Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Pamela J. Dressler, Program Director
ACCREDITATION
The most current accreditation information can be found on the website: https://marybaldwin.edu/health-sciences/school- of-nursing/accreditation-outcomes/
CCNE
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Mary Baldwin University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Process for Filing Complaints with CCNE
The process for filing complaints is outlined in the CCNE Procedures for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs, Amended: May 31, 2019, pp. 30-31:
https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/CCNE/PDF/Procedures.pdf
Overview
The RN-BSN Program is a post-licensure program that will lead to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Prospective students must meet the following admission requirements prior to matriculation into the program.
Admission Requirements/Process for the RN-BSN Program
See MDCHS Website for application deadlines.
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences admits new RN-BSN students each semester (spring, fall, & summer).
- Associate Degree in Nursing required prior to enrolling in nursing course work.
- Official transcripts reflecting a cumulative GPA on all college work attempted of 2.5 or better on a 4-point scale. All transferring course work must reflect a “C” or better.
- Current unrestricted RN license (students may begin general studies while waiting to take the licensing examination).
- Employment as a RN for a minimum of 6 months OR plans to practice concurrently with course work.
- Ability to meet the Nursing Department’s Technical Standards for nursing practice.
Application Checklist
- College transcripts: An Associate Degree in Nursing from an MBU approved, regionally accredited institution is required prior to enrolling in nursing course work. All transferring course work must reflect a “C” or better.
- Application: Applications will be accepted online through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS) once the application cycle has begun.
- Licensure: You will need to submit a copy of your current, unrestricted RN license prior to enrollment into any of the RN to BSN course work.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN
To graduate from Mary Baldwin University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN students must complete 120 semester hours. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be earned from Mary Baldwin University. The RN to BSN curriculum consists of 30 credits. Most of the remaining 90 hours can be met with transfer credits or prior learning credits. Students have the opportunity to earn credits upon validation of prior learning credits through the development of a professional portfolio. The total number of transfer and prior learning credits applied to the 120 total credit hour graduation requirement cannot exceed 90 credit hours.
MBU accepts the Associate Degree in Nursing fulfillment of Common Curriculum coursework. Students are required to complete an introductory statistics course, 200 level or above prior to completion of the BSN degree.
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing (BSN-MSN)
The RN-BSN-MSN track is for ADN prepared registered nurses seeking to ultimately earn a Master of Science in nursing. Students are able to enroll in two of the graduate MSN courses ( NUR 501 & NUR 503) in place of the undergraduate courses (NUR 302 & NUR 303), completing 6 graduate level credits. Upon successful completion of the BSN degree the student will enroll in one of the following MSN programs (MSN FNP, MSN in Nursing Leadership, or MSN/MBA)
Admission Requirements
- An Associate Degree in Nursing from an MBU approved, regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts reflect a cumulative GPA on all college work attempted of a 3.0 or batter on a 4-point scale. All transferring course work must reflect a “C” or better
- Current unrestricted RN license (students may begin general studies while waiting to take the licensing examination)
- Employment as an RN for a minimum of 6 months OR plans to practice concurrently with course work
- Ability to meet the Nursing Department’s Technical Standards for nursing practice
Note: Due to the competitive nature of the admission process, applicants should understand that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. Applicants will be screened, and the most qualified individuals will be invited for an interview.
Overview of RN-BSN-MSN Curriculum
Accelerated Options
Students who are pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing program using the RN-BSN-MSN option, may apply up to six credit hours of graduate coursework to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree requirements. The BSN degree will be conferred at the completion of all BSN requirements; the MSN degree does not need to be earned prior to the BSN being conferred.
MBU accepts the Associate Degree in Nursing fulfillment of Common Curriculum coursework.