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Information Sheet on our Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program.

Thank you for your interest in our online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program by competency examinations. Very few (distance program) opportunities exist today for registered nurses to acquire their education through online courses. Breyer State is proud to offer a new "Innovative" online distance degree program leading to the BSN Degree. Our degree program consists of eleven competency examinations. There are no clinical requirements and no travel requirements for testing. All examinations are taken online at our website.

COMPETENCY EXAMINATIONS

TOTAL: 72 Semester Hours of Upper Division Nursing Credits.

Students who are accepted into the program receive 52 hours of lower division nursing credits. Upon graduation students are awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing with a total of 124 semester hours of credit. Lower Division credit awards will be listed on the students final official transcripts along with the Upper Division credit awards by competency examinations.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

1). Current licensure as a Registered Nurse is required for admission.
2). A minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience is required for admission.
3). Upon official enrollment, students take the eleven (11) competency examinations as
above. Students may elect to review for the examinations. Students who receive a
a passing score of 70% or above, receive full credit for the course. Upon successful
completion of all eleven competency examinations, students are conferred the
degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
4). Students must provide official transcripts verifying graduation from a diploma program
program in nursing or an Associate Degree Program to qualify for admission.
5). All examinations are "timed" and taken online.
6). There are no courses to complete. There are NO clinical requirements.
7). Upon official enrollment, students are provided with information regarding references
and recommended resources for reviewing and preparing for the examinations.
8). There are no clinical examinations. All examinations are written.
9). Once a student registers for a competency examination, they have 90 days in which to
schedule the examination. Full instructions for taking the examinations are provided
upon official acceptance and enrollment into the degree program.
10).Competency examinations are objective type.
11).Students have four (4) years from the date of acceptance to complete the eleven (11)
examinations.
12). There is a one-time admissions fee of $50.00. There is also a one-time transcripts
evaluation fee of $100.00 for transfer and award of lower division nursing courses
semester hours of credits.
13). Students who graduate from the BSN Degree Program by competency examinations, are automatically accepted into the MSN Degree Program at Breyer State University.
14). This program is not NLN (National League of Nursing) accredited. If your goal is to enroll into an NLN accredited Masters degree program in nursing, please note that the school may or may not accepted a non-NLN accredited BSN for admission. Each school has their own unique policies for admission into their degree programs.
15). If a grade of 70% or above is not achieved on a competency examination, students will be given the option of completing a written assignment to make up points needed to receive a passing score.
16). Our diplomas are beautifully done by a professional printer. They are a light cream color card stock with blue and black foil ink for lasting quality. The Breyer State University logo is imprinted and our diplomas carry the gold embossed seal of the university. They are contained in a beautiful navy blue leather-like diploma holder with the university logo embossed in gold on the outside cover. You may preview a photo of our diplomas and transcripts at http://www.breyerstate.com/sample.htm

TUITION: Students may register and pay for one examination at a time.

* Note: cost of tuition does not include cost of any text books or references.

** There is also a one time $ 50.00 admission processing fee.

To review the syllabus for the BSN competency examinations, please proceed to http://www.breyerstate.com/degrees.htm and press the Bachelor of Science in Nursing" link. While Breyer State University is accredited by the Association for Innovation in Distance Education, the BSN Degree program is NOT accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Accreditation in the United States is a voluntary process only. See our select information on accreditation at www.breyerstate.com/accredit.htm

Apostille Notarization of Degrees

Graduates, who reside outside of the USA, may require their degrees to have an Apostille Certification.  Breyer State University works with an agency in Washington DC that we refer graduates to for application for their Apostille of their degree. View Additional Information

FAQS:

1). There are no residency or travel requirements for this degree program.
2). Courses may be registered for and paid for, all at once or one course at a time.
3). You may register for more than one competency examination at a time.
4). Breyer State University is accredited by the Association for Innovation in Distance Education. To learn more about our accreditation please view www.breyerstate.com/accreditation.htm
5). Tuition does not include textbooks.
6). To apply for the BSN Degree Program, you must complete an online enrollment
application. This can be done at www.breyerstate.com/apply.htm
7). There is a one-time $50.00 admissions fee. This can be paid by credit card online at
our secure server www.breyerstate.com/pay.htm There is also a one-time transcripts
evaluation fee of $100.00 for transfer and award of lower division nursing courses
semester hours of credits. We also accept personal checks and money orders payable to Breyer State University. These may be mailed to 950 Bannock Street Suite 950, Boise, ID 93702.
8). Prerequisites: Candidates for admission must hold a current registered nurse license.
9). There are no grants or tuition assistant for this program. However, many employers
are paying for or reimbursing tuition for studies at Breyer State University. Please
check with your own employer's policy on this.
10). Breyer State University will accept transfer credits of completed courses from other
universities. Bachelor's level courses in nursing may qualify for transfer credits. View transfer credits information here.
11). Upon graduation, your diploma and official transcripts will say Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
12). Our diplomas and transcripts are beautiful and are contained in a beautiful leather-like navy blue diploma holder. For pictures of our diploma and transcripts, go to: http://www.breyerstate.com/sample.htm

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Thank you again for your interest in the BSN Degree Program by Competency Examination. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact any of our departments listed below.

ADMINSTRATIVE CONTACTS:

Administration adm@breyerstate.com
Finance Office finance@breyerstate.com
Registrars Office registrar@breyerstate.com
Dean of Student studean@breyerstate.com
Dean of Faculty deanfaculty@breyerstate.com

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