Nursing, Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-- Traditional Track
Admission is competitive based on ACT and GPA.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and ACT score of 21 or higher OR a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with ACT score of 18-20.
Applicants must have successfully completed all core curriculum requirements (prerequisite courses) prior to beginning the program.
All core education and nursing courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Students will have two opportunities to earn a grade of C in the sciences courses: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Pathophysiology. After the second failure to earn a “C” or better in a biological science course, the student is ineligible for admission to the nursing program.
Applicants must have completed all science courses with the last 5 years.
Students who do not earn a minimum grade of C in any nursing course will not be allowed to progress in the program.
If offered admission to Traditional Track, the following items must be completed prior to beginning the program:
- Submit proof of health and auto insurance and have access to reliable transportation to clinical sites
- Provide proof of vaccinations as required by clinical contracts.
- Varicella x2 (or titer), Hepatitis B x3 (or titer), COVID, Tdap, and seasonal influenza (required annually by October 1)
- requirements are subject to change per clinical contracts
- Gain cleared criminal history background check with fingerprinting and clean drug screen prior to beginning class (While in the program, students must have a clean drug screen prior to each term.).
- Physical exam annually
- Provide proof of TB clearance annually (Two-step TB skin test, Quantiferon TB Gold, or chest x-ray)
- Healthcare provider CPR certification – arranged by the program
- Malpractice insurance – arranged by the program
STANDARDIZED TESTING
Students will take select standardized examinations throughout the Traditional track. The purpose of the standardized examinations taken during courses are to validate your strengths and weaknesses in the specific content area and give you time to strengthen your knowledge in your weak areas. These tests will help prepare students for the NCLEX-RN©.
Total Credit Hours
- Core educational requirements 60 credit hours
- Nursing educational requirements 60 credit hours
Total Credit Hours 120 credit hours
Didactic 50 minutes per week/15 weeks = 1 credit hour
Laboratory 30 clock hours per semester = 1 credit hour
Clinical or Simulation 45 clock hours per semester = 1 credit hour
TRADITIONAL BSN FRESHMAN EARLY ENTRY
To be eligible for Freshman Early Entry, students must meet the following requirements.
- Entering BMCU as a first time full-time Freshman
- ACT score of 23 or higher
- High school GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must maintain continuous full-time enrollment at BMCU
- Must maintain 3.0 or higher GPA at BMCU
Degree Requirements
*Core Curriculum Requirements (see Core Curriculum Requirements for Degree--Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
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REQUIREMENT
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COURSE (Grade of C or higher)
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CREDIT Hours
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English 12-14 hours
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ENG 100 English Composition I
Or
ENG 110 English Composition I - Honors
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3-4
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ENG 101 English Composition II
Or
ENG III English Composition II - Honors
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3-4
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Select one from any 200-level literature course
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3
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Select one 200-level or above 3-hour ENG course
*ENG 329Writing for the Professions is recommended
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3
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History 6 hours
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HIS 110 Western Civilization I
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3
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HIS 111 Western Civilization II
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3
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HIS 210 Early U.S. History
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3
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HIS 211 Modern U.S. History
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3
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Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours
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PSY 260 Human Growth & Development
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3
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PSY 100 Intro to Psychology
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3
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Biblical Studies 6 hours
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BIB 100 Old Testament I
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3
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BIB 101 Old Testament II
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3
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BIB 200 New Testament I
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3
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BIB 201 New Testament II
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3
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Biology Science 15 hours
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BIO 390 Human Anatomy & Physiology
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3
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BIO 390L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
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1
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BIO 391 Human Anatomy & Physiology
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3
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BIO 391L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
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1
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BIO 300 General Microbiology
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3
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BIO 300L General Microbiology Lab
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1
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BIO 460 Pathophysiology
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3
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Mathematics 3-4 hours
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MAT 110 College Algebra or higher
*MAT 140 Stats is recommended
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3-4
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Fine Arts 3 hours
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ART 142 Or MUS 142 Or STH 142
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3
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Nutrition 3 hours
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HLT 300 Principles of Nutrition
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3
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Oral Communication 3 hours
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STH 210 Oral Communication
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3
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Electives 3 hours
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FYS 100 (1 hour) *required for BMC freshmen and Elective (2 hours) *NUR 100 recommended
Or
Elective (3 hours) *Transfer students
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3
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Blue Mountain College School of Nursing BSN – Traditional Track (4 Semesters)
Semester 1
| NUR 300 | Nursing Professionalism | 2 |
| NUR 301 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NUR 302 | Clinical Nursing I | 3 |
| NUR 303 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 304 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 2
| NUR 330 | Healthcare Informatics and Nursing | 1 |
| NUR 331 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NUR 332 | Clinical Nursing II | 4 |
| NUR 333 | Nursing Care for Maternal-Child Patient | 4 |
| NUR 334 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 3
| NUR 400 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 4 |
| NUR 401 | Clinical Nursing III | 4 |
| NUR 402 | Evidence-Based Research for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 403 | Health Promotion Across Lifespan in the Community | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 4
| NUR 430 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NUR 431 | Nursing Preceptorship | 4 |
| NUR 432 | Nursing Care of the Complex Patient | 4 |
| NUR 433 | Clinical Nursing Care of the Complex Patient | 2 |
| NUR 434 | NCLEX-RN Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
*Application to BMC Enrollment Services and Application to the School of Nursing must be submitted by November 1, 2022 for Spring 2023 Enrollment. Pending offer of admission, there will be a $100 fee for a background check.
https://bmc.edu/apply-online
https://bmcnursing.org
Blue Mountain College School of Nursing Contact Information:
Dean Tammie McCoy
662.685.4771 ext. 182
nursing@bmc.edu