2018 Generic BSN Application Packet

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1 2018 Generic BSN Application Packet Application packet includes Application and Required Supplemental Documentation Eligibility to Apply (You must meet all criteria) 1. Be a current, admitted student to MSU for the spring semester of the year you are applying. a. Transfer students must supply a copy of MSU acceptance letter and be admitted for spring term. 2. Completion of the General Education Foundations courses (except Writing II) at the time of application to the program and have no more than one General Education requirement remaining at the time the nursing program begins. a. It is recommended students meet with a nursing advisor to discuss requirements and eligibility at least once prior to the spring semester of the year they are applying. 3. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in all attempted college course work. Completion of prerequisites BMS 307 or KIN 250 and BMS 308 or KIN 252 with a grade of "B-" or higher. Completion of other nursing prerequisites with a grade of C or higher. 4. Meet technical standards for Nursing Practice. a. See Appendix I 5. Complete the attached application and provide all required supplemental documentation listed on page Submit application to School of Nursing no later than January 31, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. CST. 7. Submit required $50 application fee via website:

2 Missouri State University Professional Building, Room South National Avenue Springfield, Missouri Office Fax GENERIC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING APPLICATION PACKET 2018 SECTION 1: Applicant Information Incomplete applications are not considered. Please see application checklist for complete list of required documentation. Full Legal Name: Last First Middle Other Name: If you have gone by any other name than indicateda above, please list those names here (including maiden) BearPass/MSU M#: This is your MSU student ID number Date of Birth: Month Day Year Social Security Number: Permanent Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Temporary Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State Zip Code Cell Phone: MSU address: Please check frequently as this will be the primary way we communicate with you during the application process. Please mail any letters regarding admission status to (choose one): Permanent Address Temporary Address How did you hear about the Generic BSN Program? MSU Website Office of Admissions Professional Publication Showcase Nurse for a Day Other BSN Application 2018 R Page 1 of 12

3 SECTION 2: Educational Preparation To be considered for application, students must be accepted to MSU prior to the application deadline. List previous educational preparation in chronological order. List all schools attended from high school to present, including dual credit institutions: Name of High School Address Length of Time Graduation Date Degree Earned Dual Credit Institution Name Course Name Hours completed Name of College Address Length of Time Graduation Date Degree Earned Are you transferring to the Generic BSN nursing program from another nursing program? Yes (if yes, continue to next section) No This section is for applicants transferring from another nursing program Applicants who have previously attended a nursing school or another school of health -related profession must have a letter submitted from the Dean or Head of that school that includes a statement regarding the student s standing at the previous school. Applicants who have been previously dismissed from a program or who were not in good standing at the time of dismissal will not be considered for admission. If you have attended another nursing school or another school of related profession, please list that program below: Name of Nursing School Address Length of Time Graduation Date Degree Earned g In your words, what was the reason you left the above institution? BSN Application 2018 R Page 2 of 12

4 School of Nursing Clinical Security Information According to Section Missouri Nursing Practice Act (1-16), granting of the Nursing baccalaureate degree does not guarantee eligibility to sit for the licensure examination or guarantee issuance of a license to practice nursing in the state of Missouri. Eligibility requirements to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX - RN), as specified in section of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act, include that the applicant should: 1) Be of good moral character; 2) have completed high school or equivalent; 3) have successfully completed basic professional curriculum in an accredited school of nursing. Section , Missouri Nursing Practice Act (1-2) to (1-16), provides rules for denial, revocation, or suspension of license, and grounds for civil immunity. The Board may refuse to issue any certifica te of registration or authority and permit or license stated in subsection two of this section. More information is available at Answering Yes to any of the following questions could possibly result in ineligibility for licensure upon graduation. Please respond to each answer honestly. Further discussion may be needed between you and the director of the generic BSN program to determine if licensure issues may be of concern. Have you ever been denied a professional license, certification, registration, or permit? Have you ever been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, plead guilty nolo contender to any crime, whether or not sentence was imposed (excluding traffic violations)? Have you ever been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to any traffic offense resulting from or related to the use of drugs or alcohol, whether or not sentence was imposed? Have you ever been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to acts of physical violence against another person, whether or not sentence was imposed? Do you currently, or did you within the past five years, use any prescription drug, controlled substance, illegal chemical substance, or alcohol to the point where your ability to practice as a registered nurse would be affected? Assurances I understand and have met all of the admission requirements to be considered for admission to the Generic BSN nursing program. I understand that application and acceptance to Missouri State University does not guarantee acceptance into the Generic BSN program, which requires a separate application and process. I currently and will continuously carry health insurance throughout the entire nursing program. BSN Application 2018 R Page 3 of 12

5 I understand that I am expected to purchase uniforms and initial equipment before beginning nursing courses. I understand that I am expected to provide my own transportation to clinical sites. Some clinical sites may be located outside of the Springfield area. I understand that I am required to pay course fees for each clinical nursing course in which I am enrolled. I understand admission into the nursing program depends on successful completion of the criminal background check and drug screen. I understand that graduating from the Generic BSN program does not guarantee eligibility to become licensed as a professional nurse. Eligibility requirements include passing the NCLEX-RN exam and meeting RN licensure requirements for the state in which licensure is sought by the individual. I have read section of the Missouri Revised Statutes located at and understand the Missouri State Board of Nursing reserves the right to deny, revoke, or suspend a license. Only for students transferring from another nursing program: I understand that I must include a letter from the Head/Dean/Director from my previous school of nursing or health-related profession that includes a statement regarding my standing at the previous school. I verify that the information provided above is true and complete. I will comply with the items listed above and realize that any falsification of this application could result in the disqualification of my application for admission. I understand the School of Nursing at Missouri State University will review all applicants to the Generic BSN program who have met the admission criteria and notify students of their admission status (acceptance, wait list, or rejection) in a timely manner. BSN Application 2018 R Page 4 of 12

6 Understanding of Application Procedures The School of Nursing Faculty and Staff are here to help you. We want all students interested in a career in nursing to be successful. We also want students at Missouri State University to have a realistic understanding of the selectivity and limitations of our BSN program. The School of Nursing admits 61 students once per year to the BSN program. This number is set by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and is based on an evaluation of the number of faculty in the School and the availability of clinical facilities. Selections are made by the Admissions, Promotion, and Graduation Committee (APG) in the spring semester for classes that begin in the following summer semester. Admission to the Generic BSN program is competitive due to the large number of qualified applicants. The primary criterion used for selection for admission is combined cumulative grade point average (GPA). This includes all previous dual credit and college course work. Some additional preference is given to students who are current MSU students, those with healthcare experience, and those with evidence of community service and leadership roles. Points also are awarded for the grade received on the first attempt in chemistry, anatomy, and Math 135, MTH 138, MTH 181, MTH 261, or MTH 287. While the minimum GPA for application to the BSN program is 2.75, the average GPA for students admitted is higher. The GPA of the applicant pool changes each year and we cannot predict what the minimum GPA for admission will be in any year. Earning the minimum GPA of 2.75 does not guarantee admission. After completion of the General Education Foundations courses (except Writing II) at the time of application to the program and having no more than one General Education requirement remaining at the time the nursing program begins, students may apply to the Generic BSN program. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. CST on January 31 of the year a student wishes to come into the program. Only those students with a completed admission packet are considered by the APG Committee (see checklist for application requirements). Final admission to the Generic BSN program is contingent on the successful completion of a standard background check and drug screen and a passing grade of C or higher for all spring coursework in progress at time of application except one of the following courses BMS 307, KIN 250, BMS 308, or KIN 252 which must be completed with a passing grade of B- or higher. The School of Nursing maintains a waiting list of eligible students whose admission points rank just below those of students selected for admission in any given year. Students on the waiting list are offered admission only if a seat becomes available. Students with a completed application packet who are not offered admission (including those on the waiting list) may re-apply in the following year. However, no advanced standing or guarantee of admission is offered to those who re -apply. Students interested in the Generic BSN program at MSU should make an appointment to discuss the program and its requirements with the School of Nursing advisor as early as possible. Nursing is a popular major; therefore, students may want to apply to multiple schools to increase their chances of admission to a nursing program. I have read and understand the above information regarding the application and selection process for the Generic BSN Program at Missouri State University. (Applicant s name, please print) (Applicant's signature) (Date) BSN Application 2018 R Page 5 of 12

7 REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION 2018 DOCUMENTATION 1: Essay Please indicate why you have chosen to apply to the MSU BSN program. This information should be typed on a separate sheet of paper, front side only, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, not to exceed two pages. Applicants are encouraged to use the Writing Center on the MSU campus for help with developing an essay. DOCUMENTATION 2: Resume Please attach a current resume indicating experience. This information should be typed on a separate sheet of paper, front side only, Times New Roman, 12-point font, not to exceed two pages. Applicants are encouraged to use the Career Center on the MSU campus for help with developing a resume. DOCUMENTATION 3: Spring Course Work In Progress Attach a copy of spring schedule showing classes In Progress. An unofficial copy of transcript is acceptable as documentation. DOCUMENTATION 4: CPR Certification Submit current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) / HeartCode BLS CPR certification card; required to keep current throughout the nursing program. Complete online didactic course (BLS Basic Life Support / HeartCode BLS) at Print the certificate of completion for this course (good for 60 days) and register for a face-to-face practice session and skills testing. Further information and a schedule of BLS-Basic Life Support / HeartCode BLS CPR certification classes at Missouri State University School of Nursing are available at No online practice and skills testing will be accepted. Evidence is front and back copy of the card or a copy of the certificate of completion of the course. DOCUMENTATION 5: Current Health Insurance Submit evidence of health insurance coverage. Insurance must be paid for by the application deadline. Health insurance is required throughout the nursing program. Evidence is front and back copy of the card. DOCUMENTATION 6: Transfer Student Information This section is for students who are transferring to MSU prior to the application deadline. 1. Provide documentation of MSU acceptance and be admitted for spring term. Examples include: MSU acceptance letter, correspondence, etc. 2. If transferring from a nursing program, include a letter from previous school that demonstrates applicant was in good standing at the time of departure. Letter must accompany application packet. BSN Application 2018 R Page 6 of 12

8 IMMUNIZATIONS Provide evidence of current immunizations. All vaccinations must be kept current throughout the Generic BSN program. Dates and locations of immunization or titer should be clearly documented and legible. EVIDENCE IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. Copy of an official immunization record or positive titer from a hospital, physician s office, health department, or other health related office. 2. Copy of your childhood family immunization record. Fill in the immunization dates for the following as listed on your immunization record: MMR (select one option): a. 2 doses of vaccine Date 1: Date 2: b. Lab evidence of positive titer Date: Evidence included? Yes Tetanus (not older than 10 years) Date: Evidence included? Yes Hepatitis B (select one option): a. 3 doses of vaccine Date 1: Date 2: Date 3: b. Lab evidence of positive titer Date: Evidence included? Yes PPD (not older than 1 year) (results must be negative or appropriate medical follow-up for PPD positive individuals) (PPD is a TB skin test with documented return 2 days later for reading of result; submission must include test results. If positive, please provide documentation of appropriate medical follow-up); or T-SPOT (results must be negative or appropriate medical follow-up if positive) Date of test: Results: Evidence included? Yes Varicella (select one option): a. 2 doses of vaccine Date 1: Date 2: b. Lab evidence of positive titer Date: Evidence included? Yes BSN Application 2018 R Page 7 of 12

9 DOCUMENTATION 8: Relevant Experience (attach as many copies as needed) This is a supplemental document to the resume. Do not use see attached to complete this page. Indicate all experience in appropriate sections. If additional pages are needed, make a copy of this form and attach it to this page. Experience may not satisfy multiple sections. Experience may count from high school to present. LIST PREVIOUS HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER: Job shadow experience does not count as healthcare experience. Organization Roles/Responsibilities Total Number of Hours Contact Name/Phone Grand Total Number of Hours LIST PREVIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER: Organization Roles/Responsibilities Total Number of Hours Contact Name/Phone Grand Total Number of Hours LIST PREVIOUS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER Organization Roles/Responsibilities Total Number of Positions Contact Name/Phone Grand Total Number of Positions BSN Application 2018 R Page 8 of 12

10 DOCUMENTATION 9: Evidence of a Job Shadow Experience Experience should be in an acute care setting (hospital) with a nurse working as an RN. As a representative of Missouri State University, you are expected to behave in a professional manner throughout this shadowing experience. Your dress and appearance should be clean and appropriate for your clinical site. Generally, students wear a polo style shirt and khaki or black pants with closed toe shoes. Do not wear scrubs or name badges that represent your workplace or any entity other than Missouri State University. The shadowing experience should be observation only. This means that you will not participate in any type of direct care with patients or their families. Once you have chosen your facility, contact the Human Resources Department for specific instructions on organizing your experience. Each facility has a protocol and required documentation for allowing students to participate in job shadowing. Part 1: To be completed by the applicant Full Name: Date of Shadow Experience: Facility and Unit: Last (Include Maiden if applicable) First M.I. A minimum of 8 hours is required. It is best if all 8 hours are performed in one day. Must be an acute experience in a hospital. Facility Contact Information: Name of contact person/human Resource Representative Phone Address Part 2: To be completed by the Registered Nurse RN Full Name: Job Shadow hours completed by student: Last First M.I. Signature of Registered Nurse: Comments: BSN Application 2018 R Page 9 of 12

11 Missouri State University School of Nursing Technical Standards for Nursing Practice The BSN degree is an undifferentiated degree attesting to general knowledge in and the basic skills required for practicing the full scope of nursing. Essential abilities and characteristics required for completion of the BSN degree consist of certain minimum mental, emotional, sensory, motor, interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking competencies to assure that candidates for admission, progression, and graduation are able to complete the entire program of study and participate fully in all aspects of the acquisition of nursing knowledge and skills required for nursing practice. The School of Nursing intends for its BSN graduates to become competent and compassionate nurses who are capable of meeting all requirements for licensure and post-graduate work in the field of nursing. The avowed intention of an individual student to practice only a narrow part of nursing, or to pursue a non-nursing career, does not alter the requirement that all BSN students take and achieve competence in the full curriculum required by the faculty. The School of Nursing has an ethical responsibility for the safety of the patients with whom students and graduates may come into contact. Although students learn and work under the supervision of the faculty, students interact directly with patients throughout the BSN Program. Patient safety and well-being are therefore major factors in establishing requirements involving the competencies required of BSN students for admission, progression, and graduation. For admission, progression, and graduation, prospective and current enrollees in the BSN Program must demonstrate all essential abilities and characteristics to be able to successfully complete the BSN Program and participate in all aspects of nursing education. Such abilities and characteristics include, but are not limited to, the following competencies: COMPETENCY MENTAL/EMOTIONAL: Possesses the mental and emotional ability to adapt to the environment, function in everyday activities, and cope with stressors. SENSORY: Possesses the ability to assess and/or evaluate patient responses and to perform nursing interventions safely and accurately. Subject to reasonable disability-related accommodations, students must have the following particular capabilities: A. Visual 1. Has normal or corrected vision within the range of 20/20-20/80 2. Distinguishes color shades and/or changes. B. Auditory 1. Has normal or corrected hearing ability within the 0-45 decibel range. C. Tactile 1. Possesses in at least one hand the ability to perceive temperature changes and pulsations and to differentiate different structures and textures. MOTOR: Possesses the capacity to perform the physical manipulations and diagnostic procedures that are part of a complete nursing practice and diverse clinical experience. Subject to reasonable disability-related accommodations, students must have the following particular capabilities: EXAMPLES Demonstrates behaviors appropriate to the situation, uses appropriate coping strategies. Observes patient responses, the appearance of wounds; recognizes changes in skin color or color of body fluids, medications, etc.; distinguishes gradations on syringes when drawing up medications, etc. Hears alarms, emergency signals, cries for help, auscultatory sounds. Performs functions of physical assessment and/or functions related to therapeutic interventions, e.g. insertion of catheters or IV's. Moves among patient rooms and treatment areas, moves physical patients, performs CPR, calibrates and uses equipment, dons personal protective equipment (PPE) BSN Application 2018 R Page 10 of 12

12 MOTOR (Continued): A. Possesses four (4) functional limbs (normal or artificial) that allow the student to perform sufficiently to move from room to room and maneuver in small places, and possesses gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care. B. Possesses the ability to exert lbs. of force occasionally; lbs. of force frequently; and negligible to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. INTERPERSONAL/COMMUNICATION: A. Possesses communication abilities sufficient for appropriate and effective interaction with others in both oral and written form B. Possesses interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact appropriately and effectively with individuals, families, and groups from a diverse background. CRITICAL THINKING: A. Possesses critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. B. Applies principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Interprets and implements a variety of technical instructions. Deals with several abstract and concrete variables. Positions and moves patients and equipment Explains treatment procedures and/or initiates health teachings, documents nursing actions and patient responses. Establishes rapport with patients and colleagues Identifies cause and effect relationships; develops and evaluates plan of care and appropriately evaluates situations and promotes patient safety. Practical application of factions, percentages, ratio and proportion measurements, and other relevant scientific principles, mathematical calculation The School of Nursing does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities who apply for admission to or are enrolled in the BSN Program. Otherwise qualified individuals shall not be excluded from admission or participation in the School of Nursing s educational programs and activities solely by reason of their disability or medical condition. The School of Nursing is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in its academic programs to qualified individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to learning disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is one that does not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the program or lower academic and/or clinical standards. Should a current or prospective enrollee have or develop a condition that would place patients or others at risk, or that would jeopardize his or her ability to complete the BSN Program or pursue licensure, the person may be denied admission to or removed from the BSN Program. Should a current or prospective enrollee have or develop a disability that poses a significant risk to the health and safety of patients, self, or others that cannot be eliminated with a reasonable accommodation, the person may be denied admission to or removed from the BSN Program. The process for a student to request an accommodation for a disability is outlined in the University s Disability Accommodation Policy for Students which can be found online at Students may also contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Carrington 302, (voice), (TTY), or the Learning Diagnostic Clinic (LDC) at Alumni Building, Suite 502, , I understand and affirm that I meet all of the Missouri State University School of Nursing Technical Standards for Nursing Practice, as stated above. Signature: Date: BSN Application 2018 R Page 11 of 12

13 MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING GENERIC BSN ADMISSION CHECKLIST 1. Admission to Missouri State University. (Transfer students must supply copy of MSU letter of acceptance). 2. Submission of official transcripts of all college coursework to Missouri State Office of Admissions. 3. Submit a complete BSN application form. 4. Submit $50 application fee online ( 5. Submit current resume and essay. 6. Signed Honors College commitment (if applicable). 7. Complete a job shadowing experience with a Registered Nurse (RN) in a hospital for a minimum of 8 total hours (see form in application). (It is recommended but not required that these hours be completed at one time.) 8. Complete a minimum of 43 semester credit hours before beginning the first semester of nursing. 9. Completed, or will have completed at the time of admission, the basic required courses for general education, except GEP 5/GEC 105 Writing II Old Gen Ed: (GEP 101/UHC 110, CSC/CIS 101 or CSC 111, COM 115, ENG 110, MTH 135 or higher,** KIN 100) New Gen Ed: fall 2014 or after (GEP 101/UHC 110; ENG 110; COM 115; MTH 135, 138, 181, 261, 287) 10. Completed, or in progress, nursing prerequisites (or their equivalents): *BMS Concepts in the Biomedical Sciences or BIO 121 General Biology I *CHM 105, CHM Fundamentals of Chemistry, or CHM General Chemistry I * BMS 240 Introduction to Nutrition SOC 150 Introduction to Society PSY 121 Introductory Psychology *BMS 307 or KIN 250 Human Anatomy *BMS 308 or KIN 252 Human Physiology BIO 210 Microbiology *substitute courses will be reviewed on an individual basis. **MTH 135 or higher, chemistry, and anatomy will be given additional points if completed by the application deadline. 11. Prior to starting the nursing program in summer, students must complete all general education courses except NUR 472 Writing II and one of the following: Old Gen Ed: (GEP 16, GEP 19, GEP 20, GEP 21, GEP 22) New Gen Ed: fall 2014 or after (GEC 111, GEC 112, GEC 113, GEC 114, GEC 115, GEC 116) 12. Attach a copy of spring schedule showing classes in progress. 13. Recommended completion of statistics (must be taken prior to or concurrently with NUR 472) 14. Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in all attempted college coursework. 15. Signed statement self-identifying student meets technical standards. 16. Submit documented evidence of current immunizations and provide information as indicated on the BSN application form: MMR (either: 2 doses of vaccine, or lab evidence of positive titer) Tetanus (not older than 10 years) Hepatitis B series (either: 3 doses of vaccine, or lab evidence of positive titer) Negative PPD (or appropriate medical follow-up for PPD positive individuals) (not older than 1 year) (PPD = TB skin test: with documented return 2 days later for reading of results); T-SPOT negative or medical follow-up for positive Varicella (either: 2 doses of vaccine, or lab evidence of positive titer) 17. Submit evidence of American Heart Association BLS-Basic Life Support / HeartCode BLS CPR certification: Online didactic course + Face-to-Face Skills Performance Exam. See the full CPR Certification Policy on the School of Nursing website ( (evidence = front and back copy of the card or copy of certificate of completion of course). 18. Submit evidence of current health insurance (evidence = front and back copy of the card). 19. If transferring from another nursing program, include a letter from previous nursing school (or health-related profession) that demonstrates student was in good standing at the time of departure. 20. Demonstrate academic potential to successfully complete the program. The School of Nursing at Missouri State will review all applicants to the Generic BSN program who have met the admission criteria and notify students of their admission status (acceptance, wait list, or rejection). BSN Application 2018 R Page 12 of 12