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Academic Programs
BSN for Registered Nurses
REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES
 Requirements and Prerequisites
The BSN Program for Registered Nurses is a part-time program that may be completed in five semesters
and is only available in an online format. Highly interactive classes are delivered in a web-based format,
while physical assessment, community health and leadership/management clinical practicum are completed with preceptors in
healthcare facilities near your home.
Academic Requirements
All registered nurse applicants with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 will be considered for admission to the BSN Program for Registered Nurses.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of an active, unrestricted RN license, and are free to practice without probationary status.
- A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred from a community college
- Thirty (30) credits will be granted for successful completion of the National Council Licensing Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
- A minimum of 30 Michigan State University credits is required for graduation.
Computer Hardware and Software Requirements
- An Intel-based Pentium II 233 MHz PC; 64MB or more of RAM (128 MB recommended);
Netscape 6 or higher, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher; and Windows NT, 95, 98,
ME, XP or 2000 operating system.
- OR -
A Macintosh compatible G3 233 MHz, with System 7.5 or higher (System 8.5 recommended); 64MB or more of RAM (128 MB recommended); and Netscape 6 or higher, or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher.
- Minimum screen resolution of 800x600 (1024x768 recommended); color monitor; 8 Mb video RAM.
Other requirements include:
1.) Internet Explorer 5.0
2.) High speed internet connections
3.) Microsoft Office XP or 2003 The Michigan State University Computer Store
offers special pricing for hardware and software purchased by MSU students.
4.) Adobe Acrobat Reader. Free download available
here.
5.) Macromedia Flash Player. Free download available
here.
Prerequisites
Below is a list of courses required and recommended for completion before starting the program.
See the Michigan State University on-line catalog
for a description of the following courses:
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WRA 110 |
American Thought and Language |
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CEM 141 & CEM 161 |
General Chemistry and Lab |
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ANTR 350 |
Anatomy |
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MMG 201/302 |
Microbiology and Lab |
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PSL 250 |
Introductory Physiology |
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Math 103 |
College Algebra |
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STT 200 |
Statistical Methods (equivalent courses require a college algebra prerequisite. Statistics is a
prerequisite course for NUR 319) |
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IAH 201 (4 credits) |
American History |
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Integrated Arts and Humanities (4 credits) |
Courses vary, consult advisor for transferability |
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Integrative Studies in Social Science, 200 level |
Various psychology, social studies or political science courses fulfill this requirement |
If you wish to transfer courses from another university or four-year college that are equivalent to
Michigan State University courses, please check for equivalency at the following web page: www.transfer.msu.
60 semester credits are the maximum allowed to transfer.
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