Traditional and Accelerated Options
The traditional and accelerated options are both pre-licensure program options. Students are accepted to these program options based on prior academic preparation (see admission criteria below). The traditional option takes two (2) years to complete and the accelerated option takes 15-months to complete. Students in both program options are prepared to practice in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, schools, community clinics, public health services and homes. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Licensure obtained after successful completion of this exam, along with other stipulations (see RN-Licensure below), allows the graduate to practice nursing in any state within the United States.
Admission Requirements for Traditional and Accelerated Options:
- Minimum of 3.2 cumulative GPA;
- The number of outstanding liberal arts credits will depend upon your program plan and location. Please consult a nursing advisor for specifics.
- Minimum grade of C in all liberal arts courses, C in science courses (no repeats) and C in the following courses with one repeat allowed: DIN271-Therapeutic Nutrition, PSY382 Developmental Psychology and MAT152 Probability Statistics.
- Two letters of recommendations from college/university professors.
- In addition to nursing courses in the upper division (third and fourth level nursing courses), 9 credits must be taken at the upper level (300-400 level courses or junior/senior level coursework). These courses are offered at accredited four year colleges and universities and Barry University will transfer up to six qualified upper division credits.
Applicants are notified in writing of the admission decision after all official application materials have been received and evaluated. Completion of the admission file is the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting general admission requirements to Barry University does not guarantee admission to the Division of Nursing. Barry University’s Nursing Program is a limited access program and not all qualified applicants may be admitted.
RN LICENSURE (NCLEX-RN)
Upon completion of all nursing program requirements, including passing a nationally standardized comprehensive examination, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). As part of the licensure application process, arrest and court records of final adjudication for any offense other than a minor traffic violation must be submitted to the Board of Nursing for review. Applications of those who have been convicted of a felony and whose civil rights have not been restored are considered to be incomplete until documentation of restoration of civil rights is received.
Effective July 1, 2009, Title XXXII Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, requires health care boards or the Department of Health to refuse renewal of a license, certificate or registration or admit a candidate for examination, if the applicant meets certain conditions. Florida Statues: Title XXXII FLS 409; Title XLVI FLS 817 and FLS 893. Website for Florida Statues www.flsenate.gov
The application and records should be filed at least 90 days before the examination date in case a student may be required to appear before the Board.
