238 239 Statewide Program All levels of the nursing program are offered throughout Utah. Cooperative, contractual, and outreach campuses bring the WSU nursing program to all sectors of the State. Cooperative Campuses: AS or AAS and RN to BSN options are offered at cooperative campuses located at Utah State University in Logan and Southern Utah University in Cedar City. Contractual Campus: A PN to AS or AAS Program is offered in affiliation with the Davis Applied Technology College in Kaysville. Outreach Campuses: Developed in response to rural needs, PN, PN to AA or AAS, and RN to BSN options are offered through outreach education. Dependent upon local needs and available funding, outreach programs are offered at various campuses throughout the state for specified time periods. Campus locations and entry level offerings vary from year to year. Licensure Applicants who have been convicted of a felony, treated for mental illness or substance abuse should discuss their eligibility status with the Utah Board of Nursing. Acceptance to the nursing program does not assure eligibility for a PN or RN license. The Utah Board of Nursing makes final decisions on issue of professional licensure. Accreditation The nursing program (PN, AA/AAS and BSN) is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission 61 Broadway New York, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 363-5555 extension 153, Fax: (212) 812-0309 www.nlnac.org Admission Process For Entry Options Practical Nursing Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Practical Nursing option. Admission selections are made once per year. Applications may be obtained from the Nursing Admission Counselor, Room MH108B, Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 1 February each year. A $20 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by the Nursing Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Program selectees begin prerequisites summer semester and are admitted autumn semester. All summer prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into fall semester. Admission requirements include the following: • Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or Certified Nursing Assistant Recertiflcation Letter • Graduation from high school or equivalent program • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to Practical Nursing option and payment of the $20 application fee. • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 • ACT composite score of 18 • ACT Math score of 17 or Math ND0960 completed with a grade of "C" or better Associate of Science/ Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing option. Admission selections are made once per year. Applications may be obtained from the Nursing Admission Counselor, Room MH108B in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 1 February of each year. A $20 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Program selectees begin prerequisites summer semester and are admitted autumn semester. All summer prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into fall semester. Admission requirements include the following: • Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or Certified Nursing Assistant Recertiflcation Letter • Graduation from high school or equivalent program • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 • Combined Math, English, and Science/Support course GPA of 3.0 • ACT composite score of 22 • ACT Math score of 21 or Math ND0960 completed with a grade of "C" or better • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science Degree option and payment of the $20 application fee PN to AA or AAS (Advanced Placement) Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to PN to AS/ AAS option. Admission times and deadlines vary according to campus location. For applications and deadline information, please contact the Nursing Admission Counselor, Room MH108B, Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. A $20 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduate of Practical Nursing Program or equivalent program (a challenge examination may be required for those graduating from an equivalent program) • Completion of WSU general education requirements for Practical Nursing with "C" grade or better • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 • Math ACT 22 or higher or Math ND0960 completed with a grade of "C" or better • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to PN to AS/AAS option and payment of the $20 application fee • Successful completion of proficiency examination Baccalaureate Nursing Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to Baccalaureate Nursing option. Admissions are two times per year for Ogden campus and once per program cycle for Cedar City and Outreach sites. Applications are available year round and may be obtained from the Nursing Admission Counselor in Room MH108B, Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 1 April for fall admission and 1 November for spring admission for Ogden campus. A $20 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from an accredited diploma, Associate of Science Degree Nursing Program, or Associate of • Applied Science Degree Nursing Program • Successful completion of NLN Mobility Profile II examination for registered nursing graduates from diploma programs of NON- NLNAC accredited programs • Completion of prerequisite courses • Completion of WSU general education requirements for the Associate Degree • Hold valid Utah RN license • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to baccalaureate nursing and payment of the $20 application fee baccalaureate nursing for registered Nurses - Ogden Campus mmmrnmrnmAWAWAWAwmmAwmtWAwm mi ■■ i — BSN Level Coordinator: Evelyn N. Draper, MA, RN Telephone Contact: Ericka Turner (801) 626-6122 » Program Prerequisite: Completion of A.A.S. degree, A.S. degree, or Diploma nursing program certificate; current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Utah; Application to and acceptance into the BSN program (see the Admission Requirements below). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "B-" or better is required in all upper division nursing courses, and a grade of "C" or better is required for all support courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above), 37 of which are required within the major. The balance of the 120 credit hours are general education courses and courses taken at the associate's degree level. Advisement Contact Robert Holt, DCHP Admission Counselor, for course and program advisement (801-626-6128). Admission Requirements See Admission Process under the Nursing Department. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor of Science requirements. In addition to the courses required for the Nursing A.A.S. degree, the following general education courses are required for the Nursing B.S. degree: 3 hours in American Institutions, 6 hours in Humanities and 3 hours in Social Sciences, as well as fulfill the University Scientific Inquiry and Diversity requirements. Course Requirements For B.S. Degree Nursing Courses Required (35 credit hours) Nursng 3010 Nursing History Sc Theory (2) Nursng SI3020 Nursing Research (2) Nursng SI3030* Nursing Assessment Across the Lifespan (2) Nursng SI3031* Nursing Assessment Across the Lifespan Clinical (1) Nursing 3035 Gerontological Nursing (2) Nursng 3040* Nursing Concepts in Acute Illness (3) Nursng 3050* Nursing: High Risk Family (3) Nursng 3051 * Nursing: High Risk Family Clinical (2) Nursng 3060* Nursing: High Risk Adult (3) Nursng 3061 * Nursing: High Risk Adult Clinical (2) Nursng DV4020 Nursing: Community Health (3) Nursng DV4021 Nursing: Community Health Clinical (2) Nursng 4030 Power, Policy, Sc Politics in Nursing (2) Nursng 4040 Nursing: Leadership Sc Management (3) Nursng 4041 Nursing: Leadership Sc Management Clinical (2) Nursng 4900 Senior Seminar: Integration of Professional Concepts (1) 'Credit for Nursing 3030, 3031, 3040, 3050, 3051, 3060, 3061, 4020, 4021, 4040, and 4041 may be earned through validation of prior learning. Written validation of experience is required. Required Administrative Course (3 credit hours) HAS 3260 Health Care Administrative Sc Supervisory Theory (3) Upper Division Elective (3 credit hours) BACCALAUREATE NURSING » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete six (6) hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for a Bachelor of Science with a Nursing major. A student may receive Nursing Honors credit in any upper division nursing class.* At least fifteen (15) credit hours of upper division Nursing courses must be taken with an Honors component. The fifteen hours must include Nursing 4800 (Guided Research), taken for a minimum of two (2) credit hours, but not more than six (6) credit hours. * Permission from the professor teaching the course and the Nursing Honors Advisor must be sought before registering in a course for Nursing Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program.) Practical Nursing - Ogden Campus PN/AAS Level Coordinator: Pam Rice, MSN, RN Telephone Contact: Marguerite Simmons (801) 626-7416 » Program Prerequisite: Make application and be accepted to the program (see Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "B-" is required in all nursing courses in addition to a grade of "C" in each support course. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 40 credit hours is required. Advisement Contact Robert Holt, DCHP Admission Counselor, for course and program advisement (801-626-6128). 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