Undergraduate Program
Admissions
Acceptance by Hardin-Simmons University is required, but it does not guarantee that the student will be selected for enrollment in the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing. A separate admission process is required for a student to be admitted to PHSSN. Admission is competitive, and the size of each class is determined by the availability of space and clinical facilities.
The PHSSN will review all applications with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in the lower division nursing curriculum based on a 4.00 scale. Nursing core courses completed with a letter grade less than C will not be accepted toward the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Students are also required to take and successfully complete a nursing entrance exam (HESI).
Students must have ALL prerequisite courses completed before entering the PHSSN.
The deadline for submitting applications for admission in the fall 2010 semester is February 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Late applications will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Once accepted, students must submit evidence of physical examination and of physical health that is consistent with meeting the objectives of the program. Tetanus, diphtheria, and hepatitis B immunizations are required. If not administered, a physician's statement is required. Rubella screening is required. Immunizations will be necessary if screening titer indicates lack of immunity. Evidence of negative tuberculosis must be presented. Health reports and test results will be available to health agencies used for student learning upon request by an authorized representative of the agency.
Students who have any physical or learning disabilities (i.e. ADD, ADHD) must provide official medical documentation of the disability and information in regard to his or her ability to meet the requirements of the program.
Board of Nurse Examiners
The Board of Nurse Examiners has identified certain circumstances that may render a potential candidate ineligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas. The Board provides individuals the opportunity to petition the Board of Declaratory Order as to their eligibility in accordance with article 4519(a) of the Nursing Practice Act.
If you are required to answer “YES” to any of the following questions, you will be required to complete a Declaratory Order Petition and return it to the Board’s office. Processing your Petition may take 6 to 9 months or longer, depending on your circumstances. Once all requested documents have been received, the Petition will be submitted to the Legal Department for review. You will be notified when the review is complete.
- Have you ever been denied licensure by any licensing/certifying authority in any country, state, or province?
- Have you ever had disciplinary action taken against you by any licensing/certifying authority in any country, state, or province?
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime or received deferred order, with or without an adjudication of guilt, for felony or misdemeanor offense other than a minor traffic violation?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with or treated or hospitalized in the past five (5) years for schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder. (You may answer “no” if you have completed and/or are in compliance with TPAPN for mental illness.)
- Have you been addicted or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug within the past five (5) years? (You may answer “no” if you have completed and/or are in compliance with TPAPN for substance abuse.)
- Have you been issued any order concerning your eligibility for examination or licensure by this Board or have you ever received a proposal of ineligibility from the Board?