"BRAND"

Transfer Evaluation

As part of the BRAND nursing major application process, transfer coursework will be evaluated by the School of Nursing to determine the transfer equivalency of required prerequisite courses. Evaluation will also take into consideration the School of Nursing Program Scholastic Requirements.. A School of Nursing transcript evaluation fee will be assessed at that time and paid online.

The UW Registrar's Office completes an evaluation of students' transcripts following their admission to the University. Their office determines whether or not courses are found to have UW equivalencies and/or University Studies (USP) attributes. Pending approval/clearance on all transfer discrepancies by both the School of Nursing and the Registrar, students' transfer evaluations are considered unofficial. The Registrar is the official evaluator, and the School of Nursing further determines which courses are then applicable to the nursing curriculum. Evaluations processed by the School of Nursing are subject to change until they have been determined to be official.

Admission Criteria

• Previous Baccalaureate Degree
  Entry into the BRAND program requires students to have completed a baccalaureate degree by December 2021 with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• University of Wyoming Admission
  Admission to the University of Wyoming (UW) is required by the November 18 application deadline. Those who are not current/active UW students will need to apply separately to the university. Application/admission criteria is located on the UW Admissions page.
• Official Transcripts
  UW must be in receipt of official transcripts from all other colleges/universities attended through the end of the summer semester so that the FWWSON has access to those by the December application deadline. This includes transcripts for coursework that may have only included unsatisfactory grades and/or course withdrawals. In addition, official scores must also be on record with the university documenting any exam/test scores [e.g. Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Math placement (ACT, SAT, MPE)].
• Official transcripts and exam/test scores must be sent to the UW Admissions Office
  Applicants should verify that complete transcripts and exam/test scores are on file with the university prior to the application deadline. The FWWSON has access to UW transcripts.
• Prerequisite Coursework
  The BRAND Program has seven prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses must be successfully completed by December 2021, with the exception of PHCY 4470, which needs to be completed by May 1, 2022. “Successfully completed” means that students must have a C or better in all required courses and a 2.75 minimum grade point average (GPA) for those courses. Applicants can have prerequisite courses in progress at the time of application. Please be advised that this does not guarantee admission.
  
  • PHCY 3450 and PHCY 4470 must be completed within three years before the May start date.
    • PSYC 1000 (General Psychology) - 3 credit hours
    • FCSC 1141 (Principles of Nutrition) - 3 credit hours
    • STAT 2050 or 2070 (Statistics) - 4 credit hours
    • KIN 2040 and KIN 2041 (Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab) - 4 credit hours
    • MICR/MOLB 2021 (Microbiology) or 2240 (Medical Microbiology) - 4 credit hours
    • ZOO 3115 (Human Systems Physiology) - 4 credit hours
    • PHCY 3450 (Foundational Pathophysiology) - 4 credit hours
      Must be upper division (3000/4000 level). Lower division/Community College level courses do not satisfy this requirement. A syllabus is required for course evaluation.
    • PHCY 4470 (Fundamentals of Pharmacology) - 4 credit hours
      Must be upper division (3000/4000 level). Lower division/Community College level courses do not satisfy this requirement. A syllabus is required for course evaluation.
• Active CNA Certification or LPN Licensure
  All students are required to have an active CNA or LPN licensure for admission to the program. If not currently CNA certified, please explain plans for completing the certification and upload your document in the application. Proof of state board of nursing certification must be presented by May 1 or provisional acceptance to the BRAND Program will be revoked. CNA certification must remain active throughout the entire program.
• Active CPR Certification
  All students must have an active CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) card through the American Heart Association by May 1. The certification must remain current through the entire BRAND program (summer, fall, spring and summer semesters).
• English Language Proficiency Policy
  Nursing admission related to non-native English-speaking students taking the TOEFL for iBT.
  Non-native English-speaking students must submit TOEFL iBT result with a minimum total score of 90 iBT with minimum skill scores of:
  
  • Reading component no less than 21
    (high end of Intermediate level and levels for this criteria include High, Intermediate, & Low)
  • Listening component no less than 21
    (high end of Intermediate level and levels for this criteria include High, Intermediate, & Low)
  • Speaking component no less than 25
    (high end of Fair level and levels for this criteria include Good, Fair, Limited, & Weak)
  • Writing component no less than 23
    (high end of Fair level and levels for this criteria include Good, Fair, & Limited)