{"id":82221,"date":"2022-10-03T09:24:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T16:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/?page_id=82221"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:39:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/nursing\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":462,"featured_media":82011,"parent":73593,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-82221","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"background_image_type":"custom","background":{"ID":82197,"id":82197,"title":"Nursing-training","filename":"Nursing-training.jpg","filesize":213672,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/nursing\/info-session\/nursing-training\/","alt":"Nurse training to wrap a wrist.","author":"462","description":"","caption":"","name":"nursing-training","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":82196,"date":"2022-09-30 18:48:48","modified":"2022-09-30 18:49:13","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1800,"height":600,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training-300x100.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":100,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training-768x256.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":256,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training-1024x341.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":341,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training-1536x512.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":512,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training.jpg","2048x2048-width":1800,"2048x2048-height":600,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":100,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":133,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/Nursing-training.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":200}},"background_vertical_alignment":"center","title":"Nursing","bold_title":"FAQS","content":"","component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},"primary_content_copy":"<p><strong>Pre-Nursing Advising<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The nursing advisor advises admitted and confirmed EWU students preparing for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The nursing advisor is located in Center for Academic Advising &amp; Retention (CAAR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact CAAR with questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Phone: <a href=\"tel:509-359-02345\">509.359.2345<\/a><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:advising@ewu.edu\">advising@ewu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nFax: 509.359.6405<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Nursing Admissions FAQs","notes":"","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"When will the application be available?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>Application dates and deadlines are posted on the EWU Bachelor of Science degree <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/nursing\/bs-in-nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> under the Application and Deadlines tab.<\/li>\n<li>Please note, these dates are subject to change. Please check the website regularly for the most up to dates and deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"How competitive is the program?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>Each cohort is limited to 40 students.<\/li>\n<li>Students need to maintain a \u201cC\u201d \/ &#8220;2.0&#8221; or better in each nursing prerequisite course and maintain a 3.0 GPA minimum cumulative in the BSN prerequisite courses and a 3.0 GPA minimum cumulative in all college-level coursework from all schools attended.<\/li>\n<li>Nursing is taking a holistic approach to find well-rounded students. Selection into the program is not based on grades alone.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants should note that priority admission review will be given to those who have completed 40+ credits or more at Eastern Washington University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"What is Holistic Admissions?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>EWU\u2019s School of Nursing program looks beyond standardized test scores and GPA to assess applicants based on the whole of their education, community service and personal experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Holistic admissions is consideration of more than just academic preparation in the college admissions process but includes life skills and those non-cognitive attributes that have shown to be strong predictors in retention and student success.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Gregory S. Blimling, vice chancellor for student development and professor of human development and psychological counseling, Appalachian State University, and editor, Journal of College Student Development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n"},{"label":"What can I expect when I apply?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>Students will submit a department application, then a committee of professionals, consisting of faculty, nursing board members and eventually student peers will review applications. If students meet the criteria for admission, they will be selected for interviews.<\/li>\n<li>Interviews will be face-to-face with members of the admissions committee. The admissions committee will then review the applicants who were interviewed and make their selection. Applicants will be notified along the way as to the status of their application and selection into the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"What can I do to start preparing for application and\/or entry into the program?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>Students can make sure they are up to date on all immunizations:\n<ul>\n<li>Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus immunizations should all be up to date prior to starting the program. A seasonal flu shot is recommended. A TB test will be required prior to the start of the program. It is recommended students have a current COVID-19 immunization as many clinical rotation sites will not allow exemptions for students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"Can I take my prerequisites at another institution?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>EWU BSN Prerequisite coursework and EWU Graduation Requirements can be completed at a regionally accredited college or university. Coursework should be verified by the online transfer guides or by contacting the Nursing Program Specialist.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants should note that priority admission review will be given to those who have completed 40+ credits or more at Eastern Washington University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"Will my coursework from 10 years ago be accepted?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>Yes!\u00a0 There is no expiration date on prerequisites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"Once admitted, are there scholarships available?","copy":"<p>Yes!\u00a0 We strongly encourage students apply for the general <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/apply\/financial-aid-scholarships-office\/types-of-financial-aid\/scholarships\/\">EWU Scholarship fund<\/a>.\u00a0 The EWU School of Nursing program will review your EWU Scholarship application for Nursing specific scholarships and award accordingly based on scholarship eligibility requirements.\u00a0 Please pay special attention to the\u00a0 EWU Scholarship deadlines as outlined on their website.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"What if I am not accepted into the program?","copy":"<ul>\n<li>Applicants who are not selected for admissions are strongly encouraged to meet with the Nursing Program Specialist to review your applications and discuss options to strengthen your application for the next cycle, if you plan on applying.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants are also strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned EWU CAAR Advisor for further advising for minor and major degree options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Nursing Program FAQs","notes":"","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"When do classes start?","copy":"<p>The EWU School of Nursing program is semester based.\u00a0 Fall Semester starts in late August and Spring Semester starts in January.\u00a0 Individuals interested in the program should view the <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/calendar\/calendar-semester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EWU Semester Academic Calendar<\/a> for the semester start and end dates, school closures, and holidays.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"How many seats will you offer?","copy":"<p>Each cohort will consist of 40 students (seats) and we will admit twice a year, in fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Are classes in person and where are they held?","copy":"<p>Yes, all classes will be in person in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokanehealthpeninsula.com\/sierrbuilding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIERR building<\/a> in downtown Spokane.\u00a0 Courses will consist of didactic work along with clinical rotations throughout healthcare facilities in the area. Capstone practicum placements will be throughout the region, including urban and rural facilities.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"How long is the program?","copy":"<p>Students will complete two years of nursing program and university prerequisites and two years (four semesters) of nursing coursework.\u00a0 Courses will be taught fall and spring semester, there will be no summer courses.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"How many clinical hours will be required?","copy":"<p>The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is 64-semester credits and consists of 675 clinical hours. Students will be placed in clinical settings within healthcare facilities in the area. The hours will also include simulation which will be conducted in the state-of-the-art simulation lab located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokanehealthpeninsula.com\/sierrbuilding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIERR building<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Is the nursing degree fully accredited?","copy":"<p>The baccalaureate degree in nursing program at Eastern Washington University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aacnnursing.org%2FCCNE-Accreditation&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckclark56%40ewu.edu%7C8baf8fa0405d4652f76d08de0d08296a%7Ccbb8585a58be4c67a9e8aa46ea967bb1%7C0%7C0%7C638962525888873444%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=V9qG653ib9ud2BZ%2FJIz9PuYsqfMdmXdXU%2B0RbQ%2FxFlc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">http:\/\/www.ccneaccreditation.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}}],"page_hide_sidebar":false,"page_enable_page_nav":false,"secondary_nav_menu_type":"parent","text_style":"allcaps","readability_aid":"overlay","page_override_title":"","intro_title":"","page_persona_bar_default_tab":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/462"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82221"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82221\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87315,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82221\/revisions\/87315"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/73593"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82011"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}