Appendix K.  Undergraduate Studies in Nursing Special Admission, Progression, Dismissal and

Graduation Policies 

 The ASN and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs at NSU are approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing accrediting commission.  In addition the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program has preliminary approval by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).  Comparative information regarding tuition, fees and length of nursing programs in this geographical area is available from the National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, telephone 1-800-669-9656. 

The student who indicates the Bachelor of Science in Nursing or ASN as a major must meet University admission requirements and comply with academic regulations and policies.  The student who has been denied progression in courses or dismissed from another nursing program will be evaluated on an individual basis.

 A student who (1) has ever been arrested, charged with, convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to, or been sentenced for any criminal offense in any state and/or (2) has any disciplinary action against them from any licensing/certifying board in any state and/or (3) has habitually used or been diagnosed as addicted to drugs or alcohol within the last five years and/or (4) has any physical or mental impairment which may affect one’s ability to practice safely as a registered nurse MUST receive approval from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (telephone: 504-838-5332) before progression in this program.  Failure to disclose this information may result in denial of licensure.

 If a student is admitted to the clinical sequence of the program, any subsequent disciplinary action, arrest, criminal charge or conviction, addiction, or impairment shall also be reported IMMEDIATELY to the Director for Undergraduate Studies in Nursing and to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.  All required documents shall be forwarded to the board for evaluation in determining the student’s eligibility to continue in the clinical sequence of the program.

 The following statements relating to admission, progression, and dismissal are consistent with policies of the University.

  

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY

  

The prospective student must submit the following materials to arrive at least nine weeks before registration to the: Office of Registrar NSU, Natchitoches, LA 71497.

 1.         An Application for Admission with appropriate fee.

2.         Official transcripts from all universities attended to the Office of the Registrar, NSU, Natchitoches, LA 7l497 and to the College of Nursing, 1800 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 7ll01-4653.

3.         All freshmen and transfer applicants with fewer than three credits in English composition and three credits in college mathematics beyond the developmental level must submit scores from the ACT assessment.                         

ENROLLMENT IN NURSING COURSES

 

 Admission to the University does not guarantee enrollment in nursing courses.  Selection for enrollment in nursing courses is on a competitive basis for available spaces.

Students must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for selection for enrollment in nursing courses:

 1.         Admission to the University and submission of all official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar on the Natchitoches campus.

2.         A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.

3.         A minimum grade of “C” in all required biology, chemistry, math and  nursing courses.

4.         Completion of pre-requisite general academic courses toward the degree. a.  ASN Program - first semester of curriculum pattern.

b.  BSN Program - first three semesters of curriculum pattern.

5.         Minimum grade point average of 2.7 in general academic courses completed that are required for degree excluding elective.

6.         Completion of required entrance exams for nursing.

7.         Completion of a Application to Enroll in Nursing Courses Form including:

a.  Copy of scores on required entrance exams for nursing.

b.  Verification of Licensure as a health care provider (if applicable). c.  Response to any Request for Waiver of Policy (if applicable).

d.  Final order of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (if applicable).

8.         Completion of required criteria and submission of completed Application to Enroll in Clinical Nursing Courses in the Office of the Director for Undergraduate Studies in Nursing by CERTIFIED MAIL no later than the following deadlines.

a.   Fall enrollment - May 31.

b.  Spring enrollment - Aug 31.

9.         A application to enroll in nursing courses is valid for one semester only.

10.       No application to enroll in nursing courses will be accepted after the designed deadlines.

 

SELECTION FOR ENROLLMENT IN NURSING COURSES

 

Admission to the University does not guarantee enrollment in nursing courses.  Applicants who submit a completed application to Enroll in Clinical Nursing Courses will be selected for admission on a competitive basis according to the following variables:

 

1.         Grade point average in general academic courses required for the degree excluding elective hours.

2.         Pattern of repeated pre-requisite general academic courses required for the degree.

3.         Entrance exam scores.

4.         Number of general academic credit hours required for the degree completed at NSU.

5.         Completion of a baccalaureate of higher degree and/or licensure in the health care system.

 Students admitted to the first clinical nursing course must submit a completed Undergraduate Studies in

 

Nursing Health Form to the course coordinator on Registration.  These forms will be mailed to applicants with notification of acceptance for enrollment in nursing courses.  The physical examination and laboratory tests can be conducted no earlier than six weeks prior to registration.

  

CRITERIA FOR PROGRESSION IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN NURSING

 

 1.         Complete pre and co-requisites for courses outlined in the curriculum pattern.

2.         Earn at least a 2.0 GPA on course outlined in the curriculum pattern.

3.         Earn a minimum of “C” in all required biology, chemistry, and math courses.

4.         Earn a minimum grade of “C” in all required nursing courses before progressing to the next required nursing course(s).

5.         A nursing course may be repeated one time only.  A maximum of nine hours of nursing courses may be repeated, including those dropped with a W+ grade.

6.         A course dropped with a “W” and no grade will not be included in courses repeated.  Student may enroll a maximum of 3 times in a course in which a grade of “W” has been received.

7.         A student repeating a nursing course must concurrently enroll in the co-requisite nursing course. Re-enrolling in co-requisite course in which the student had previously received a passing grade will not be counted as repeated nursing hours for the dismissal policy.  The most current grade earned will be the grade for the course.

 CRITERIA FOR DISMISSAL FROM UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN NURSING

 A student is subject to dismissal from Undergraduate Studies in Nursing for the following reasons:

 1.         Failure to achieve at least a “C” when repeating or enrolling for the second time in the    same required   nursing course.

2.         Failure of more than 2 required nursing courses.

3.         Student will be dismissed if the student has been unsuccessful after two enrollments in     the same required nursing course.

4.         Participation in academic cheating and/or unauthorized possession of an examination.

5.         Plagiarism.

6.         Falsification of patient and/or agency records.

7.         The unlawful and/or unauthorized use, abuse, possession, distribution, transportation,     manufacture, concealment, consumption, promotion or sale of alcohol, illegal drugs, legal     drugs obtained illegally, controlled substances, or designer drugs.

8.         Illegal possession of weapons.

9.         Theft.

10.       Lack of professional compatibility or unsafe clinical practice as identified by the Undergraduate Studies in Nursing faculty.

 

 

CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION

  Criteria for graduation from Undergraduate Studies in Nursing are:

1.         Complete the University requirements for graduation.

2.         Complete the approved curriculum within a four year period after enrollment in the first clinical nursing course.

3.         A minimum grade of “C” in all required biology, chemistry, math and nursing courses.

4.         ASN students must complete at least 12 hours of general academic courses, excluding orientation and developmental education courses at NSU.

 

REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF POLICIES 

 1.         Forms for Waiver of the Admission, Progression, Dismissal and Graduation Policies should be submitted to:

 

NSU

Director for Undergraduate Studies in Nursing

1800 Line Avenue

Shreveport, Louisiana 7ll0l-4653

 

 

A committee will review the request for waiver and make recommendations to the Director for

Undergraduate Studies in Nursing.  The student will received written notification regarding the decision. Forms pertaining to admission, progression, dismissal and graduation policies can be obtained from any of the following CON offices:

  

NSU                                                    NSU

College of Nursing                                    College of Nursing

Natchitoches, LA 7l497                        1800 Line Avenue

(3l8) 357-6776                                    Shreveport, LA 7ll0l-4653

(3l8) 677-3015

 

NSU-CENLA                                      NSU-Leesville

College of Nursing                                    College of Nursing England Industrial Airpark                                                            3329 University Parkway P O Box 7311                                                            Leesville, LA 71446

Alexandria, LA 7l306                               (337) 392-3100

(3l8) 487-5298

  

2.         Grade Appeal or University Suspension Appeal-refer to University Academic Regulations and

Policies in the General Catalog.