Nursing
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 27,400 / Year
    Apply DateJuly 9, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 29, 2022

    Nursing

    About

    The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University(WAU) is among the first nursing programs established in the state of Maryland and is committed to providing quality baccalaureate Christian nursing education. The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.The Edyth. T James Department of Nursing curriculum has been designed for individuals to develop professional competence in the scholarly practice of nursing. The program of study offers interrelated theoretical and clinical learning experiences. Multiple agencies are utilized for clinical experience including Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center and Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist Behavioral Health, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children’s National Hospital, Washington DC VA Medical Center, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Adventist Home Health, and other various skilled nursing facilities.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Graduate from an accredited secondary school, a Distance Education Training Council (DETC) approved program or accredited distance education high school program such as Griggs International Academy, with a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 scale and have an ACT verbal score of 17, SAT verbal score of 470 or SAT composite score of 800 (verbal and math).
    2. Pass the General Education Development (GED) test with at least a score of 410 on each of the four subject exams or equivalent scores on other GED versions.
    3. Students who have not graduated from or completed an accredited home-school program (as outlined in #1 above) must submit the following documents in addition to the complete application packet:
    4. GED test scores with at least a score of 410 on each of the four subject exams or equivalent scores on other GED versions.
    5. Minimum ACT verbal score of 17 or SAT composite score of 800 (verbal and math).

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    The ability to speak the language in which classes are taught is vital to your success. The following information outlines the college’s requirements: Students who don’t speak English as a first language will need to demonstrate the ability to pursue studies in the English language. This can be done by passing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), which is available in most countries. All Washington Adventist University undergraduate programs require a 550 on the TOEFL (on paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) in order to fulfill the English language requirement (for unrestricted status). The test must be recent—within one year prior to admission.

    Career

    The Bachelor of Science degree in nursing expands the nurse’s view of society’s health needs. Employment opportunities extend beyond hospitals to community health agencies, health maintenance organizations, private industry, educational institutions, missions, and foreign services. The program’s broad integrated perspective develops interpersonal theoretical and clinical competence and prepares the student for graduate study in nursing. Nurses with graduate degrees in nursing find increased employment opportunities in research, practice, and education

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    We are glad that you are considering joining the Washington Adventist University Family. 

    All Non-U.S. Transcripts must be translated and evaluated through World Education Services www.wes.org. Applicants must select a WES I-CAP Course-by-Course Evaluation

    For any student that has studied in a non-English speaking country, you must submit an English language test as part of your application process.

    • A minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL; or
    • A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 115 on the Duolingo English Test

    TOEFL WAU exam code: 5890 

    IELTS exam code: Write the name and the address of WAU. If your testing center has since closed, you can complete a form on the IELTS site.

    Graduate and Professional Studies Programs (SGPS) applicants must also submit

    1. Resume 
    2. Statement of Intent describing career goals 

    Nursing

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