Bellin College of Nursing: Programs and Admission Requirements

Bellin College of Nursing offers a variety of programs designed to equip aspiring and current nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the programs offered and the admission requirements for each.

The Value of a Nursing Education at Bellin College

As a nurse, you’ll know that the work you do every day truly makes a difference. You’ll be a vital partner in delivering care that improves - and often saves - lives. You’ll get to comfort patients when they are afraid, answer their questions in uncertain situations and ease their pain. This type of service and caring for others is at the heart of the values at Bellin College. Whether you want to work in mental health, home healthcare, in a doctor’s office, long-term care facility or an ER, there are paths for you in nursing. Flexibility and the ability to transition between types of care makes a nursing degree invaluable.

Pre-Nursing Program with St. Norbert College (SNC)

The Pre-Nursing Program is a cooperative program with St. Norbert College (SNC) and Bellin College. Interconnectedness is at the heart of all that we do. Through SNC’s partnership with Bellin, you’ll earn a BSN. Students do not earn a St. Norbert degree or complete a major or minor at SNC.

Years 1-2: Students attend St. Norbert College.
Years 3-4: You’ll transition into one of two Bellin College programs: the 15-month option, or the 24-month Junior Transfer option.

Each fall, SNC and Bellin College will coordinate a meeting for nursing students to review program milestones and provide updates on the transfer process. Eligible students may be able to enroll in the Bellin College 15-month BSN option beginning in June or the two year transfer option in the fall.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Bellin College recognizes unusual circumstances may occur. This may require additional information to make an admission decision. Contact the Bellin College Admissions department at (920) 433-6650 with any questions.

Personal Qualifications

The applicant must demonstrate motivation, initiative, work ethic, leadership, and integrity. The applicant must provide a personal resume and personal statement. A comprehensive review will be completed, to determine eligibility.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants with fewer than 12 college credits, must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and applicants with 12 or more transferable college credits must have a transfer GPA of 3.0 or higher.

High School Transcript

All applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or its equivalent via official final high school transcripts or other approved documentation.

College Transcripts

Official transcripts for all Colleges/universities attended must be submitted as part of the application process. If course(s) are in-progress (IP) at the time of the credit evaluation, an additional official transcript must be presented after the course(s) are completed. The 3.0 transfer GPA requirement and grades of C or above must be met to remain a viable applicant.

General Education Requirements

Program courses and general education courses are offered at Bellin College. Bellin College students are required to take general education courses if offered at Bellin College. General education courses are also accepted from accredited two or four-year institutions.The credit evaluation, along with GPA calculation, will include any course taken that meets Bellin College education requirements.

Requirements for applicants with a prior bachelor’s degree or higher

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for science courses (listed below) and developmental (lifespan) psychology:

Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab component preferred, but not required)
Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab component preferred, but not required)
Chemistry (Lab component preferred, but not required)
Microbiology (Lab component preferred, but not required)

Applicants must have earned a grade of C or higher in the courses listed above. Courses repeated more than once will be reviewed individually. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in transfer courses is required. Credits from non-semester schools will be converted as necessary.

All other general education requirements will be considered fulfilled upon verification of a prior bachelor’s degree or higher.

Requirements for applicants without a prior bachelor’s degree:

Applicants must complete 56 credits of required general education and general elective courses.

15-Month BSN Option

Students in the 15-month option complete their general education and general elective credits before entering Bellin College. The program has two start dates, one in January with graduation in May of the following year and one at the end of May with graduation the following October. A credit evaluation will determine eligibility for this option. The program is designed in eight-week sessions to be completed in seven consecutive terms. Student graduate after 15 academic months of coursework.

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A nursing assistant course is highly recommended prior to enrollment in the 15-month option. Students who have not completed a nursing assistant course may be required to complete a Bellin College boot camp prior to enrollment. A medical terminology course is not required.

Graduate Nursing Programs Admission Requirements

Admission to the graduate nursing program is competitive and limited to those students who demonstrate potential for academic success in our programs.

General Requirements

Applicants with one year or less nursing experience are encouraged to apply but will only be accepted into the part- time track.
Applicants who have not actively practiced as a registered nurse within the past five years are required to complete a refresher health assessment course prior to enrollment. This ensures all incoming students are fully prepared for graduate-level coursework and clinical expectations.
Completion of a statistics course.
All applicants must provide evidence of successful licensure to practice nursing in the state of residency and/or practice. This license must not be under suspension, revocation, probationary status, or subject to disciplinary proceedings or inquiry. Proof of licensure must be provided no later than the end of the first semester if a new graduate. If a student fails to provide evidence or license successfully, they will be dismissed from the program, though eligible to re-apply for admission later. Students may not enroll in clinical courses without a license to practice as an RN.
Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
Two letters of recommendation.
Goal statement describing:
- Reasons for pursuing a graduate degree.
- Attributes or characteristics that would make you a successful student.
- Future career goals/plans.
Professional curriculum vitae or resume

Additional Requirements for Specific Programs

MSN-DNP Program

Admission to a PGC or MSN-DNP program requires an earned master’s degree from an accredited program in nursing.
All DNP applicants must also submit a proposed topic/plan for a DNP scholarly project.
Use of professional writing including APA with attention to content, grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation is expected.
For MSN-DNP program, current APRN certification in a designated population focus unless concurrent enrollment in the FNP or PMHNP PGC.
Students applying to the MSN- DNP program must provide documentation of the number of faculty-supervised clinical hours completed in the MSN program

Gap Analysis Requirement for FNP Post-Graduate Certificate Students

In accordance with current Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs, applicants who hold a graduate degree in nursing can apply to the FNP Post-Graduate Certificate program where previous education and practice (as applicable) will be used to determine an individual course of study. The completion of required didactic courses and clinical hours can be flexible depending upon waived credits hours. The 3 P’s (pathophysiology and advanced health assessment) must have included across the lifespan content to waive in the program, as per the Graduate Nursing Program Director’s and FNP Program Coordinator discretion. Each student who is admitted as a candidate for the FNP Post-Graduate Certificate program will complete a Gap Analysis. Plans of study will be individualized according to academic didactic and clinical needs.

Gap Analysis Requirement for MSN- DNP Students

In accordance with current criteria for evaluation of Nurse Practitioner programs, applicants who hold a graduate degree in nursing can apply to the MSN-DNP program in which previous education and practice (as applicable) will be used to determine an individual course of study. The completion of required didactic courses and clinical hours can be flexible depending upon waived credits hours. Whether or not the courses will be waived depends on the discretion of the Program Director and FNP Program Coordinator or DNP Clinical Coordinator.

Interview

A personal interview is required prior to acceptance into the Bellin College Graduate Nursing Program. When all application materials have been received, an interview will be scheduled.

Admission Decisions

Completed applications are reviewed, and applicants are notified of the admission decisions on a rolling basis.

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