Transfer Students Must Contact the Director of Nurse Education for Proper Placement of Transfer Nursing Credit.
Transfer students must contact the Director of Nurse Education for proper placement of transfer nursing credit. To be admitted to the first required nursing course in the major a student must have an overall GPA of 2.7 and “C” (2.0) in each prerequisite and co-requisite course required for the major and have taken two required science courses for the major. Students must maintain a “C” (2.0) in each prerequisite and co-requisite course in the major and maintain a GPA of 2.7 throughout the program. Students must earn a “C+” (2.3) in each required nursing (NSG) course to progress to the next required nursing course. A required nursing course with a “C” (2.0) or less must be repeated. Only one nursing course can be repeated. A student who does not earn a “C+” (2.3 or higher) in the repeated course is dismissed from the nursing program. A student who does not earn a “C+” in two required nursing courses is dismissed from the program.
Students must meet program requirements including, but not limited to, child abuse and criminal background checks, health status and requirements, and Professional CPR.
Students must provide their own transportation for clinical experiences. Prior to graduation, non-licensed students are required to take a NCLEX review course, which is arranged by the Program. Additional expenses and policies specific to the Nurse Education Program are in the Nurse Education Program Student Handbook. Policies and requirements are subject to change at any time.
Note: An applicant who has been convicted of a crime may not be eligible for clinical placement that is required for the program. Graduates of the program who have been convicted of a crime may not be eligible for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. For information, contact the state in which licensure is desired.
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