BSN Degree in the Dallas Area

This curriculum applies to students matriculating or reentering after December 1, 2022.

General Education Requirements

All science courses must have been taken within the last five calendar years, unless the student possesses a degree or advanced degree in the specific field of study for which the student is seeking transfer credit. Additional information regarding transfer credit is located in the university’s catalog under Transfer Credit policy or below.

^*As of April 2019, this course will be delivered online, asynchronously, through the institution’s Learning Management System except where otherwise authorized by the Program Dean/Director.

General Education within the Area of Study

Note: If scheduled, the following courses are to be taken at WCU: FYS 001, FHE 100, CAPS 401, and PATH 370 and PHYS 261 (OC Campus only, starting Summer I 2023).

Core Nursing Courses

NURS 100, NURS 101L: pre-licensure students only *NURS 493R – Taken if student is unsuccessful in NURS 493.

Program Credit Distribution

How Much Does the Dallas-Area Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Cost?

We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.

Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of Dallas-area Bachelor of Science in Nursing tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program costs at West Coast University.

We offer several financial aid options — including scholarships, grants, and loan access — to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses. For more information about your financial support options, visit our Financial Aid page.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSN and LPN-BSN Admissions Requirements-Florida Effective August 18, 2016

Applicants to the Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing program must:

1. For regular admissions, a minimum summative score of 192.3 or a composite score of 58.7 on the TEAS Examination, or score a minimum of 80 on the HESI Examination, or score above 21 on the ACT, or above 1649 on the SAT with 3 sections, or above 1044 on the SAT with 2 sections is required.
2. For conditional acceptance, a summative score of TEAS of 129 to 192.2, or a score on the HESI from 76 to 79.5, or a score on the ACT from 15 to 21, or a score on the SAT with 3 sections from 1300 to 1649, or on the SAT with 2 sections 800 to 1043 4 is required.
3. The conditions for admissions are outlined below. Any students who do not continue to meet these conditions may be referred to the Student Conduct Committee and/or dismissed from the university.
   1. Meet regularly with the Student Success Coordinator and assigned tutor.
   2. Are required to retake the TEAS prior to moving into the core nursing curriculum, and must achieve a minimum TEAS Examination composite score of at least a 58.7.

Effective for Fall II 2021 and Subsequent Terms

1. Submit a complete WCU application for admissions;
2. Participate in an admissions interview arranged by a university admissions advisor;
3. Submit WCU-approved documentation of high school graduation or equivalent; (Please Note: Foreign high school diplomas/credentials or their equivalent must have an evaluation performed by an approved organization);
4. Complete an enrollment agreement (must be signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age);
5. Meet program-specific entrance requirements;
   1. Submit all postsecondary transcripts:
      1. Applicants with 18 or more postsecondary credits, from an institution recognized by an accreditation body approved by the U.S. Department of Education, will be evaluated on their cumulative grade point average.
      2. Applicants with fewer than 18 postsecondary credits, from an institution recognized by an accreditation body approved by the U.S. Department of Education, will be evaluated based on their high school cumulative grade point average.
   2. Applicants to the LVN/LPN-BSN program must provide proof of current unobstructed licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
   3. Must achieve an acceptable composite score base on entrance examination and cumulative GPA requirements defined as follows:
      1. Applicants with a composite score of 8 or above will be admitted into the program.
      2. Applicants with a composite score of 2 to 7 may be conditionally admitted to the program based on availability of space.
         1. Students who are conditionally admitted must achieve a composite score of 58.7% on the TEAS examination to be allowed entrance into Nursing (NURS) core courses. Students who do not meet this requirement will not be allowed to register for NURS courses and will be dismissed from the university. Students will be allotted five (5) attempts to be proficient on the TEAS exam, at which point the student will be dismissed from the university and be responsible for all tuition charges incurred.
      3. Applicants with a composite score of 1 or below will be denied admission to the university.
      4. Any applicant with an entrance examination score or Cumulative GPA requirement below the requirement noted in the tables on this catalog page will be denied admissions.

BSN and ADN Entrance Examination Requirements – (ADN is offered in Florida only)

BSN and ADN applicants will have a maximum of two attempts, a week apart, to successfully pass the admissions exam. If an applicant does not pass the admissions exam after two attempts, he or she must wait a period of 6 months to retest and must provide proof of remediation. WCU only collects Verbal and Quantitative scores for SAT and ACT and must be within three (3) years of enrollment date. HESI exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date. TEAS exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date.

For additional information, such as transfer credit evaluation requirements, visit our catalog.