Division of Nursing

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Detailed information regarding the Division of Nursing including accreditation, admissions requirements, core performance standards, clinical and licensure requirements, etc. is available on Division of Nursing web site.

Criteria for Retention and Progression (Policy revision adopted 12/2020)

A minimum grade of “C” is required for all courses in the nursing curriculum. A student is allowed to repeat an individual clinical NURS course once (for grade below “C” or withdrawal). If a student is unsuccessful in the repeat of any one clinical NURS course (second grade below “C” or withdrawal), the student will be dismissed from the clinical nursing program. A third unsuccessful grade in any clinical NURS course (grade below “C” or withdrawal) would also constitute dismissal from the clinical nursing program. Requirements for re-enrollment are published in the Nursing Student Handbook. Applicants for readmission (from Louisiana Tech University or another nursing program) must meet the admission and progression criteria in place at the time of application/re-application. If more than three quarters have elapsed since the student was enrolled in a clinical nursing course, the student must apply to be readmitted to the clinical program beginning with the first clinical nursing course. This must be approved by the Admissions Committee.

Additional Requirements

An initial physical examination is required upon admission. Students are subject to random drug/alcohol screening while enrolled in clinical nursing courses. 

In addition to regular University tuition and fees, expenses for uniforms, supplies, equipment, books, and fees related to application for licensure, NCLEX-RN examination, criminal background check and requirements listed on Division of Nursing website, as well as graduation fees are required for the nursing program.

Transfer

Transfer students are evaluated on an individual basis and must submit a letter of good standing from any previous nursing programs. Students may transfer credit earned for the general academic courses from other accredited universities. Students must meet admission and progression criteria at the time of application, as well as transfer admission requirements to Louisiana Tech University. A minimum grade of “C” is required for acceptance of transfer courses.

Transfer students must provide a syllabus and course description for all nursing courses for which transfer credit is possible, and must pass the credit exams for each exam taken. Students must also submit a letter of good standing from the school of nursing previously attended. Credit will not be granted for courses in nursing taken more than 3 quarters prior to admission. This policy also applies to credit granted by examination.

Programs

• Nursing (ASN)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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