General Requirements for Admission to the School of Nursing
Students applying for admission to the Brandywine School of Nursing must meet the following requirements:
A. General scholarship as evidenced by the secondary school record. All applicants must qualify or have graduated from an approved secondary school (as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education), or have met the requirements for the GED, issued by the Department of Education. Applicants must submit a transcript from an approved secondary school or its equivalent, and have completed a minimum of 16 units including:
Additional math courses are recommended (Algebra II and Geometry). It is suggested that the student pursue a college preparatory rather than a vocational or general education program of study. Electives should be chosen in the physical, social or behavioral sciences. Post-secondary college level equivalents will be considered to fulfill the above requirements. A cumulative 2.5 high school GPA is required.
B. Satisfactory achievement on the Scholastic Aptitude Test administered by the College Entrance Examination Board or the ACT Assessment Program administered by the American College Testing Program. Arrangements for taking the examinations are made through the secondary school guidance office or by writing directly to the respective test organization. The SAT or ACT scores are not required if five years or more have elapsed since high school graduation or receipt of GED.
The minimum scores considered for full-time acceptance are a SAT combined score of 920 (recentered) or an ACT composite score of 18. Those high school students whose records do not demonstrate their true potential may be asked to successfully complete some college course work before they enter nursing.
C. Satisfactory achievement on the Diagnostic Entrance Test (DET).
D. Candidates whose credentials meet initial requirements are invited for a visit to the school for a personal interview. At the time of interview, candidates are asked to complete a Request for Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse History Clearance form. The applicant is responsible for submitting the forms to the Pennsylvania State Police with the required fees for processing. Completed clearances are required prior to matriculation.
E. The Admissions Committee meets monthly to review completed applicant files and makes a decision regarding acceptance. Each individual applicant for admission is evaluated on personal and academic credentials and potential for success in the program. Personal information includes extracurricular records, biographical information furnished on the application, and two letters of reference from teachers, guidance counselors, employers, or community leaders. Applicants life experience may be considered regarding acceptance. Applicants are notified promptly of the committee’s decision.
F. Those candidates whose credentials do not meet nursing admission requirements are notified promptly, so that they may pursue other opportunities. The Admissions Committee may require candidates to complete prescribed college course work with a “C” or better and be re-evaluated for admission. Candidates are advised of their status by letter.
Application Procedure
Brandywine School of Nursing has a rolling admissions policy and usually notifies applicants within a month after completed forms and supporting credentials are received. High school students are encouraged to submit applications as early in the senior year as possible. Those applying too late for the admission date of their preference will have their application considered for the next admission date.
Students who wish to apply for admission to the School of Nursing should follow these procedures:
1. Submit a request for an application to:
Student Services Associate
Brandywine School of Nursing
215 Reeceville Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
2. Complete the application and submit it to the above address along with a $30 processing fee (non-refundable). See School Catalog for complete instructions.
3. Make arrangements to have the following submitted:
a. Secondary school transcripts which bear the official school stamp and which indicate completed class rank or verification; post-secondary school transcripts, if applicable.
b. The SAT scores of the College Entrance Examination Board or ACT administered by the American College Testing Program.
c. Two references — from guidance counselors, teachers or employers.
d. Diagnostic Entrance Test (DET) exam scores.
All materials submitted for the application process become the property of the Brandywine School of Nursing and cannot be returned or forwarded. Incomplete, inactive or rejected application files are kept for two years after last receipt and then destroyed.
Acceptance
A. Candidates accepting an offer of admission are required to pay an enrollment fee of $100. This fee is not refundable, but is applied toward tuition.
B. Students accepted into the School of Nursing must complete the following requirements prior to matriculation:
1. History and physical examinations, laboratory tests, and immunizations/titres, urine drug screenings.
2. A completed criminal record check and a child abuse history clearance.
3. Current CPR course completion card for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association or Professional Rescue course from the American Red Cross or CPR PRO from the American Safety and Health Institute.
4. Prerequisite Chemistry 100 — Introductory Survey of Chemistry with a grade of “C” or higher.
C. Students enrolled in the Brandywine School of Nursing are encouraged to take the required college courses at Immaculata University.
D. Students accepted into the School of Nursing must meet the essential Core Performance Standards. Health care is a practice discipline, requiring abilities and skills in critical thinking and communication, as well as tasks involving the psychomotor, affective sensory and behavioral domains.
E. Reasonable accommodations may be made for some disabilities. Any student requiring accommodation for a physical or learning disability is encouraged to disclose this to the ADA/504 Coordinator of Brandywine School of Nursing following enrollment.
Withdrawal
If an accepted student wishes to withdraw from enrollment, written notice should be sent immediately to the School of Nursing, Student Services Associate and Immaculata University.
Transfer Credits
Evaluation of credits from other institutions for possible transfer is done by the Student Services Associate. To be eligible for transfer, an applicant must be in good standing at the institution previously attended. A grade of C (2.0) or better is required for acceptance of transfer credits. Credits for transfer of a nursing course will be awarded if the school of nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. It is advisable for the student to bring to the interview the school catalog from previously attended schools. Transfer students are required to fulfill the general admission requirements. An evaluation fee of $100 is charged to evaluate credits to transfer from another nursing program.
International Students
A student from another country may be admitted if, in addition to satisfying the admission requirements, he/she also demonstrates proficiency in English, shown by earning a minimum score of 550 in the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey. Students from English speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. Applicants who are not citizens of United States of America must have a Permanent Residency Visa (Green Card) from the United States Department of Immigration.