technical Standards forms and procedures following academic admission. | ||
Letters of Recommendation | Undergrad admissions application | Three recommendation/ appraisal forms to be completed.
You will need to submit at least three recommendation/appraisal forms: · One must be from someone in your academics - preferably an instructor. · One must be from an employer. If you have never been employed, a supervisor or director of volunteer work will be accepted. · The third form may be from another instructor, another employer, or a professional colleague.
No forms will be accepted from family members, friends, or friends of your family. You may want to confirm with your references that they will be able to answer the questions on the form. A few "Unable to judge" responses will require an additional reference. | Three recommendation/ appraisal forms from persons addressing applicant's current & potential competency in nursing & academic potential. One recommendation must be from an employer/supervisor. The forms attached to the application must be submitted, a letter will not satisfy the admission requirement. |
Application Deadlines | Application may be made anytime after junior year in high school but not later than one month prior to the opening of a term. | Application acceptance is on a rolling basis. | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Application materials must be received by the following dates to begin in the desired semester: Summer start - all documents must be received no later than April 15. Fall start - all documents must be received no later than July 15. |
International Students | |||
Other |
| Evidence of ability to successfully complete a rigorous academic load | A current RN license with NE eligibility. |
Admission Requirements