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• Bachelor of Science in Nursing* from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program
• GPA 3.0 in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units
• Statistics (3 semester units)
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Approval of prerequisite courses will be based on transcript evaluation by the CGN admissions committee. Additional documentation (course syllabus, course description and/or any other documentation of the course in question) may be requested. Contact Professor Marcia Luxenburg-Horowitz at mhorowitz@westernu.edu for course completion options.

Computer Requirements

Access to a personal computer that meets or exceeds the following minimum system requirements:

• PC System â “ Minimum of 2 GHz processor (CPU) or equivalent with Windows XP Home or better (3.2 GHz CPU or better with Windows XP Professional is optimal)
• Minimum of 512 MB RAM
• 15â or larger CRT or Flat Panel Monitor with video display card capable of displaying at least 65,000 colors at 800x600 resolution with minimum 75 MHz flicker-free refresh rate
• 10 GB or more of free hard disk space (20 GB or more recommended)
• 16X CD-ROM drive (24X or faster highly recommended; combo CD/DVD player/burner for backups also recommended)
• Newest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer browser
• Microsoft Office 2007 Standard Suite or higher with Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Microsoft Works is NOT acceptable)
• Newest version of Virus Protection program with subscription that supports automatic weekly updates (such as McAfee Virus Scan or Norton AntiVirus)
• Newest version of Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express
• Newest version of RealPlayer and/or Windows Media Player plug-in
• Newest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in
• 24 bit Sound Card and speakers
• Printer
• Dedicated Internet Connection and Internet Service Provider

(Minimum: DSL, wireless, or cable modem broadband, with router-based firewall protection. A 56 kbps or higher modem with dedicated telephone line can be used for online course access if absolutely necessary, but will be inadequate for most supporting study materials.)

These requirements are based on a PC system. Students who choose to work on Macintosh may have difficulties and will not be supported by the IT department. Many programs do not translate.

Please note that these items are the MINIMUM requirements. If you plan to purchase a new system for this program, we recommend that you contact the College first.

Health Insurance

All students must be covered by health insurance throughout the program. Proof of health insurance must be provided at the time of registration annually.