Students holding the RN license must meet all general studies requirements.  Transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine what each student needs for graduation from the program.  A nursing advisor will assist in determining a program of study for each student.  The RN to BSN program may be completed in three (3) semesters if all general studies courses are completed prior to admission.  School of Nursing assumes neither responsibility over the way general studies courses are offered nor their scheduling.

RN's entering the MTSU curriculum will receive advanced standing credit for their knowledge and experience in the field of nursing.  Credit will be posted to the official transcript the semester prior to graduation.

After consultation with an advisor, RN students take required nursing courses.  All nursing coursework, excluding clinical courses, may be taken online.  Clinical experiences are arranged on an individual basis.  Every effort is made to arrange a clinical experience in the students home area.  The MTSU School of Nursing makes every effort to offer courses online during semesters of highest demand.  Traditional classroom courses may be taken but no scheduling guarantees can be made.

Required Curriculum for the B.S.N

Highlights of the online program:
The online program at the MTSU School of Nursing is unique.
Online courses are truly interactive. Students will have the opportunity to meet and consult with faculty as frequently (or more often!) than on campus courses.
Whenever possible the same faculty who teach on the MTSU campus will monitor, supervise, evaluate and teach the online courses.
Students will have assistance through the OIT Help Desk with computer problems related to their course work.

DISCLAIMER
The MTSU School of Nursing reserves the right to make changes to the sample curriculum plans without notice or obligation. Please see a nursing advisor prior to registering for courses.

RNs interested in further information should contact, 
  Dr. Karen Ward, RN Coordinator, at 898-5622, 
  Ms. Linda Lawrence at (615) 898-5950 from August 1 through May 31 or
  Ms. Helen Gleason at  (615) 494-8791 from June 1 through July 31.

School of Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Box 81, Murfreesboro, TN  37132
voice: 1.615.898.2437
fax: 1.615.898.5441
hgleason@mtsu.edu