Nursing - Associate of Applied Science (Paramedic Track)

ADNP Paramedic Track Admission Criteria

1. American College Test (Enhanced ACT) Score with a mandatory minimum composite score of 20 or higher.

2. Applicants must meet the following:
   • A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 with a minimum grade of "C" in prerequisite courses required for the associate degree nursing program. Prerequisite courses include BIOL 234, MATH Core (MATH 135 recommended), and NURA 113.
   • Priority will be given to students meeting admission guidelines with HESI Admission Assessment composite scores of 75 or greater when other criterion is equal.
   • Applicants with a grade less than "C" on two courses required for the ADNP within the last two years from the term of application due date (last Friday in March, last Friday in October) are not eligible for admission.
   • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all work at Morehead State University.
   • Applicants may be conditionally admitted to the program pending successful completion of prerequisite courses required for admission to the program.
3. Final acceptance will be dependent on maintaining course grades and grade point average as well as meeting CPR and health requirements by established dates. Compliance with the Technical Performance Standards is also required.
4. ADNP Paramedic Track applicants must (1) successfully complete the National Standard Curriculum paramedic course, (2) hold an active and unrestricted national or state certification to practice as a paramedic, and (3) have the equivalent of one year's experience as a paramedic.
5. ADNP Paramedic Track applicants must successfully complete (with a minimum grade of "C") all other prerequisite courses prior to completion of the NURA 113, Paramedic to ADN Track Transitional Concepts course.
6. ADNP Paramedic Track applicants must seek admission into the ADNP within one year after completion of NURA 113 with a grade of "C" or higher. Please refer to the Paramedic to ADN Track Course Sequence. 
7. Clinical education is a mandatory component of the ADNP. Due to accreditation requirements of the clinical education centers, students will be required to obtain a criminal background check and undergo drug testing prior to acceptance to the clinical assignment. The student is responsible for any incurred cost. Any student who fails acceptance to the clinical assignment will be unable to complete the program.

Conditions for Enrollment

1. Students may be assigned to clinical practice areas other than those in the immediate area, requiring traveling up to 1.5 hours from the assigned campus. Transportation to and from these settings is the responsibility of the student.
2. Clinical experiences and formal lectures may be required during various hours of the day, evening and night.
3. Students have the responsibility for the costs incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. These costs include CPR, immunizations, professional malpractice insurance, criminal background check, academic materials, testing fees, clothing, and equipment.

Application Deadlines

Admission criteria and procedures are reviewed on an annual basis. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify current application criteria and procedures prior to the application deadline.

• Application for Fall admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program and the Associate Degree Nursing Program - Paramedic Track is made in the spring semester prior to fall classes. The application deadline date is the last Friday in March.
• Application for Spring admission is made in the fall semester prior to spring classes. The application deadline is the last Friday in October.

ADNP Paramedic Track Program Requirements

General Education

ADNP Paramedic Track Core Requirements

ADNP Paramedic Track Supplemental Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 66

Nursing Department Required Course Sequence for ADNP Paramedic Track Students

Prior to Admission

First Semester

Second Semester