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2019-2020 l Mennonite College of NursingDean: Judy Neubrander, Ed.D, FNP-BC312 Edwards Hallhttps://Nursing.IllinoisState.eduISU GPA once they begin NUR 222, 225, 229, 239.Obtaining a D or F in any two nursing major courses or inthe same nursing major course twice will result in adismissal from the major and a major change toundeclared at Illinois State University.MissionMennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State Universitycreates a dynamic community of learning to developexceptionally well-prepared nurses who will lead to improvehealth outcomes locally and globally. We promote excellencein teaching, research, service, and practice with a focus on thevulnerable and underserved. We are committed to beingpurposeful, open, just, caring, disciplined, and celebrative.AccreditationThe Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW Suite530, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 887-6791; and also isapproved by the Illinois Department of ProfessionalRegulation. The College is a member of the AmericanAssociation of Colleges of Nursing.NURSING (NUR)581112; 303 and 312 Edwards HallNursing Simulation LabPhone: (309) 438-7400Email: Mcninfo@ilstu.eduFax: (309) 438-2650 External Transfer students must maintain a 2.0cumulative ISU GPA once they begin NUR 222, 224, 225,229, 237, 239. Obtaining a D or F in any two nursing majorcourses or in the same nursing major course twice willresult in a dismissal from the major and a major change toundeclared at Illinois State University. All Traditional Prelicensure BSN students must maintainconsecutive fall-spring enrollment. Any student who hasnot been enrolled in nursing coursework for more thanone fall or spring semester or who has been academicallydismissed must reapply to the College. Readmission willbe granted on a selective basis. Application timeframesand processes are available from the nursing academicadvisor. External Transfers into this sequence may use all of thefollowing courses in combination to fulfill the IAI LifeScience requirement: Microbiology- BSC 160 or 260;Anatomy and Physiology I-BSC 181 or KNR 181/183;Anatomy and Physiology II-BSC 182 or KNR 182/184. Thiswaiver is also fulfilled if the student completed aMicrobiology and two Anatomy/Physiology courses thattransfer into Illinois State University as electives.Accelerated BSNGeneral InformationInformation regarding degree program admissions anddeadlines, student advising, student supports and services,scholarships, faculty and staff, and policies and procedures ofMennonite College of Nursing can be found at: https://Nursing.IllinoisState.eduStudent Handbooks can be found at urces/studenthandbooks/Degrees Offered:BSN previous bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing major,seeking to complete fast-tracked BSN. Comprehensiveadmission and program requirements can be found athttps://Nursing.IllinoisState.edu Accelerated BSN students must maintain a 2.0 cumulativeISU GPA once they begin NUR 222, 224, 225, 229, 237,239. Obtaining a D or F in any two nursing major coursesor in the same nursing major course twice will result in adismissal from the major and a major change toundeclared at Illinois State University. All Accelerated BSN students must maintain consecutiveTraditional Prelicensure BSNAccelerated BSNRN to BSNTraditional Prelicensure BSN Sequence Students are admitted to the program as Direct Admits intheir freshman year at Illinois State University or asExternal Transfers in their junior year. Comprehensiveadmission and program information can be found athttps://Nursing.IllinoisState.edu Direct Admit students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative ISUGPA once they earn 24 credit hours and a 2.0 cumulative1 The Accelerated BSN is designed for students with afall-spring enrollment. Any student who has not beenenrolled in nursing coursework for more than one fall orspring semester or who has been academically dismissedmust reapply to the College. Readmission will be grantedon a selective basis. Application timeframes andprocesses are available from the nursing academicadvisor.RN to BSN Sequence The RN to BSN Sequence is for students who areregistered nurses seeking to complete the BSN degree. Comprehensive admission and program requirements canbe found at https://Nursing.IllinoisState.edu2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog3/26/2019

2019-2020 Catalog l Nursing 34 hours of escrow credit from the student’s RN diplomaschool or Associates Degree in Nursing program are helduntil the student completes NUR 223, 227, and 236. Atthat time the 34 hours of escrow credit are placed on thestudent’s transcript for credit of the following nursingcourses: NUR 229, 231, 314, 316, 317, and 325. RN to BSN students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative ISUGPA. Obtaining a D or F in any two nursing major coursesor in the same nursing major course twice will result in adismissal from the major and a major change toundeclared at ISU.Drug ScreeningAll students are required to undergo drug screening withnegative results to maintain eligibility for the undergraduatenursing program.Nursing ectory/nur/All ectory/ External Transfers into this sequence may use all of thefollowing courses in combination to fulfill the IAI LifeScience requirement: Microbiology- BSC 160 or 260;Anatomy and Physiology I-BSC 181 or KNR 181/183;Anatomy and Physiology II-BSC 182 or KNR 182/184. Thiswaiver is also fulfilled if the student completed aMicrobiology and two Anatomy/Physiology courses thattransfer into Illinois State University as electives. Students in the RN to BSN Sequence are expected tofollow an approved plan of study developed inconsultation with the student at the time of admission.Any student who does not adhere to their approved planof study, or who has been academically dismissed fromthe major, must reapply to the college. Readmission willbe granted on a selective basis. Application timeframesand processes are available from the nursing academicadvisor.Student Health RequirementsNursing is a rigorous profession requiring physical flexibilityand mobility (i.e. lifting patients, moving equipment, andresponding quickly in emergency situations). Students areexpected to receive a physical examination upon acceptanceto the program. Awareness of one’s physical limitations is vitalin ensuring patient safety. Compliance with health andimmunization requirements is expected of all undergraduatestudents. Any student needing to arrange a reasonableaccommodation for a documented disability should contactStudent Access and Accommodation Services at 350 Fell Hall,438-5853, Fax: (309) 438-7713, Email: ableisu@ilstu.edu.Criminal Background ScreeningsAll students enrolled in the Mennonite College of Nursingundergraduate program will be required to complete criminalbackground screenings (including fingerprinting) prior toenrollment in designated clinical rotations. Students who havebeen convicted of committing or attempting to commitcertain crimes specified in the Health Care WorkerBackground Check Act (225 ILCS 46/25, et seq.) may beineligible to continue in the nursing program.22019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog3/26/2019

2019-2020 Catalog l NursingMAJOR IN NURSINGPRELICENSURE SEQUENCE (B.S.N)Major (min. 96 credit hours)General Education (39 credit hours)Refer to the General Education section of the UndergraduateCatalog for a complete list of General Education requirements andcourses.Communication and Composition (2 courses required)3 COM 110 Communication as Critical Inquiry3 ENG 101 or ENG 101A10 Composition as Critical InquiryMathematics (1 course required)MAT 113 or 120Natural Science/Natural Science Alternatives (2 courses required)Students must complete 1 course from 2 different sciences.5 CHE 110 and 112 OR CHE 140One natural science class exempt for Nursing majorsUnited States Traditions (1 course required)Individuals & Civic Life (1 course required)Fine Arts (1 course/3 credit hours required)***Humanities (1 course required)***Language in the Humanities (1 course required)***Quantitative Reasoning (1 course required)3-4 ECO 138, POL 138, PSY 138, MAT 150 or MQM 100Science, Math, & Technology (1 course required)4 BSC 160 Microbiology & SocietySocial Sciences (1 course required)***3 PSY 110 Fundamentals of PsychologyChoose one of the following options:4/1 CHE 110/112 Fundamentals of Chemistry & Laboratory4 CHE 140 General Chemistry I (P: C or better in MAT 119; or C orbetter in MAT 120 or 144 or 145 or conc. reg.)Additional Graduation Requirements/120 minimum total credit hours/42 minimum senior college hoursAMALI requirement***certain courses in General Education fulfill the AMALI requirementSee the AMALI Requirement section of the catalog or the Course Finderwebsite for a list of courses.Nursing ectory/nur/All ectory/33 NUR 222 Psychomotor Skills for Nursing (P: NUR 224 and 237;NUR 225, 229, and 239 or conc. reg.)1 NUR 224† Contemporary Professional Nursing4 NUR 225 Health Assessment of the Adult (P: NUR 224 and 237;NUR 222, 229, and 239 or conc. reg.)6 NUR 229 Adult Nursing I (P: NUR 224 and 237; NUR 222, 225, and239 or conc. reg.)7 NUR 231 Adult Nursing II (P: NUR 224, 225, 229, 237, 239; NUR316, 336, and 339 or conc. reg.)1 NUR 237† Cultural & Spiritual Dimensions in Healthcare:Prelicensure3 NUR 239 Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing I:Prelicensure (P: NUR 224 & 237; NUR 222, 225, 229 or conc. reg.)6 NUR 314 Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (P: NUR 231, 316,336, and 339)4 NUR 316 Maternal Infant Nursing (P: NUR 224, 225, 229, 237,and 239; NUR 231 and 339 or conc. reg.)4 NUR 317 Nursing Care of Children (P: NUR 231, 316, 336, and339; NUR 329 and 314 or conc. reg.)7 NUR 325 Adult Nursing III (P: NUR 314, 329, and 317 or conc.reg.)2 NUR 326 Gerontological Nursing (P: NUR 314, 329, and 317 orconc. reg.)6 NUR 327 Leadership Dimensions of Nursing (P: NUR 314 and 317;NUR 325, 326, and 329 or conc. reg.)5 NUR 329 Public Health Nursing: Prelicensure (P: NUR 231, 316,336, and 339; NUR 314 or conc. reg.)3 NUR 336 Research & Theory for Evidence-Based Practice (P: NUR224, 225, 229, and 239)3 NUR 339 Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing II:Prelicensure (P: NUR 239)4 BSC 160 Microbiology & Society (P: COM 110; ENG 101; MAT113, 120, 130, or 145)4 BSC 181 Human Physiology & Anatomy I4 BSC 182 Human Physiology & Anatomy II (P: BSC 181)3 FCS 102 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3 HSC 105 Medical Terminology3 PSY 110 Fundamentals of Psychology3 PSY 213 Lifespan Development (P: PSY 110 or 111; COM 110 andENG 101 or conc. reg.)Take one of the following courses:3 ECO 138 Economic Reasoning Using Statistics (P: MAT 120, 130,or 145)4 MAT 150 Fundamentals of Statistical Reasoning (P: C or better inMAT 113, 120, 130, or 145)3 MQM 100 Statistical Reasoning† (P: MAT 120, 121, 144, or 145)3 POL 138 Quantitative Reasoning in Political Science (P: MAT 113,120, 130, or 145)3 PSY 138 Reasoning in Psychology Using Statistics (P: C or better inMAT 120, 121, 144, or 145)†Courses required prior to: NUR 224 and 237:COM 110; ENG 101;1 of the following: MAT 113, 120, 130, BSC 181, HSC 105Courses prior to or conc. with NUR 224 and 237:BSC 160, 182CHE 110 and 112, or 140FCS 102PSY 110, 213One of: ECO/POL/PSY 138 or MAT 150 or MQM 100 or conc. reg.2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog3/26/2019