Nursing
BSN
Announcements
BSN Student Orientation
A mandatory student orientation will be held for all incoming BSN nursing students on Aug 21, 2008 from 10:30-5:00 in Murray Commons, Rm 208. This orientation covers much of the infomation you'll need to get off to a great start in the nursing program. It is very important that you attend this meeting, not only so you get the information, but so we get uniform sizing, pictures, pre-program assessment, and online course orientation accomplished.
This orientation follows the All University Convocation for students and faculty that is held in the Center for the Arts at 9:15. This convocation kicks off the academic year and you get a chance to 'meet' the president, vice presidents, student senate president, and other people important to a successful college experience. After the convocation, you'll go right over to Murray Commons for the nursing student orientation.
Admission Deadlines
Admission to this program is made once each year for a new class of students to begin the program in the fall semester of each year. The admission deadline for each year is February 1. Fall 2009 BSN application forms will be available December 1, 2008.
Admission Criteria
1. Admission to Minnesota State University Moorhead: you must be admitted before your nursing application will be processed.
2. Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.25 or college cumulative GPA of 3.25 on 12 or more semester credits.
3. Preferred ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1100 if less than 12 earned college/university credits.
4. High school or introductory college-level biology and chemistry
5. Prior education and life experience may be considered.
6. Possible personal interview.
7. Additional consideration may be given to MSUM students.
8. Essay (part of program application)
9. Two professional reference forms from teachers, counselors or employers. The two reference forms must each be in a sealed envelope signed by the individual completing the reference with his/her signature across the seal. Reference forms must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Professional Reference Form
Post Admission Requirements
After admission to the nursing program, this documentation must be supplied directly to the nursing department. The nursing department cannot access health records submitted to the student health center.
1. Annual criminal background check
2. Annual Tuberculin test clearance (negative Mantoux, PPD, or chest xray)
3. Current CPR Certification (AHA Healthcare Provider level or American Red Cross Professional Level )
4. Current Immunizations: Hepatitis B, Tetanus
5. Nursing Assistant Course completed before the program begins in the fall. Click on CNA button at left for information on where to obtain the nursing assistant course.
Application Procedure
Two separate application processes must be completed:
FIRST: Apply to MSUM online or contact the Admissions Office (800-593-7246 or locally at 218-477-2161) and have a MSUM application mailed directly to you. Complete the application and mail the MSUM application to the Admissions Office. Select transfer student status if you are transferring from a different college into MSUM, select new student if this is your first post secondary application. Remember to request two (2) official transcripts -- one to be sent to MSUM records office and one to be sent to the MSUM nursing department. This will ensure that consideration of your nursing application will not be delayed while awaiting transcripts.
SECOND: After you are accepted into MSUM, you will apply to the BSN nursing porgram. The BSN nursing application is online and you will need the free download Adobe Reader. Type the information on the form print, sign it and mail to the Nursing Department.
Submit the nursing application and two MSUM professional reference forms (from either a supervisor, nursing colleague or nursing instructor) to:
Nursing Department - BSN Program
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1104 7th Avenue South
Moorhead MN 56563
BSN Curriculum (120 credits)
The nursing curriculum consists of nursing courses, co-requisite courses, and Dragon Core (general education) courses taken together throughout all eight semesters. There are two or more nursing courses, including a laboratory or clinical course, in every semester.
Although the program is completed in three years of eight consecutive semesters, this is not considered an accelerated program. The nursing courses are taken in sequence, so transfer students who may have several general education or other required supporting courses completed will still require eight semesters for completion of the nursing courses.
Required Dragon Core or co-requisite courses (62 credits)
(3cr) BIO 125 Anatony & Physiology I
(3cr) BIO 126 Anatony & Physiology II
(3cr) BIO 236 Introduction to Biology
(4cr) CHEM 212 Principles of Biochemistry
(3cr) CMST 100 Speech Communication
(1cr) HLTH 122 College Life
(3cr) HLTH 305 Introduction to Nutrition
(3cr) MATH 102 Introduction to Mathematics
(3cr) PSY 113 General Psychology
Dragon Core courses in required categories
Required Nursing Courses (58 credits)
"L" after course number indicates clinical component
(4cr) N110L Introduction to Professional Nursing(2cr) N112 Professional Nurse of the Future
(4cr) N120 Adult Health I
(3cr) N120L Clinical Nursing I
(3cr) N220L Family Nursing I
(3cr) N225 Pharmacology
(3cr) N230L Family Nursing II
(4cr) N240 Adult Health II
(3cr) N240L Clinical Nursing II
(4cr) N340L Psychiatric Nursing
(3cr) N347 Transcultural Nursing
(4cr) N348L Public Health Nursing
(4cr) N350 Applied Pathophysiology
(2cr) N360L Designing and Managing Nursing Care
(2cr) N420 Gerontological Nursing
(3cr) N430 Research in Nursing
(3cr) N465 Adult Health III(5cr) N465L Clinical Nursing III
(2cr) N470 Leadership and Professional Issues
(1cr) N474 Preceptorship Seminar
(4cr) N475L Preceptorship in Nursing