What
is the RN to BSN program?
What
does "accelerated" mean?
What
are the admission requirements?
How
can credits be earned toward a BSN?
How
long will it take to earn a BSN?
How much
will it cost?
Is
there financial assistance?
How
can I get started with the RN to BSN program?
Q:
What is the RN to BSN program?
A: The RN to BSN program is an accelerated program offered by
the nursing department at Mount Mercy College that allows working
RNs with a three-year work history to complete their bachelor
of science in nursing. [back
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Q:
What does "accelerated"
mean?
A: The program is accelerated in a number of ways. First, classes
are offered in five-week blocks one night a week from 5:30-9:30
pm. There are nine blocks every calendar year. Students may enter
at any time to take elective and general education courses. Each
January a nursing cohort begins, and the nursing sequence runs
from January through December. [back
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Q:
What are the admission
requirements?
A: Requirements for admission are:
-
minimum
age of 23 years
-
three
years of work experience as a nurse
-
GPA
of 2.5 or higher
-
health
exam and immunization update
-
health
insurance
-
current
and valid RN licensure in Iowa
-
BCLS-CPR
and professional liability insurance [back
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Q:
How can credits
be earned toward a BSN?
A: Besides taking classes, credit can be earned by direct transfer,
CLEP tests/Challenge Exams, Excelsior Exams, Credit for Prior
Experiential Learning and taking courses. [back
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Q:
How long will it
take to earn a BSN?
A: It depends on the number of transfer credits accepted and the
number of courses that are needed to meet graduation requirements.
At the initial advising appointment, specific information for
the student's program of study is discussed. [back
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Q:
How much will it cost?
A: The tuition per credit hour for 2007-08 is $382. Therefore,
a three-hour credit course will cost $1,146 plus the cost of textbooks.
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Q:
Is there financial assistance?
A: Financial assistance may be available in the form of federal
and state aid. For financial aid information, contact the financial
aid office at 319-368-6467 or visit Mount Mercy's financial
aid Web site. Tuition reimbursement may be available
from your employer. [back
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Q:
How can I get
started with the RN to BSN program?
A: Complete an online application, and send transcripts to:
Shara
(Lu) Crary
RN to BSN Coordinator and Advisor
205 Donnelly
Mount Mercy College
1330 Elmhurst Drive
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Upon
receipt, we will contact you for a meeting to review your transcripts. [back
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