BNP policies on challenge examination, criteria for taking challenge exams and transfer credit can be obtained from the Department of Nursing.
BNP Prelicensure Application Procedure
- Be unconditionally admitted to MSU.
- Declare nursing as an area of study.
- Meet with assigned nursing faculty advisor
- Enroll in required pre-nursing courses as outlined in the BNP curriculum sequence.
- Submit a completed application packet to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program. The application packet includes:
- Completed BNP application.
- Copy of high school transcript(s).
- GED validation if applicable.
- Transcript from MSU and a copy of transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, if courses not listed on MSU transcript.
- Nursing transfer student: in addition to the above materials must submit:
- University undergraduate catalog(s) if transfer credit is sought;
- Syllabi for nursing course(s) to be evaluated for transfer credit; and
- Written letter of recommendation from the director/coordinator of the nursing program from which the student is transferring.
- Copy of midterm grades for spring semester if applicable.
- Student selection process occurs during the spring semester preceding fall admission.
- Students transferring from other nursing programs must follow the same admission procedure and meet the same criteria for admission. The student who has completed nursing courses in another program may be eligible for advanced placement. For consideration of placement into a spring semester of the curriculum sequence, application materials must be submitted by Sept. 1 of the preceding semester.
- Students are officially admitted to the BNP in the fall semester of the sophomore year of the curriculum sequence.
- To be considered for official admission to the prelicensure component of the BNP, all materials must be submitted to the address below before March 15 preceding fall admission to the program:
Academic Counseling Coordinator
Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Department of Nursing
Morehead State University
Center for Health, Education and Research (CHER) Suite 201
Morehead, KY 40351
Information related to required tuition and fees may be obtained from Morehead State University, Office of Enrollment Services.
BNP Prelicensure Admission Criteria
The BNP has a selective admission procedure. Enrollment in the program is limited. In the event there are more qualified applicants than available positions, students with the highest GPA will be accepted. Applicants to the BNP are selected based upon the following criteria:
1. Completion of the 31-33 credit hours of the required pre-nursing courses:
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
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| BIOL 244 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 244A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
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| ENG 100 | Writing I | 3 |
| | MATH Core | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| PSY 154 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| | or | |
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 245A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
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| COMS 108 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENG 200 | Writing II | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | Survey of Chemistry | 4 |
| | SBS I elective | 3 |
2. ACT
Submission of American College Test (ACT) score with a mandatory minimum composite of 20 or higher.
3. GPA
A GPA of 3.0 or above (with no rounding) based on the required 31-33 credits with no grade being less than a "C."
4. Minimum GPA
A minimum GPA of 2.5 or above for one of the following:
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
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| MATH 135 | Mathematics for Technical Students | 3 |
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| | or | |
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| BIOL 244 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 244A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 245A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| | and | |
| MATH 135 | Mathematics for Technical Students | 3 |
5. Eligibility
More than two failures of any two required courses within three years of application to the program will result in ineligibility for admission. Students with course failures prior to the three-year period will be considered for admission if the student has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress ("C" or above in required courses) since the course failures. Full-time study for two consecutive semesters will be required to evaluate academic status. At least two-thirds of these credit hours must be in program required general education or support courses. This policy also applies to transfer students.
6. Currently enrolled applicants
Applicants who are currently enrolled but have not yet completed the required 16 semester hours of the second semester are eligible for conditional acceptance based on midterm grades. A copy of current midterm grades must be submitted with the application packet or as soon as available after the application deadline. Final acceptance will be dependent on maintaining course grades and GPA as outlined in the above criteria.
7. Technical Performance Standards
Compliance with the Technical Performance Standards.
8. Certification
Possess current certification by American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR).
9. Health Requirements
Documentation of compliance with all health requirements.
10. Criminal Background check
Documentation of criminal background check.
11. Drug Testing
Documentation of drug testing (dates scheduled by program).
12. Status Maintenance
Final acceptance to the program will be dependent on maintaining course grades and grade point average, as well as meeting CPR, health and drug testing requirements by established dates.
BNP Prelicensure Conditions for Enrollment
- Students may be assigned to clinical practice areas other than those in the immediate area, requiring traveling some distance from campus. Transportation to and from these settings is the responsibility of the student.
- Clinical experiences and formal lectures may be required during various hours of the day (including weekends), evening and night.
- Students have the responsibility for the costs incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. These costs include CPR, immunizations, professional malpractice insurance, criminal background check, drug testing, academic materials, testing fees, clothing and equipment.
- Clinical education is a mandatory component of the BNP. Due to accreditation requirements of the clinical education centers, students will be required to obtain a criminal background check and/or undergo drug testing prior to acceptance of clinical assignment. The student is responsible for any incurred cost. Any student who fails acceptance to the clinical assignment will be unable to complete the program.
BNP Prelicensure Program Requirements
General Education
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | Survey of Chemistry | 4 |
| NURB 499C | Advanced Nursing Practicum | 3 |
| | General Education courses | variable |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
BNP Prelicensure Core Requirements
NURB 499C: Course hours included only in general education total.
BNP Prelicensure Supplemental Requirements
| BIOL 217 | Elementary Medical Microbiology | 4 |
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| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| | and | |
| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| | or | |
| BIOL 244 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 244A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| | and | |
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 245 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
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| BIOL 336 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| MATH 353 | Statistics | 3 |
| NURS 345 | Global Health | 3 |
| NURS | Elective | 3 |
| PSY 156 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23-28 |
The student will be required to complete the course sequence approved by the University and in place at the time of admission into the BNP.
Admissions procedures, curriculum requirements and course sequencing may be changed as part of the process of annual program evaluation. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify current application criteria and procedures prior to the application deadline.