Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a 4-year program.

The curriculum for this program focuses on patient-centered nursing which is based on healing and holistic care. This program will prepare students for initial RN licensure and entry into the workforce.

Freshman Nursing Admission

The first step towards nursing admission is indicate “nursing” interest on your Freshman UST application. Including the major of nursing, will allow us to work with you after you after an admissions decision to the university is received.

During your first year at UST, we will guide you to take specific courses and steps to achieve a spot in our nursing cohort!

Freshman students wanting the nursing major, Pre-Nursing students, will work closely with Nursing Admissions to have their request presented to the Nursing Admissions Committee. We have two entry opportunities in fall and spring semesters.

Nursing Cohort Admission Considerations

The Peavy School of Nursing offers admissions through the Nursing Admissions Committee.  The committee reviews all eligible applicants for the fall and spring semesters.

In addition to eligibility requirements, the Nursing Admissions Committee considers a number of other factors, including, but not limited to:

• All grades for Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology,
• Math grades
• Full-time vs. part-time class load
• Patterns of repeats and/or withdraws
• HESI A2 or TEAS scores
• Essay about desire to pursue a nursing career

Any nursing admission questions can be directed to nursing@stthom.edu.

• Next Start for Traditional BSN Program: Fall 2022
• Early Deadlines: March 1, 2022 and April 1, 2022
• Application Deadline: June 1, 2022

Nursing Admission Process

Transfer students and students seeking a 2nd Bachelor's degree should apply for UST’s nursing program through NursingCAS (nursingcas.org) only. All transcripts and required documents should be submitted through NursingCAS. Applicants may check their application status through their NursingCAS account.

Transfer students applying to Nursing should not complete the general UST application for admission. Only applications submitted through NursingCAS will be considered for transfer admission to the School of Nursing. 

Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Requirements to apply and to be considered for the School of Nursing:

• 3.0 overall college GPA, based on a 4.0 scale
• 3.0 science GPA (including Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, & Nutrition completed by submission of application)
• Submission of HESI A2 scores of 80% or above:
  • Required Sections: 
    • Math
    • A&P
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Grammar
    • Vocabulary
  • The HESI A2 exam must be scheduled outside of UST. The department ID for UST is 200020.
  • As an alternate to the HESI A2, a cumulative TEAS score of 78% or higher.
  • If a student has taken the exam for another school, these scores may accepted for UST as long as all required sections were taken. Scores must be uploaded through the NursingCAS application.
• Completion of most, if not all, coursework on the Transfer Guide.
• Submission of a well-written, personal statement demonstrating the student's passion for nursing as a career and vocation. Further details can be seen on NursingCAS UST Nursing page. 

A strong candidate should meet all minimum requirements, plus:

• Grades of 3.5 or higher in nursing science courses
• Grade of 3.3 or higher in math courses
• Submission of HESI Admission Assessment:
  • A score of 85 or higher in all sections: Math, A&P, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Vocabulary
  • Additional academic factors may be also considered, such as patterns of withdraws or repeats, extracurricular activities and obligations, and other information the committee views as important.

After Admission

Students admitted to the UST Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing will be subject to participation requirements established by healthcare organizations that host student clinical rotations. This includes criminal background checks, CPR certification and specific immunizations. These requirements may also include verification of identity and compliance with federal immigration law. Admitted students will work on these additional requirements at the Nursing Orientation.

Program Timeline

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for transfer students, with prerequisites coursework completed, is 3 years.

• Transfer Course of Studies (students with 60+ hours of college level credit)

Transfer students can apply with some classes in progress. Pending coursework could prevent an admissions decision. Contact nursing@stthom.edu if you have any questions about coursework.

More questions? Check our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Transfer Information Sessions

If you’re a transfer student who would like to learn about admissions requirements and meet with Nursing Admissions, we invite you to attend an upcoming information sessions.

RSVP

Claudine Dufrene, Ph.D., RN-BC, GNP-BC, CNE, Associate Professor; Interim Dean, Peavy School of Nursing; Professor; and Sr. Martina Casey Endowed Chair in Nursing; and Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Chair in Nursing

Kristina L. Leyden, Ph.D., MSN, FNP-BC, Associate Professor;
Director, BSN Program; Co-Director NIGP Grant; and Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza Endowed Chair in Nursing

Deborah Klesel, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor; Director, ABSN Program

Lucindra Campbell-Law, PhD, APRN, ANP, PMHNP, BC, Professor; Division Dean, Graduate Programs; and PMHNP Program Director; and Cullen Trust for Healthcare Endowed Chair in Nursing

Vanessa Arline, MSN/Ed, RN, MSRN-BC, Assistant Professor

Lauren Delumpa, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Assistant Professor

Jill Laughlin, DNP, PNP-BC, PMHS-BC, PMHNP-BC, Assistant Professor

Majmundar, Priya, RN, MSN, Assistant Professor

Karen O’Brien, Ph.D., RN, ACNP-BC,  Associate Professor

Mayra Paredes, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor

Katherine Simpson, MSN, APRN-C, CVRN-II, CNRN, LNC, Assistant Professor

Michael E. Sullivan, DBe, RN, FACHE, Associate Professor; Graduate Program Director; and Title V Project Director

Terese Verklan, PhD, CCNS, RNC, FAAN, Assistant Professor

Mary Anne Vincent, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor

Phyllis Waters, Ph.D., RN Professor; Carol and Peavy Endowed Chair in Nursing