The Department of Nursing is committed to encouraging registered nurses who possess a diploma or an associate degree to return for further study leading to a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing.
Application for admission to the full-time day program of the University is made through the Admissions Office. Acceptance of credit for transfer courses is determined by the Chairperson of the Department, once official transcripts have been received. Several articulation agreements have been signed with associate degree programs in nursing. Course descriptions may be requested by the appropriate department chairperson to determine if courses meet specific curriculum requirements. Completed transfer of credit forms become a part of the students' transcripts.
Part time study is available to registered nurses through the day school and summer school. Faculty are available to advise prospective students upon request.
Registered nurses entering the Department through transfer admissions must meet the same requirements as other students, namely a 2.7 overall cumulative average and a 2.7 science cumulative average. A photocopy of current nursing license, current CPR certification and insurance coverage must be submitted to the Department, and a record of continuous coverage for both documents must be provided according to expiration dates.
Registered nurses are encouraged to utilize the opportunity to gain credit for previous learning through CLEP or equivalency examinations. All students must take 33.307 Concepts for Baccalaureate Nursing.
Registered Nurses who are graduates of diploma and associate nursing programs may be awarded advanced standing through a combination of transcript evaluation, course equivalency procedures, examinations, and/or articulation agreements for the following courses:
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*Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade pointaverage of 2.7 in the combination of science courses identified.
