BSN Entry Requirements

Requirements for Admission to the BSN Program

**Admission to the program is currently limited to residents of Tennessee, North Carolina, or Virginia.**

Graduation from high school is a minimum requirement for admission to American National University for those students enrolling in the certificate, diploma, associates, or bachelor’s programs. Those who have completed high school in a homeschool setting or have satisfied graduation requirements through the General Educational Development (GED) Test or a state authorized examination are also eligible for admission.

BSN applicants who wish to be considered for the program must comply to the following information:

1. Submit all college and high school/GED transcripts for academic review. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required; however, preference will be given to applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2. Submit an updated resume (Preference may be given to applicants who supply proof of 1 year of experience in a health care field within the last 3 years or hold active certification or license).

Additional Considerations:

1. Students with no prior college experience will be evaluated on their cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher or GED score of 500 or higher.
2. Credits from other institutions will be evaluated for transfer on a case-by-case basis.
3. Due to the unique nature of nursing programs, it may not be appropriate to transfer nursing program core courses. Residents of Virginia are not eligible to transfer courses into the BSN program at this time.
4. No additional transfer credit will be accepted after admission to the BSN program.

Students will be required to obtain immunizations and/or proof of immunity and/or tuberculosis screening as required by the individual externship sites. The immunizations may include: pertussis, influenza and COVID vaccines. Students will also be required to take a Basic Life Support CPR course and show the corresponding CPR Certification Card from an American Heart Association provider.

Students are required to comply with directives to schedule background checks and drug screenings as required by the institution prior to beginning clinical experiences. A background check acceptable to the clinical site and a negative drug screen are required to advance to courses with a clinical component. The cost of these items is included in tuition; however, rescheduled background checks or drug screenings, due to non-compliance or due to the results, are the responsibility of the student.

Because certain clinical facilities require proof of personal health insurance as a condition for participation in clinical training, students are responsible for obtaining and maintaining such insurance coverage at their own expense. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation of insurance coverage when required by the clinical facility and to ensure that coverage remains active throughout the duration of the clinical experience.

Depending on the location of assigned clinical facilities, students may have to travel and, in some cases, stay overnight at their own expense. The university does not provide or arrange housing or transportation for clinical experiences. Students are responsible for making their own travel and lodging arrangements, as well as complying with any site-specific requirements or schedules established by the clinical facility.

Hospital settings often mandate more extensive requirements than other healthcare facilities. The cost of insurance, immunizations, screening, and CPR certification is the responsibility of the student.