Nursing Major Progression Policy - Freshman/Sophomore Year

Students may apply for admission to Notre Dame of Maryland University and can subsequently apply as a nursing major. Students who meet the criteria for acceptance are welcomed on a space available basis. Students interested in transferring into the Nursing program must:

• Submit an application which includes a writing sample and official transcripts from all institutions attended. 
• Complete the Supplemental School of Nursing Application and submit to the Notre Dame of Maryland University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Submit nursing applications by February 15^th to receive priority consideration for each fall semester. However, we will accept late applications if all required information is submitted.
• Meet the transfer criteria
  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0  
  • Complete each of the following required courses with a minimum grade of “C”
    • Applied Algebra (unless waived)
    • Basic Statistics
    • College Writing
    • Ethics
    • Fundamentals of Biology
    • General Microbiology
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    • Human Growth and Development
    • Nutrition
    • Survey of General, Organic & Biochemistry
  • Applicants cannot withdraw from or repeat any more than one (1) required/pre-requisite science course.
  • Students are waived from Fundamentals of Biology if they have already completed Anatomy and Physiology I and II successfully.
  • Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Microbiology must be taken no more than five years prior to NUR-301 Holistic Health Assessment and NUR-305 Foundations of a Caring Profession.
• Complete the following additional courses; select courses may be completed during the junior and senior year if the remaining courses are compatible with the schedule of the nursing courses. It is strongly recommended that these General Education Requirements are completed prior to entering into the Junior and Senior year.

Nursing requirements:

              Introduction to Sociology

General Education requirements:

• • Beginning Spanish for Health Professions
  • Fine Arts*
  • History
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Literature
  • Oral Communication*
  • Religion and the Big Question*

*These courses are required for transfer students beginning in Fall 2022.

• Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam with a score of 65% or greater; this is required and included as part of the admissions process. Applications will not be reviewed without the ATI TEAS exam results. The score received on the test will be included in the admissions process. Register for ATI TEAS at ATI Testing www.atitesting.com.  
  • TEAS EXEMPTION: A student applying for admission is EXEMPT from the TEAS requirement if they have 30 or more college transfer credits completed, have not repeated any required courses, AND have a transfer GPA of 3.3 or above.
• Recommendation letters (2)
  • Letters from previous educators are required, but letters from professional officials may be accepted. They should provide evidence regarding the applicant’s knowledge, work ethic, and performance. Letters may be on institutional letterhead or from the institution’s official email and include the writer’s official title, address, and contact information.
• Interview per request by Admission and Progression Circle members.

The School of Nursing does not accept nursing courses completed at other institutions. If an applicant is accepted into the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing, they must repeat previously completed nursing coursework. If an applicant previously attempted/started a nursing program the Admission's Circle may request a letter from the prior institution.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to practice as licensed registered nurses.

Definition of a Transfer Student

Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing defines a transfer student as:

• Any student who has attempted or completed 18 or more credits at a regionally accredited college or university following graduation from high school (or GED credential), before applying for admission to the NDMU School of Nursing. The admission decision is based on the transfer criteria.

School of Nursing - Transfer Credit Statement

Generally, college-level courses completed at regionally-accredited institutions will be evaluated and awarded transfer credit if approved, provided the course is similar in level, scope, content and expected learning outcomes to courses offered at Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing and a grade of "C" or higher is earned. Regional accrediting bodies include:

•           Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools;

•           New England Association of Schools and Colleges;

•           North Central Association of Colleges and Schools;

•           Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities;

•           Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and

•           Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing typically does not award undergraduate transfer credit for pre-collegiate, remedial, vocational, technical, or professional (e.g., nursing) courses. Other transfer courses that usually are not awarded transfer credits are independent study, internship, externship, practicum, or co-op work experiences that Notre Dame of Maryland University faculty does not supervise. In addition, transfer credit is not awarded for these types of experiences completed through other institutions. Finally, Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing does not grant undergraduate transfer credit for courses completed at online educational companies, including but not limited to Straighterline and Study.com.

If a student is not meeting all criteria, but believes that their grades and/or TEAS score do not accurately reflect their abilities, it is recommended that the student submit two letters of recommendation. An educator must submit the requested letter. The Nursing Admission and Progressions Circle will carefully review this information and consider admission on a case-by-case basis.