ABSN Requirements for Concordia Texas
Our admissions counselors will answer any questions you may have and determine if you are eligible to apply for and enroll in Concordia University Texas’s ABSN track. The specific ABSN requirements include successful completion of all prerequisite coursework prior to your nursing school enrollment.
Concordia Texas ABSN Requirements
Students seeking admission to our ABSN track may be considered, provided they have fulfilled the minimum Concordia Texas ABSN track requirements below.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite natural science courses.
- Transfer applicants: pre-nursing degree requirements, cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Second-degree seeking students: conferred degree cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Submission of a nursing admissions essay that meets scoring requirements.
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS): Must take within three years of enrollment in the ABSN track and receive a score of 67% or higher. (No more than two attempts are allowed within a 365-day period to reach the minimum score requirements accepted.)
Participation Requirements
Once you are accepted into the accelerated nursing track, you must complete the following:
- American Heart Association CPR certification from the “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers” course.
- Criminal background screening.
- Drug screening.
- Certified background checks for both the University and the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Satisfactory completion of all immunization and health participation requirements through Clinical Student.
You will be required to submit proof that you have completed all these participation requirements before you begin your accelerated nursing track. These requirements are subject to change for each cohort and will be provided to you upon your acceptance.
Computer Requirements
Students accepted into the ABSN track at Concordia Texas are required to have a laptop computer that meets certain minimum specifications.
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