Part Time Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The core of Detroit Mercy's nursing program is our undergraduate nursing curriculum. This program, strongly focused on nursing in the community, is founded on the sciences and the liberal arts, and strives to foster critical thinking.

Its aim is to educate nurses to provide contemporary clinical care, make critical decisions within an ethical framework, communicate effectively, exercise leadership and management skills, and coordinate health promotion, risk reduction, and illness or disease management strategies for clients.

The McAuley School also maintains numerous partnerships with community and healthcare agencies to provide a variety of clinical experiences for students.

A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required. Admission to the program is selective and competitive, as there are a limited number of seats available within each entering class. Prospective applicants are encouraged to submit their completed application and all supplemental materials far enough in advance to be considered for entry.

The next term for entry consideration is January 2020. The deadline to ensure consideration of possible entry selection to the next class is October 25, 2019. You are encouraged to submit the application and all required documents well in advance of the deadline. Only completed applications, including submission of all supplemental documents and up-to-date transcripts will be reviewed by the admissions committee for possible selection.

The courses listed below, in addition to courses under Knowledge Areas A-F of the University's core curriculum must be completed prior to the start of the program. Applicants will be considered for starting the program with no more than four outstanding University core courses. Please refer to the Nursing Transfer Equivalency Table to view course equivalencies.

• Academic Writing
• Intermediate Algebra
• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Health Care Ethics
• General Organic and Biological Chemistry
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Microbiology & Lab
• Nutrition

All science courses, including mathematics, must have been completed within the last five years with grades of C+ or higher on each. If courses have been repeated, a grade of B or higher is expected (no more than two repeats of the same course or three total repeats will be accepted). Substitutions are limited to upper-division mathematics (not statistics) and full-sequence chemistry with achieved grades of C+ or higher on each without repeat attempts (General Organic and Biological Chemistry).

The Part-Time BSN selection committee reserves the right to modify.

Supplemental Application Materials

• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
• If you have prerequisite courses in progress, please provide a printed copy of your current registration/course schedule.
• Applicants are responsible for forwarding updated transcripts, upon conclusion of each term/semester, posting results of recently completed academic course work.
• One letter of recommendation on official business or institutional letterhead must contain an original signature and the reference’s professional title with contact information.
• Resume
• Applicants who are non-citizens or non-permanent residents of the United States, please note additional requirements for International Students.

Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with the admissions committee.

You can apply to the program through our online application (select "TRANSFER" as your application type and "Nursing Part Time" as the Major). Be certain to select an entry term in which you will have completed all above-mentioned prerequisite courses.

ALL Supplemental documents must be uploaded to your personal admissions portal. Directions will be provided upon a submitted application. Official transcripts are required to be sent directly by the school. Electronic delivery is preferred admissions@udmercy.edu.

Costs & Financial Aid

All applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early-within the application process, ensuring the University of Detroit Mercy's school code is indicated (002323). This will help to ensure timely processing of a financial aid award at the appropriate time.

For additional information regarding program costs and financial aid, please visit the following links. Questions may be directed to Denise Morabito of the Office of Financial Aid at morabidc@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1405.

Contact Nursing Outreach Coordinator Jenny Duncil at dunciljl@udmercy.edu or 313-993-2455 to learn more about the special discounted rate for the PT-BSN program.

Cost of Attendance

Financial Aid Information for Transfer Students

Upon program completion, BSN students are expected to meet the following program outcomes:

1. Provide compassionate care with a commitment to social justice.
2. Evaluate culturally sensitive and person-centered care practices in health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and illness management for the health of people across the lifespan.
3. Manage the delivery of person-centered care through effective delegation, prioritization and leadership practices.
4. Use transparent person-centered nursing interventions in assessing the client’s environment, prioritizing care and following established health care (institution/agency) policies and procedures.
5. Use quality improvement models to analyze health care delivery systems and policies that affect the health of people.

6. Implement knowledge driven actions in professional nursing practice derived from a variety of theoretical perspective.

Bachelor of Science In Nursing Part Time Sample Program Plan