Nursing, RN to BSN
RN to BSN Track
Admission is based on cumulative GPA, completion of Associate Degree or Diploma in nursing from an accredited program, and license to practice as a registered nurse in Mississippi or a compact state.
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Each course attempt is used to calculate the overall GPA.
Applicants must have completed all core education and nursing courses with a grade of C or higher.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited associate degree or diploma in nursing program.
Applicants must submit proof of an unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Mississippi or a compact state.
Students may enroll in RN to BSN courses lacking up to 18 credit hours of nursing prerequisite courses.
Students will receive 30 credit hours awarded for nursing courses within their associate degree or diploma program once a student has successfully completed 15 hours of course work including NUR 350 Transitions to Professional Nursing course in RN to BSN program.
Students who do not earn a minimum grade of C in any nursing course will not be allowed to progress in the program.
Once offered admission to the RN to BSN 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
- Submit proof of healthcare provider CPR certification
- Submit proof of physical exam annually
- Provide proof of TB clearance annually (Two-step TB skin test, Quantiferon TB Gold, or chest x-ray)
- Provide proof of vaccinations as required by clinical contracts.
- MMR x2, 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.
- Malpractice insurance – arranged by the program
Total degree requirements:
Core courses (gen ed) 60 credit hours
AD / Diploma Nursing courses credit 30 credit hours
RN to BSN track 30 credit hours
TOTAL 120 credit hours
*Credit hour measurements
Didactic 50 minutes per week/15 weeks = 1 credit hour
Laboratory 30 clock hours per semester = 1 credit hour
Clinical 45 clock hours per semester = 1 credit hour
*For all BSN students, once enrolled in BMC courses students must have permission to take courses elsewhere (Policy 2.06). Prior to graduation, 12 of the last 18 credit hours must be earned at BMC (Policy 2.16).
Degree Requirements
Blue Mountain College School of Nursing
RN to BSN Part-time Track (4 Semesters)
- Unencumbered RN Mississippi or compact license
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (Each course attempt is used to calculate overall GPA.)
*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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*Application to BMC Enrollment Services and Application to the School of Nursing by December 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
Semester 1
| NUR 350 | Transition to Professional Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 351 | Nursing Professionalism: Quality and Safety | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester 2
| NUR 352 | Health Assessment for the Practicing Nurse | 3 |
| NUR 353 | Healthcare Informatics and Ethics for the Practicing Nurse | 3 |
| NUR 450 | Evidence-Based Research for the Practing Nurse | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester 3
| NUR 451 | Community-Based Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 452 | Community-Based Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Semester 4
| NUR 453 | Leadership and Management for the Practicing Nurse | 3 |
| NUR 454 | Leadership and Management Clinical for the Practing Nurse | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
*Application to BMC Enrollment Services and Application to the School of Nursing by December 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