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CANSECO SCHOOL OF NURSING
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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| DR F.M. CANSECO SCHOOL OF NURSING |
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| The mission of the Canseco School of Nursing is to educate baccalaureate
nurses who are outstanding clinicians, scholars, health advocates, mentors
and leaders who will be instrumental in addressing the health care needs
of communities. The curriculum focuses on preparing expert clinicians
to work in partnership with communities. |
| Nursing students pursue professional courses based on knowledge of physical,
biological and social sciences, the humanities and communication skills.
Upon successful completion of requisiste course in these disciplines,
students are eligible to apply for admission to the Canseco School of
Nursing for clinical nursing coursework. |
| Students seeking admission to the nursing program must apply directly
to the School of Nursing. Admission to the University does not automatically
guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. |
| The Canseco School of Nursing offers a basic (generic) Bachelor of Science
in Nursing program with an accelerated track (RN/BSN) for the student
who is already a Registered Nurse licensed in Texas. |
| All prospective nursing students should seek advisement from faculty
of the School of Nursing, in order to plan a program of study that meets
the needs of the student as well as the requirements of the degree plan.
Upon completion of prescribed freshman year coursework, including prerequisite
science courses, students should submit a record of their grades in freshman
year courses, two letters of reference, the signed "acknowledgment
of licensure requirements" from and the School of Nursing application
form. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS-BASIC NURSING STUDENTS |
| Students are eligible for admission to clinical nursing courses when
the following requirements have been met: |
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Acceptance by Texas A&M International University. |
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2. |
Complete application and supporting documentation received by
the School of Nursing by October 15. |
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Completion of at least 35 semester credit hours of core curriculum
and support area courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). |
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Completion of at least three of the four required prerequisite
science courses, with a minimum grade of "C" and a grade
point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). |
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Prerequisite coursework in the sciences must have been completed
within five years of the date of admission to the major. The assessment
of dated credits and courses requiring updating will be made by
the Admission and Progression Committee of the Canseco School of
Nursing. |
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Score baseline proficiency on the Nurse Entrance Exam. The test
is administered by the School of Nursing in early November to students
meeting criteria 1-5 above. |
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| TRANSFER APPLICATS |
| Transfer applicants must meet the same academic criteria for admission
to Clinical Studies as stipulated above for pre-clinical students. Admission
is competitive and contingent on available space. Applicants must meet
all admission requirements of the University, and in addition, must meet
the following criteria: |
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Accepted into the school of nursing on space available
basis only, |
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Have completed all required core courses including the University
Writing Assessment. |
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Have a GPA of 2.5 overall on all previous required nursing course
work. |
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Have fours required science courses within the last 5 years with
a GPA of 2.5. |
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Pass the HESI entrance exam with a predictive score of 75% or
greater on each of the required areas. |
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Have completed all previous nursing course work within the previous
3 years. |
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Meet all other university requirements for transfer and be eligible
for a degree form TAMIU. |
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| Criteria for acceptance of transfer work is as follows: |
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Courses taken in pharmacology and nutrition will be
evaluated for course transferability. |
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Courses in foundations and skills will be evaluated for course
compatibility with the SON, credit may be given for foundations
and skills if grade is C or better. |
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Introductory medical surgical/adult health nursing, pediatric
nursing, mental health nursing, and maternity nursing (if previously
taken) must be validated by an exit exam required by the SON for
all nursing students. A predictive score of 75% or better is considered
passing. |
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| STUDENT SELECTION |
| If at any time the number of qualified applicants should exceed the
faculty and facilities available, the final selection of students will
be based upon the dates the applications were received and upon the dates
the requirements for admission were met. Any student who meets admission
requirements but is unable to enroll in a given year will be given priority
for enrollment the following year. |
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DECLARATORY ORDER REQUIREMENTS |
OF TEXAS BOARD OF NURSE EXAMINERS |
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| A petition for Declaratory Order must be submitted by the nursing candidate
if one of the following criteria apply: |
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The candidate had any licensing authority refuse to
issue a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, placed on probation, refused
to renew a professional license or certificate held by the candidate
now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded, or otherwise
disciplined the candidate. |
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The candidate had been arrested in any state, territory, or country,
including expunged offenses and deferred adjudication with or without prejudice of guilt for anything
other than a minor traffic violation. (DUIs, DWIs, and PIs must
be reported and are not considered minor traffic violations.) EFFECTIVE
9/1/03, "minor in possession" (MIP) is no longer required
to be reported to the Board. |
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The candidate had been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court,
pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to any crime (felony or misdemeanor) whether or not a sentence
was imposed (excluding minor traffic violations. |
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The candidate has criminal charges pending in any court. |
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The candidate has been diagnosed, treated, or hospitalized in
the past five (5) years for schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, paranoid
personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline
personality disorder, |
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The candidate has been addicted to or treated for the use of alcohol
or any other drug within the past five (5) years. |
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The candidate has been issued an order concerning eligibility
for examination or licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners or received a proposal of ineligibility. |
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| Effective 9/1/03-Two (2) FBI fingerprint cards must be submitted to
the Board with the Petition for Declaratory Order form. To request the
FBI fingerprint cards, complete the web form at www.bne.state.tx.us requesting
a fingerprint card packet. Please allow three (3) weeks to receive the
FBI fingerprint cards The FBI cards will not be accepted
in the cards are bent, folded, creased, cut, or damaged in any way. The
fingerprint cards must be mailed and will not be faxed, e-mailed, or overnighted
to the applicant. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS-RN/BSN STUDENTS |
| Registered Nurses seeking admission to the RN/BSN program apply directly
to the School of Nursing. Admission to the University does not automatically
guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. All students entering the
RN/BSN track are considered transfer students and accepted into the BSN
program on a space available basis. In addition to completing all requirements
for general admission to the University, the student must meet the following
criteria: |
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Completion of a School of Nursing Application (in
addition to the University application form). |
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Evidence of current licensure without restrictions as a Registered
Nurse in Texas. |
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A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better cumulative grade point average
(GPA) in all previous subjects taken. |
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A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better cumulative grade point average
(GPA) in all previous nursing coursework. |
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A personal interview with the Nursing Admissions and Progression
Committee may be required. |
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All University core coursework complete. |
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Satisfactory performance on the University Writing Assessment. |
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RN/BSN students will enter in the spring semester with the initial
course(s) being NURS 3590 (Bridge)
and NURS 3302 (Cultural Determinants). No other nursing coursework
may be taken until NURS 3590
is successfully completed. |
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Requests for exceptions from GPA or other admission requirements,
supported by evidence of extenauting circumstances, will be considered
by the School of Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee only
after an official School of Nursing Application has been filed.
Such consideration for exceptions will be based on the individual
student's work performance, academic record, and motivation to continue
professional advancement. |
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At the time of entry, the student will be assigned a faculty advisor
and be given a degree plan for completion of courses. Any change
in degree plan must be made in writing and approved by the appointed
advisor. All changes are subject to space availability. |
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| STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL NURSING COURSES |
| In order to be eligible for coursework involving direct patient care
experiences all students must provide evidence of current Rubella, Varicella,
and DT immunization, PPD or chest X-ray, Hepatitis B vaccines or signed
informed refusal, and current physical examination certifying good health/no
restrictions. |
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| CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS* |
| The Texas A&M International Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing has
adopted the following Core Performance standards for Admission and Progression
in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). |
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Some Examples of Necessary
Activities (not all inclusive) |
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| Critical Thinking |
Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgement.
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Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations, developing nursing care plans.
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| Interpersonal |
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social,
emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. |
Establish rapport with patients/clients and colleagues. |
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| Communication |
Communication ablities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form. |
Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions and patient/client responses. |
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| Mobility |
Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. |
Move around in patients' rooms, work spaces, and treatment areas; administer cardiopulmonary procedures. |
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| Motor Skills |
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care. |
Calibrate and use equipment; position patients/clients. |
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| Hearing |
Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. |
Hear monitor alarm, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds, cries for help. |
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| Visual |
Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care. |
Observe patient/client responses. |
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| Tactile |
Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment. |
Perform palpation, functions of physical examinations and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g., insertion of catheter. |
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| * Developed by the Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing
(SCCEN), March 1993. |
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| GRADING POLICIES |
| The Canseco School of Nursing has adopted a grading scale in line with
other Texas Schools of Nursing, as required by the Board of Examiners: |
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A- 93-100 |
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B- 84-92 |
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C- 75-83 |
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D- 70-74 |
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| Nursing students must achieve a grade of C or better and pass both clinical
and theory components of a course in order to pass that course. |
| (*In some cases, students may receive a non-passing grade of D in prenursing
courses.) |
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| ATTENDANCE POLICY |
| The Canseco School of Nursing adheres to the Texas A&M International
University classroom attendance policy as stated in the current catalog.
In addition, each course has specific attendance requirements for both
classroom and clinical activities in order to comply with accreditation
requirements. |
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| COURSE POLICIES |
| Each course syllabus includes a statement of course policies. These
may be more, but not less, stringent than overall school or university
policies. |
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| ADD, DROP, WITHDRAW, AND INCOMPLETE |
| The School of Nursing follows the general policies of Texas A&M
International University as outlined in the catalog with respect to add,
drop, withdrawal and incomplete grades. In addition the following policies
apply to Nursing Courses: |
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The faculty of the School of Nursing supports the
idea that the use of an "I" or "W" to hide unsuccessful
performance is inappropriate. |
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After the 10th week or 2/3 of class both the course faculty and
the Director must approve the withdrawal. Adds or drops must be signed by School of Nursing faculty. |
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All students must maintain a satisfactory (2.00) grade point average: |
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Cumulative (includes General Education/Liberal
Arts and Nursing). |
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Professional (includes only nursing courses). It should
be noted that admission to a master's program usually requires a 3.0 GPA in the major at the baccalaureate level. |
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Students must achieve a "C" (2.00) or better in each
nursing course. A student may not continue in subsequent courses
for which the failed course is prerequisite until a minimum of
"C" has been achieved. |
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A student receiving an "F" grade in either the theory
or the clinical portion of any nursing course will fail the course. |
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Students may repeat a nursing course, as space is available, only
once to raise the grade to "C" or above, |
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Under certain circumstances, students may receive an "I"
(incomplete) in a course, in keeping with TAMIU policy. The student and course faculty will contract for completion of
course requirements. |
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Students who are unable to maintain active continuous enrollment
at TAMIU School of Nursing must apply for a Leave of Absence from the School in order to remain in good standing.
Such students will be permitted to re-enter the School of Nursing on a space available basis and will be given
priority for available space. |
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| ACADEMIC PROBATION |
| Probationary status is a warning to a student to improve his/her academic
performance in order to remain in the program. |
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A student is placed on probation if she/he does not
maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. The final grade report will carry official notice of academic
probation. |
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A student is placed on probation if she/he does not maintain a
minimum grade point average of 2.00 in nursing courses. The School of Nursing notifies the student of professional probation. |
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A GPA must be returned to minimum of 2.00 to remove probationary
status. Students will have 30 semester credit hours in which to remove probationary status. |
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Restriction: Students on probation are not eligible to represent
the School of Nursing in any student activity/committees. |
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Students who fail to attain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average
for two full-time consecutive semesters will be suspended from the School of Nursing. |
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Students suspended from clinical studies because of a low grade
point average may return after a semester on a space available basis and take prescribed courses to raise their grade
point average. Students unable to raise their grade point average to 2.00 within one semester after returning from
suspension will be dismissed from the School of Nursing. |
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Students may also be dismissed from clinical studies for any of
the following reasons: |
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Academic misconduct such as any act of dishonesty
involving academic work. |
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Unsafe clinical practice. |
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Falsification of credentials. |
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Conduct unbecoming to a student as described in the University
Student Conduct Code. |
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Academic suspensions and dismissals are nonreversible. However,
a student may appeal the course grade which resulted in suspension or dismissal within one semester of the
award of the grade. (See grievance procedure) |
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| RE-ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING |
| Students not enrolled in Clinical Nursing Courses for two consecutive
semesters or formally dismissed will be placed on inactive status. Applicants for re-admission to the School of Nursing
must be eligible for re-admission to the University. Decisions will be made by the School of Nursing Admissions Committee.
The deadlines for regular admission apply to studentsseeking re-admission. However, admission will be on a space available
basis. Re-admission application materials are availablefrom the Office of the Director, School of Nursing. |
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| GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
| The School of Nursing adheres to all general requirements and procedures
of the university for graduation. For deadlines and requirements, see TAMIU catalog. In their final year, students need
to verify with their advisors that all requirements for graduation and/or honors have been met. In addition, students are eligible
to apply for graduation when the following conditions are met: |
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completion of required semester credit hours |
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a cumulative GPA of 2.00 |
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completion of all clinical studies coursework |
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| ELIGIBLITY FOR GRADUATION IN BASIC NURSING |
| Satisfactory performance on diagnostic examinations designated by the
School of Nursing to validate potential successfulperformance on the National Council Licensure Examination is required
for basic students to be eligible for graduation. |
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All students in the final semester of the clinical
nursing program will enroll in NURS 4190:
Senior Lab Seminar. |
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At the beginning of the final semester, students will be administered
a diagnostic examination by the School of Nursing. |
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Upon receipt of the resulting diagnostic profile, each student
will be counseled by the faculty advisor to identify areasof strength and weaknesses. The student and faculty will develop
a contract for an individualized plan to assist in meeting the student's needs. |
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A comprehensive examination will be administered during the final
semester. To be eligible to write the comprehensiveexamination, the student must provide evidence that the terms
of the contract have been met. |
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Students who fail to demonstrate satisfactory performance on the
comprehensive examination will not be eligiblefor graduation. |
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A student who does not achieve satisfactory performance on the
comprehensive examination will be required to re-enroll in NURS 4190: Senior
Seminar and retake the exit examination at the end of the course.
If satisfactoryperformance is not achieved on the second attempt at the course
NURS 4190, the student will
not be eligible for adegree. |
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| Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. |
| 1. Hours Required: A minimum of 127
semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment
of degreerequirements as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" and the Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing sections of
this catalog. |
| 2.University Core Curriculum: 41 SCH as outlined in
the suggested plans and as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation".
Wellness/Activity requirements met within nursing courses. |
| 3. Social/Behavioral Science Elective: 3 SCH designated
as PSYC 2314. |
| 4. Other Education Requirements: 11 SCH including BIOL
2415, CHEM 1406
and MATH 1342 and the University
Writing Assessment. |
| 5. Major: 72 SCH. Nursing courses for the Basic BSN
include NURS 2310, 2311,
2312, 2313,
1302, 3305,
3314, 3315,
3558, 3625,
3665, 4190,
4375, 4399, 4440,
4470, 4622,
4463, and 4665.
Nursing courses for RN/BSN include NURS 3302, 3305,
3314, 3315,
3590, 4375,
4399, 4440, 4463,
4470, and 4622. |
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