GBCN Admission Policies for Undergraduate Students
Interested in our BSN Program? The College will hold the next Information Session for Undergraduate Students in Fall Semester 2008. Interested persons should register with Cleta Germany in Admissions. She can be reached at Germany_C@Mercer.edu
Admission to the College of Nursing is based on a number of factors depending upon one's previous educational experience. The admission requirements have been developed based on factors that indicate a reasonable probability of successful completion of academic work at the College of Nursing. Our focus is educating students as generalist nurses who will possess a well-rounded knowledge of the liberal arts and general sciences, as well as the specific art and science of nursing.
Admission is a selective process and every facet of the student's application and academic record will be reviewed in making an admission decision. The policies and procedures as set forth are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. This institution does not obligate itself to admit all students who meet the academic requirements. Consideration is given to the student's ability to contribute positively to the academic community. Mercer University and the College of Nursing reserve the right to revise policies and procedures as deemed necessary. Every effort will be made to advise applicants and students of changes.
The University does not discriminate against qualified disabled individuals in the recruitment and admission of students and the operation of any of its federally funded programs and activities, as specified by applicable federal laws and regulations. It is the policy to provide program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for persons defined as disabled in the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1992.
Applicants are considered for admission without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, marital status, or national origin, including qualified disabled students.
Selective Admissions Criteria
Admission standards are high because the College is committed to providing students with the highest quality nursing education. Selective admissions criteria ensure that only those students academically prepared and ready to begin a career in nursing are accepted into the College. All students interested in applying to the nursing program should submit a Georgia Baptist College of Nursing application (Undergraduate Application) and a $50 nonrefundable application fee (check or money order), in addition to the specific academic credentials listed below. All applicants must also take the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) and submit scores prior to the application deadline. Click here for more information about the NET.
High School Graduates The College will no longer accept Freshman students to the Mercer-Atlanta campus for the nursing program. Interested high school students are strongly encouraged to complete their Freshman and Sophomore years at Mercer University-Macon Campus. Students may apply for admission to Georgia Baptist College of Nursing during their Sophomore year at Mercer-Macon. Following acceptance, students would transfer from the Macon campus to the Atlanta campus for Junior and Senior year nursing coursework. Preference for transfer student admission is given to Mercer University students who meet all admission criteria.
Nursing Entrance Test (NET)
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University requires all applicants, excluding those who hold the registered nursing license RN, to submit scores from the Nursing Entrance Test (NET). Applicants transferring from Mercer University in Macon, international students, and students with prior degrees are required to submit the NET score.
Students may attempt the NET two times within one academic year to meet the minimum score of 66 in Reading Comprehension (or Science Reading Comprehension). While scores in all sections of the NET are taken into consideration, the Reading score is most significant for admission. The NET score will be utilized in conjunction with the evaluation of transfer cumulative and science grade point averages in the evaluation of applicants. Other factors, including the essay, community involvement, as well as clinical experiences and volunteer experiences will be considered in selection of applicants for admission. Achieving the required score on the NET does not guarantee admission to the College of Nursing.
Students who have taken the NET at another college may submit scores from another site, provided the scores are in a sealed, stamped "letterhead" envelope with a signature of an official at the institution or a seal from the college or university across the flap of the envelope.
College Transcripts
College transfer students should provide transcripts from all colleges attended. Admission will be based on overall academic performance, successful completion of general education courses required for our degree, and science grades. Prerequisites are subject to change, and other general education courses not listed below, may also transfer. Current prerequisites for transfer students include:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture + lab)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (lecture + lab)
English Composition I
English Composition II
Introduction to Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Introduction to American Government
Introduction to Sociology
Satisfactory score on Math Placement Test or College Algebra, Math modeling, or Statistics
course
Transfer Credit
- Only official transcripts will be evaluated for transfer credit.
- General education courses with a grade of "C" or better from a regionally
accredited college or university may be considered for transfer credit
provided they meet degree requirements in the College's curriculum.
- Courses may be considered for credit, regardless of the age of the course,
however the age of coursework is a factor in the admission decision.
- Science courses completed more than five (5) years ago may require
validation by faculty before credit can be granted.
- Applicants requesting nursing transfer credit must submit a copy of the
specific course syllabi for nursing courses to be considered for transfer.
Nursing courses from a bachelor's degree program in which the applicant
has received a letter grade of "B" or better will be considered for transfer
credit.
Enrollment Policies
Once a student has been accepted for admission to Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, the following requirements for enrollment MUST be completed:
1. Submit a nonrefundable reservation deposit of $200 to reserve a place in
the class.
2. Complete the Health Information and Immunization Form as required by Campus Health and
the College of Nursing. (see enrollment information for complete enrollment
information)
3. Provide proof of health insurance or purchase health insurance through Mercer University.
4. Provide updated official college transcripts reflecting grades of "C" or better in all courses
completed prior to the date specified in the acceptance letter.
5. Provide a copy of any license held in a health-related area, including but not limited to EMT and
LPN licenses. For RN-BSN students, a registered nurse license must be current and on file at
the College.
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