Nursing (ADN,RN-BSN and BSN) [ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM]

This is an on-campus program only.

Our Nursing program (ADN, RN-BSN and BSN) offers great professional opportunities to all women in the state of Kentucky and beyond. The accelerated schedule enables healthcare professionals to reach their goals faster and in the most convenient manner. Our nursing graduates are well respected and their level of education is well recognized and sought after by hospitals, doctors and other employers. For our adult students, completing this program means personal satisfaction, career advancement and the chance to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

Midway's program is greatly respected in Kentucky and surrounding states. Our professors are among the most appreciated and knowledgeable in the field of nursing. The Associate Degree in Nursing is offered in the Day College as well as in the School for Career Development (SCD) for maximum flexibility and convenience for adult students. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing has an excellent track record - many of graduate nurses have gone on to pursue master's degrees in the healthcare field.

Quality and Convenience: Ask anybody in the healthcare domain and they will tell you - Midway College's Nursing Program has a long-standing reputation as being one of the finest programs in the state of Kentucky. The program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).  Midway College Nursing Program is unique for it is comprised of an accelerated Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program for working nurses who understand the value of higher education and are committed to quality of life.
Growth potential: As many statistics show, the need for qualified nurses in the ever-developing industry is extremely high and many organizations are always looking for well-trained and skilled nurses.

Job opportunities:

Careers available to ADN graduates
The job opportunities in the nursing field don't start and end with the hospital. Other industries and fields also use the services of well-prepared nurses:

• Business in Nursing
• Critical Care Nurse
• Emergency Nurse
• Flight Nurse/Transport Nurse
• Home Health Care Nurse
• Independent Nurse Contracting
• Labor and Delivery Nurse
• Legal Nurse Consultant
• Military and Uniformed Service Nurse
• Nurse Legislator
• Nursing Advocacy
• Oncology Nurse
• Plastic Surgery Nurse

Careers available to BSN graduates:
Once you have graduated with your BSN degree, even more and higher doors could open for you:

Case Management

Charge Nurse

Correctional Facility Nurse

Nurse Educator

Nurse Researcher

Nursing Executive and Nursing CEO

Nursing Manager, Director, or Administrator

Nursing Quality Improvement Nurse

Nursing Writer, Author, or Historian

Registered Nurse Salaries (http://www.allied-physicians.com/salary-surveys/nursing/ , visited 10-29-07)

Staff RNs working in the United States average a median base salary of $41,642.  Half of all US RN's are expected to earn between $38,792 and $44,869.  Nearly 67% of nurses are employed by hospitals and work in inpatient and outpatient settings.  32% of all nurses are employed in medical offices and clinics, home healthcare agencies, nursing homes, temporary help agencies, academia, and government agencies.

	Nurse	3+ Years	Starting Base
	RN	$47,110	$39,000
	Staff RN	$44,200	$37,000
	Master Level	$59,600	$49,700

Average Annual Income By Hospital Setting

	Setting	Income
	National Average	$45,500
	Acute Care	$45,000
	Ambulatory Care Center/HMO	$44,000
	Case Management	$48,000
	Community/ Home Health	$44,600
	Health Insurance Co/School	$42,000
	Dietician	$37,000
	LPN	$33,500
	Nurse Manager	$65,000
	Extended Care/ Psych	$38,500
	Physical Therapist	$55,000
	Physician's Office	$36,500
	Speech Pathology	$44,000
	Operating Room	$45,000

Average Hourly Pay By Specialty

	Specialty	Average Hourly Pay
	Critical Care	$19.45
	OR	$19.75
	Medicine/ Surgery	$18.80
	Emergency	$18.75

Average Hourly Pay By Hospital Bed Size

	Bed Size	Average Hourly Pay
	500 Beds+	$21.00
	300-499 Beds	$19.85
	100-299 Beds	$19.70
	< 100 Beds	$17.65

Sources:
Allied Physicians, Inc.
Los Angeles Times
RN Magazine
Rand McNally

Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Program Description:

Midway College offers the Associate of Arts degree in Nursing on the main campus. Upon successful completion of the program and upon passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), the graduate can practice nursing as a registered nurse (RN).

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Midway College is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing. The curriculum for this nursing major concentrates on two elements - the theory emphasizing all important aspects of nursing, and the clinical laboratory experience supervised and hosted in several health-care organizations in central Kentucky.

Besides preparing excellent registered nurses, the Associate Degree in Nursing Program is the stepping stone for admission into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Time management is a necessary skill for every student in the BSN program, since there is a specific sequence in which the courses have to be taken: NSG 110, NSG 120, NSG 210, NSG 225 and 230. A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in each course before advancing to the next level.

Testing regulations: Students will be required to take nationally-standardized tests throughout the curriculum and to score satisfactorily. At the end of the program, students will be required to take a comprehensive exam and to achieve a satisfactory score prior to graduation and licensing exam.

Admission in the nursing program is quite selective. Midway College prides itself on starting with best fit student desiring to enter a career in nursing and ending with producing professionals who excel in their field. Midway has preparatory courses and academic advisors available for those students who are not fully qualified to enter the nursing study field.

ADN Admission Criteria
As specified by Midway College Admissions Policies, for acceptance into the ADN program the student must:

1. Complete an application for admission to Midway College.
2. Submit college and high school transcripts or GED scores as required.
3. Complete admission interview with the chairperson of the program.
4. Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school or college work (whichever is most recent).
5. An ACT score of 21 is recommended. (Note that a repeat may occur no sooner than 60 days after the first attempt.)
6. Complete two years of high school or one intermediate college algebra course with a grade of "C" or better.
7. Complete a high school algebra or college chemistry or physics course with a grade of "C" or better.
8. Provide evidence of an immune rubella and rubella titer, MMR and hepatitis immunization, proof of varicella history or immunization, current negative PPD tuberculin test, current CPR certification and a completed college health form (prior to entering clinical setting).
9. Campus nursing students must earn six or seven college credit hours prior to enrollment in NSG 110. It is recommended that one of the courses be a science course such as Anatomy and Physiology or Microbiology.
10. Danville extension students must complete all general studies requirements prior to starting nursing classes or permission of program chair.
11. An articulation agreement, which awards a credit of eight (8) hours for successful completion of an LPN Program is available. For admission:
    a. The LPN must complete ENG 101, PSY 180, BIO 195, and maintain a minimum cumulative (Midway College ) grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for 12 credit hours with no grade below a "C".
    b. Present proof of an active Kentucky LPN license and transcript from LPN school.
    c. Documentation of the above will result in a waiver of NSG 110.
    d. The LPN must meet all other requirements as outlined.
12. No individual with a criminal conviction within five years of the date upon which she or he plans to sit for the NCLEX examination shall be eligible to take the examination. This prohibition includes any record of a conviction for a felony charge. More information is available on request, or at the interview.

Associate Degree in Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ADN-BSN, 4-5 year sequence)

The Associate Degree in Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, ADN-BSN (4-5 year) track, allows students to enroll in the ADN program right after high school graduation if desired. With the ADN degree requirements completed, students can take the National Council Licensure Exam for RN licensure (NCLEX-RN), and enter the BSN program. This way, students can be employed as RN's while completing their BSN degree.

The Associate Degree in Nursing to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing provides graduates with a well-rounded education - general education courses, professional nursing theory and more complex clinical practice. The superior education level will help future professionals in nursing be more effective in providing health care and leadership to all in need - individuals and families or groups of diverse cultures -  in any kind of environment.

A minimum grade of "C" in all nursing courses is necessary for successful program completion. Students in Track II must maintain a 2.0 GPA to advance in the program, and they can enter into the BSN program right after graduation from the ADN program, assuming all other criteria are met.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN-BSN)

Midway has been accredited to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for registered nurses which combines general education courses with professional nursing theory and more complex, non-traditional clinical practice.

Students who currently have a Kentucky RN license and an associate degree or diploma can enter the RN-BSN completion program. This track is comprised of higher level course work and the baccalaureate degree can be completed in two years as full-time students or three years as part-time students.
The RN-BSN program is designed to respond to the needs of healthcare professionals, and give registered nurses the opportunity to attend school and earn a bachelor degree while working.

BSN Admission Criteria
To be accepted into the RN-BSN program, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete application for admission to the college (unless continuing directly from the Midway Campus ADN program.)
2. Submit official college and high school transcripts as required.
3. Submit a copy of a current Kentucky RN license or proof of application for the license.
4. Be accepted by the college and complete an admission interview with the chairperson of the program or designee
5. Submit a current resume.
6. Be a graduate from an ADN or diploma program. Graduates of diploma nursing programs must complete the NLN Acceleration Challenge Exam and achieve a minimum score of 90 or the ACT/ PEP battery of classical or integrated tests, and achieve a minimum score of 45 to have nursing courses converted to college credit hours. This is a college requirement. Cost of the NLN Acceleration Challenge Exam is the responsibility of the student.
7. Have a GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale, (2.0 on a 4.0 scale for Midway College ADN graduates.
8. Provide evidence of current clinical practice within the last five years via:
   a. Graduation certificate from a school of nursing within the past two years
   b. Work experience
9. Provide evidence of satisfactory clinical performance. The Student Reference and Evaluation form must be received from current nursing employer or from the ADN or diploma nursing program faculty for applicants who have graduated within the last year.
10. Prior to admission, a student must earn a "C" or better in the required courses listed below:
    a. Anatomy and Physiology I and II ( BIO 195 and BIO 196)
    b. Microbiology ( BIO 220)
    c. General Psychology (PSY 180)
    d. Human Growth and Development (PSY 260)
    e. English Composition I and II (ENG 101 and ENG 102)

After students completing BSN admission criteria, students may be admitted to the college and granted an interview with the chairperson (or faculty) of the BSN program.

BSN Program Criteria (applicable to all BSN students)
To be accepted into the BSN program, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete a college level chemistry or physics course with a grade of "C" or better prior to entry into Nursing 460.
2. Complete the Ethics requirement prior to entering Nursing 460.
3. Complete Math 140/145 or higher prior to math 245.
4. Complete the BSN degree within five years after beginning BSN clinical nursing courses.
5. Provide transportation to clinical facilities.
6. Satisfy all college requirements for graduation.
7. Provide evidence of immune rubella and rubeola titer, MMR and hepatitis immunization, proof of varicella history or immunization, current negative PPD tuberculin test, current CPR certification, and current Kentucky license prior to the beginning of clinical courses. (Additional requirements may be dictated by some clinical sites.)
8. Students are encouraged to be employed in the health care setting while enrolled in classes.
9. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all nursing courses.

This is an on-campus program only.

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