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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Nursing - Completion [BSN] - North Central Michigan College Articulation (2019-2022)
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This major is built off of an articulation agreement, a specialized agreement between a four-year university, in this case, Eastern Michigan University, and a community college. Faculty from both schools collaborated to design an agreement that facilitates the smooth transfer of course credit from a two-year associate’s degree program to a four-year bachelor’s degree program.
This agreement is effective Fall 2019 - Summer 2022. Students have until Summer 2027 to graduate from Eastern Michigan University using this agreement.
If you are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, the RN to BSN Completion program provides a pathway to earning your Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Earning a BSN will expand your career growth and employability; it is also a requirement for programs leading to advanced practice degrees in nursing. The RN to BSN Completion program builds on both your education and practice to prepare you for new opportunities.
This degree program is available online. Please see online.emich.edu for additional information.
Learn
The coursework in the RN to BSN Completion program broadens your exposure to the role of nursing in areas such as communication, critical thinking, writing, evidence-based practice, advocacy, health policy, and leadership. There is one practice-based course focusing on population-based nursing.
Opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of RNs is expected to grow at a much faster rate than other occupations. An increasing number of hospitals are working toward Magnet Status which designates hospitals which satisfy criteria designed to measure the strength and quality of their nursing. To achieve Magnet Status, many hospitals are seeking RNs who have earned a BSN or are working toward a BSN. After completing a BSN you may choose to earn higher degrees toward a Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Anesthetist, or earn your Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
Program Fees - Please see the Student Business Services website for the course & program fees associated with this program.
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Student Eligibility
A student’s eligibility to graduate from this major is determined by the following.
- Apply and be granted admission to Eastern Michigan University (emich.edu/admissions).
- Apply and be granted admission to their major (See Program Admission for specific information).
- A completed associate degree, certificate, or adequate coursework. Students eligible to follow an articulation agreement typically transfer 60 credit hours to EMU. Eligible students who transferred in less than 60 credit hours had unique circumstances and were granted permission to follow the articulation agreement, by the Director of Community College Relations (emich.edu/ccr).
Interested students should meet with their community college advisor for information on the articulation agreement before transferring to EMU. After transferring to EMU, a student must consult with the Community College Relations Office to confirm eligibility.
Program Admission
The BSN Completion program requires a separate application and admission process. While students may be admitted to the University as a Nursing Intent student (Major Code: INRC or IR2B), admission to the BSN Completion program is not guaranteed.
Requirements
Applicants are considered for selection into the BSN Completion Program based on the following criteria
- Hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- A 2.5 or better cumulative college G.P.A (4.0 scale)
- WRTG 121 or successful completion of a college-level course in English composition with a minimum course grade of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or higher before entry into the program. Satisfied by ENG 112 - English Composition II @ NCMC.
- Successful completion of the TOEFL or MELAB scores to meet EMU requirements if English is a second language.
- The following prerequisite courses (or transfer equivalencies) are required for application to the BSN program:
- Pathophysiology (NURS 260 ) and Pharmacology (NURS 270 ) Waived for students who pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.
- Anatomy & Physiology (EXSC 201 /202 ) or (/) or (satisfied by BIO 235 & 236 @ NCMC)
The University may give credit for nursing courses taken at another college or university; however, the School reserves the right to make the final decision on course substitution based on examination of Course Materials. Requirements may vary based on prior education. Students must speak with an academic advisor in the CHHS Advising Office 734.487.0918 for details on transfer equivalencies.
Application Process
Applicants must
- Apply to Eastern Michigan University. Consult with the EMU Office of Admissions regarding application forms, procedures, requirements, and deadlines. Submit official transcripts from each educational institution you have attended so your EMU admission application can be processed.
- After admission to the university and receipt of your EID (student number), submit a separate application to the EMU School of Nursing for the BSN Completion Program. The application can be found in the BSN Information Packet. Please Include a $30.00 non-refundable check with your application. The check should be made out to EMU School of Nursing BSN Program.
Before beginning the nursing courses, students applying for the BSN Completion Program must have satisfied the Michigan Transfer Agreement, the MACRAO agreement, or have completed 30 credits at EMU which can be applied to requirements.
School of Nursing application deadline dates and starting dates of courses vary according to the site where coursework is offered (see School of Nursing for site location options).
General Education Requirements:
A student with a Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement on their transcript only needs to complete the General Education Application Requirements of
- One [GEUS or GEGA] course
- One [GELB] course or experience
- One Writing Intensive [GEWI] course in the major
To use MTA, a student must have an official community college transcript, with the “MTA Satisfied” endorsement sent to EMU’s Admissions Office. The MTA may be completed after admission to EMU, however, students should inform their advisor or they may be advised to complete additional courses for the general education program.
Students who do not have “MTA Satisfied” on their community college transcript, will be required to satisfy EMU’s general education requirements as applied to transfer students. For specific General Education requirements, see or view the .
Major Requirements: 79-81 hours
All requirements must be met, as listed below. All of the following courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). Students must complete the BSN program within six years of taking .
Required Foundation Courses: 19-21 hours
Required Nursing Courses: 60 hours
Students who pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam will transfer nursing credit hours as a block of 49 credit hours, with 30 of those credits applying to major requirements. Any credit beyond 30 hrs will apply as general transfer credit and not count toward the major.
Minor Requirement:
This major does not require a minor.
Program Total:
Students must earn a minimum total of 120 credits at the 100-level or above. If sufficient credits hours are not transferred in, additional EMU credits must be completed to reach the minimum of 120 credit hours required to graduate.
Critical Graduation Information
This articulation agreement provides the following exceptions:
University Requirements
- Under this agreement, EMU will waive the 60-hour rule and require that a minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed in EMU courses, with at least 15 hours in the program at the 300-level or above. Of the last 30 hours completed before graduating, a minimum of 10 credit hours must be in courses offered by EMU.
Waiver
- Students who pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam will receive a waiver for the following courses: , , and .
Students are required to satisfy all requirements listed below, not waived or modified above
Effective Date: September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
This is a renewal of an agreement made in September 2014. This agreement is consistent with the 2019-2020 catalog. Students have until summer 2027 to graduate from Eastern Michigan University following this agreement. In the event that a student does not complete the program within seven years, they may be required to have their credits reevaluated using the requirements of the current articulation guide.
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