Frequently Asked Questions
BSN Program | RN to BSN Program | MSN Program
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BSN Program
February 15 for Fall semester, September 1 for Spring semester
You be notified by e-mail approximately 6 (six) weeks after the application deadline
-BSN: 150
-Accelerated BSN: 40 (Fall only)
- CHEM 1010/1011 – Chemistry of Materials/Lab (or CHEM 1110/1111 – General Chemistry/Lab)
- BIOL 2010/2011 – Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab
- BIOL 2020/2021– Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab
- BIOL 1230/1231 – Microbiology/Lab
- MATH 1530 – Probability & Statistics (or equivalent)
- NUTR 2202 – Nutrition
- EDPR 2111 – Development Across Lifespan
All General Education courses and all Nursing Program prerequisite courses must be completed or in progress at the time of application submission.
Only 1 Nursing Program Prerequisite course may be repeated only once, including labs. If repeated, the second earned letter grade of the repeated course will be used in the prerequisite GPA calculation (regardless of whether the grade is higher or lower). The first letter grade for all remaining Nursing Program Prerequisite courses will be used in the prerequisite GPA calculation.
A minimum of 60 hours must be completed prior to starting the Nursing Program.
Science courses must be completed within five (5) years of LCON admission.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the nursing program at their home campus. Request for transfer are to be made in writing to the Assistant Dean of Students.
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Yes. The Loewenberg offer scholarships to current nursing students only. Non-nursing and/or pre-nursing students are not eligible for LCON scholarships.
All academic advising prior being accepted into the Nursing program is done by the Academic Advising Center www.memphis.edu/aac/prenursing/index.
RN to BSN Program
The RN-BSN program is from applicants with a current licensure and already possess an Associate Degree in Nursing.
- English Comp I & II
- Intro Sociology or General Psychology
- Math 1530 (or one of the following:1420, 1710, 1730, 1830, 1910 or 2000)
- Nutrition Sciences: Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab), Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab)
- Microbiology (with lab)
Science prerequisite courses must be taken within 5 years of the anticipated enrollment in the nursing program. Required validation of current science knowledge for RNs will occur through employer verification, repeating of course, taking a higher-level science course in the same field, or obtaining a fiftieth (50th) percentile score or above on the NLN appropriate science test.
Yes. The Loewenberg offer scholarships to current nursing students only. Non-nursing and/or pre-nursing students are not eligible for LCON scholarships.
Use the Transfer Equivalency Table to determine what may transfer to the UofM. https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/transfer/equivalency_table.php
Yes, you can test out of Pharmacology, Health Assessment, and Clinical Pathophysiology by completing the passing the HEIS exam with a minimum score of 850. Students may also submit tests results for Pharmacology, Health Assessment, and/or Pathophysiology national achievement exams taken during their ADN program. Loewenberg College of Nursing will accept a score of 50% or greater on the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) or a score of 850 or greater on the Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) exam.
No, the check must include all searches specified by our clinical settings.
No, it must be a 12-panel urine drug screen as specified by our clinical settings.
MSN Program
The admission requirements for the MSN program are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and an active RN license.
- July 1 for Fall semester
- December 1 for Spring semester
The MSN program is mostly online but you will need to come to campus for orientation, lab, the pre-competency exam and the competency exam.
Since we urge students who work to enroll part-time, the MSN program typically takes two to three years to complete.
The MSN program accepts graduate nursing transfer credits up to 12 credit hours for each concentration as long as a degree was not obtained, the grades earned were B or better, the institution is accredited, and the courses have the same course description as well as amount of credits as our courses.
The MSN program has three concentrations (Executive Leadership, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Education).
Yes. We offer scholarships to current nursing students only. Non-nursing and/or pre-nursing students are not eligible for LCON scholarships.
PhD Program
The applicant must meet all criteria for admission to the graduate school. A master's degree is required for admission and international applicants will be expected to submit a minimum score of 550 on the paper, a 210 on the computer-based, or 79 on the internet based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Additionally, applicants will:
- Possess an unencumbered RN license or equivalent in the student's state/nation of residence.
- Earned Master's Degree with minimum GPA of 3.0. If a GPA is not available, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required with scores from the last five years with a minimum of verbal and quantitative score of 140 and analytical writing score of at least 3.0.
- Provide three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant's capabilities for doctoral study and for future performance as a nurse scholar and researcher. Generally, two letters from former professors will be expected.
- Submit a personal statement of approximately 750-1000 words indicating his/her present interests and career goals, including how the PhD in Nursing will prepare the student to achieve those goals.
- Provide a writing sample (e.g., published paper, or coursework from previous degree program is acceptable).
- Provide a copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
- Interview via phone, face-to-face, or Skype will be required.
The PhD Program Committee will review all submitted materials. Admissions decisions are made on the overall quality of the applicant's professional background in nursing, scholarship, academic ability, as well as the applicant's "fit" for the program in terms of academic background, research interests, and career goals.