Admission of Registered Nurses

Complete an application for admission to NMU and submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Students may apply for fall, winter, or spring/summer enrollment. Note that some courses are offered only in specific semesters (i.e. Medical Microbiology in summer or fall semester).

Application Requirements

1. Graduation from a state-approved diploma or associate degree program in nursing.
2. Photocopy of Michigan RN license (or proof of being in process of obtaining licensure). The RN license must be in good standing with no sanctions.
3. Evidence of professional liability insurance. (highly recommended)
4. A 2.00 GPA is required for admission to Northern Michigan University. The nursing major requires a 2.75 GPA to apply and 2.25 GPA to maintain enrollment.
5. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in prerequisite courses.
   • For RN-BSN students admitted prior to and including fall 2008
     • CH 107 or CH 111 - Chemistry
     • CH 108 or CH 112 - Chemistry
     • BI 201 - Anatomy
     • BI 202 - Physiology
     • BI 203 - Medical Microbiology
     • SO 101 - Sociology
     • PY 100 - Psychology
     • HN 301A and HN 301B - Nutrition (See HN policy)
       
       
   • Transition courses: Courses specifically designed for RN students that serve as a validating mechanism for nursing courses taken at a community college or hospital school of nursing.
     • NE 391 - Transitions in Professional Nurse (theory)
     • NE 392 - Transitions in Professional Nurse (clinic)
       
       
   • For RN-BSN students admitted after fall 2008:
     • CH 109
     • BI 201 Anatomy
     • BI 202 Physiology
     • BI 203 Med Micro
     • SO 101 Sociology
     • PY 100 Psychology
     • HN 301A and B Nutrition (See HN policy)
       
6. Completion of application to the nursing major. These are available in the adviser's office. Prerequisites must be completed or be in the process of completion the semester the application is filed. Application deadlines are Feb. 1 for fall semester admission or Oct. 1 for winter semester admission. This application is reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee and, providing all requirements are in order, the RN student is admitted to the upper division nursing courses (Nursing Research, Management Concepts in Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Issues in Nursing and Senior Seminar). The School of Nursing reserves the right to select which applicants shall be admitted to the nursing major. A personal interview may be required at the discretion of the Nursing Admissions Committee.
7. Program Plan - A plan of study will be developed by the adviser and student. Once admitted to the nursing major and following the program plan, it takes a minimum of two semesters to complete the nursing sequence. RN to BSN students will be pre-placed into NE432 and NE421. Students should meet with their adviser in the nursing program at least once a semester to discuss academic progress.

Acquiring Credits

1. Transfer Credits - up to 64 academic semester credits (includes 47 nursing credits) plus four physical education credits may be transferred from two-year community college programs. Credits from diploma nursing schools are evaluated individually. Any number of credits may be transferred from a four-year school. Credits are evaluated by staff in the Registrar's office to determine equivalent and acceptable transfer credits.
2. Advanced Placement Credits as well as transfer credits (see undergraduate bulletin).

All nursing credits for diploma and associate degree students are awarded after successful completion of NE 391 Transitions in Professional Nurse - Theory and NE 392 Transitions in Professional Nurse - Clinic.