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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019

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