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Dec 11, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing-For Licensed Vocational Nurses/Practical Nurses (Nursing B.S.N.) (Major Code 713)
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Majors in Nursing
- Major in Nursing - Basic and Transfer Students (Major Code: 701)
- Major in Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse Degree Completion (Major Code: 713)
- Major in Nursing - Registered Nurse Degree Completion (Major Code: 718)
University Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)
Refer to the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog. From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)
Note: MATH 1332 satisfies the prerequisite for CHEM 1405, but not CHEM 1411. MATH 1342 and 1350 do not satisfy the prerequisite for either chemistry course. The fourth hour from MATH 2412 or MATH 2413, if taken, will count towards Component Area Option (Code 90). From Life and Physical Sciences - Code 30 (6 hours)
Fourth (lab) hours will be counted towards Component Area Option (Code 90). From Social and Behavioral Sciences - Code 80 (3 hours)
From Component Area Option - Code 90 (2 of 6 hours)
Additional Pre-Nursing Course Requirements (26-27 hours)
Note:
For students who already are licensed vocational nurses, credit for NURS 2350 is given after successful completion of NCLEX-PN. Nursing Major Requirements (52 hours)
Admission Requirements for the Department of Nursing
- Formal application and admission to WTAMU (application fee required).
- A separate, competitive application process is required for admission into the Department of Nursing. Admission is required prior to 3000-level nursing courses for basic students, LVN degree-completion students, and RN degree-completion students. For Basic and Transfer Students: Current license to practice as LVN or RN is required for LVN- and RN-degree completion students requesting advanced standing (application fee required).
- Completion of nursing core curriculum and additional requirements as listed on the following page.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 and minimum grade of “C” in biology, chemistry, psychology, sociology and mathematics courses.
- Science GPA of 2.8 preferred; three of four sciences courses completed; HESI A2 scores of 80 minimum in math, reading and vocabulary for Basic and Transfer Students (Major Code 701) and for Licensed Vocational Nurses/Practical Nurses (Major Code 713).
- To be considered for admission, the following items must be submitted with the application: application fee, immunization records, all transcripts and background check.
- A transfer student must submit copies of all transcripts, and if transferring from another school of nursing, recommendation letters from the dean and detailed descriptions of nursing courses.
- Applications to the Department of Nursing should be submitted by Feb. 15 for fall semester and Sept. 15 for spring semester admission.
Advanced Standing
Registered nurses or others with previous experience and education in nursing must be admitted to the Department of Nursing through the same procedure as all students. Advanced standing will be determined after evaluation of transcripts. For further information, refer to “Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination” in this catalog. Re-Admission to the Department of Nursing
Re-admission to the Department of Nursing is not automatic. Students must re-apply to the department in writing to the Admissions and Progression Committee after withdrawal or failure in any semester. Students who make grades of “D” or below two times in nursing courses will not be allowed to continue in the program. A student who leaves the program for any other reason may be permitted to re-enroll based on (1) individual qualifications and (2) available space. The student’s record of dropped courses or withdrawals from the University will be considered. Satisfactory scores on comprehensive examinations covering nursing theory and clinical course work previously completed will be required for basic students who have not been enrolled in nursing courses at WTAMU for five or more years. Progression and Graduation
- A degree plan must be filed with the dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences after 30 hours have been completed.
- A minimum grade of “C” must be maintained in all biology, chemistry, sociology, psychology and mathematics courses.
- A grade of “C” or above is required to pass a nursing course and progress through the curriculum on schedule. Progression will be determined on an individual basis for a student who earns a grade of “D” or below in a nursing course.
- Students must comply with all rules and policies as set forth in the Department of Nursing Handbook and in the West Texas A&M University Code of Student Life.
- Students who withdraw before the 12th class day (fourth class day for summer sessions) will have a record of the semester on their transcript with a notation, “Student withdrew without earning credit (date).” Students withdrawing after the 12th class day, but before midterm, will receive a grade of “X” (withdraw passing). If a student withdraws after midterm, a grade of “X” (withdraw passing) or “XF” (withdraw failing) will be recorded. Students leaving the University without making arrangements to withdraw through the Office of the Registrar will automatically receive a “F” in all classes.
- Basic and transfer senior students must pass a comprehensive nursing examination prior to graduation. Students who do not pass the comprehensive exam must complete an individualized plan of study, which may include enrollment in additional courses, before graduation.
Note:
For information about the master of science in nursing (M.S.N.) degree, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”. |
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