THE BSN ADVANTAGE
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
immediately opens the gateway to an advanced degree
in nursing such as a nurse practitioner (NP), nurse
anesthetist (CRNA), nurse leader, or nurse educator.
Recognition, merit-based salary increases, clinical ladder
progression, and promotions in most hospitals rely on
the completion of a BSN.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
u Application and acceptance to Methodist University
u Supplemental application to the Professional Nursing
Studies Program by the advertised deadline
u Successful completion (65 or higher) on the Kaplan
Nursing Entrance Exam.
u Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
u Validation of the nursing program essential functions
for admission, progression, and graduation
u Required health screen and immunizations, health
professional CPR certification, criminal background
check, and drug screen
THE MISSION OF THE
MU NURSING PROGRAM
To educate nursing students to be professional,
competent, and caring nurses who can think critically,
communicate with compassion, and contribute to
positive health outcomes for the people they serve.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Admissions
admissions@methodist.edu
910.630.7027
1.800.488.7110
methodist.edu/admissions
Larry W. Goins, EdD, MSN, RN-BC
Department Chair, Professor
lgoins@methodist.edu
910.630.7578
methodist.edu/nursing
Methodist University
5400 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville NC 28311-1498
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THE METHODIST UNIVERSITY JOURNEY
Methodist University students participate in an active,
engaged classroom environment. They have the opportunity to
pursue internships, workplace and community-based learning
experiences, and student-faculty collaborative projects and
research. Enriched by a community that values leadership,
ethics and character development, MU students are exposed
to diverse global and cultural perspectives. This journey
empowers our graduates, preparing them for success in the
workplace and graduate school.
PROFESSIONAL
NURSING
STUDIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Nursing is a field that is projected to grow at astounding
rates over the next decade. According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics’ Employment Projections published in January
2014, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow
19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all
occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons,
including an increased emphasis on preventative care;
growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and
obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby
boomer population, as they live longer and more active
lives. Our program is designed to help meet these challenges
by preparing you for a rewarding career as a health care
professional.
WHY CHOOSE MU NURSING?
u We have outstanding Nursing faculty who are proven nurse
educators.
u We embrace students as part of a learning community.
u We offer a broad foundation in the sciences and a liberal arts
core.
u We include NCLEX-RN predictive testing and a face-to-face
review.
u We strive to prepare you for your chosen nursing specialty
career.
u We offer exposure to nursing immersion experiences.
u Students in the MU Nursing Program have the opportunity to
consider athletics, Greek life, international and national
cultural experiences, and professional nursing student
organization membership (MU Nursing club, National
Association of Nursing Students).
MU GENERAL SIMULATION HOSPITAL
The MU General Simulation Hospital is complete with an
admitting/discharge area, pharmacy, triage, central distribution,
two Nurses Stations, four critical care rooms, a pediatric ward,
and triage suite. Nursing students interact with life-sized
computerized “patients” to provide care to seven simulated
patients — an infant, a six-year old boy, an expectant mother,
and three adult males — before working with live patients. In
each clinical scenario with these “patients” developed by the
faculty, students are exposed to situations and changes in patient
conditions that they will experience in actual practice. Methodist
University has the only known “simulated general hospital” for
nursing training in North Carolina.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Suggested Four Year Plan*
FRESHMAN (Pre-Nursing)
SOPHOMORE (Pre-Nursing)
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
ENG 1010
FYS 1100
Library Competency
MAT 1050 (or higher)
BIO 1530
Fine Arts Appreciation
16 semester hours
ENG 1020
History
CSC 1000
MAT 2200
PSY 1010
Global Elective
18 semester hours
PNU 2030
BIO 3060
CHE 1510
IDS 2100
HCA 2300
Literature (2000 or higher)
18 semester hours
BIO 3070
BIO 3080
OCL 1510
WEL 2180
Religion
17 semester hours
JUNIOR (Nursing)**
SENIOR (Nursing)**
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
NUR 3000
NUR 3010
NUR 3040
NUR 3110
Liberal Arts Elective
18 semester hours
NUR 3060
NUR 3080
NUR 3150
HCA 3500
17 semester hours
NUR 4010
NUR 4040
NUR 4050
HCA 3600
16 semester hours
NUR 4060
NUR 4080
NUR 4500
16 semester hours
* Please note that this is a recommended sequence. Check the academic catalogue for course descriptions, prerequisites, and course availability for each semester.
** Requires formal admission to the Professional Nursing Studies Program (see admission criteria elsewhere in this brochure).
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING COURSES
PNU 2030 Nursing Notes
NUR 3000 Introduction to Nursing
NUR 3010 Health Assessment of the Adult
NUR 3040 Fundamental Nursing Care
NUR 3060 Adult Nursing I
NUR 3080 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
NUR 3110 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing
NUR 3150 Nutrition for Health and Healing
NUR 4010 Research for Professional Nursing Practice
NUR 4040 Maternal Child Nursing
NUR 4050 Leadership
NUR 4060 Adult Nursing II
NUR 4080 Community Health Nursing
NUR 4500 Nursing Capstone Seminar
HCA 3500 Economics
HCA 3600 HC Informatics
All courses with the prefix NUR require admission
to the Professional Nursing Studies Program.