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Step
1
Apply
for admission to Middle Tennessee State University as a
transfer student.
How
do I apply? See this website: Transfer
Admission & Application
Step
2
Apply
to the School
of Nursing
You
will need to submit the following items:
- School
of Nursing Application
(Information Sheet)
- Copy
of Current RN License
- Proof
of Recent Physical
- Proof
of Health Insurance
- Copy
of CPR Certification
- Proof
of PPD (tuberculosis)
- Proof
of Hepatitis B series
- Proof
of Varicella Immunization (chicken pox)
- Proof
of MMR Immunization (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Background
Check - AccuSource only accepted. Call the school
for additional information.
- Malpractice
Insurance (proof
will need to be submitted if you have your own or you may
purchase coverage through MTSU?s group policy when you
begin clinicals)
Mail
items to:
Middle
Tennessee State University
School
of Nursing, Box 81
Attn:
RN-BSN Program
Murfreesboro,
TN 37132
Or,
fax
items
to (615)
898-4803 - Attn:
RN-BSN Program
Step
3
Contact
Academic
Advisor to
schedule an appointment to review transcripts and develop a
plan of study.
Step
4
Check
the Academic Calendar to determine when registration
begins for the semester you have been admitted.
Step
5
Set
up your PipelineMT
account and look over schedule to find course identification
information for those you wish to enroll in. All nursing
courses are restricted by department and require permits
before you may register for them. You will need to email
permit requests to Linda League (league@mtsu.edu) with your name as well as the course
names and numbers of each class you wish to register for (i.e.
NURS 3010-D01). You will not receive permits until you
have successfully submitted all admission paperwork.
Step
6
Register
for courses. Check the MTSU Business office site to determine fee payment deadlines and pay fees.
Step
7
Log
into the Desire to Learn or D2L system to view course syllabus and upcoming
assignments for online courses when available (should be
available no later than the first day of class).
Admission
Requirements for the RN-BSN program
Important! You must read (this document describes the
admission requirements for the School of Nursing in detail):
Admission
Requirements and Process for Acceptance to the Nursing Program
Important
Admission Criteria for RNs (please
refer to above document for complete list of admission
criteria):
-Minimum
2.75 (2.8) Cumulative GPA
-Proof of RN license through an Associate Degree or
Certificate Program
-No more than one grade below a C
in previous nursing courses
-Completion
of all required general education courses (please consult the
academic advisor)
Important
information for students receiving financial aid!
All
RN-BSN students receive 44 hours of Advanced Standing Credit
during their last semester to satisfy nursing requirements.
Students are eligible to receive federal funding for up to 150
percent of a program's published length (i.e. for a 120 hour
program, the maximum attempted hours is 180). RN-BSN students
who are transferring credit from another university and plan
to receive financial aid should contact their assigned
counselor in the MTSU Office of Financial Aid (615-898-2830).
In addition, students should review the Financial Aid section
of the Undergraduate Course Catalog (Time Limits pg. 43).
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q:
If I have earned my RN license through an associates program,
am I required to complete the same general courses as that of
a student who enters the traditional program without a prior
nursing background?
A:
Yes, to earn your bachelors degree from Middle Tennessee State
University, you must complete all general education and
auxiliary courses designated by the University and the School
of Nursing.
Q:
Will I be required to come to campus at any point during my
enrollment in the RN-BSN program?
A:
It is beneficial to make an initial appointment with your
academic advisor to review transcripts in person, design a
plan of study, and receive copies of paperwork that will need
to be submitted prior to graduation. You should not have to
come to campus to complete requirements for the online nursing
courses.
Q:
What paperwork will need to be submitted while I am in the
program?
A:
An
Upper Division and Intent to Graduate form must be submitted
to the CBAS Graduation Coordinator at least two to three
semesters prior to when you plan to graduate. A copy of the Intent to Graduate form is available online. A
copy of your Upper Division form will be kept in your student
folder and must be submitted along with your Intent to
Graduate form. It is the student's responsibility to make
arrangements with his/her academic advisor to get a signed
copy of his/her Upper Division form.
Curriculum
Schedule for Registered Nurses
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) full-time
semesters if all general studies courses are completed prior
to admission. The 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.
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.
Highlights
of the online program:
 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.
Required
Upper Division Nursing Courses include the following:
NURS
3010, Pathophysiology (3 hrs)
NURS 3030, Health Assessment (2 hrs)
NURS 3040, Health Assessment Lab (1 hr)
NURS 3111, Professional Role Development (3 hrs)
NURS 3170, Pharmacological Requisites (3 hrs)
NURS 3370, Health and Gerontology (3 hrs)
NURS 3570, Healthcare Research (3 hrs)
NURS 4530, Caring for the Community as Client (3 hrs)
NURS 4560, Nursing Care of Vulnerable Aggregates Clinical (3
hrs)
NURS 4570, Professional Practice and Leadership (3 hrs)
NURS 4580, Professional Practice and Leadership Clinical (3
hrs)
Nursing Elective (3 hrs)
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:
Ms. Jennifer Nichols (jennifer.nichols@mtsu.edu), Academic
Advisor for Online Programs (615) 898-5252
Ms. Linda Lawrence at (615) 898-5950 from August 1 through May
31 or
Main Office (615) 898-2437 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
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