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The student who meets the criteria for general Admissions to Albany State University is enrolled in the core curriculum designated by the University. The student who has declared Nursing as a major is admitted to the core each semester. Upon completion of the core curriculum, the student may apply for Admissions to the Nursing program. The student is admitted to the professional Nursing program during the fall semester of each year.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The purposes of the Baccalaureate Program in Nursing are to:
• promote learning and professional development within the total University experience.
• prepare a nurse generalist to assume beginning professional nurse leadership roles.
• provide a foundation for graduate education.
Admissions POLICY
A. The generic Nursing student is admitted to the professional Nursing program during the fall semester of his/her sophomore year while taking the last of or after completion of all science courses and after meeting the Admissions criteria.
B. By early April of each year, the Nursing Admissions Committee will review all applications and make recommendations for Admissions of no more than 20 students per available faculty member. The recommendations will be submitted to the Chair of the Department of Nursing for approval. The student will receive written notification of the Admissions decision to the nursing program by the Chair of the Department.
C. The student should review Admissions forms each semester with his/her advisor to discuss progression and plan for Admissions into the Nursing program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Albany State University admits students of any race, color, sex or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges and activities generally accorded or made available to all its students.
Admissions CRITERIA*
For Admissions into the Nursing Program, the following are required:
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Completion of 30 hours of the core curriculum with a minimum grade of “C” in each course and in institutional requirements |
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A cumulative GPA of 2.75 in core courses. |
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Current enrollment in the last of (or completion of) all required basic science courses including anatomy and physiology, microbiology and Area D sciences with a grade of “C” or higher in each course, and no more than one (1) failure in any one of the science courses. (Only one failure in science courses is allowed. If the science failure occurred more than five years ago, the student has the opportunity to repeat the course one time.) |
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Generic nursing students considered for Admissions must have Anatomy and Physiology course(s) that are less than six years old at the time of potential Admissions into the Nursing program. If the Anatomy and Physiology course(s) is/are older than six years, the student must retake the course(s) and pass with a "C" or better. The student can elect to challenge the course(s) by passing a national standardized exam on the content at the national average/percentile. |
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Students seeking Admissions to the Nursing Program must pass the Regents Exams with no more than two (2) attempts on each component of the exams.
Note: Students will complete standardized Nursing diagnostic exams prior to Admissions or during the first weeks of classes after Admissions.
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Completion of NURS 1231: Professional Nursing Orientation Seminar with a grade of “C” or higher. |
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A completed health record on file in the Student Health Services indicating that all current health policies in the Department of Nursing have been met. |
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A current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)/basic cardiac life support (BCLS) card. All students must be certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) in Child and Adult basic cardiac life support (BCLS) for health-care providers. This certification must be maintained throughout the program (renewed every two years). An outdated CPR certification will prohibit the student from attending clinical practice experiences. |
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*Students who do not meet the Admissions requirements or whose Admissions has been denied may request an interview (appeal) with the Nursing Admissions Committee for a review of his/her entire collegiate academic record.
All students should see their advisor prior to completing an application to the Nursing Program. Eligible students who do not meet Admissions criteria are encouraged to enroll in the Elective Foundations courses: For example, NURS 2112-Foundations of Professional Nursing or NURS 2121: Foundations of Pathophysiology while working to meet Admissions requirements. These courses will prepare students for progression in the Nursing program once they have met the pre-requisites.
TRANSFER Admissions POLICY
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A student transferring into the Nursing curriculum from an accredited four-year institution will be required to meet the above Admissions criteria and will follow the generic curriculum pattern including completion of required courses prior to clinical course entry. Credit for any Nursing courses taken will be evaluated on an individual basis. |
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A student transferring from another Nursing program with one failure in a Nursing course may be considered for Admissions to upper level nursing but must obtain a core GPA of 3.0 for two semesters in courses recommended by faculty before Admissions. The failure transferred in will count as the first failure. |
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A student who has failed (D or less) two Nursing courses, whether at a two-year institution or at a four-year institution, will be ineligible for Admissions. Consideration may be given if the failures occurred over five years prior to application for Admissions or if the student has obtained an LPN or RN degree since the two Nursing course failures. |
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(Appeals must be made in writing to the Admissions Subcommittee and submitted to the Department of Nursing at the time of Admissions or after the second failure.) |
RN STUDENT Admissions POLICY
The Albany State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program follows the collaborative Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Model for Registered Nursing Students.
1. Nursing credits accepted as advanced standing from prior college credits include the following with a “C” or better:
a. Nutrition
b. Pharmacology
(Students who have had Nutrition and Pharmacology integrated into other Nursing courses will be tested on this content while enrolled in NURS 3312).
2. The Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Model is followed for RNs. No validation testing for prior nursing content is required for students who meet the appropriate criteria of the model.
3. During registration of RN students for NURS 4240 (Community Health Nursing) and NURS 4344 (Senior Seminar), the Nursing faculty will verify the RN's original Georgia license and subsequently will sign a form indicating that the license is current. Students must also present a copy of the signed license during the Admissions process and each subsequent year of Nursing education until graduation.
(Criteria of articulation model on file in the Department Chair's Office or at the Georgia Board of Nursing, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3858 – Web site: http://www.sos.state.ga.us)
APPEAL POLICY FOR RE-Admissions (SENIOR NURSING STUDENT ONLY)
This policy affects the student whose second failure in a nursing course is in the Senior Comprehensive or Senior Seminar course (NURS 4343 or 4345). The student must request consideration to repeat the course.
1. The appropriate faculty committee will review student's record for progression.
2. The student may be allowed to retake the course the next time that it is offered, pending decision by faculty committee.
3. The Department Chair and Dean of College must support approval.
ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION
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All Albany State University freshmen students receive, by mail, information regarding their first registration appointment and advisement. During freshman orientation, students have their first opportunity to register for core courses with the Department of Nursing. |
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Thereafter, currently enrolled students receive information about PHASE I REGISTRATION AND ADVISEMENT for the next semester during the midterm via Internet or campus mailings. PHASE II AND PHASE III REGISTRATION AND ADVISEMENT OCCUR AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SEMESTER. General student advisement is held at the University approximately one month prior to registration each semester. |
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During freshman orientation, freshman Nursing students should meet with Nursing faculty (or BSN Coordinator) and are given the currently published sequence of Nursing courses and their pre-requisites. |
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During this meeting in their first semester, freshman Nursing students receive their curriculum pattern and are advised of the courses they are required to take to be successful and graduate in four years. |
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Each semester thereafter, students receive notice about advisement and registration timelines and time periods via Internet or campus mailings. Notices are also posted around the school, on the University calendar and as mass e-mail. |
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Nursing students are directed to one of the designated advisors for their specific curriculum plan: faculty advisors for freshman Nursing students, faculty advisor for sophomore Nursing students, faculty advisor for junior Nursing students, or faculty advisor for senior Nursing students. One freshman faculty advisor remains with the cohort of students as they progress through the program. Specific Nursing advisors’ names and office number are posted in the Nursing office according to ASU nursing student classification. |
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During the University's scheduled registration and advisement times, Nursing students may walk-in for advisement or schedule an appointment with the appropriate advisor for their level. Students are urged to make an appointment during the advisement week in order to have adequate time for advisement. |
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During each freshman advisement/registration session, student/faculty review and complete/revise the following forms together.
a. Curriculum Pattern
b. Admissions Criteria for the Nursing Program and Requirements for NURS 2231 Form
c. Guide Sheet
d. Course Registration Sheet |
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When the currently enrolled (sophomore) Nursing student has completed all of the pre-requisites, the advisor again reviews with the student the Admissions Criteria for the Nursing Program and Requirements for NURS 2231 form. During this advisement and registration session, the student also reviews the above mentioned forms (a, b, c & d). |
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After the student is admitted to the program, during subsequent advisement and registration sessions, the student and faculty review and update their plan on the course registration sheet and BSN guide sheet until graduation. If students follow the recommended curriculum pattern, progression through the Nursing program within four years is possible. |
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm
The Test you will take to be admitted to the Nursing Program is the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). I want you to be prepared.
To improve your test scores, you should log on to www.atitesting.com to take the Online TEAS Practice Test. You must create a user name and password before you test. The Assessment ID is 269198 and the test password is 10A4914T48. Please print your results. If you have questions or have difficulty taking the test, please stop by my office.
Have a Wonderful day,
Mrs. Cooks
Counselor
Albany State University
Department Of Nursing
504 College Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 430-6444
janet.cooks@asurams.edu
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