RN-BSN Program Information Meeting 4/2/24

RN-BSN Program Information Meeting 4/2/24

We [I] begin by acknowledging that we are on the unceded lands of the Dakota and Anishinaabe peoples. Just twelve miles away from Metropolitan State University, the Minnesota River joins the Mississippi River at a place called Bdote Minisota, the place “where two waters come together” in Dakota.

Bdote, and the bluff land surrounding Metro State, is an especially sacred site, a spiritual and physical place of creation for indigenous peoples of Minnesota. We encourage each of us who are settlers on or visitors to this land to become familiar with the Dakota and Anishinaabe peoples, and their vibrant lives and work.

We strive to interrupt the legacy of colonialism and indigenous erasure by supporting efforts to reunite and restore indigenous peoples to the land. This is the definition of land back, and the reason we do land acknowledgement practice.

Nursing degrees at Metro PBN Not yet licensed NURSING BSN DEGREE RNBSN Already licensed RN

Agenda Welcome and general university information Department of Nursing mission Program goals and overview Admission criteria Program progression Application process and advising information Questions

Metropolitan State University locations Convenient and Flexible ONE university, FOUR locations across the Twin Cities Saint Paul Campus 700 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000 Management Education Center 1501 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403-1897 Midway Center 1450 Energy Park Drive Saint Paul, MN 55108-5218 Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Education Center 9110 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-2410

Key Facts at a Glance

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Department of Nursing Mission The mission of nursing education at Metro State University is to engage and educate students to provide holistic and value-based healthcare for all. We are committed to nurturing an educational environment that fosters anti-racism and liberation. Our nursing department acknowledges the structures and intersectional inequities within societal systems including healthcare that continue to cause harm to historically marginalized communities. We strive for students to emerge from our programs with skills to advance health equity. These guiding principles prepare our students to adapt to changing healthcare needs and collaborate with society through civic engagement and lifelong learning. Inherent within the practice and discipline of nursing are the values noted in the diagram. Our model demonstrates the relationships among, the discipline of nursing, nursing practice, and nursing education.

Who is the RN-BSN program for? Nurses who have already completed an RN licensure program (Associate degree in Nursing or Nursing diploma program) Nurses who have a current RN license Nurses who wish to expand their knowledge and abilities by completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Degree accreditation and certification BSN graduates are eligible for Public Health Nursing registration through the Minnesota Board of Nursing Endorsed by the American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

RN-BSN Program Admission Criteria Active unencumbered RN license 2.50 cumulative GPA If previous nursing education was from a non-U.S. school, a credential evaluation report (WES, ECE or CGFNS) is required as part of your application

Non-Nursing Program Requirements STAT 201 Statistics I Removed from program as a requirement beginning Fall 2022 Recommended if you still need Goal 4 and/or are considering graduate Nursing studies Pre-requisite: Intermediate Algebra or placement test level For completion of Gen Ed Goal 4, may be completed anytime before graduation PHIL 321 Medical Ethics Must be completed before graduation; not necessarily before starting Nursing Strongly recommend taking Metro State’s class if you haven’t had Ethics before Any previous Ethics is also acceptable Completion before starting Nursing classes recommended, but not required General Education classes – consult your DARS and academic advisor

Nursing Core Courses Provide a combination of theory and practical training Include classroom lecture, individual and group projects, research, student presentations, and a clinical practicum in community health nursing Prepare students for all aspects of baccalaureate-prepared registered nursing Prepare graduates for application to advanced degree programs in nursing Are completed sequentially, 2 or 3 per semester (part-time) Consist of 6 to 8 credits per semester Online format: all courses online except NURS 456P in semester 4 Hybrid format: Currently on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic

Online Program Curriculum Progression Nursing major – Semester 1 NURS 301 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice NURS 302 Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing NURS 446 Nursing Informatics (446 may be completed any time before graduation) Nursing major – Semester 2 NURS 335 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice NURS 407 Family Health Nursing 3 credits 1 credit 2 credits 4 credits 4 credits

Online Program Curriculum Nursing major – Semester 3 Progression NURS 420 Lifespan Transitions: Aging and Health 4 NURS 307 Integrative Nursing Care (Submit pre-clinical documents for semester 4 registration eligibility) Nursing major – Semester 4 NURS 456 Community Health Nursing NURS 456P Community Health Practicum – not online Nursing major – Semester 5 NURS 465 Leadership and Management in Nursing HSCI 309 Global Health Issues (fulfills Goal 8 and part of credits 2 credits 4 credits 2 credits 4 credits

Community Health Practicum This is a partial list of course (not program admission) requirements in order to take NURS 456/P: Evidence of current immunization Successful background check Evidence of current CPR certification

Nursing Cohort Availability (Current plan; subject to change) Summers – no cohort start, but students may begin taking non-Nursing requirements Spring 2023 – online only Fall 2023 – online only Note: we hope to offer both online and hybrid cohorts in future semesters

BSN Degree Components General Education (GE) 10 goal areas 40 credits Pre-Nursing requirements Nursing requirements Liberal Studies (LS) 8 credits of 300-500 level GEGELS courses Racial Issues Graduation Requirement General Education & Liberal Studies Minor Optional Requirements determined by department (Not typically need for Nursing students) Major Requirements determined by college Electiv es May be needed to fulfill graduation requirements (Not typically need for RN-BSN students)

120 semester credits minimum General Education/Liberal Studies (GELS) Baccalaureate 10 goal areas 8 credits of upper division (Liberal Studies) 48 credits minimum Racial Issues Graduation Requirement (1 class, can overlap with goal areas) Degree credits completed at Metro (residency Requirements 30 requirement) 40 credits at Upper Division 300-400 level courses Community Colleges only offer lower division 2.0 GPA required for graduation (“C” average)

Application Procedure 1. Online application: metrostate.edu Future Students Transfer Students 2. NO application fee 3. Be sure to select RN-BSN Nursing 4. List ALL previous colleges or universities 5. Request official transcripts from non-MN State colleges and universities be sent to the Admissions Office 6. Metro State can obtain free electronic transcripts from MN State schools (not the U of MN).

Application Processing 1. Once all transcripts are received, you will be admitted and receive an admission letter 2. Transfer specialists evaluate transcripts for credit transfer (DARS) 3. Once admitted to Metro, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) will review your eligibility for program admission 4. CNHS will send you a second digital letter regarding program admission and assign you to a CNHS advisor. Work with the Admissions Office until you receive your admission letter and advisor assignment from CNHS – your advisor’s name will be on your admission letter; after the admission letter is sent, your advisor’s name will be on your DARS.

Next Steps (after admission to the university) Take Assessments, if needed Complete New Student Orientation (online is mandatory) Additional on-campus guided registration assistance is optional (currently doing this by remote appointment) Register for any GELS courses still needed as indicated on your Degree Audit Report (DARS)

Next Steps (after admission to College of Nursing and Health Sciences) Arrange Degree Plan appointment with your assigned undergraduate advisor (Lynn or Sandi) Request RN-BSN cohort placement – this process will be explained in detail at your Degree Plan appointment Register for Nursing classes

Important University Contacts Gateway Student Services 651-793-1300 Admissions Office 651-793-1302 College of Nursing and Health Sciences 651-793-1375

RN-BSN Contacts Lynn Iverson-Eyestone Academic Advisor Sandi Gerick Advising Director Jeanne Barkey RN, DNP, PHN, AHN-BC, Associate Professor 651-7931798 651-7931379 651-7931393 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Thank You! Questions?