Prospective Students
Admission Process for Nursing
  • RN to BSN Track- Still accepting applications, now through April 30,2010, for the January 2011 Program Start Date. 
  • You are invited to the Spring Open House, Sat., Mar. 13th at 9 AM -Register to attend  http://www.sentara.edu/calendar_events/60

The following information is provided for all three tracks:  Traditional BSN, LPN to BSN, and RN to BSN

Ensure you are reviewing the appropriate section.

August 2011 - Admission Process for Traditional BSN Degree

Step 1:

Enrollment to the Sentara College of Health Sciences: For August 2011 Program Start Date

Submit your completed application for admission with the non-refundable $50 administrative processing fee, Program specific college-level general education course requirements, high school transcript, GED, or Home School completion verification, and official or unofficial college transcripts. Application 

  • Application deadline for August 2011 is 9-1-2010.
  • In order to submit an application for the Traditional BSN Program, you must have thirty (30) general education credits, to include 3 of the 4 sciences, with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college transcripts and a minimum of "C" in each general education course requirement.  The 30 credit minimum does not include the Fine Art Elective or the History Elective.  See the Traditional BSN page on www.sentara.edu for the complete list of general education course requirements.
  • If turning in unofficial, please submit official within 10 days.
  • Notification of acceptance in to Sentara College of Health Sciences is 11-1-2010.
Step 2:

Requirements and Process for Admission to Sentara College of Health Sciences Nursing Department:

Step 2A:  Register for on-line pre-nursing, prerequisite courses

Once the College notifies you of College acceptance, you will receive information concerning registering for the 6 on-line pre-nursing, prerequisite courses.

  • All 6 on-line courses must be completed by the Program start date (August 2011) with a C or above to be considered for the Nursing Program.

Step 2B:  The following information is due by 2-1-11

  • Submit remaining official transcripts of the remaining general education courses.  All general education requirements, except Art and History, must be completed by Spring 2011. Forty (40) credits must be completed.  Art and History may be completed before graduation of the Nursing Program.  All general education courses must, at all times, remain at a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with a "C" or above on all general education course requirements.
  • Essay - Choose from the following essay questions: 1)  I am interested in becoming a professional nurse because... 2)  What characteristics do you possess that would facilitate successful completion of this professional nursing program?  Essays will be completed by the above deadline and submitted to the Main Campus in Chesapeake attentioned to Nursing Admissions-Essay.  The essay will be two pages, double-spaced, 12 font and must be submitted in hard copy to Nursing Admissions.
  • C.N.A. - Provide proof of enrollment or acceptance in a Nurse Aide course.  The Nurse Aide course must be approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (NNAAP) in order to complete the exam.  The course and exam with the Commonwealth of Virginia must be successfully completed by Program start date. (August)
  • Provide a copy of your C.N.A. license to the College.

Step 2C:  Complete preadmission testing between 2-2-11 and 4-22-11

Schedule and take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and Career Assessment Inventory (CAI) administered by the College.

  • All items in step 2B must be turned in to be eligible to test.
  • Testing Period specific dates are posted under Nursing Preadmission Testing page.
  • Prepare for Testing for the TEAS by visiting www.atitesting.com. (TEAS test to study for is Version 4)
  • To schedule the preadmission test, you may register on-line under "sign-up for testing" or call 757-388-2666.
  • Each TEAS test is $25.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant.  The College accepts cash, credit, or checks.
Step 3:

Notification of acceptance in to the Nursing Program:

  • If accepted to the Nursing Program, notification of acceptance will be postmarked May 13, 2011 for the August 2011 Program start date.
  • If accepted to the College, please refer to Steps to Successful Enrollment.

August 2011 - Admission Process for LPN to BSN Degree

Step 1:

Enrollment to the Sentara College of Health Sciences: For August 2011 Program Start Date

Submit your completed application for admission with the non-refundable $50 administrative processing fee, Program specific college-level general education course requirements, high school transcript, GED, or Home School completion verification, and official or unofficial college transcripts. Application 

  • Application deadline for August 2011 is 9-1-2010.
  • In order to submit an application for the LPN to BSN Program, you must have thirty (30) general education credits, to include 3 of the 4 sciences, with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college transcripts and a minimum of "C" in each general education course requirement.  The 30 credit minimum does not include the Fine Art Elective or the History Elective.  See the LPN to BSN page on www.sentara.edu for the complete list of general education course requirements.
  • If turning in unofficial, please submit official within 10 days.
  • Notification of acceptance in to Sentara College of Health Sciences is 11-1-2010.
Step 2:

Requirements and Process for Admission to Sentara College of Health Sciences Nursing Department:

Step 2A:  Register for on-line pre-nursing, prerequisite courses

Once the College notifies you of College acceptance, you will receive information concerning registering for the 6 on-line pre-nursing, prerequisite courses.

  • All 6 on-line courses must be completed by the Program start date (August) with a C or above to be considered for the Nursing Program.

Step 2B:  The following information is due by 2-1-11

  • Submit remaining official transcripts of the remaining general education courses.  All general education requirements, except Art and History, must be completed by Spring 2011. Art and History may be completed before graduation of the Nursing Program.  All general education courses must, at all times, remain at a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with a "C" or above on all general education course requirements..
  • Essay - Choose from the following essay questions:  1)  I am interested in becoming a professional nurse because...  2)  What characteristics do you possess that would facilitate successful completion of this professional nursing program?  Essays will be completed by the above deadline and submitted to the Main Campus in Chesapeake attentioned to Nursing Admissions-Essay.  The essays will be two pages, double-spaced, 12 font.  Essays must be received in hard copy to Nursing Admissions.
  • Provide a copy of your L.P.N. license to the College.

Step 2C:  Complete preadmission testing between 2-2-11 and 4-22-11

Schedule and take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and Career Assessment Inventory (CAI) administered by the College.

  • All items in step 2B must be turned in to be eligible to test.
  • Testing Period specific dates are posted under Nursing Preadmission Testing page.
  • Prepare for Testing for the TEAS by visiting www.atitesting.com. (TEAS test to study for is Version 4)
  • To schedule the preadmission test, you may register on-line under "sign-up for testing" or call 757-388-2666.
  • Each TEAS test is $25.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant.  The College accepts cash, credit, or checks.
Step 3:

Notification of acceptance in to the Nursing Program:

  • If accepted to the Nursing Program, notification of acceptance will be postmarked May 13, 2011 for the August 2011 Program start date.
  • If accepted to the College, please refer to Steps to Successful Enrollment.

January 2012 - Admission Process for RN to BSN Degree

Step 1:

Enrollment to the Sentara College of Health Sciences: For January 2012 Program Start Date

Submit your completed application for admission with the non-refundable $50 administrative processing fee, Program specific college-level general education course requirements, high school transcript, GED, or Home School completion verification, and official or unofficial college transcripts. Application 

  • Application deadline for January 2012 is 4-30-2011.
  • In order to submit an application for the RN to BSN Program, you must have twenty-five (25) general education credits, to include 3 of the 4 sciences, with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college transcripts and a minimum grade of "C" in each general education course requirement.  The 25 credit minimum does not include the Fine Art Elective or the History Elective.  See the RN to BSN page on www.sentara.edu for the complete list of general education course requirements.
  • If turning in unofficial, please submit official within 10 days.
  • Notification of acceptance in to Sentara College of Health Sciences is 5-15-2011.
Step 2:

Requirements and Process for Admission to Sentara College of Health Sciences Nursing Department:

Step 2A:  Register for on-line pre-nursing, prerequisite courses

Once the College notifies you of College acceptance, you will receive information concerning registering for the 6 on-line pre-nursing, prerequisite courses.

  • NUR 214 must be completed before Program start date (January 2012).  The remaining five may completed at any time between notification of College acceptance and graduation of the RN to BSN Program.

Step 2B:  The following information is due by 8-1-11

  • Submit remaining official transcripts of the remaining general education courses.  RN to BSN students may complete the remaining general education courses by Program graduation.  All general education courses must, at all times, remain at a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with a "C" or above on all general education course requirements. 
  • Essay - Choose from the following essay questions:  1)  I am interested in becoming a professional nurse because... 2)  What characteristics do you possess that would facilitate successful completion of this professional nursing program?  Essays will be completed by the above deadline and submitted to the Main Campus in Chesapeake attentioned to Nursing Admissions-Essay.  The essay will be two pages, double-spaced, 12 font.  Essays must be received in hard copy form and sent to Nursing Admissions.
  • Provide a copy of your R.N. license to the College.

Step 2C:  Complete preadmission testing between 8-2-11 and 10-07-11

Schedule and take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and Career Assessment Inventory (CAI) administered by the College.

  • All items in step 2B must be turned in to be eligible to test.
  • Testing Period specific dates are posted under Nursing Preadmission Testing page.
  • Prepare for Testing for the TEAS by visiting www.atitesting.com. (TEAS Test to study for is Version 4)
  • To schedule the preadmission test, you may register on-line under "sign-up for testing" or call 757-388-2666.
  • Each TEAS test is $25.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant.  The College accepts cash, credit, or checks.
Step 3:

Notification of acceptance in to the Nursing Program:

  • If accepted to the Nursing Program, notification of acceptance will be postmarked November 4, 2011 for the January 2012 Program start date.
  • If accepted to the College, please refer to Steps to Successful Enrollment.