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:

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credits
   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 212	HUMAN ANATOMY	4
   BIOL 213	HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY	4
   BIOL 275	INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY	4
   or BIOL 361	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
   HHPA 280	NUTRITION	3
   INQS 125	INQUIRY SEMINAR	4
   MATH 140	INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS	3
   PSYC 155	LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	4

   Note: Principles of Biology (BIOL 210), or General Chemistry (CHEM 210) and (CHEM 211), or General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, CHEM 201 and CHEM 202 are prerequisites for Introduction to Microbiology (BIOL 275). 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 the application deadline to the program. Transferable prerequisite courses from many other colleges and universities are listed in transfer guides 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. Credits that will meet INQS earned outside of Linfield must meet the minimum grade requirement of C. 
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 criteria for courses completed at the time of application and the applicant has demonstrated they will meet all admission 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.
• Conditional admission for applicants applying from other institutions must meet the same nursing admission criteria and admission is competitive.
• A prospective student previously enrolled in a 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 one of seven institutional accrediting agencies (or an approved college or university in another country) may apply for the accelerated prelicensure programs, provided the degree will be conferred by the final materials deadline.
• All conditionally admitted students will be checked to ensure all admission and compliance requirements have been met by the final materials deadline.  Failure to meet requirements will result in rescinding the offer of admission.

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

1. Required immunizations that must be current at all times are:
2. 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 (HbsAB status: Proof of initial Hepatitis B Doses and Positive Hepatitis B (HbsAB) titer
   5. Chickenpox (Varicella): Dates of vaccinations (Note 2 doses required) OR Varicella titer with positive result
   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.