Second Degree Option in Nursing

A minimum baccalaureate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is highly recommended, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 in sciences and math courses.  Careful consideration is given to the last 60 semester hours of course work.  Admission to the program is selective and competitive, as there are a limited number of seats available within each entering class (maximum 56). Prospective applicants are encouraged to submit their completed application and all supplemental application materials 5 to 6 months prior to the term to which they wish to be considered for entry.

The accelerated program is designed as an immersion experience. The program requires enrolling in approximately 20 credits a semester, while also completing clinical practice of 16-24 hours each week.

The next term for entry consideration is January 2020 (classes begin January 6, 2020).  To ensure consideration of possible entry selection to the January 2020 entering class, you are encouraged to submit an application and all required supplemental application documents no later than July 31, 2019.  For consideration to the August 2020 entering class (classes begin August 24, 2020), the deadline for submission of application and all required supplemental application documents is March 31, 2020.  Only completed applications, including submission of all supplemental documents and up-to-date transcripts will be reviewed by the selections committee for possible entry selection. 

Eleven prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the program (for self-determination of prerequisite completion, see link below for "Nursing Transfer Equivalency Table").

• English Composition II
• Intermediate Algebra
• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Health Care Ethics
• General Organic and Biological Chemistry
• Anatomy  
• Physiology  
• Microbiology
• Nutrition

All science courses, including mathematics, must have been completed within the last 5 years with grades of C+ or higher on each.  If courses have been repeated, a grade of B or higher is expected.  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/Inorganic Chemistry I & II with Laboratory and Organic Chemistry I & II with Laboratory).

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Second Degree Option (SDO) selections committee reserves the right to modify prerequisites.

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.
  • Including conferred Bachelor's degree posted on your home institution's final transcript.
  • Applicants are responsible for forwarding updated transcripts, upon conclusion of each term/semester, posting results of recently completed academic course work.
• An Autobiographical Statement of Personal Goals and Objectives ("Letter of Intent"/Essay) - This is your first personal introduction to any member of the selection committee. Include some personal information (what makes you, you; challenges faced and overcome; personal achievements; why you have selected this particular career-path).  Most individuals submit a 1-2 page document.
• Letters of recommendation - a minimum of two are required.  Please limit your references to a maximum of three.  All letters ought to appear on official business or institutional letterhead, contain an original signature and the reference's professional title with contact information.
• CV/Resume.
• All international applicants
  • For whom English is not their native language or the primary language spoken in the home, must demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language by obtaining a score of not less than 83 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL IBT) administered by the Educational Testing Service.
  • All program prerequisites must be completed at an accredited U.S. college/university.
  • An overseas Bachelor's degree will be considered IF determined completed as U.S. equivalent on an official, course-by-course/detailed evaluation report prepared by Educational Credential Evaluators or World Education Services.

ALL supporting application documents ought to be forwarded to:

Karin A. La Rose-Neil, Director
MSON Academic and Student Affairs
Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions
4001 W. McNichols Rd.
Detroit, MI 48221-3038

For transmission of official electronic transcripts: laroseka@udmercy.edu

Apply

You can apply to the BSN Second Degree Option (SDO) program through our online application  (select "TRANSFER" as your application type and "Nursing Second Degree" as the Major). Be certain to select an entry term in which you will have completed all above-mentioned prerequisite courses. For questions or assistance regarding the application process, contact: Liz Boyar at turzael@udmercy.edu or (313) 993-2445. If you are currently attending or have previously attended the University of Detroit Mercy as an undergraduate student, please complete the online application, selecting "Readmission" as the application type.

• Nursing Transfer Equivalency Table
  
  • If the course you have completed is not listed in the Nursing Transfer Equivalency Table, you may utilize the University's electronic Transfer Credit System to search for your course.  If the course you have completed is not listed within the Nursing Transfer Equivalency Table or within the University's electronic Transfer Credit System and you feel it meets the requirements for admission, please contact the Registrar’s Office to have it reviewed by the Transfer Team at transferteam@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1940.

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 the Office of Financial Aid (Ms. Denise Morabito).

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 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 perspectives.

Second Degree Option Sample Program Plan