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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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May 2013
Grand Rapids Community College – Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Completion)
Grand Rapids Community College
MACRAO Requirements
(31-32 credits)
1. English Writing Requirement
(6 credits)
EN 101 English Composition I ......................................... 3
EN 102 English Composition II ........................................ 3
2. Math/Science Requirement
(8 credits)
* BI 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 ..................... 4
Complete one course: (complete at GRCC) ....................... 4
1 MA 110 College Algebra (4)
MA 124 Math for Liberal Arts Students (4)
1 MA 127 Finite Math with Applications (4)
1 MA 215 Statistics (4)
3. Humanities Requirement (See note below) (8-9 credits)
2 Complete one course: ......................................................... 3
COM 235, 236; EN 251 270, 271, 272, 278, 284; HU 281
Complete a minimum of 5 credits.....................................5-6
(must include a second discipline)
Choose from courses approved by GRCC to satisfy the
MACRAO humanities requirement
4. Social Science Requirement
(9 credits)
PS 110 American Government ........................................ 3
* PY 201 General Psychology ............................................ 3
* PY 232 Developmental Psychology................................. 3
GRCC Nursing Major Courses
(43 credits)
NUR 100, 101, 102, 103; AD 155, 168, 175, 230, 232,
243, 245, 248, 250, 258
* Students who pass the NCLEX RN licensing exam
will transfer nursing credit hours as a block. ..................... 43
Eastern Michigan University
(30-32 credits)
(6 credits)
ENGL 120 Composition I .................................................. 3
ENGL 121 Composition II ................................................. 3
(8 credits)
BIO 251 Human Anatomy & Phy I (3)+1........................ 4
QR math requirement (3)+1 .............................................. 4
Math 105 College Algebra (3) +1
Math 110 Mathematical Reasoning (3) +1
Math 118 Linear Models and Probability (3) +1
Math 170 Elementary Statistics (3) + 1
(8-9 credits)
Perspectives on a Diverse World requirement .................. 3
Five to six credits: ..........................................................5-6
Courses may transfer as equivalent courses, general
education transfer credit, or general transfer credit.
(9 credits)
PLSC 112 American Government .................................... 3
PSY 101 General Psychology ........................................ 3
EDPS 325 Life Span Human Growth & Dev. (4) - 1. ......... 3
(43 credits)
Students must make an appointment with the EMU
RN/BSN Coordinator to present proof of passing the
NCLEX examination and to develop a plan of study.
Nursing block credit ......................................................... 43
30 credit hours will apply to the Nursing major.
13 credit hours will apply as general transfer credit.
NURS 260 and NURS 270 will be waived.
Additional GRCC Requirements
(12 credits)
* SO 251 Principles of Sociology.................................... 3
(12 credits)
SOC 105 Principles of Sociology ................................... 3
* BI 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 ........................ 4
* BI 127 General Microbiology ............................................. 4
WE 165 Dynamics of Fitness or any Wellness credit .......... 1
BIO 252
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3)+1 ...................4
BIO 328
Introductory Microbiology (3) + 1 ............................4
University Elective ......................................................................1
(a total of 62 credits are required for an Associate Degree at GRCC)
EMU Requirements that may be taken at GRCC or EMU
* CHM 230 & 231 Intro Organic & Biochem w/lab ................. 4
Open Electives (not to exceed 94 credits from GRCC) ...3-5
(7-9 credits)
CHEM 120 Fund of Organic & Biochemistry ...................... 4
University Electives (to reach a minimum of 124) ..........3-5
Maximum Credits at GRCC: ...........................................................94
Maximum Credits that transfer to EMU: ............................... 94
*Required
for EMU’s Nursing Completion program.
completed at GRCC, MA 110, 127 or MA 215 satisfies EMU’s Quantitative Reasoning requirement. If completed at EMU, MATH 110 is required to satisfy
QR, unless intermediate algebra has been completed with a “C” or better, in which case any QR course may be chosen to meet the requirement.
2 Satisfies EMU’s Perspectives on a Diverse World requirement.
1 If
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Completion of the Nursing Program
Major Requirements
(23 credits)
Nursing Core Courses (18 credits)
NURS 220 Health Assessment ......................................... 2
NURS 275 Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice I.. 3
NURS 372 Nursing Research ........................................... 2
NURS 375W Essentials of Prof Nursing Practice II ............ 3
NURS 450 Community Health Nursing ............................. 2
1 NURS 451 Community Health Nursing Practice (LBC) ..... 3
NURS 475 Essentials of Prof Nursing Practice III ............. 3
Restricted Nursing Electives (5 credits)
Consult Nursing Completion Advisor for suggestions
Additional Requirement
(3 credits)
One course from the following: ........................................... 3
DTC 202 Principles of Human Nutrition
2 DTC 203 Nutrition for Health Professionals
DTC 204 Sports Nutrition
University Electives
(4 credits)
A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at EMU and a
minimum of 124 total credits is required to graduate.
Minimum Credits at EMU: .............................................. 30
* Minimum Credits to Graduate: .................................... 124
Suggested Sequence for completing the program:
May Be Taken in Any Semester
(7 Credits)
DTC Elective ...................................................................................3
University Electives .........................................................................4
Winter Semester
(5 Credits)
NURS 220 Health Assessment .....................................................2
NURS 275 Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice I ..............3
Spring Semester
(2-3 Credits)
NURS Elective ............................................................................ 2-3
Fall Semester
(5 Credits)
NURS 372 Nursing Research ........................................................2
NURS 375W Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice II ...........3
Winter Semester
(5-6 Credits)
NURS 475 Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice III ............3
NURS Elective ............................................................................ 2-3
Spring Semester
(5 Credits)
NURS 450 Community Health Nursing .........................................2
NURS 451 Community Health Nursing Practice (Lab) ..................3
The Nursing Completion Program is offered at a number of EMU
regional centers and on-line. Contact the BSN Completion
program coordinator for more information.
If 94 credit hours are not transferred from GRCC, additional EMU
credits must be completed to reach the minimum of 124 credit
hours required to graduate.
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Satisfies EMU’s Learning beyond the Classroom General Education requirement.
* If 94 credit hours are not transferred from GRCC, additional EMU credits must be completed to reach the minimum of 124 credit hours required
to graduate.
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Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Completion)
Additional Information:
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In completing the coordinated program of study for this articulation agreement, course substitutions should be made with
the guidance of the advisors (indicated below) at both institutions to assure that all requirements are satisfied. GRCC
courses indicated with an * are required for EMU’s Nursing Program.
Students whose transcripts are endorsed as “MACRAO Satisfied” will only be required to satisfy three of EMU’s general
education requirements, noted on the articulation guide and listed below. These may be completed at the most convenient
time for the student, whether before or after admission to EMU.
a) an approved course in Quantitative Reasoning: [at GRCC: MA 110, 124, 127, 215] or [At EMU: MATH 110; or if
MATH 104 or its equivalent has been completed with a “C” or higher, MATH 105, 118, 120, 170, COSC 106; PHIL
181, PLSC 210, or STS 224]
b) an approved course in Global Awareness or US Diversity: [COM 235, 236; EN 251 270, 271, 272, 278, 284; HU 281]
or [For EMU courses, see the approved Perspectives on a Diverse World list in the catalog: http://
www.emich.edu/gened/students/approved.php]
c) an approved Learning Beyond the Classroom experience offered by EMU [any NURS clinical course]
To use MACRAO, students must request that an official community college transcript, with the “MACRAO Satisfied”
stamp, be sent to EMU’s Admissions Office. Students who don’t have “MACRAO Satisfied” on their community college
transcript will be required to satisfy EMU’s general education requirements as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog. The
MACRAO stamp may be completed after admission to EMU, however, students should inform advisors at EMU that they
intend to complete MACRAO, or they may be advised to complete additional courses for the general education program.
Only courses with a grade of “C” or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) will be accepted for transfer to EMU.
Under this agreement, EMU will waive the 60 hour rule and require that a minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed
at the four-year college level, with at least 30 credits hours in courses offered by EMU. A minimum of 124 credit hours,
completed in-residence or accepted in transfer, is required for graduation.
Students should apply to both EMU and the School of Nursing RN/BSN Completion Option. The application for
admission to EMU may be accessed from the EMU Office of Admissions website. Students must submit transcripts from
all previously attended colleges. Students who speak English as a second language must submit a TOEFL or MELAB
score that meets EMU requirements.
The Application for Admission to the RN/BSN Option may be accessed from the School of Nursing website at
www.emich.edu/nursing/appForms.html Students must comply with the program requirements in effect at the time of
admission to the program. Current admission requirements include:
• An EMU student identification number,
• Application to the RN/BSN completion option, submitted by October 1st,
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse,
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale),
• Minimum grade of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in a college-level English Composition course,
• Designation on application of first and second choices for site preference for coursework.
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Applicants must have completed EMU”s general education requirements or are MACRAO satisfied.
The RN/BSN Completion Option Coordinator will work with you to assist in exploration of degree requirements and
evaluation of your application for admission. Copies of the articulation guide are available on EMU’s webpage at
www.emich.edu/ccr/artguide.php.
Effective Dates: May 1, 2013 until April 30, 2016
If this agreement is not renewed at the end of the effective period, students who already began the program at GRCC will have
an additional three years to be admitted to EMU under the terms of the agreement.
Contacts:
Grand Rapids Community College
Eastern Michigan University
Erin Busscher, Transfer & Articulation Coordinator
143 Bostwick Ave. N.E., phone (616) 234-3299
ebusscher@grcc.edu
Bobbi Towne, Coordinator of BSN Completion Option
311 Marshall Bldg., phone 734-487-2340
rtowne1@emich.edu
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