Admissions
Registered Nurses
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
To be considered for the RN progression track, applicants must:
- Achieve a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (on a four-point scale) from the associate degree or diploma program from which they graduated and hold a current Michigan Registered Nurse license.
- Submit an admissions application to Western Michigan University requesting Nursing-RN as the major. A photocopy of the individual's current Michigan Registered Nurse license must accompany this application. These materials should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation. At the same time, students must request that copies of transcripts from any and all post-high school institutions attended by the applicant be sent to the Admissions Office. Eligible Registered Nurse students will be admitted to a prenursing curriculum. Nursing students will enroll in courses on a part-time basis. This will be taken into account when planning the program (i.e., evening and weekend course offerings).
Prerequisites to Entering the Professional Nursing Curriculum:
Prior to entering the sequence of nursing courses, Registered Nurses must complete the following credit hours of general education/support coursework.
Prerequisites |
Credit Hours |
| Fine Arts (Area I General Ed.) | 3 |
| Approved computer usage course | 3 |
| College-level writing course (Proficiency #1) | 3 |
| Mathematics/elective | 3 |
The Professional Nursing Curriculum:
While enrolled in the prerequisite course work, students must schedule an appointment with the nursing advisor. Admission to the nursing courses is determined by the successful completion of all prerequisite coursework. At the beginning of the first nursing course, the student will be asked to present the following:
· Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
· A current Michigan Registered Nurse license
· Proof of employment as a Registered Nurse for a minimum of six months
· Immunization records
Academic Credit from Associate Degree or Diploma Programs:
Graduates of community college associate degree and diploma programs will be awarded credit on a course-by-course basis in accordance with the University policies for prior general education, science, and electives. Twenty-nine hours of credit for prior nursing study and clinical experience will be held in escrow until the first nursing course in the RN Progression Track of study has been completed with a grade of "C" or above.
Progression - Professional Nursing Curriculum:
The sequencing of the professional nursing curriculum is critical. Students must complete designated course requirements for each level in the nursing program before progressing to the next level. To remain in good standing within the professional nursing curriculum, students must achieve a grade of "C" or better in all nursing courses and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.
Sample RN Program of Studies:
Prerequisites |
Credit Hours |
| Approved computer usage course | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| College-level writing course (Proficiency #1) | 3 |
General Education Courses |
|
| Fine Arts (Area I General Ed.) | 3 |
| U.S. Cultures and Issues (Area III General Ed.) | 3 |
| Other Cultures (Area IV General Ed.) | 3 |
Nursing Courses |
|
| NUR 2220: Health Assessment Throughout the Life Span | 3 |
| NUR 3220: Health Care Ethics (Area II General Ed.) | 3 |
| NUR 3320: Nursing Research (Proficiency #2) | 3 |
| NUR 3330: Informatics for Health Care Professionals (Proficiency #4) | 3 |
| NUR 3400: Foundations of Professional Nursing | 5 |
| NUR 4310: Population-based Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 4320: Nursing Leadership & Management | 4 |
Support Courses |
|
| HOL 3000: Issues, Practices & Ethics in Holistic Health Care | 3 |
| STAT 3660: Introduction to Statistics (Proficiency #3) | 4 |
| Electives | 6 |