Online RN-BSN Completion Program Fast Facts
A leader in nursing education for more than a century, Mount Carmel offers the excellence and flexibility of an online Bachelor of Science program designed by expert faculty---all to fit the busy lifestyles and schedules of licensed registered nurses. With full accreditation and a student-first focus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing is committed to advancing nursing careers to meet the critical demands of today’s healthcare environments.
1. Is the traditional Mount Carmel College of Nursing RN-BSN Completion Program moving to an all-online program?
Yes, beginning with students admitted for the Summer 2011 semester, the program will be delivered online. Students who are currently enrolled in the program will be given the option of face to face classes for one calendar year, ending with Spring Semester 2012. At that point, students who have not graduated may finish the program in the online format.
2. How many credits are required for graduation?
Beginning with the online program, 128 semester credits are required for the baccalaureate degree. 84 of those credits are transferred from coursework completed in prior nursing education. The MCCN program offers the remaining 44 credits to complete the degree.
3. How long will it take to complete the program?
There are three schedules offered:
- Full time – complete the program in 4 semesters or 1 year, 3 months
- Part time A – complete the program in 5 semesters or 1 year, 8 months
- Part time B – complete the program in 7 semesters or 2 years, 3 months
4. What are the admission requirements?
The RN student must have a current, unencumbered state license. No nursing proficiency or placement exams are required for admission. The applicant must have completed 32 semester credit hours in nursing, 52 semester credit hours in general education courses, and a minimum 2.0 GPA in prior coursework.
5. What are other requirements of the program?
- Students must complete 10 hours of community service during the program.
- Students must complete an online orientation program prior to starting the first course to maximize their opportunity for success in an online study environment.
Previous requirements of current CPR certification, annual TB test, annual national background check and health form are not applicable and eliminated in the online program.
7. How and when do I apply?
Applications must be submitted online 6 weeks prior to the start of a semester and must be accompanied by a $30 application fee. Applications must be accompanied by college transcripts for all post-secondary coursework.
Upcoming deadlines:
- March 26, 2012 – for 2012 Summer session admission
- July 2, 2012 – for 2012 Fall semester admission
The entire application package, including all academic transcripts and fees, must be submitted by the deadline date.
8. Who should I contact for more information?
Please contact:
Kip Sexton, MS, RN Program Admissions Advisor 614-234-5169 ksexton@mccn.edu
Therese Snively, PhD, RN Online Academic Advisor 614-234-3362 tsnively@mccn.edu
Tara Spalla, MSN, RN Assistant Dean for Online Learning 614-234-5950 tspalla@mccn.edu
