BSN program policies on challenge examination, criteria for taking challenge exams and transfer credit can be obtained from the Department of Nursing.
BSN Pre-licensure Admission Criteria
The BSN program has a selective admission procedure. Enrollment in the program is limited. In the event there are more qualified applicants than available positions, students with the highest GPA will be accepted. Applicants to the BSN program are selected based upon the following criteria:
1. Completion of the 31 credit hours of the required pre-nursing courses:
2. ACT or TEAS
Submission of American College Test (ACT) score with a mandatory minimum composite of 20 or higher; or ATI Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Examination with a mandatory minimum total score of 80% or higher.
3. GPA
A GPA of 3.0 or above (with no rounding) based on the required 31 credits with no grade being less than a "C."
4. Minimum GPA
A minimum GPA of 2.5 or above for the following:
| BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| MATH 135 | Mathematics for Technical Students | 3 |
5. Eligibility
More than two failures of any two required courses within three years of application to the program will result in ineligibility for admission. Students with course failures prior to the three-year period will be considered for admission if the student has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress ("C" or above in required courses) since the course failures. Full-time study for two consecutive semesters will be required to evaluate academic status. At least two-thirds of these credit hours must be in program required general education or support courses. This policy also applies to transfer students.
6. Currently enrolled applicants
Applicants who are currently enrolled but have not yet completed the required 16 semester hours of the second semester are eligible for conditional acceptance based on midterm grades. A copy of current midterm grades must be submitted with the application packet or as soon as available after the application deadline. Final acceptance will be dependent on maintaining course grades and GPA as outlined in the above criteria.
7. Technical Performance Standards
Compliance with the Technical Performance Standards.
8. Certification
Possess current certification by American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR).
9. Health Requirements
Documentation of compliance with all health requirements.
10. Criminal Background check
Documentation of criminal background check.
11. Drug Testing
Documentation of drug testing (dates scheduled by program).
12. Status Maintenance
Final acceptance to the program will be dependent on maintaining course grades and grade point average, as well as meeting CPR, health and drug testing requirements by established dates.
BSN Pre-licensure Program Application Procedure
1. Be unconditionally admitted to MSU.
2. Declare nursing as an area of study.
a. Meet with assigned nursing faculty advisor
b. Enroll in required pre-nursing courses as outlined in the BSN curriculum sequence.
3. Submit a completed application packet to the BSB program. The application packet includes:
a. Completed BSN program application.
b. Copy of high school transcript(s).
c. GED validation if applicable.
d. Transcript from MSU and a copy of transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, if courses not listed on MSU transcript.
e. Nursing transfer student: in addition to the above materials must submit:
i. University undergraduate catalog(s) if transfer credit is sought;
ii. Syllabi for nursing course(s) to be evaluated for transfer credit; and
iii. Written letter of recommendation from the director/coordinator of the nursing program from which the student is transferring.
f. Copy of midterm grades for spring semester if applicable.
4. Student selection process occurs during the spring semester preceding fall admission. Student selection process occurs during the fall semester preceding spring admission.
5. Students transferring from other nursing programs must follow the same admission procedure and meet the same criteria for admission. The student who has completed nursing courses in another program may be eligible for advanced placement. For consideration of placement into a spring semester of the curriculum sequence, application materials must be submitted by Sept. 1 of the preceding semester. For consideration of placement into a fall semester of the curriculum sequence, application materials must be submitted by Feb. 1 of the preceding semester.
6. The BSN program admits students twice a year to the program (Fall and Spring). Students are officially admitted to the BSN program in the fall semester of the sophomore year of the curriculum sequence or spring semester of the sophomore year of the curriculum sequence (depending on cohort admission).
7. To be considered for official admission to the pre-licensure component of the BSN program, all materials must be submitted to the address below before March 15 preceding fall admission to the program and October 15 preceding spring admission to the program:
Academic Counseling Coordinator
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program
Department of Nursing
Morehead State University
Center for Health, Education and Research (CHER) Suite 201
316 West 2nd St.
Morehead, KY 40351
Information related to required tuition and fees may be obtained from Morehead State University, Office of Enrollment Services.
BSN Pre-licensure Program Conditions for Enrollment
- Students may be assigned to clinical practice areas other than those in the immediate area, requiring traveling some distance from campus. Transportation to and from these settings is the responsibility of the student.
- Clinical experiences and formal lectures may be required during various hours of the day (including weekends), evening and night.
- Students have the responsibility for the costs incurred by enrollment in the nursing program. These costs include CPR, immunizations, CastleBranch (CB), CB Bridges, My Clinical Exchange (MCE), identification badges, professional malpractice insurance, personal health insurance, criminal background check, drug testing, academic materials, testing fees, clothing and equipment.
- Clinical education is a mandatory component of the BSN program. 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 of 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.
BSN Pre-licensure Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
BSN Pre-licensure Core Requirements
BSN Pre-licensure Supplemental Requirements
The student will be required to complete the course sequence approved by the University and in place at the time of admission into the BSN program. Admissions procedures, curriculum requirements and course sequencing may be changed as part of the process of annual program evaluation. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify current application criteria and procedures prior to the application deadline.