Frequently Asked Questions
ADN program
Q. What kind of nursing opportunities are available for a graduate of the Miami ADN program who becomes an RN?
A. Becoming an RN is a passport to many different career options including:
- Critical care nurse
- Flight trauma nurse
- Labor & delivery nurse
- Medical surgical nurse
- Geriatric nurse
- Pediatric nurse
- Rehabilitation nurse
- Mental health nurse.
As well as hospitals, registered nurses work in extended care centers, clinics, nursing homes, MDs' offices, military service, hospice, and health and wellness centers to name just a few settings. Nursing is one of the most flexible careers you could imagine.
Q. Can I attend college part-time as a nursing major in the ADN program?
A. Part-time students are accepted as prenursing majors. Once accepted into the clinical part of the associate degree program, you must be able to attend as a full-time student.
Q. Will my nursing credits transfer from my ADN program?
A. Every individual's situation is different. Please see an academic advisor to find out about the transfer of your prior nursing credits. Phone 513/785-7772 or email nsginfo@muohio.edu to arrange an advising appointment.
BSN Program
Q. What career opportunities are available to graduates of the BSN program?
A. The BSN program prepares graduates for leadership and management roles, including school nurse, research associate and occupational health nurse. Career advancement opportunities are greatest for BSN graduates. A BSN is required to enter a master’s program. Nurses with a master’s degree often become nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, educators, researchers and administrators.
Q.What if I have a diploma from a hospital school of nursing and I wish to pursue a BSN?
A. Nursing credits are accepted from any NLN accredited ADN program. Diploma RNs will receive 28 credit hours after passing NSG 301, 311, and 313. Other criteria may apply. See an academic advisor for more details. Phone 513/785-7772 or email nsginfo@muohio.edu to arrange an advising appointment.
Q. What is the process to apply to the BSN program?
A. Follow these steps:
- Check that you meet the minimum requirements for application to this program.
- Complete an application for admission to Miami University, listing your major as B.S. Nursing.
- Complete a BSN application form. Return it to the Department of Nursing.
Q. Will graduating from an ADN program make me eligible to apply to Miami’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program?
A. Yes, please see the admission requirements for the BSN program.
Q. Can I take courses on a part-time basis in the BSN program?
A. Yes. You can take one course or several courses during the semester. The most you would need to take at one time would be selected nursing courses that equal six credit hours.
General Information
Q. What if my college credits are over ten years old?
A. Once again, every individual's situation is different. You may petition that credits more than ten years old be validated by the School of Engineering and Applied Science and accepted for graduation. An academic advisor can best advise you about how your specific circumstances affect your application. Phone 513/785-7772 or email nsginfo@muohio.edu to arrange an advising appointment.
Q. Can I test out of any courses by taking an exam?
A. You may test out of lower-level support courses by taking either a departmental test or a CLEP examination. Typically, students may not test out of BSN nursing courses unless they have taken a comparable course at another university.
Q. I’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field. Will this help me with my nursing degree?
A. A previously earned bachelor’s degree should help you fulfill some support courses, especially if your degree is from Miami University and you have completed the Miami Plan requirements. See an advisor for more details. Phone 513/785-7772 or email nsginfo@muohio.edu to arrange an advising appointment.
