Pre-licensure Nursing

All academic requirements must be met by Aug. 15 for the fall admission or Dec. 15 for the spring admission into the Nursing program at the sophomore level.

Academic prerequisites include:

• Meeting the math requirement
• Passing the TEAS with a score of 65% or above
• Successfully passing Foundations of Nursing (NUR145)
• Completing all four of the required science courses with a grade of C or higher
• Earning a cumulative GPA of 2.75

Yes, a math course is required for admission into the nursing major. MAT107 (MAT113 preferred) or higher at IWU with a grade of C or higher will meet the requirement.

Placement in math courses is determined by SAT or ACT scores. An approved college math transfer course (College Math, Algebra, etc.) may also be acceptable.

Documentation of the following requirements is mandatory in order to be eligible to participate in clinicals. The Division of Pre-licensure Nursing uses a secure online document management system to retain these records.

1. Criminal Background Check A criminal background check is required before students may participate in clinicals. This background check must be completed through the company approved by the Division of Pre-licensure Nursing.
2. Physical Examination Students must submit a Health Clearance Form, which has been completed by a health care provider. The form is provided by the Division of Pre-licensure Nursing and available on the University website.
3. PPD/TB Skin Test The administration and results of this test must be documented and renewed annually.
4. MMR Documentation Two documented doses of MMR vaccine or positive measles, mumps and rubella titers are required. Each student’s file must contain a copy of the positive titre lab report. If the original titre is negative, documentation for additional MMR immunization is required.
5. Hepatitis B Immunization A series of three (3) Hepatitis B vaccine injections are required. The initial dose is given, then repeated at one month and six months after initial dose.
6. Tdap Immunization Documentation for a current Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) is required.
7. Varicella Documentation Two documented doses of varicella vaccine or a positive titre is required. If the titre is drawn, a copy of the lab report is required. If the original titre is negative, documentation for two varicella immunizations, given one month apart is required.
8. Flu Immunization Documentation of a flu immunization is required each year.
9. Drug Screen The Clinical Coordinator will alert students when this is needed. If administered too far in advance, it will not be considered current. Additional urine drug screens may be required prior to starting some clinicals based on clinical agency requirements. This screen is offered at the IWU Health Center.