BNUR - Nursing - Traditional
Program Title
Nursing - Traditional
College/School
College of Health Professions
Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Degree Designation
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program Level
Undergraduate
Program Overview
Graduates of the Midland Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) as required for state licensure as a registered nurse. They are prepared with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) qualifying them for excellent placement in nursing positions throughout the healthcare system. Nursing graduates are well prepared to advance their education in master’s and doctoral programs of nursing and other related health care fields.
Nursing majors in all program options must meet specific requirements to attend required clinical and community learning experiences. The requirements include, but are not limited to completion of a health exam, satisfactory health status, compliance with immunization requirements, current American Heart Association CPR certification, satisfactory drug testing, satisfactory abuse and criminal background check(s) and ability to meet program technical standards. Nursing majors are required to have a health insurance policy in effect during their course of studies. Expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student.
Additional expenses include, but are not limited to clinical/lab fees, uniforms, transportation to and from clinical sites, malpractice insurance, NCLEX preparation, and standardized testing. All fees associated with the NCLEX-RN exam and licensure, are the responsibility of the graduating student.
A Nursing Student Handbook is provided to all Nursing students upon enrollment in the first clinical Nursing course and is available online. The Nursing Student Handbook is reviewed and updated annually to ensure a quality educational experience while the student is enrolled in the program. Students are responsible for compliance with all Nursing Program Policies and updates while enrolled in the Nursing program.
Clinical Experience
The Nursing program features more than 1000 hours of clinical experience. Midland enjoys a unique historical relationship through common ties to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Institutions providing clinical opportunities include, but are not limited to, Methodist Fremont Health (Fremont), Children’s Hospital and Medical Center (Omaha), and CommonSpirit Health facilities (Omaha). There is also a variety of community-based clinical experiences included throughout the curriculum. Students assume responsibility for their own transportation to and from clinical experiences.
Internship
An internship experience is required for nursing students during the last semester before graduation. The experience is designed to allow students the opportunity to practice the application of theoretical knowledge and to develop further clinical competencies in the work setting under the preceptorship of a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse.
The internship consists of clinical experience in an acute health care setting. Students are able to bridge the gap between education and practice, develop relationships with prospective employers, and explore areas of interest specific to professional nursing practice.
Admission to the Nursing Program
Applications for admission to the Nursing program are welcomed from men and women who have a sincere interest in preparing for a career in professional nursing. Careful and thorough review of each applicant will be made in the School of Nursing to determine those students best qualified. In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of and being accepted into the University, applicants interested in the nursing program must also provide additional information for the School of Nursing, which will be reviewed by the Nursing Admission Committee.
High School Academic Recommendations for Traditional BSN Applicants
English: 3-4 units
Social Studies: 2-3 units
Mathematics: 2-3 units (3 preferred including 2 years of algebra)
Science: 2-3 units (biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology preferred)
Nursing Program Admission Requirements
High School Students:
• Personal statement
• Two references
• A minimum cumulative HS GPA 3.0
• Success in previous math and science courses
Midland University will evaluate previous college course work taken while in high school. College credits can easily be transferred into Midland without needing to retake classes.
High School Students not meeting initial admission criteria, may be eligible to apply to the nursing program after their first semester at Midland University. Students must have completed at a minimum, one prerequisite science course with a grade of C or higher and have a 2.75 cumulative GPA in completed college prerequisites before submitting an application.
Transfer Students:
• Personal statement
• Two references
• A minimum college cumulative college GPA of 2.75
• Prerequisite course grades of C or higher
• No more than one repeated prerequisite course.
• No more than one D, F, or W grades in prerequisite courses.
Applicants with previous Nursing credit will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and upon acceptance; entrance will be based on space availability. Applicants to the LPN to BSN or RN to BSN program options must have a current unencumbered state license. College prerequisites, or equivalents when applicable, are to be completed prior to beginning Nursing courses.
Application Procedure
Traditional undergraduate nursing applicants are reviewed on a regular basis for fall admission. Students will be accepted into the Nursing Program directly out of high school who meet specific criteria. Students who are in their first year at Midland University may apply and have a review for admission to the Nursing Program based on the completion of the first semester of college prerequisite coursework. Transfer, LPN to BSN, and RN to BSN students will have their application reviewed based on previous college course work. Applications to the Nursing Program will be reviewed during regularly scheduled nursing admission meetings.
Notification of Admission
Applicants will receive notification from the School of Nursing regarding admission status.
Requirements once accepted in the BSN Program
All Nursing and support courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade of C+ or above and a 77% exam grade must be earned in each Nursing course (those courses prefaced by NUR).
● A grade of C or above must be earned in the support courses of BIO204, BIO205, BIO207, BIO215, BIO325, CHE122, CHE290, MTH210, PHI250 or other Ethics course, PSY120, PSY210, SOC130, COM101 or other Speech course. Students who earn a C- or below in a support course must then repeat the course and cannot continue in subsequent Nursing course work.
● One Nursing course may be repeated because of either receiving a failing grade (C or below), withdrawing from a course when failing, or when administratively withdrawn from a course. Failure of two nursing courses will result in dismissal from the Nursing Program.
● Students are required to provide proof of a current health insurance policy prior to each clinical experience in the Nursing Program.
● Students must submit proof of current immunizations in accordance with immunization policy requirements. Health records must be submitted prior to beginning the initial clinical experience in nursing.
● Students are required to satisfactorily complete drug testing and satisfactorily meet the abuse and criminal background check prior to beginning the initial clinical experience in nursing. Prior to attending a clinical experience, additional educational and orientation requirements are to be met.
● Students must provide ongoing proof of current American Heart Association CPR certification.
Note: The Nursing program reserves the right to deny admission to or dismiss any student whose health record, immunization compliance, drug testing, abuse or criminal background record, academic or clinical performance, clinical compliance such as CPR or behavior is determined to be unsatisfactory.
Nursing majors in all program options must meet specific requirements to attend required clinical and community learning experiences. The requirements include, but are not limited to completion of a health exam, satisfactory health status, compliance with immunization requirements, current American Heart Association CPR certification, satisfactory drug testing, satisfactory abuse and criminal background check(s) and ability to meet program technical standards. Nursing majors are required to have a health insurance policy in effect during their course of studies. Expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student.
Additional expenses include, but are not limited to clinical/lab fees, uniforms, transportation to and from clinical sites, malpractice insurance, NCLEX preparation, and standardized testing. All fees associated with the NCLEX-RN exam and licensure, are the responsibility of the graduating student.
A Nursing Student Handbook is provided to all Nursing students upon enrollment in the first clinical Nursing course and is available online. The Nursing Student Handbook is reviewed and updated annually to ensure a quality educational experience while the student is enrolled in the program. Students are responsible for compliance with all Nursing Program Policies and updates while enrolled in the Nursing program.
Clinical Experience
The Nursing program features more than 1000 hours of clinical experience. Midland enjoys a unique historical relationship through common ties to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Institutions providing clinical opportunities include, but are not limited to, Methodist Fremont Health (Fremont), Children’s Hospital and Medical Center (Omaha), and CommonSpirit Health facilities (Omaha). There is also a variety of community-based clinical experiences included throughout the curriculum. Students assume responsibility for their own transportation to and from clinical experiences.
Internship
An internship experience is required for nursing students during the last semester before graduation. The experience is designed to allow students the opportunity to practice the application of theoretical knowledge and to develop further clinical competencies in the work setting under the preceptorship of a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse.
The internship consists of clinical experience in an acute health care setting. Students are able to bridge the gap between education and practice, develop relationships with prospective employers, and explore areas of interest specific to professional nursing practice.
Admission to the Nursing Program
Applications for admission to the Nursing program are welcomed from men and women who have a sincere interest in preparing for a career in professional nursing. Careful and thorough review of each applicant will be made in the School of Nursing to determine those students best qualified. In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of and being accepted into the University, applicants interested in the nursing program must also provide additional information for the School of Nursing, which will be reviewed by the Nursing Admission Committee.
High School Academic Recommendations for Traditional BSN Applicants
English: 3-4 units
Social Studies: 2-3 units
Mathematics: 2-3 units (3 preferred including 2 years of algebra)
Science: 2-3 units (biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology preferred)
Nursing Program Admission Requirements
High School Students:
• Personal statement
• Two references
• A minimum cumulative HS GPA 3.0
• Success in previous math and science courses
Midland University will evaluate previous college course work taken while in high school. College credits can easily be transferred into Midland without needing to retake classes.
High School Students not meeting initial admission criteria, may be eligible to apply to the nursing program after their first semester at Midland University. Students must have completed at a minimum, one prerequisite science course with a grade of C or higher and have a 2.75 cumulative GPA in completed college prerequisites before submitting an application.
Transfer Students:
• Personal statement
• Two references
• A minimum college cumulative college GPA of 2.75
• Prerequisite course grades of C or higher
• No more than one repeated prerequisite course.
• No more than one D, F, or W grades in prerequisite courses.
Applicants with previous Nursing credit will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and upon acceptance; entrance will be based on space availability. Applicants to the LPN to BSN or RN to BSN program options must have a current unencumbered state license. College prerequisites, or equivalents when applicable, are to be completed prior to beginning Nursing courses.
Application Procedure
Traditional undergraduate nursing applicants are reviewed on a regular basis for fall admission. Students will be accepted into the Nursing Program directly out of high school who meet specific criteria. Students who are in their first year at Midland University may apply and have a review for admission to the Nursing Program based on the completion of the first semester of college prerequisite coursework. Transfer, LPN to BSN, and RN to BSN students will have their application reviewed based on previous college course work. Applications to the Nursing Program will be reviewed during regularly scheduled nursing admission meetings.
Notification of Admission
Applicants will receive notification from the School of Nursing regarding admission status.
Requirements once accepted in the BSN Program
All Nursing and support courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade of C+ or above and a 77% exam grade must be earned in each Nursing course (those courses prefaced by NUR).
● A grade of C or above must be earned in the support courses of BIO204, BIO205, BIO207, BIO215, BIO325, CHE122, CHE290, MTH210, PHI250 or other Ethics course, PSY120, PSY210, SOC130, COM101 or other Speech course. Students who earn a C- or below in a support course must then repeat the course and cannot continue in subsequent Nursing course work.
● One Nursing course may be repeated because of either receiving a failing grade (C or below), withdrawing from a course when failing, or when administratively withdrawn from a course. Failure of two nursing courses will result in dismissal from the Nursing Program.
● Students are required to provide proof of a current health insurance policy prior to each clinical experience in the Nursing Program.
● Students must submit proof of current immunizations in accordance with immunization policy requirements. Health records must be submitted prior to beginning the initial clinical experience in nursing.
● Students are required to satisfactorily complete drug testing and satisfactorily meet the abuse and criminal background check prior to beginning the initial clinical experience in nursing. Prior to attending a clinical experience, additional educational and orientation requirements are to be met.
● Students must provide ongoing proof of current American Heart Association CPR certification.
Note: The Nursing program reserves the right to deny admission to or dismiss any student whose health record, immunization compliance, drug testing, abuse or criminal background record, academic or clinical performance, clinical compliance such as CPR or behavior is determined to be unsatisfactory.