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8. An offer of conditional admission with stipulations may
be extended on a case by case basis.
PHSSN Nursing Program Policies
1. Once accepted, students must submit evidence of
physical examination, and immunizations, which is
consistent with the requirements of the program.
Contact the school of nursing for the most current list of
required immunizations.
2. All students must submit to a criminal background check
through a designated agency.
3. Students who have any physical or learning disability
(i.e. ADD, ADHD) must provide official written medical
documentation of the disability and information attesting
to his/her ability to meet the requirements of the
program. Parent institution guidelines must be followed.
The applicant/student must be able to meet the essential
functions with reasonable accommodations throughout
the program of learning.
4. Throughout the program, students must maintain a level
of mental and physical health consistent with meeting the
objectives of the curriculum. If a student presents with a
mental and/or physical health condition that may affect
their ability to perform the essential functions of nursing,
they must provide a doctor's note clearly stating their
ability to safely perform the essential functions of
nursing.
5. Students accepted into the PHSSN are responsible for
providing their own transportation to class and all clinical
facilities.
6. Students accepted into PHSSN must annually provide
proof of medical health insurance. If not on parent’s
insurance, the student must have a private policy.
7. Students must successfully complete all nursing courses
(with a grade of ‘C’ or better) in sequential order in each
level before progression to the next level in the nursing
curriculum. Additionally, students must maintain a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to remain in the nursing
program. Pathophysiology must also be completed with
a grade of at least ‘B’ to progress in the nursing
curriculum.
8. Applicants seeking admission by transfer must meet all
published standards.
9. If the student’s performance is unsatisfactory in the
clinical setting, the faculty may recommend immediate
dismissal to the Dean.
10. The student must annually provide proof of current CPR
certification. The student will not be allowed in the
classroom or clinical area without this certification.
American Heart Association CPR for Health Care
Provider is accepted (National Safety Council, Heart
Saver, & Heart Saver Plus are not acceptable).
11. Professional liability insurance is required of each
student. This insurance is included in the student’s tuition
and fees.
12. All PHSSN entering students are required to purchase
physical assessment equipment that is supplied through
PHSSN. The cost of the equipment will be charged as a
student fee.
13. BSN nursing students are required to take standardized
diagnostic program examinations each semester. The
cost will be included in the student’s tuition and fees.
14. In order for a student to meet program requirements for
the completion of the BSN curriculum, the student must
demonstrate minimal competency in nursing theory and
practice. Competency is demonstrated through
successful scoring on the identified standardized exit
exam. Successful scoring on this examination is a
portion of the course requirements for the course NURS
4453.
15. A student planning to withdraw, or request a leave of
absence from the program is required to:
Meet with their Faculty Advisor to discuss
his/her need to withdraw from the nursing
program.
Submit the PHSSN Withdrawal Form
addressing the reasons for withdrawing/leave
of absence from the nursing program.
Complete
required
parent
university
forms/documentation,
with
appropriate
faculty/advisor signatures.
Withdrawal from the parent university is considered
withdrawal from the School of Nursing.
A student who fails to follow the prescribed procedure
will not be issued letter(s) of recommendation or good
standing by the School of Nursing.
Degree Requirements-Lower-Division Courses
(SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE)
NOTE: The course sequence below is suggested for a four
year progression through the program. As per PHSSN
student handbook, “Students must complete the entire
nursing curriculum within three years of the date of first
admission to the school of nursing”.
Fall Semester, Freshman Year .............................. Credits
* CHEM 1301/1101 Essentials of Chemistry 1 .................... 4
* MATH 1310 College Algebra ............................................ 3
BIBL 1301/1302 Old or New Testament Survey .................. 3
ENGL 1301/1302 Freshman Writing 1 or 2.......................... 3
First Year Seminar .............................................................. 3
Total Credits.................................................................... 16
Spring Semester, Freshman Year ......................... Credits
ENGL Sophomore Literature............................................... 3
*PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3
HIST 1300 Making History .................................................. 3
RELI 2345 The Religious and Philosophical Life ................. 3
FSSC 1170 Wellness for Life .............................................. 1
FSSC Activity Course.......................................................... 1
Total Credits.................................................................... 14
Summer Sessions, Freshman Year ....................... Credits
FSSC Fitness Education .................................................... 1
*SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology ................................ 3
Total Credits...................................................................... 4
Fall Semester, Sophomore Year ........................... Credits
**BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology I ............................ 4
*PSYC 2300 Life Span Development ................................ 3
COMM 1301 Speech Communication ................................. 3
CSCI 1303 Intro to Information Systems ............................. 3
Fine Arts- Arts, Theatre, and Music ..................................... 3
Total Credits................................................................... 16
Spring Semester, Sophomore Year ....................... Credits
**BIOL 2403 Anatomy and Physiology II ............................. 4
**BIOL 2405 Public Health Microbiology.............................. 4
*STAT 3312 Statistical Methods.......................................... 3