Dear Prospective Student: Thank you for your inquiry regarding the MSU-Crowder Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-C) Scholars Program. This program is the result of an exciting collaboration between Crowder and MSU Nursing to develop an innovative seamless transition for nursing education. We are pleased to assist in your pursuit of nursing education and career advancement. The BSN-Completion (BSN-C) program was started in 1977 to meet the educational needs of registered nurse (RN) graduates of associate degree and diploma schools of nursing. The degree requires 47-51 hours of general education, 67 hours in nursing (30 hours for basic nursing courses awarded through credit, 31 hours in upper division nursing courses, and 6 hours in related courses), and electives to total at least 125 hours, of which 40 must be upper division credit. All nursing courses are available via the Internet, and some may be offered seated during the day. The BSN-C program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The BSN-C program has two entry points. The traditional BSN-C program admits students once they have graduated from an associate degree or diploma school of nursing, have a valid nursing license, and meets admission requirements. The BSN-C Scholars program admits academically exceptional students from approved associate degree nursing schools while they are in their basic nursing education program and with approval of their program director. They can then take some BSN-C nursing courses while they are completing their associate degree. The enclosed information outlines the admission process. A description of the required nursing courses is also included. Please contact the Missouri State University Department of Nursing at 417-836-5310, or toll free at 877-728-0001, if you wish to schedule an appointment with the nursing admissions coordinator or if we can assist you in any way. We wish you the best in your academic endeavors. Sincerely, Stephen J. Stapleton, PhD, MS, RN, CEN, FAEN Director, School of Nursing
MSU-CROWDER (BSN-C) SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL ADMISSION Deadlines for Completed Application Dates: June 30 for fall admission October 31 for spring admission March 31 for summer admission DATE NAME Miss Mrs. (Last) (First) (Middle) (Maiden) Ms. Mr. ADDRESS (Street and Number) (City) (State) (Zip Code) TELEPHONE (Home): E-MAIL ADDRESS: SOCIAL SECURITY NO DATE OF BIRTH MSU Bearpass Number CLOSEST RELATIVE RELATIONSHIP ADDRESS TELEPHONE CURRENT NURSING SCHOOL CAMPUS ANTICIPATED ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING GRADUATION DATE LIST ANY PREVIOUS EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION (Nursing Schools & Colleges in chronological order beginning with the most recent): Degree or Name of School Address Length of Time Date of Graduation Certification Granted
MSU-CROWDER (BSN-C) SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL ADMISSION (CONTINUED) 1. What semester do you plan to begin the BSN-C program? 2. Are you currently covered under a health insurance policy? yes no 3. List any: (a) Professional or community service, or leadership, and (b) previous scholarships and awards. I verify that everything on this application is correct. Signature of applicant - (hard copy or e-signature) Date
Application Materials: MSU-CROWDER (BSN-C) SCHOLARS PROGRAM PROVISIONAL ADMISSION CHECKLIST Official Transcripts of all college course work sent to Missouri State Admissions Office Submission of Missouri State University Application (online or by mail) Application available at http://www.missouristate.edu/admissions/apply.htm Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with no course grades below a C- Submit the following directly to the Department of Nursing: Completed BSN-C PROVISIONAL APPLICATION to the Department of Nursing Enroll in Typhon ($50.00 fee to the Department of Nursing) Evidence at ASN program of current: health insurance immunizations TB BLS CPR (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers) Background Check with no identified restrictions or positive drug screens from the AAS Nursing Department Recommendation from AAS Nursing Program Director with Program Director Recommendation Form sent directly to the Department of Nursing Academic Plan completed with Advisor Student Disclosure Form Once all criteria are submitted, a letter of Provisional admission to the BSN program will be sent to the student. At that time the student can enroll in approved nursing courses. Letter of PROVISIONAL BSN-C admission sent from Department of Nursing to student
MSU-CROWDER (BSN-C) SCHOLARS PROGRAM FULL ADMISSION CHECKLIST After Associate Degree Graduation and RN License Obtained: Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in all college course work attempted Community College Transcripts containing graduation status submitted to MSU Submit the following directly to the School of Nursing: Copy of RN license without disqualification in state of practice Proof of vaccination (series of two) for, or immunity titer to, Varicella (chicken pox) Documented immunity of measles, mumps, and rubella by titer OR MMR immunization as an adult Evidence of vaccination (must complete series of 3 vaccinations) for, or immunity titer to, Hepatitis B Evidence of tetanus vaccination (within 10 years) Proof of negative TB status (within 1 year) or medical follow-up if positive (renewed annually) Influenza vaccination documentation for clinicals (renewed annually) Proof of current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (front and back) Family Care Safety Registry: http://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr (print sheet confirming registration) Additional documentation and items needed after the above documentation is reviewed: Academic Plan updated with Advisor Criminal background check (School of Nursing will email you information regarding check) Urine drug screening (School of will email you information regarding screening) Proof of professional liability insurance (minimum limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate) Proof of current health insurance Blood Borne Pathogens training online (renewed annually) HIPAA Missouri State University training online Signed Student Disclosure Form (renewed every two years) Purchase Polo Shirt for clinicals Purchase Name Badge for clinicals Pay fee for tracking software (Typhon) $50.00 Permission to continue: Letter from the School of Nursing BSN-C Program