2015-2016
Thank you for inquiring about the Bachelors of Science in Nursing program (BSN option or BSN as a second degree option) at Eastern Michigan University. Applying to the School of Nursing is a four-step process:
Step One: View the virtual information session online www.emich.edu/nursing
Step Two: Apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University
Step Three: Schedule an appointment with one of the following:
· If you do not have an undergraduate degree: contact the College of Health and Human Services Advising Center (734.487.0918) for an appointment to prepare for admission and receive guidance for application to the BSN program. You may also contact them by email:
· If you have an undergraduate degree and you have been fully admitted: contact the EMU second bachelor’s office (734.487.5497) to schedule an appointment. During the appointment transcripts will be reviewed and you will be given an unofficial program of study showing how previously earned credits MAY satisfy prerequisites for the School of Nursing. The program of study must be completed and submitted with the application to the School of Nursing.
Step Four: Submit the School of Nursing application by the deadline of May 15th, 5pm each year.
BSN Program Admission Requirements:
Applicants are considered for selection into the BSN Program upon completion of the following pre-admission courses and submission of official transcripts from all other colleges and universities. TOEFL scores are required if English is a second language (to meet university requirements). It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all materials have been submitted to the School of Nursing by the application deadline date (May 15th, 5pm).
The application screening process used by the admissions committee will include the following elements:
1. Admission to EMU and EMU student number assigned. Application to the School of Nursing submitted by May 15th deadline.
2. Official transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended submitted by May 15th.
3. Completion of all of the following pre-requisite courses (or approved equivalent courses) prior to May 15th with a grade of C or better and *combined GPA for the 8 pre-requisites courses of 3.0 on a 4 point scale:
ANTH 135 or SOC 105 / Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to SociologyCHEM 120 / Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry
ENGL 121 or waiver / English Composition (unless waived by ACT score)
IHHS 260 or
EDPS 325 / Aging to Infancy: A Life Course Retrospective
Life Span Human Growth and Development
Gen ED Math or waiver / General Education requirement (unless waived by ACT score) Please refer to General Education Program Requirements, Area 2, Quantitative Reasoning
PSY 101 / General Psychology course for 3-4 credits PSY 101 (3 cr.) and PSY 103 (1 cr.) If both are taken, this fulfills gen education requirement for natural science course. PSY101 is the requirement.
SPMD 201 or
BIO 251 / Anatomy for Sports Medicine or Human Anatomy and Physiology I
SPMD 202 or
BIO 252 / Physiology for Sports Medicine or Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4. Completion of the ATI-TEAS V examination. (The School of Nursing will administer this examination. Students will have to make arrangements for payment and time to take the examination through the School of Nursing office after the winter term begins each year.)
In order to achieve points toward admission, the following scores in each category must be met:
Reading 69% or better
Math 63% or better
Science 46% or better
English 60% or better
5. Science GPA (Chemistry course and anatomy & physiology courses)
· Any science course transferred from other university or college must be a B or better
· If a science course is retaken either at EMU or any other university or college, the GPA is determined by averaging the grades for the first two times the course was taken.
· No grades for these three science courses over 10 years old are accepted.
6. Health care related work experience. Six months or more with documentation on business letterhead. Experiences meeting the criteria for this category are veterinary technician, patient care technician, patient care assistant, nursing assistant, medical assistant, certified nurse’s aide or mental health tech/worker. Volunteer hours will not be considered.
7. All or any Pre-requisite courses taken at EMU. Students are encouraged to take pre-requisite courses at EMU; those students who do so will be given additional consideration for admission.
8. Math or English waiver with ACT/SAT/CLEP. Students who have waived the college Math or English requirement through ACT/SAT/CLEP will be given credit toward those courses.
9. NURS 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing. Students who take NUR 110 at EMU will be given additional consideration for admission.
Each application is carefully reviewed and assigned points based on the following criteria:
Criteria / MaximumPossible Points
Calculated Pre-Requisite GPA multiplied by 75 / 300
Calculated Science GPA multiplied by 25 / 100
EMU Points (2 points for each credit hour of the 8-pre-requisite courses taken at EMU) / 58
ATI TEAS Scores (5 points possible per category) / 20
6 Months or More of Health Care Work Experience / 15
Math or English Waiver (ACT/SAT/CLEP) (3 points for each waiver awarded if granted) / (6)
Successful completion of NURS 110 / 7
Total Possible Points: / 500
In early June, applicants will be notified of their admission into the BSN program which is conditional based on successful completion of a criminal background check, physical examination, and a drug screen. Students will be asked to submit an acceptance fee with their materials to guarantee their spot within the program. Failure to submit the acceptance fee may result in forfeiting the admission offer.
Due to the high demand for seats in the School of Nursing, applicants may be notified as late as one week into the fall semester that they have been accepted.
ATI-TEAS V Examination Schedule
The ATI-TEAS V examination testing times are listed on the School of Nursing website www.emich.edu/chhs/nursing/future_students/teas.php . Registration is limited to 40 persons per session. Cost of the ATI-TEAS examination is $40.00. Individuals may contact ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) at www.atitesting.com or call toll free at 1-800-667-7531 for review materials. Log on to the ATI website to create a new user account before the scheduled test date. On the day of the test bring a picture ID and a MasterCard or Visa credit card or a MasterCard or VISA debit card to pay the fee. No other form of payment will be accepted by ATI.
Individuals planning to apply to the EMU School of Nursing will need to complete the ATI-TEAS examination. Applicants may retake the exam only once. The fee for a retake exam is also $40.00.
Call or email the Nursing Office to schedule a seat for the ATI testing time of your choice.
EMU Nursing Office 734-487-2310 or email:
All test sessions will be held in Halle Library Room G07A, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For a map and directions to the Halle Library please visit http://www.emich.edu/maps/
2016 TEAS testing dates will be posted on the
School’s website (www.emich.edu/nursing) in late December and January
School of Nursing Progression
Traditional Student
(Nursing Courses Only General Education Courses will need to be added as appropriate)
LEVEL II
LEVEL III*
LEVEL IV
Or LEVEL IV (Fall Semester Only)
*The following two courses must be completed before beginning Level III earning a grade of C or better:
DTC 203 Nutrition for Health Professional (3cr)
BIO 328 Microbiology for Health Professions (4cr)
School of Nursing Progression
Second Degree Program
In Fall 1st semester or Winter 2nd semester, Microbiology for Health Professions or Nutrition for Health Professionals can be interchanged.
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday7-8am / Clinical NUR 209
8-9am / NUR 209 / NUR 275
9-10am / NUR 209 / NUR 275 / Skills Lab
10-11am / NUR 209 / NUR 275 / Skills Lab
11-12noon / NUR 209 / Skills Lab
12-1pm / NUR 209
1-2pm / NUR 209 / NUR 220
2-3pm / NUR 220 / NUR 208
3-4pm / NUR 208
4-5pm
5-6pm
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
7-8am
8-9am
9-10am
10-11am / NUR 304 / NUR 306
11-12noon / NUR 304 / NUR 306
12-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm / NUR 307 Clinical
3-4pm / NUR 307 / NUR 305 Clinical
4-5pm / NUR 307 / NUR 305
5-6pm / NUR 307 / NUR 305
6-7pm / NUR 307 / NUR 305 / NUR 372
7-8pm / NUR 307 / NUR 305 / NUR 372
8-9pm / NUR 307 / NUR 305
9-10pm / NUR 307 / NUR 305
10-11pm
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
7-8am
8-9am / NUR 451 Clinical
9-10am / NUR 451
10-11am / NUR 451
11-12noon / NUR 451
12-1pm / NUR 451
1-2pm / NUR 475 / NUR 451
2-3pm / NUR 475 / NUR 451 / NUR 405
3-4pm / NUR 475 / NUR 405
4-5pm / NUR 405
5-6pm / NUR 404 / NUR 451 / NUR 405
6-7pm / NUR 404 / NUR 451 / NUR 405
7-8pm / NUR 405
8-9pm / NUR 405
9-10pm / NUR 405
10-11pm / NUR 405
Transfer & Tuition Information
Definitions:
1. Course Equivalencies: allow you to determine individual course equivalencies that can be used to determine what credit you will receive upon transferring to EMU.
2. Transfer Guides: allow you to obtain program by program listings of course equivalencies.
3. Articulation Agreements: are formal agreements between a community college curricular program and an EMU curricular program. Completing the courses outlined in the articulation agreement ensures a smooth transition to EMU.
How to determine course equivalencies:
1. Go to http://ict.emich.edu/service/online/tranequiv/
2. Pull down the menu that says “Choose School” and select the school for which you wish to view transfer equivalencies.
3. After the school is selected, click “Continue”.
4. Click the “Course Equivalency” link.
5. On the next screen select the subject you want from the drop down menu and enter the course number as well. Click on the “Look up EMU Course Equivalency” button.
6. Enter the subject code(s) and course number(s). To see all equivalencies for a particular subject area, leave the course number box empty. Click the “Look up EMU Course Equivalency” button to determine EMU equivalencies.
7. Note: For instructions on how to read the course equivalency report refer to the link next to the magnifying glass.
For further information or questions on how to use Insight please contact the Transfer Center by calling 734-487-1442 or by email at:
Tuition & Mandatory Fees:
Tuition & fee information is maintained on the EMU website and subject to change. On your student bill, the general fee, technology fee, and student union fee are combined into one label called “Student Fees.” The School of Nursing has additional Program Fees that are $73.80 for every 300-499 level course; and course specific fees for every clinical course.
For planning purposes, your first year books, uniform, stethoscope, pen light, BP cuff, immunizations, urine drug screens, physical examination, ATI program fees, and other fees may cost as much as an additional $2,000 that is not included in your tuition and mandatory fees listed on the university website.
10-23-2015