Prepare now to apply for the class entering fall 2009.
Applications will be accepted beginning Sept. 1, 2008.
Thinking of Changing Careers?
Plan on attending an information session to learn more about the program.
Information sessions are held from noon-1 p.m and from 5-6 p.m. in Battelle Hall on the following dates:
- Tuesday, December 2, 2008
- Tuesday, January 13, 2009
- Monday, February 16, 2009
- Tuesday, March 24, 2009
- Tuesday, April 21, 2009
- Tuesday, May 5, 2009
- Wednesday, June 9, 2009
Please reserve your seat by calling (614) 236-6345. We're conveniently located in Bexley, Ohio, at the corner of Main Street and Pleasant Ridge Avenue. The information sessions will be held on the third floor of Battelle Hall.
What is the Nursing Accelerated Program?
You're thinking about changing careers and getting into nursing. But you already have a degree and you don't want to spend another few years getting a second (or third) degree. Now you don't have to.
The Capital Nursing Accelerated Program (C-NAP) is a pre-licensure bachelor of science in nursing degree program designed for people who have completed a baccalaureate or higher degree in a non-nursing field.
The program packs a complete nursing degree into 20 months of full-time study. This means that the length of the program start to finish is shorter than a traditional undergraduate program, but the outcome is the same. The C-NAP even includes a third of the classes you would need to complete a master in science in nursing. Continuing your education and advancing is that much easier once you have settled into your new nursing career.
For more information, or for information on prerequisite transfer courses from local colleges and universities, contact Connie Sasser (614) 236-6345. Application materials are found at the bottom of this page.
What Degree do You Earn?
When you graduate, you will have a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. You will be eligible to apply to any state Board of Nursing to be licensed and to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
The nursing accelerated program is built on the same nursing science foundation as Capital's excellent bachelor and master degree programs and is supported by the same mission, philosophy and conceptual framework that has made Capital's School of Nursing what it is today.
Key Features of the Accelerated Program
- You will attend five terms, each lasting approximately 15 weeks. See our Sample 20-Month Schedule.
- You will get individual attention because each year only 30 people are entered into the accelerated program.
- You will have a reduced tuition over the typical cost of a four-year program.
- You will take four master-level courses.
- You could apply for an opportunity for brief study/service learning abroad or in the United States.
Is Our Accelerated Program Right for You?
Are you committed to making a change? This is a full-time accelerated program. Having a flexible schedule will allow you to get the most out of this program. Your class time will include:
- Classroom study
- Laboratory study
- Clinical practicums each term
Admission Criteria
- A completed B. A., B. S. or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A minimum accumulated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. (This will be weighted if you have multiple transcripts.)
- An essay is part of your application.
- Two recommendations from your employer, a non-related co-worker or a prior professor.
- An interview is required.
- You must have taken the following pre-requisite courses:
- Microbiology (within the last five years)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (within the last five years)
- Statistics
- Human nutrition
- Life Span Development (birth through death)
- Psychology or sociology
Admission Requirements for International Students
International applicants meet the same admission criteria as do U.S. applicants. In addition, international applicants must submit an official TOEFL score that has been taken within a year of submitting an application to this program. Acceptable TOEFL scores are listed below. A WES transcript evaluation is strongly recommended. International applicants should apply through the university’s International Education Office, 339 Renner Hall, at (614) 236-7102, or at international@capital.edu .
TOEFL (paper) - 600
TOEFL (computer) - 250
TOEFL (Internet-based) - 100
IELTS - 7.0
Capital's TOEFL code is 1099.