Nursing
Nursing is both an art and a science. The nursing curriculum includes courses in the liberal arts, the sciences and nursing. The curriculum prepares graduates to accept responsibility for the care of clients and families in a variety of health care settings, to function in beginning leadership roles, and to be consumers of and participants in nursing research. Students are provided with the foundation for graduate study in nursing. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be fully prepared to take the National Council Licensing Examination in Nursing for Registered Nurses (NCLEX), a required credential for nursing practice.
Majors:
- Nursing
What the future holds:
Nursing graduates will be prepared for a multitude of nursing positions such as working in acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, rehabilitation settings, out-patient health clinics, public health agencies, nursing homes, psychiatric settings and end of life facilities.
Additional Information:
Course Catalog
Admission to the Nursing Major
Westfield State University received Initial Program Approval Status for a new major in Nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing on May 12, 2010. The university is pleased to announce the introduction of the new major in Nursing beginning with the 2010-11 academic years.
Admission to most Nursing programs is highly-competitive due to the large numbers of applicants and the limited number of available spaces at many universities and colleges. Admission to the major at Westfield is a two-fold process. First, each applicant has to meet the standards of the University. If accepted by the University the applications are forwarded to the Nursing department for a selective review process. Admission to the major is only granted by the Nursing department.
Program Standards for first-time college students
To be considered for acceptance into nursing the applicant must meet the following criteria.
- Minimum 3.3 high school GPA
- Minimum 1150 SAT (Critical Reading & Math only) or 25 ACT
- Minimum grade of B in high school science courses
Students that meet the criteria (as determined by the Office of Admission) will be asked to do the following:
- Submit a one-page or 500 word essay responding to the question – Why is nursing your chosen profession.
- Interview with the Nursing Program Director (may be required)
Please note that applicants who do not meet the above criteria will not be considered for admission into the Nursing Program. Students do not need to send the essay with their application or contact the Nursing Program Director to set up an interview until they have been notified that the meet the minimum standards for the program.
Transfer students
Transfer students are not being considered at this time due to the limited number of seats available to accommodate First-time Nursing student cohorts.
For additional information please contact the Department of Nursing and Allied Health at nursing@westfield.ma.edu