Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion Program for Registered Nurses. Transfer Planning Guide: Moraine Valley Community College

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1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion Program for Registered Nurses Transfer Planning Guide: Moraine Valley Community College UIC Online Admissions Team 1333 S. Halsted Suite 225 Chicago, IL Phone: (866) Option 1 info@online.uic.edu Please note that the following information is only a guide. It does not represent an official agreement to transfer credits nor is it the official nursing curriculum at Moraine Valley Community College. If you have questions, please contact an Academic Advisor at your institution or a University of Illinois advisor at the above phone number. If you would like a more detailed review of your transcript(s), please send them to the above mailing address or them to the above address. The College of Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion Program for Registered Nurses online. Upon successful completion of all coursework, students will earn a fully accredited BSN degree from UIC. TRANSFER FACTS Students will be prepared to enter the program if the following requirements are met: o Complete successfully the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Moraine Valley Community College o Hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse o Have a cumulative non-nursing GPA of 2.75 (4.0 grading scale) and no less than a C in all required coursework. o Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 grading scale) in all natural science courses. o Complete required Liberal Arts and Sciences coursework Students who have graduated from a State Approved ADN program and hold a current license as a Registered Nurse will receive 33 semester hours of proficiency credit. The credit will be awarded upon successful completion of NUSC 210 and 242, with a grade of C or better, in the BSN Completion Program. The University of Illinois admits students to the BSN Completion Program in January, May, and August. The preferred admission deadline is two weeks prior to the start of class. The non-refundable application fee is $40 (Illinois residents), $50 (Nonresidents), and $75 (International). Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of class. Students should send transcripts to the UIC Online office at the address listed above. Transcripts will be evaluated by a Student Services Advisor. Students can contact an Advisor via the phone or address listed above. 1

2 OVERALL REQUIREMENTS FOR A UIC BSN DEGREE: STEP 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing at Moraine Valley Community College I. Degree Requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing at Moraine Valley Community College: General Education Requirements at Moraine Valley Community College BIO 119: Introductory Microbiology 4 BIO 180: Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 181: Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 COM 101: Composition I 3 COM 103: Speech Fundamentals 3 PSY 104: Life-Span Developmental Psychology 3 *Sociology 3 **Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Subtotal - Gen Ed Required 27 *SOC 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, or 204 will fulfill the Understanding U.S. Society requirement. If SOC 210 or 215 is taken, then another course must be completed to fulfill this requirement (see course list on p. 4). **Select a course from the Understanding the Creative Arts (see course list on p. 5). Nursing Requirements at Moraine Valley Community College NUR 113: Care of the Adult I 3 NUR 114: Care of the Adult II 4 NUR 117: Pharmacology I 1 NUR 134: Adult Medical Surgical Nursing 6 NUR 137: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 4 NUR 138: Pharmacology II 1 NUR 180: Physical Assessment for Nursing 1 NUR 203: Maternity Nursing 5 NUR 204: Pediatric Nursing 5 NUR 205: Advanced Medical Surgical 5 NUR 206: Leadership/Management 5 NUR 208: Professional Nursing Issues Seminar 2 Subtotal Nursing Credit Required 42 Total Credit Required for Moraine Valley Community College Associate s Degree in Nursing 69 2

3 STEP II: Complete additional courses required for a BSN degree at UIC and meet all other admissions requirements listed on p. 1. II. Additional Courses Required for a Baccalaureate Degree at UIC (which are not in the Moraine Valley Community College ADN curriculum or part of the BSN Completion Program at UIC): BSN Program Requirements to be taken at Moraine Valley Community College CHM 131: Chemistry (University Oriented) I 4 CHM 132: Chemistry (University Oriented) II 4 CHM 203: Organic Chemistry I 5 COM 102: Composition II 3 PEH 172: Nutrition for Today 3 *Understanding the Individual and Society (see course list on p. 4) 3 *Understanding the Past (see course list on p. 4-5) 3 *Exploring World Cultures (see course list on p. 4-5) 3 **Electives 0 to 3 ***Upper Division (not available at Moraine Valley Community College) 3 Total Credit for Additional Liberal Arts & Sciences Courses 31 *Select one course from the lists below. If SOC 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, or 204 was not completed, select one course from Understanding U.S. Society (see course list on p. 4). **If SOC 210 or 215 or the Upper Division course is completed prior to admission, then no hours of elective courses must be completed. Otherwise, 3 hours of elective courses are required. Note that the Upper Division course must be completed in either case. ***The Upper Division course is a 300/400 level humanities, science, or social science course that must be completed at a four year college/university. This course is not required for admission, but it must be completed to graduate from the BSN Completion Program. STEP III: After Admission to the program, complete degree requirements at UIC for the BSN Completion Program III. Degree Requirements for the BSN Completion Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago Nursing Requirements to be taken through UIC NUSC 210: Health Assessment 3 NUSC 242: Concepts & Processes for Contemporary Nursing 4 NUSC 310: Exploring Complementary/Alternative Practices 2 NUSC 316: Nursing Informatics 3 NUSC 322: Intro to Nursing Research & Stats for Evidence Based Practice 4 NUSC 385: Clinical Concepts & Process in Population-Focused Nursing 5 NUSC 390: Nursing Leadership & Management in Healthcare 6 NUSC 397: Issues in Nursing Practice 3 TOTAL 30 Students who have graduated from a State Approved ADN program and hold a current license as a Registered Nurse will receive 33 semester hours of proficiency credit. The credit will be awarded upon successful completion of NUSC 210 and 242, with a grade of C or better, in the BSN Completion Program. 3

4 MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES SATISFYING THE UIC LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE COURSE REQUIREMENTS One course from each category must be completed. While some courses fall into more than one category, they will only count for one category. Understanding the Individual and Society ANT 202: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANT 205: North American Indians COM 203: Interpersonal Communications ECO 101: Principles of Macro-economics ECO 102: Principles of Micro-economics GEO 101: Cultural Geography GEO 201: Economic Geography HIS 102: Western Civilization II HIS 251: Survey of British History II HUM 120: Women in the Humanities JRN 101: Introduction to Mass Communication PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy PHI 115: Approaches to Truth PHI 120: World Religions PHI 125: Ethics PSC 103: Introduction to Political Science PSC 110: American National Government PSC 210: International Relations PSC 215: Comparative Government PSC 225: Non-western Comparative Politics PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology PSY 202: Social Psychology PSY 205: Abnormal Psychology SSC 100: Contemporary Society SSC 101: Social Science I SSC 102: Social Science II SOC 101: General Sociology SOC 102: Marriage and Family SOC 201: Sociology of Health SOC 204: Sociology of Contemporary Social Problems SOC 210: Minority Groups Understanding U.S. Society ANT 205: North American Indians CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice ECO 101: Principles of Macro-economics ECO 102: Principles of Micro-economics HIS 201: American History I HIS 202: American History II HIS 207: Illinois and Local History LIT 213: American Literature I LIT 214: American Literature II MUS 106: Introduction to American Music PSC 110: American National Government SOC 101: General Sociology SOC 102: Marriage and Family SOC 103: Sociology of Poverty SOC 201: Sociology of Health SOC 202: Aging in Contemporary Society SOC 204: Sociology of Contemporary Social Problems Understanding the Past ANT 210: Introduction to Archaeology HIS 101: Western Civilization I HIS 102: Western Civilization II HIS 105: The World Since 1945 HIS 201: American History I HIS 202: American History II HIS 204: African-American History HIS 207: Illinois and Local History HIS 210: History of Asia HIS 215: History of Africa HIS 220: History of Latin American HIS 230: History of the Middle East Exploring World Cultures ANT 202: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANT 210: Introduction to Archaeology ART 209: Survey of Non-western Art GEO 101: Cultural Geography GEO 102: World Regional Geography GEO 201: Economic Geography HIS 204: African-American History HIS 210: History of Asia HIS 215: History of Africa HIS 220: History of Latin America HIS 230: History of the Middle East HUM 115: World Mythology 4

5 HIS 250: Survey of British History I HIS 251: Survey of British History II HUM 101: Western Humanities I: Foundations HUM 102: Western Humanities II: Continuities HUM 115: World Mythology THE 105: Theater Appreciation THE 107: Film Appreciation THE 110: History of Theatre THE 111: History of Film HUM 135:African & Middle Eastern Humanities HUM: 140: Asian & Oceanic Humanities HUM 145: Native American Humanities LIT 215: Bible as Literature I LIT 216: Bible as Literature II PSC 210: International Relations PSC 215: Comparative Government PSC 225: Non-western Comparative Politics PHI 120: World Religions SPA 210: Spanish Culture and Civilization SPA 212: Latin America Culture and Civilization SPA 213: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures SSC 102: Social Science II Understanding the Creative Arts ART 110: Art Appreciation ART 205: Survey of Art I ART 206: Survey of Art II ART 207: Survey of American Art ART 208: Survey of Art III ART 209: Survey of Non-western Art HUM 101: Western Humanities I: Foundations HUM 102: Western Humanities II: Continuities HUM 120: Women in the Humanities HUM 135:African & Middle Eastern Humanities HUM 140: Asian & Oceanic Humanities HUM 145: Native American Humanities LIT 213: American Literature I LIT 214: American Literature II LIT 217: Introduction to Poetry LIT 218: Introduction to Drama LIT 219: Women in Literature LIT 220: Introduction to Fiction LIT 221: English Literature I LIT 222: English Literature II LIT 223: Western Literature I LIT 224: Western Literature II LIT 225: Shakespeare LIT 226: Literature of the Non-western World MUS 106: Introduction to American Music MUS 107: Music Appreciation SPA 210: Spanish Culture and Civilization SPA 212: Latin America Cultural and Civilization SPA 213: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures THE 105: Theater Appreciation THE 107: Film Appreciation THE 110: History of Theatre THE 111: History of Film 1/26/2010 5

RN-BSN TRANSFER PLANNING GUIDE Moraine Valley Community College

RN-BSN TRANSFER PLANNING GUIDE Moraine Valley Community College PRE-ADMISSION ADVISING The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), in collaboration with Moraine Valley Community College, offers preadmission