Admission Requirements

Linfield University offers admission to the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing from Linfield's undergraduate programs or directly from another institutionally accredited institution. All applicants must apply directly to the School of Nursing through NursingCAS, the centralized application system for nursing programs. Students holding a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited institution have the option of applying for the accelerated B.S.N., M.S.N., or the traditional B.S.N program. The traditional program begins in either fall or spring semester and is completed in two fall and two spring semesters. The accelerated B.S.N. degree program begins in the summer semester and is completed in four accelerated semesters: summer, fall, spring, summer. The M.S.N. degree program begins in January and is completed in five accelerated semesters: winter, spring, summer, fall, and winter.

For admission consideration, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  1. Completion of all prerequisite course requirements by the final materials deadline posted on the application calendar for each cohort:
    One of the following combinations (The courses listed are based on Linfield course numbers - Acceptable prerequisite coursework completed outside of Linfield can be found at https://www.linfield.edu/admission/nursing-admission/bsn-admission/prerequisites.html.)8
    BIOL 210
    		PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
    OR
    BIOL 210
    		PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
    BIOL 211
    		PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
    OR
    CHEM 201
    		GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (I)
    CHEM 202
    		GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (II)
    OR
    CHEM 210
    		GENERAL CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 211
    		GENERAL CHEMISTRY
    All of the following:
    BIOL 212HUMAN ANATOMY4
    BIOL 213HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY4
    BIOL 275INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY4
    or BIOL 361 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
    HHPA 280NUTRITION3
    INQS 125INQUIRY SEMINAR4
    MATH 140INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS3
    PSYC 155LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY4
    Note: GENERAL CHEMISTRY (CHEM 210) and Principles of Biology (BIOL 210 and 211) are prerequisites for GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (BIOL 361). HUMAN ANATOMY (BIOL 212), HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (BIOL 213); INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY (BIOL 275) or GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (BIOL 361) must be taken within seven years of application to the program. Transferable prerequisite courses from other Oregon and Washington colleges are listed on the School of Nursing admission website.
  2. At the time of application and the final materials deadline posted on the application calendar, a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite course requirements except INQUIRY SEMINAR (INQS 125). The INQS requirement must be successfully completed according to the university standards.
  3. At the time of application and the final materials deadline posted on the application calendar, a minimum 3.000 GPA for all prerequisite course requirements.
  4. At the time of application and the final materials deadline posted on the application calendar, a minimum 3.000 GPA in all prerequisite science courses (includes Biology/Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology).
  5. At the time of application and the final materials deadline posted on the application calendar, a minimum 2.650 GPA in Anatomy and Physiology courses.
  6. Linfield will only consider grades in the Anatomy and Physiology sequence for the first two attempts. A withdrawal (W) from either an Anatomy or Physiology course will be counted as an attempt under this rule. Expired prerequisite courses (i.e. those that were taken more than 7 years prior to application) will not be counted as repeated under this rule.
  7. By the final materials deadline posted on the application calendar, a minimum 62 semester credits or 93 quarter credits of transferable coursework must be completed.

Additional provisions:

  • Linfield students currently enrolled on the McMinnville Campus or the Online and Continuing Education (OCE) Program will be conditionally admitted to the traditional BSN program, pending space availability, if they are in good standing at the university and meet all nursing admission requirements for courses completed at the time of application and the applicant has demonstrated that they will meet all course/degree and GPA criteria by the final materials deadline. If there are more applications than spaces available, admission will be competitive based on the application score. Students who transferred to the McMinnville Campus/OCE from another institution must show that 30 semester hours will be completed at Linfield in order to be considered a resident Linfield student.
  • Admission for applicants applying from other institutions must meet all criteria and admission is competitive.
  • A prospective student previously enrolled in any nursing program may apply for admission to the Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing, by submitting the application, all supplementary materials, course syllabi for all completed nursing courses, and a letter or email directly from the dean/director of the previous school stating the student was in good standing and would be allowed to continue enrollment in the nursing program. Only those from an accredited baccalaureate institution with institutional accreditation and professional accreditation as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, such as the National League for Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), will be evaluated for possible nursing transfer credit. Credit earned at non-accredited institutions is not transferable. Admission will be dependent on space availability.
  • Prospective applicants completing a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university (or through a recognized college or university in another country) may apply for the accelerated pre-licensure programs, provided the degree will be conferred by the final materials deadline.

After admission to the nursing major, students must submit the following documentation:

  1. Required immunizations that must be current at all times are:
    1. Negative annual TB screening test that is either a 2-step TB skin test or QuantiFERON TB Test/T-Spot. If you test positive, a Chest x-ray that shows you are negative is required.
    2. Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (every 10 years).
    3. Measles/Mumps/Rubella: Dates of vaccinations (Note 2 doses required) or laboratory evidence of MMR immunity by titers for each.
    4. Hepatitis B status: Hep B surface antibody with positive results after completion of vaccine series OR history of Hepatitis B disease with Anti-HBc titer with positive results.
    5. Chickenpox (Varicella): Dates of vaccinations (Note 2 doses required) OR Varicella titer with positive results.
    6. Annual Influenza Vaccine.
    7. COVID-19
  3. Current CPR is required at all times: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for health care providers is the only certification accepted.
  4. Criminal background check and drug screen through an approved vendor prior to the program start date (refer to Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing (LGSSON) Student Compliance Guide).
  5. Signed Essential Functions Form.
  6. Health Assessment Form
  7. Confidentiality and Release for Simulation
  8. Proof of health insurance or annual purchase of such insurance through the university.
  9. Professional liability insurance is required through Linfield University. An annual renewable fee is due each year at the time of registration. This insurance only covers individuals in their clinical practice as students in nursing courses.

Compliance requirements for nursing students are subject to change based on the requirements of our clinical partners. Please see www.linfield.edu/compliance for the most up-to-date information on requirements.

APPLICANTS WITH CRIMINAL CONVICTION HISTORIES

The Oregon State Board of Nursing may deny nurse licensure to persons with criminal arrest or conviction histories. Contact the Board for information at (971) 673-0685.