Nursing (Pre-Licensure Program), B.S.
Required Courses
Required Nursing Courses
| NUR-2023 | Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice | 3.0 credits |
| NUR-2034 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4.0 credits |
| NUR-3016 | Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6.0 credits |
| NUR-3033 | Health Assessment | 3.0 credits |
| NUR-3053 | Principles of Pharmacology | 3.0 credits |
| NUR-3074 | Nursing Care of Children & Families | 4.0 credits |
| NUR-3094 | Maternity and Women's Health Nursing | 4.0 credits |
| NUR-3113 | Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3.0 credits |
| NUR-4014 | Nursing Concepts in Population Health | 4.0 credits |
| NUR-4034 | Mental Health Nursing | 4.0 credits |
| NUR-4053 | Nursing Theory & Research | 3.0 credits |
| NUR-4096 | Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6.0 credits |
| NUR-4116 | Leadership and Management Issues in Nursing Practice | 6.0 credits |
Required Cognate Courses
| BIO-1054 | General Zoology with Laboratory | 4.0 credits |
| BIO-2034 | Human Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory | 4.0 credits |
| BIO-2044 | Human Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory | 4.0 credits |
| BIO-2094 | Principles of Microbiology with Laboratory | 4.0 credits |
| CHE-1014 | Introduction to Chemistry with Laboratory | 4.0 credits |
| CHE-1024 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry with Laboratory | 4.0 credits |
| HSC-1013 | Nutrition for Health Professionals | 3.0 credits |
MAT-2063
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| PRN-2002 | Professional Nursing Perspectives | 2.0 credits |
| PSY-1013 | General Psychology | 3.0 credits |
| PSY-2013 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3.0 credits |
| PSY-3063 | Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 credits |
CHE-1014: CHE-1034 may be substituted for CHE-1014.
CHE-1024: CHE-1044 may be substituted for CHE-1024.
Total 94 Hours
The student with a major in nursing must complete the designated cognate courses in lieu of a minor.
Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Policies
The program policies listed below pertain to the class entering the nursing program in Fall 2016 and will follow that class through graduation in Spring 2019.
All Nursing Department program curricula, requirements, and policies are subject to change given the nature of the ongoing review process between MVNU and the Ohio Board of Nursing. However, the effective date of any changes to progression or completion policies will be with the next class accepted into the nursing program.
Admission Policies and Criteria
Admission to the nursing major occurs after the spring semester of the student's freshman year at MVNU. The competitive application procedure includes these prerequisites:
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater at the end of the first year
- Completion of a general zoology course with lab (BIO-1054G), CHE-1014G, CHE-1024, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better (a grade of C- is not acceptable) before entering the first clinical course
Note: CHE-1034G may substitute for CHE-1014G, and CHE-1044 may substitute for CHE1024.
- Health exam conducted no earlier than 1 year prior to admission
At the beginning of Level I, nursing students must read, sign, and submit release forms located in the MVNU Nursing Department Student Handbook. Students must also complete the University's Sexual Harassment Prevention training before engaging in off-campus clinical experiences.
Acceptance to the nursing major is considered provisional pending a Federal and State Criminal Background check with no record that would prohibit participation in clinicals. The background check is arranged through the Department of Nursing in the fall semester Level I of the program. A $400 non-refundable nursing entrance fee is assessed and reflected in the billing statement when entering Level I nursing courses.
Prior to Participation in Clinicals:
- negative drug screening test
- criminal background check with no record that would prohibit participation in clinicals
- mal-practice insurance
- evidence of physical and mental ability to perform in the role of student nurse.
Participation in clinical courses also requires:
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification
- complete immunization record
Cognate Courses
Students must earn a minimum of a C in all cognate courses. To meet cognate course requirements for nursing, cognates may only be repeated two times. This means a student may attempt to reach a grade of C or higher in cognate courses a maximum of three times.
Progression Policies
All nursing courses must be taken in the semester in which they are listed on the degree plan sheet in the applicable Nursing Handbook. Students cannot progress to the next clinical course within a block semester if they fail the first course in the block.
The organization of the nursing program is by three distinct levels. Students entering Level I typically have sophomore status at the University. In Level I, the students take their first nursing core courses and begin clinical rotations. Level II students are usually University juniors. The typical senior year is Level III of the nursing program. A copy of the curriculum is available in the applicable MVNU Nursing Department Student Handbook. Students must meet specific criteria to progress from one level to another in the program, which are listed below.
To progress from Level I to Level II nursing courses, students must:
- maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better;
- successfully complete all Level I nursing courses (grade of C or better); and
- complete BIO-2034, BIO-2044, and BIO-2094 (grade of C or better).
To progress from Level II to Level III nursing courses, students must:
- maintain a GPA of 2.75 or better;
- successfully complete all Level I and Level II nursing courses (grade of C or better); and
- show evidence in their Level III schedule of the ability to complete all non-nursing courses by the end of the Level III semester.
- Note: if students do not successfully complete non-nursing courses by the end of the Level III fall semester, remaining nursing courses must be deferred until the following year, after non-nursing courses have been completed.
Program Completion Criteria
Students must satisfactorily complete each required nursing course. To pass each nursing course, students must meet the following criteria:
- Achieve an overall grade of at least a "C" in the course
- Earn at least a 76% average on exams in the course
- Achieve a satisfactory clinical evaluation (in clinical courses)
- Pass all laboratory skills tests (in courses with a lab component)
- In Levels I and II, students must receive a passing grade for dosage calculations, as specified in the syllabi of courses within which the tests are administered
- During the final semester of the senior year, students take a comprehensive standardized exam. Details regarding testing and remediation are located in the syllabus of the course in which the test is administered.
Failure to achieve any of these components will result in a grade of C- for the course, or the actual course grade, whichever is lower. If a student fails any part of a nursing course, the entire course, including laboratory and clinical components, must be retaken. Students needing to repeat a nursing course should refer to the readmission policy.
Graduation Requirements
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with a major in nursing, nursing majors must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours (at least 30 semester hours must be taken at MVNU). In addition, the following requirements apply:
- A grade of at least a C or better in all nursing courses (a grade of C- is not acceptable)
- Nursing majors must successfully complete all cognate courses listed in the catalog with a grade of C or better
Dismissal
Dismissal from the nursing Program will occur for any of the following reasons:
- Failing any two nursing courses, or the same nursing course two times
- Breaching the standards of conduct as published in the MVNU Catalog
- Failing to practice within the appropriate scope of practice as set forth in division (B) of section 4720.01 and division (B)20 of section 4723.28 of the Revised Code for a registered nurse
- Failing to act in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct in clinical courses as defined by the Ohio Administrative Code 4723-5-12
Readmission
If a student has not progressed according to the progression policy, and wishes to re-enter the nursing program, the student must complete a readmission packet to the nursing department. In addition, students in this situation will be readmitted under the requirements of the new level they are joining. Readmission will be on a space-available basis.
If a student’s enrollment at MVNU is interrupted for one regular semester or more they must be accepted for readmission before registering for courses again (MVNU Catalog ). Students must meet all requirements for readmission of both the University and Nursing Department. Students must meet the progression criteria and curriculum requirements for currently enrolled students. Students must petition in writing to the Nursing Academic Council for readmission. The Nursing Academic Council may vote to accept the student’s petition for readmission, deny readmission, or accept conditionally. The Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences will review the decision of the NAC and make a final determination. Students permitted to re-enter the program will be readmitted under policies of the new level they will be joining. Readmission will be on a space-available basis.