Nursing (B.S.) (RN to BSN Completion)
Middle Georgia State University's (MGA) RN-BSN Completion Program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The address for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
The purpose of the RN-BSN Completion Program is to provide Central Georgia Registered Nurses the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate nursing program. As a result, the program will provide Central Georgia health care facilities with baccalaureate- prepared nurses. Middle Georgia State University is committed to offering a flexible schedule of RN-BSN Completion courses with classes being taught online.
Admission and Progression: RN-BSN Program
Admission to the RN-BSN Completion Program is competitive. In order to be considered for admission to the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) nursing program, applicants must:
1. (a) be fully admitted to the University according to current catalog guidelines in "good academic standing" and must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all nursing core courses and the courses required for the nursing program. An applicant cannot be a transient student.
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(b) be admitted to the University for the first time as a transfer student in “good academic standing” with a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5 and minimum cumulative academic GPA of 2.5 in courses required in the nursing curriculum.
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(c) student MUST submit an online application to the nursing program by the deadline posted at https://www.mga.edu/health-natural-sciences/nursing/apply-instructions.php
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(d) Applicants must be fully admitted to the university by the posted nursing application deadline. All admission materials must be properly executed and submitted to the Admissions Office and Registrar including, but not limited to, official transcripts mailed directly from each institution attended.
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(e) Applicant must be 18 years of age or older prior to first clinical course.
2. Students are required to complete all Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing core requirements.
3. Students must have graduated from an ACEN accredited Associate Degree or Diploma Nursing Program or fulfilled the Georgia RN-BSN articulation requirements. The address for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
4. Students must have a current and valid unrestricted RN license to practice in the state of Georgia. Students must maintain a current and valid unrestricted RN license throughout enrollment in the nursing program. Re-entry into the RN-BSN program is not automatic and students are not guaranteed re-entry into the nursing program.
5. Students planning to return to a nursing course in which they have received a grade of D or F, or withdrawn with a (W) or a (WF) must meet the following criteria:
a. Submit a letter of intent.
b. Provide evidence of current immunizations (PPD or chest x-ray, Hepatitis-B series, tetanus and other required immunizations per health care agencies).
c. Provide evidence of current CPR card, must be certified by the American Heart Association in Child and Adult basic life support (BCLS) for health care providers. Current professional liability insurance and health insurance, and current criminal background check and drug screen.
6. A student who has withdrawn with a (W), (WF) or failed with a (D or F) in any two (2) nursing courses in the RN-BSN program may be considered for re-entry in the nursing program at MGA, should the conditions of the aforementioned W, WF, D, or F be a result of student hardship. Individual hardship circumstances must be discussed with the student’s academic advisor at the time of unsuccessful course completion. Hardship circumstances will not be considered retroactively if not disclosed at the time of unsuccessful course completion. Should the student experience additional W, WF, D, or F in any RN-BSN nursing courses, the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
7. Re-entry is granted on a space available basis.
8. It may not be possible to re-admit all students who apply for readmission due to availability of clinical space and faculty resources. If there are more applicants than positions available in a nursing class, selection for readmission could include the following:
a. Nursing courses complete
b. Academic performance in nursing courses
c. Recorded academic misconduct and/or disruptive behavior
d. Written communication skills
8. All applications will be reviewed by the Admission, Recruitment and Retention Committee.
9. Students requesting re-entry should contact their assigned nursing advisor with any questions or concerns.
Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN Completion)
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
Area A: Essential Skills (Credit: 9 hours)
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| | Area A Math Elective | 3 credits |
Note: Courses required for Area A must be completed within the first 30 hours.
Area B: Institutional Options (Credit: 4 hours)
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts (Credit: 6 hours)
| | Literature Elective | 3 credits |
| | Area C Elective | 3 credits |
Area D: Science, Math, and Technology (Credit: 11 hours)
| | Lab Science Elective (Preferred CHEM 1151K; Acceptable BIOL 1001K, BIOL 2107K, CHEM 1211K or PHYS 1111K - must be lab course) | 4 credits |
| | Lab Science Elective (Preferred CHEM 1152K; Acceptable BIOL 1002K, BIOL 2108K, CHEM 1212K or PHYS 1112K - must be lab course & sequence to first science course) | 4 credits |
| | Area D Math Elective | 3 credits |
Area E: Social Sciences (Credit: 12 hours)
Recommended Area E electives for Nursing students: PSYC 1101 and SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1160.
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1865 | 3 credits |
| | OR | |
| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 credits |
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| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| | Area E Elective | 3 credits |
| | Area E Elective | 3 credits |
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field
Area F Elective Credit: 3 hours
Select from
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| SOCI 1160 | Introduction to Social Problems | 3 credits |
| SOCI 2293 | Introduction to Marriage and Family | 3 credits |
Upper Division Nursing Courses Required for RN-BSN Completion Program (Credit: 30 hours)
| NURS 4300 | Evidence- Based Practice: The Application of Nursing Research into Practice (5-12-9) | 9 credits |
| NURS 3197 | Professional Nursing Practice (3-0-3) | 3 credits |
| NURS 3397 | Health Assessment (3-0-3) | 3 credits |
| NURS 3297 | Nursing Research Application | 3 credits |
| NURS 4497 | Community Health Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURS 4597 | Leadership & Management | 3 credits |
| | HS Electives Total 8 hours | |
| HS 1002 | Perspectives on Death and Dying | 4 credits |
| HS 1003 | Perspectives on Wellness | 4 credits |
| HS 1004 | Perspectives on Women's Health | 4 credits |
| HS 1005 | Perspectives on Ethics in Health Care | 4 credits |
RN-BSN ARTICULATION MODEL
The RN-BSN Completion Program adheres to the Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Plan for the admission and acceptance of students into the nursing program. The address for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm. Students who do not meet eligibility requirements to be accepted into the nursing courses will need to complete the following requirements prior to acceptance into the RN-BSN Completion Program:
- Completion of validation testing will be required of all associate degree or diploma graduates who graduated from non-ACEN accredited schools outside the state of Georgia, who graduated more than four years ago, and have less than 1,000 clinical practice hours. The address for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm. Successful completion of the four subsets of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exams (NACE) I & II Exams for RN-BSN students is required to validate current knowledge in the areas of Nursing Care of Child, Nursing Care of Childbearing Family, Nursing Care of the Adult Client, and Nursing Care of the Client with Mental Disorder. Interested individuals can contact the MGA RN-BSN Program Coordinator by calling 478-471-2762 for a bulletin regarding the NACE Exams.
- Clinical competencies will be validated through psychomotor skills evaluation by faculty. A list of selected skills and evaluation criteria will be provided to students prior to examination. Evaluation of psychomotor skills will occur prior to acceptance into the RN-BSN Completion Program.
- Upon successful completion of examination and skills requirements, admission to the RN-BSN Completion Program, and completion of NURS 3197, Advanced Standing Course Credit ranging from 1-30 hours for NURS 3600 will be awarded. RN-BSN Completion Program students will then follow the Progression, Dismissal and Readmission standards applicable to all nursing students.
- Students have one opportunity to demonstrate clinical competencies on the psychomotor skills exams. If a student is not successful in completing one or more components of the required NLN NACE II validation tests, an individual remediation plan will be developed. After completion of the remediation plan, the student will have a total of two opportunities to successfully complete the required testing in each area in which they were unsuccessful.
Total Hours: 90