Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing

Program Description

Earning as Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN is a critical step for a career in nursing, opening doors to higher paying nursing positions by expanding the types of nursing duties registered nurses can perform and qualifying them for positions in management and health education.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the Nursing (BSN) Program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Provide safe, competent care through the development of an individualized plan of care that adheres to the accepted standards of care, and scope of practice with the use of therapeutic interventions.
2. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines in the provision of care to clients within the health illness continuum throughout the life span.
3. Utilize creative leadership to promote quality health care and patient safety in a rapidly changing multicultural, multiethnic, global environment.
4. Synthesize and apply evidence and research findings from nursing and from other disciplines to improve or change nursing practice.
5. Apply the principle of communication to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their families, as well as a professional relationship with members of various healthcare teams.
6. Function as an advocate and change agent in influencing healthcare policies, delivery, economics, and health disparities to improve the quality of health for diverse populations.
7. Prepares the student for eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN certification.

Courses

To receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, students must complete 92.0 credits in their major, 28.0 credits in General Education and prerequisite science courses for a combined total of 120.0 credits.

Entrance Requirements

Candidates that successfully complete the requirements listed above must submit the following to be considered for enrollment (all at applicant’s expense).

• Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Background check (at expense of the applicant).
• Current physical examination performed by an MD, DO or ARNP.
• Proof of following vaccinations and titers: Hepatitis B series, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and VZV (Varicella) vaccine, Diphtheria, Poliomyelitis. (at expense of the applicant) .
• Negative two-step PPD result. Students with a positive PPD result must submit a negative Chest x-ray radiology report confirming a chest x-ray every two subsequent years.
• Proof of tetanus booster within ten years.
• Negative urinary drug screen indicating a 10-panel drug screen sent directly to the school (at expense of the applicant).
• Valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Graduation Requirements

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will be issued to each student who successfully completes the program and satisfies all the graduation requirements for Nursing.

• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Complete the program within 150% of the normal program length.
• Successfully complete all courses in the program.
• Successfully complete all required theory, online simulation lab, and clinical hours.
• Satisfy all other academic requirements (tests, assessments, assignments, etc.) of the program.
• Successfully pass required Exit Exams.
• Satisfy all financial obligations to the college.
• Complete all exit exams and interviews.

BSN Nursing Program Milestones

1. Students must be admitted to the B.S.N. Nursing degree program at Meridian West Central College.
2. Students must begin Developmental coursework in the first semester in advance or prior to attending Meridian West Central College.
3. Students must complete at least six degree-applicable credits with a C+ or better each fall and spring semester.
4. Students must and be admitted to MWCC’s Co-Enrollment RN-to-BSN program.
5. Students must complete their MWCC Nursing Prerequisites with a grade of C+ or better by completion of the ADN Nursing program. The Meridian West Central College Nursing Prerequisites are as follows:
   1. Anatomy and Physiology I
   2. Anatomy and Physiology II
   3. Microbiology
   4. Chemistry
   5. Statistics
6. Students must maintain a 2.85 GPA and:
   1. Remain in good standing in the BSN Nursing program at MWCC.
   2. Complete all courses (Nursing Prerequisites, Meridian West Central College Core, Nursing Program courses, and electives) with a C+ or better.
7. Students must take and pass the NCLEX examination upon completion of their ADN Nursing program at Meridian West Central College.
8. After completion of their ADN degree, students must complete any remaining Meridian West Central College Core requirements at Meridian West Central College.
9. At least 30+ credits must be taken in degree status at Meridian West Central College.

This program has additional requirements for admission. Students must meet with a Meridian West Central College SON Advisor before signing the admission enrollment agreement.

All nursing prerequisite courses must be complete prior to graduation from the ADN Nursing program at Meridian West Central College. To minimize the time needed to earn the BSN, the Meridian West Central College Core elective requirements should be completed prior to starting the Co-enrollment program but is not required. After/upon graduating from the ADN-Nursing program, students must complete any remaining Core or elective courses at Meridian West Central College.

Course Number	Course Title Note: If a bachelor degree program entrance requirement is to transfer having earned an associate degree, enter the transfer of credit here.	Credit Hours
Semester I
BSC 201	Anatomy & Physiology I	3
BSC 201L	Anatomy & Physiology I Lab	1
ENC 101	English Composition	3
PHI 201	Introduction to Philosophy	3
MAC 101	College Algebra	3
Total		13
Semester II
BSC 202	Anatomy & Physiology II	3
BSC 202L	Anatomy & Physiology II Lab	1
MCB 201	Microbiology	3
MCB 201L	Microbiology Lab	1
PSY 201	General Psychology	3
CHM 101	General Chemistry	3
CHM 101L	General Chemistry Lab	1
Total		15
Semester III
HUN 200	Nutrition for Health Care Professionals	2
STA 300	Statistics for Health Care Professionals	3
NUR 101	Fundamentals of Nursing	5
NUR 101L	Fundamentals of Nursing Lab	2
NUR 102	Behavioral Theories in Nursing	5
		17
Semester IV
NUR 202	Advanced Concepts in Adult Health Care I	7
NUR 305	Advanced Pharmacology for Nurses	3
NUR 310	Health Promotion	3
NUR 306	Principles of Pathophysiology	3
		16
Semester V
NUR 203	Advanced Concepts in Adult Health Care II	6
NUR 207	Professional Issues in Contemporary Nursing	3
NUR 410	Health Care Law and Policies	3
NUR 411	Health Informatics	3
		15
Semester VI
NUR 204	Obstetrical and Pediatric Nursing Care I	6
NUR 206	Nursing Leadership	6
NUR 405	Disaster Management for Nurses	2
NUR 403	Global Health Promotion	3
		17
Semester VII
NUR 304	Obstetrical and Pediatric Nursing Care II	4
NUR 303	Advanced Concepts in Adult Health Care III	5
NUR 404	Nursing Research	3
NUR 412	Professional Role Development & Transition to Practice	4
		16
Semester VIII
NUR 401	Advanced Concepts in Adult Health Care IV	5
NUR 402	Community Health Nursing (Practicum)	3
NUR 406	Integration of Nursing Process (Capstone)	2
NUR 407	Licensure Preparatory Course (NCLEX Review)	2
		12
Total BSN Program Courses		123

*Foreign Language (FGL-000/2-credits) will be required if not present on high school or any other transcript.

BSN Academic Grade Standards:

1. Grade of 80 (B) or higher is passing. Anything below is not passing.
2. One unsatisfactory grade is allowed. A second failure will lead to termination from the program.
3. ADN students must remain in good standing in the A.D.N.-Nursing program at Meridian West Central College and failure to adhere to the academic standards of the ADN-Nursing program will halt progress in the Meridian West Central College-SON BSN program.