B.S. in Nursing for Registered Nurses- Track III

New online/on campus blended program and 12 month format!
The Midway College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for working registered nurses. Students entering the RN-BSN degree program are RNs who have previously earned either an associate degree or diploma in nursing and have a current Kentucky RN license. This program consists of the upper division level course work necessary to complete the baccalaureate degree in 12 months in a blended format, with many of the courses offered online and limited on campus instruction days and courses.

BSN Admission Criteria

For acceptance into the RN-BSN program the student must meet the following criteria:
1. Complete application for admission to the college (unless continuing directly from the Midway Campus ADN program.)
2. Submit official college and high school transcripts as required.
3. Submit a copy of a current Kentucky RN license or proof of application for the license.
4. Be accepted by the college and complete an admission interview with the chairperson of the program or designee
5. Submit a current resume.
6. Be a graduate from an ADN or diploma program. Graduates of diploma nursing programs must complete the NLN Acceleration Challenge Exam to have nursing courses converted to college credit hours. This is a college requirement. Cost of the NLN Acceleration Challenge Exam is the responsibility of the student.
7. Have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, (2.0 on a 4.0 scale for Midway College ADN graduates who are enrolled in Track II).
8. Provide evidence of current clinical practice within the last five years via:
a. Graduation certificate from a school of nursing within the past two years
b. Work experience
9. Provide evidence of satisfactory clinical performance. The Student Reference and Evaluation form must be received from current nursing employer or from the ADN or diploma nursing program faculty for applicants who have graduated within the last year.

After students completing BSN admission criteria, students may be admitted to the college and granted an interview with the chairperson (or designee) of the BSN program.

BSN Program Criteria (applicable to all BSN students)
The student must meet the following criteria:
1. Provide transportation to practicum facilities.
2. Satisfy all college requirements for graduation.
3. Provide evidence of immunization or immunity to rubella, rubeola and mumps (MMR) and hepatitis, proof of varicella history or immunization, current negative PPD tuberculin test, current CPR certification, and current Kentucky license prior to the beginning of practicum courses.
4. Students are encouraged to be employed in the health care setting while enrolled in classes.
5. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all nursing courses.
6. All graduation requirements for General Education and Nursing must be completed prior to Nursing 460.
7. All graduation General Education requirements must be completed prior to taking nursing courses.

*Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing for Registered Nurses

Available through:WCSCD

* Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all nursing coursework.

Summary

Students admitted into the Track III Program must have an ADN degree or be a graduate of a hospital or diploma program and have a Kentucky license as a registered nurse. Hospital and diploma program graduates must convert their nursing coursework to college credit by successfully completing the NLN Acceleration Challenge Exam. To graduate, students must earn a sufficient number of credit hours, which must include the college’s requirements in such areas as English, oral communication, science, math, religion and psychology.