Common Questions of Transfer Students
Undergraduate Degree
1. What kind of undergraduate degree will I earn from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
of Mercer University (GBCN of Mercer)?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree.
2. Do I need to apply to Mercer University before applying to the nursing program?
No, students interested in pursuing a degree in nursing should complete the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University application to be considered for admission to the nursing program.
3. Can I apply online?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to download a copy of our application for admission.
Undergraduate Application
For Registered Nurses seeking the
BSN degree, click below:
RN-BSNAdvancedTrack.pdf
4. If I applied to GBCN last year, am I required to submit a new application to apply again?
Applications are kept on file for two years. If your original application is within that time frame, you can
complete the Reactivation Form (click here for form). Reactivation applicants need to provide Admissions
with their updated transcripts, as well as any new information to meet criteria for admissions.
5. What documents are required to complete my admissions file?
Completed GBCN of Mercer application
Application fee ($50)
Official transcripts from any college, university, or technical college ever attended. (Documents must be postmarked by the admission deadline).
(International students should refer to the Q&A for International Students.)
6. Does GBCN of Mercer University require an entrance examination?
Yes, GBCN requires that students sit for the Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS), which is a nationally normed exam that assesses the applicant's
potential for success in a nursing curriculum. The TEAS is offered on our campus on designated
dates. Need for information about the TEAS? GO
7. What are the deadlines?
Undergraduate pre-licensure (fall semester
entry only):
April 1 for international applicants
May 15 priority deadline for students who are not
international students
RN-BSN (licensed professional RNs; multiple
entry semesters):
Fall semester entry - June 1 priority deadline
April 1, international student deadline
Spring semester entry - November 1 priority deadline
September 1,international student deadline
Summer semester entry - April 1, priority deadline
February 1, international student deadline
8. How long is the nursing program?
The program requires four semesters to complete the program. Pre-licensure students graduate in two years.
9. Do you have an accelerated program for students who have already earned a degree in another area of study?
Many students enrolled at GBCN of Mercer University have earned undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees in other majors. These students enter the nursing program as transfer students and complete the program in four semesters.
10. What factors are considered in the admission process for transfer students?
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The completion of the prerequisites for the program.
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An overall GPA (this includes all coursework that has been attempted except for health, PE, orientation, and learning support courses).
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A transfer GPA (this includes courses that will transfer into the nursing program).
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A science GPA (this includes transferable science courses, such as Anatomy and Physiology I and II; and microbiology).
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Quality of the admissions essay.
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Community service and work experience.
11. What are the prerequisites? (Completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission)
[NOTE: Are you interested in common local course equivalencies? More]
Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture and lab) 4 hrs
Anatomy & Physiology II (lecture and lab) 4hrs
English Composition I 3 hrs
English Composition II 3 hrs
Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs
Political Science or Economics 3hrs
Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology 3 hrs
Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology 3hrs
Statistics 3hrs
Cultural Appreciation 3 hrs
Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 hrs
Nutrition 3hrs
General Education Elective 3hrs
Speech or Communications 3hrs
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective 3hrs
Philosophy or Ethics 3hrs
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan 3hrs
Religion 3hrs
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12. What are the average GPAs of the transfer class most recently accepted in the program? (Admission to the nursing program is competitive, and students are not guaranteed admission based on the GPAs listed below.)
Overall GPA 3.02
Transfer GPA 3.35
Science GPA 3.21
13. Can I set up an appointment with an admissions adviser to go over my transfer credits?
Once an application is submitted, a prospective student can call to set up an appointment. (Refer to Question 4 above, to determine if a file is complete.)
14. Does GBCN of Mercer offer night courses or part-time options?
Students should be prepared to enter a full-time program with the majority of the courses and clinical experiences taking place during the weekdays.
15. Can I enter the program in the summer?
The only students who can enter the program during the summer are RNs who are seeking a BSN degree.
16. Do you have a bridge program for LPNs?
No
17. Will I receive credit for working as a certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, surgical tech, LPN?
No, transfer credit is not awarded for certificate or diploma programs (RNs with diploma credit could be awarded escrow credit for diploma courses). The only credit considered for transfer credit must be earned at an accredited college or university and the course must be applicable towards an associate's or bachelor's degree.
18. When is the next Information Session?
The next Information Session will be scheduled in the Fall 2009 Semester. For a listing of open
campus visitation dates, click here!