School of Community Health and Policy Undergraduate Nursing Program Application

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
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Minimum GPA of 3.0
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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
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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.
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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.
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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: ________________________
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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.
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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
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