B.S. in Nursing (Pre-Licensure BSN Program)
Required Courses
Required Nursing Courses
Take all of the following:
Required Cognate Courses
Take all of the following:
| BIO-2001 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| BIO-2034 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO-2044 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO-2094 | Principles of Microbiology with Laboratory | 4 |
| CHE-1064G | Principles of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry with Laboratory | 4 |
| HSC-1012 | Professional Perspectives in Healthcare | 2 |
| HSC-1013G | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| MAT-2063G | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSY-1013G | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-2013 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-3063 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Total 89 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 major in Fall 2023 and will follow that class through graduation in Spring 2027.
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 CHE-1064, BIO-2034, BIO-2044, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better (a grade of C- is not acceptable) before entering the first clinical course;
- Note: Completion of both CHE-1034 and CHE-1044 may substitute for CHE-1064.
- Health exam conducted no earlier than 1 year prior to admission; and
- 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.
Prior to Participation in Clinicals:
- negative drug screening test
- criminal background check with no record that would prohibit participation in clinicals
- malpractice 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
Nursing Courses: 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.
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 each course. A grade of C- is not passing;
- earn at least a 76% average on exams in each course;
- achieve a satisfactory clinical evaluation (in clinical courses); and
- pass all laboratory skills tests (in courses with a lab component).
- 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 reinstatement and readmission policies.
Nursing levels: 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.
Dosage calculations: 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.
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-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 Fall semester.
- Note: At the end of the junior year of nursing (Level II), nursing students must be able to show evidence of the ability to complete all credited, non-nursing courses by the end of the Fall semester of their Level III (senior) year of nursing. In the event a student is unable to demonstrate such evidence, remaining nursing courses must be deferred until the following year, after all credited non-nursing courses have been completed. Non-nursing courses taken for 0 credit must not conflict with nursing classes or clinicals during the final semester.
- Note: Exceptions may be made for students who are double majoring in another School of Nursing and Health Sciences major.
Comprehensive End-of-Program Exam
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.
Reinstatement
Any student eligible for progression who has a break in the sequence of nursing courses of less than 1 year must work through the Individualized Action Plan to contribute to the student's success, and to continue in the nursing program.
Readmission
Any student eligible for progression who has a break in the sequence of nursing courses of 1 year or more must work through an Individualized Action Plan. Components of the Individualized Action Plan may be required for 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. 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 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.
Program Completion Criteria
Program completion time limit: Students must complete all courses in the nursing curriculum within 5 years of the original start date in the Nursing Program
Graduation Requirements: To earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, nursing majors must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours (at least 30 semester hours must be taken at MVNU).
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