2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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*Electives 12-15 credit hours
Depending on the number of hours transferred, electives may be needed in order to have
120 hours for the degree.
For more information contact the Presbyterian School of Nursing, or visit
http://www.queens.edu/nursing/programs/RN-BSN.asp.
THE RN-to-MSN PROGRAM
Qualified registered nurses may be eligible for the accelerated RN-to-MSN program. Registered
nurses who have completed all designated nursing and prerequisite requirements can
work with their advisor in making application to this program.
Step one: Admission to the RN-to-BSN Program
Students must be accepted into the RN-to-BSN program before they are eligible to apply for
the RN-to-MSN program.
To qualify for admission to the BSN major, students must have completed all specified prerequisite
courses with a “C-” or better and be a registered nurse with an unencumbered license
to practice.
Step Two: Admission to the RN-to-MSN Program
The following are required to be considered for admission to the RN-to-MSN Program:
1. A completed RN-to-MSN application submitted during the first semester of
enrollment in the RN-to-BSN program.
2. A Queens GPA of 3.0 or better.
3. Evidence of a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the
last 60 hours of course work.
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. A current resume including goals and objectives.
HAYWORTH COLLEGE
RN-to-MSN Course Substitutions
Students admitted to the RN-to-MSN program are allowed to take three courses (9 credit
hours) at the graduate level in place of three courses normally taken at the undergraduate level
for the BSN. Specifically:
• NURS 628 may be taken instead of NURS 372
• NURS 624 may be taken instead of NURS 401
• NURS 612 may be taken instead of NURS 452
All requirements for the baccalaureate degree, including the residency requirement, must be
met before the BSN is awarded.
The BSN must be completed before the student may progress further towards the MSN.