Nursing, Accelerated Second Degree

Learn how to:

• Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, natural, and behavioral sciences as a foundation for safe, client-centered nursing practice.
• Apply leadership concepts, skills and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrates clinical judgment based on evidence-based practice for individual, families and groups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of quality health care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare policy and regulations to assist individuals, families and groups to identify and mobilize resources to meet health care needs.
• Collaborate with consumers, members of the health care team and others to improve the delivery of health care.
• Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for individuals, families and groups to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and groups.
• Demonstrates professional, ethical, and legal responsibility for nursing practice.
• Apply the nursing process to deliver and manage nursing care for culturally diverse individuals, families and groups across the life span in a variety of health settings.
• Use clinical reasoning strategies, communication and other affective skills as well as psychomotor skills to provide therapeutic nursing intervention to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups in varying health states.

Admission Requirements

Any student interested in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. The application process has several steps, and requires you to submit application materials to both the Office of Admissions and the College of Health Professions Academic Success Center (formerly the STAR Office). Be sure to pay attention to when and where you must submit any required documentation.

To be considered for admission to the Accelerated Second Degree BSN undergraduate program, submit the following:

• Coppin State University online application
• Official HESI A2 entrance examination scores. Submit to the CHP's Academic Success Center only.
• Personal essay detailing your philosophy of nursing and professional goals
• Current resume
• 3 letters of recommendation using the Nursing Recommendation Form. Submit to the CHP’s Academic Success Center only.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. For students who have completed any education in a college or university outside of the U.S or related territory, be sure to submit a course-by-course evaluation by an approved evaluation agency. Submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and the CHP's Academic Success Center.
• Interview
• Signed Acknowledgement Form, if offered admission

What to Include in Your Application Essay

Your essay is an important part of your admissions application. Reading your essay is one way we learn more about your interest in earning a BSN, and how you’ll fit within the program. Be sure to:

• Share your reason(s) for pursuing a career in nursing
• Explain how the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program will help you achieve your professional goals
• Identify factors that prompted this career change
• Explain why Coppin is the right school to complete your nursing education
• Discuss your long-term goals and plans Include a brief summary of significant work experience, starting directly after high school
• Detail how previous work and educational experiences relate to nursing Discuss how you’ll handle academic and program demands in addition to personal responsibilities during your accelerated education

Important Dates to Remember

• December 1st is Early Decision deadline
• February 1st is Final Decision deadline

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Second Degree BSN, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among General Education Requirements (GERs), course prerequisites, and major courses. Each section below explains the range of course offerings.

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for Health Information Management majors, your program plan should also include:

Core Courses (17 credits)