School of Community Health and Policy Undergraduate Nursing Program Application GENERAL NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION INFORMATION Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program is Highly Competitive! Candidates with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, who have completed all required coursework (General Education/University Requirements and Prerequisite Nursing Courses) and who have submitted their application packet to the Nursing Program Admissions Committee by the April 14, 2014 deadline will be considered for admission into the Fall 2014 program. All admission decisions will be based on the information submitted at the time of application. Note: If a student’s completion of all required coursework falls in the FIRST summer session prior to fall enrollment and space is available, consideration may be given for a late decision. The review of applicant records from all institutions attended is a comprehensive process which includes the review of GPA, courses, grades, recommendations and personal career statement. Incomplete application packets will not be considered for admission. You must assure that transcripts from all schools attended must be on file at the MSU Transfer Center. Because the number of available placement slots is limited, all candidates who meet the minimum requirements may not be accepted into the program. All applicants with completed submission packets will be notified of the decision via their Morgan e-mail no later than June 20, 2014. Students completing coursework at MSU during the first summer session will be notified of the committee decision by July 18, 2014. SPECIFIC APPLICATION/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - Minimum GPA of 3.0 - Three Letters of Recommendation describing your potential as a nurse student using the attached form. All letters must be signed and sealed by the Referent and must be of the following type: 1. Character reference (must not be a family member) 2. Previous instructor reference 3. Work or organization reference - Personal Career Statement – Format: Maximum two (2) pages, with one (1) inch margins, 12 point-font, and double- spaced. The essay must include the following elements: 1. Rationale for why you want to be a Baccalaureate Nurse 2. Describe your view of: a. The role and responsibilities of the modern nurse b. How and what nursing contributes to patient care THE COMPOSITION WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING: ►Grammar ► Professional Language ► Spelling ► Logical Flow - While a criminal background is not required for admission into the Nursing Program, it is a requirement for Clinical Practice. Issues in the criminal background check may prevent you from attending clinical and may also inhibit your ability to become licensed as a nurse. Revised 2-17-2014 SIR School of Community Health and Policy Undergraduate Nursing Program Application GENERAL EDUCATION AND PRE- PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Course No. Credit Hours Biology 101 Introduction to Biology I Biology 102: Introductory Biology II 4 credits (Biology 102 is required as prerequisite to Anatomy and Physiology, not a specific requirement) *Biology 201: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits *Biology 202: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits *Biology 405: Microbiology 4 credits Chemistry 101: General Chemistry 4 credits English 101: Composition I 3 credits English 102: Composition II 3 credits English 001/350 Writing Proficiency Exam or Writing Proficiency Practicum 0/3 credits GENL 201: Computer Literacy 2 credits HEED 100: Healthful Living 2 credits ORCH 109: Freshman Orientation 1 credit Math 109: College Mathematics 4 credits Math 120: Intro to Probability & Decision Making (Effective Fall 2012) World History 101 and 102 (I & II) Or US History 105 and 106 US (I & II) 3 credits 6 credits History 350: African Diaspora 3 credits Humanities 201: Humanities I 3 credits Humanities 202: Humanities II 3 credits **Humanities Elective 3 credits *NUSC 367: Nutrition the Life Cycle or equivalent (Effective January 2012) PHEC Physical Education 3 credits 1 credit Psychology 101: General Psychology 3 credits Philosophy 109: Introduction to Logic 3 credits **Psychology 102: Developmental psychology 3 credits Speech 101: Principles of Speech Communication 3 credits or Speech Proficiency Examination SPCH 002 0 credits Note: All Required Courses must appear on your MSU WEBSIS Transcript including transfer credits from all other institutions attended. MSU and Transfer students must submit an official transcript (s) from all other institutions attended directly to the MSU Transfer Center for evaluation. Do not include official transcripts with this application. ** Sample Humanities Electives ART 308 PHIL 220 RELG 305 TELC 202 THEA 210 HUMA 301 MUSA 391 MISC302 (ROTC CADETS ONLY) Foreign language 102 level or higher . * Students first enrolled in MSU classes beginning Fall 2011 and thereafter MUST have completed these courses within last 5 years. Revised 2-17-2014 SIR School of Community Health and Policy Undergraduate Nursing Program Application PERSONAL INFORMATION Last Name: ________________________________First Name:_______________________Middle ____ Student ID:______________________________ Gender: Male_____________Female:__________ Morgan e-mail: ______________________________Personal email:_____________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: __________________ Zipcode__________________ Telephone Number: Home:________________________ Cell:________________________________ ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Have you been accepted into Morgan State University? Yes________ No__________ If you answered “No” to this question, you are not eligible to apply to the Nursing Program. Enrollment Date: Fall _____ Spring_______ Summer______ Other ________ Have you declared Pre-Nursing as your intended major? Yes________ No__________ What is your classification? Sophomore ____ Junior____ Transfer _____ 2nd Bachelor ______ Prior Colleges/Universities attended. (Use extra page if necessary): College 2or 4 Year College Credits Attempted Credits Earned Quality Points Cumulative GPA LICENSE/CERTIFICATION INFORMATION Please check to indicate current qualifications: ___CMA – Certified Medical Assistant License Number: _________________________ ___CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant License Number: ________________________ ___LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse License Number: ________________________ ___GNA – Geriatric Nursing Assistant License Number: ________________________ Revised 2-17-2014 SIR School of Community Health and Policy Undergraduate Nursing Program Application APPLICATION INFORMATION Is this your first time applying to the MSU Nursing Program? Yes_______ No________ If no, when did you apply? __________________________________________________________________________ Have you completed all General Education & University Requirements? Yes____ No____ If no, list the courses and expected completion date __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you completed ALL Nursing Prerequisites (See Below)? Yes____ If no, note the anticipated completion date in the table below. No______ IMPORTANT: NO STUDENT WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE UPPER DIVISION NURSING PROGRAM UNTIL SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF ALL PRE-PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Nursing Prerequisites Courses Institution Grade Date Completed Was this course repeated? Received BIOL 102* If so, How many times? Intro to BIOL II (Morgan Only) **BIOL 201 Anatomy & Physiology I **BIOL 202 Anatomy & Physiology II **BIOL 405 Microbiology **NUSC 367 Nutrition Thru the Life Cycle **PSYC 102 Human Growth & Development ***MATH 120 Intro to Probability & Decision Making * BIOL 102 is not a specific requirement for nursing but is a prerequisite for BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 taken at Morgan State University. It is not needed if these two courses are transferred from another institution. **Students first enrolled in pre-nursing classes at MSU beginning Fall 2011 and thereafter MUST have completed these courses within the last 5 years. *** Students first enrolled in pre-nursing classes at MSU beginning Fall 2012 and thereafter are required to take this course. Revised 2-17-2014 SIR School of Community Health and Policy Undergraduate Nursing Program Application PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CAREER STATEMENT WITH THIS APPLICATION ALONG WITH SIGNED and SEALED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Sign this Application 1. I certify that I have personally filled out this form and that the information is complete and accurate. 2. I certify that the Letters of Recommendation are signed by my referents on the back flap of the envelope. 3. I understand that this application, as well as all credentials submitted in support of this application, become the property of Morgan State University Undergraduate Nursing Program, and are not returnable or transferable under any circumstances. Printed Name________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________________ Date:_____ __________________________________________________ INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION Revised 2-17-2014 SIR