BSN-C Crowder Brochure

CARE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

CROWDER COLLEGE TO M I S S O U R I S TAT E O N L I N E

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

QUESTIONS? READY TO GET STARTED?

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FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE AT CROWDER

Tammy Holmes, Nursing Support Specialist Crowder College Neosho, MO | 417-455-5552 Nursing@Crowder.edu FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BSN-C PROGRAM

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Earn your Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from Crowder College, become a registered nurse and transfer to Missouri State to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. MSU classes are 100% online, offered on a part or full-time basis with multiple start dates.

With a BSN, you will gain knowledge in areas, such as advanced health assessment, community care, and leadership, preparing you for a variety of roles in nursing such as teaching, administration, and community health.

You may choose to pursue a career as a:

Lori Vaughan Professional Building 200 Missouri State University Nursing Department Springfield, MO | 417-836-5310 LoriVaughan@MissouriState.edu

NEOSHO CAMPUS

CASSVILLE CAMPUS

• Travel nurse • Military nurse • Forensic nurse • Public health nurse • ­Case manager NEVADA CAMPUS

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.

www.MissouriState.edu/BSNConline

TRANSFER WITH EASE

TAKE ALL YOUR UPPER-LEVEL CLASSES ONLINE

BEFORE YOU TRANSFER If you are a registered nurse, who has also graduated with an associate of arts (AA) degree, you will have fulfilled MSU’s general education requirements for completing the bachelor’s degree. If you do not have an AA degree in addition to the ASN, you will need to complete additional general education classes. These classes may be taken from Crowder College while you are working on your bachelor’s degree.

BSN SCHOLARS PROGRAM Begin your upper division BSN-C coursework while finishing your associate degree and complete your BSN more quickly. If eligible for this program, you may take the following MSU courses prior to graduating from Crowder, schedule permitting: NUR 306

Professional Emergence

NUR 342

Nursing: Health Assessment

NUR 515 Nursing Informatics NUR 565

Advanced Human Pathophysiology

PSY

Advanced Psychological Statistical Methods

527

To see if you qualify for this program visit: www.MissouriState.edu/BSNScholars If you currently have an LPN license you are considered a Level II Bridge student and are given 15 hours of credit.

You will begin as a second year student.

REVIEW OUR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Visit: www.MissouriState.edu/BSNCAdmission

MSU builds on the education you receive from Crowder College with courses in health assessment, community care and management.

This degree must be completed within five years of initial admission to the nursing program. If you work full-time, a credit load of 6 to 8 hours per semester is the maximum recommended.

GET STARTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO MSU AND TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING.

Visit www.MissouriState.edu/Apply to apply to MSU. Apply to the BSN-C program online: www.MissouriState.edu/BSNCApplication

DEGREE COMPLETION PLAN Discover your plan at: www.MissouriState.edu/BSNCOnline

2. SEND US YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

TUITION WITHIN YOUR FINANCIAL REACH Missouri State strives to put the cost of a quality education within your financial reach. For a cost estimation, visit: www.MissouriState.edu/BSNCEstimate

Request that Crowder College mail your official transcript(s) to: Missouri State University Office of Admissions 901 S. National Avenue Springfield, MO 65897

3. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID.

If you need financial assistance, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. For resources: www.MissouriState.edu/FinancialAid

4. MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR.

Call the MSU nursing department at 417-836-5310 to be connected with an advisor who can help you formulate your plan of study.

5. GET REGISTERED! 6. ATTEND NURSING ORIENTATION. Offered the Monday before classes start.