Outreach Campuses: Developed in response to rural needs, PN, PN to AA/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 serious 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: DCHP Admissions Office (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Practical Nursing program. Admission selections are made once per year. Applications may be obtained from the Nursing Admission Counselor, RoomMH108B, Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and post-marked 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: ♦ Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Course Form, Certified Nursing Assistant ♦ Certificate or Certified Nursing Assistant Recertification Letter ♦ Graduation from high school or equivalent program ♦ Admission to Weber State University ♦ Completed application to Practical Nursing program and payment of the $20 application fee. ♦ Complete Utah criminal background check ♦ Cumulative GPA of 2.5 ♦ ACT composite score of 18 ♦ Completion of the following Math Requirements: ACT Math score of 23 or higher (within 24 months of applying). OR Math 1010 within 12 months of applying. If over 12 months, then applications must: Take math COMPASS test (no older than 1 year) and place into Math QL1030, QL1040, QL1050, QL1060 or QL1080 OR Repeat Math 1010 OR Completion of Quantitative Literacy (Math QL1030, QL1040, QL1050, QL1060 or QL1080; AP Calculus or AP Statistics with score of 3 or better; or math COMPASS with score of 65 or higher) 243 Associate of Science/ Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing Telephone Contact: DCHP Admissions Office (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 program. 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: ♦ Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Course Form, Certified Nursing Assistant ♦ Certificate or Certified Nursing Assistant Recertification 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 ♦ Complete Utah criminal background check ♦ ACT composite score of 22 ♦ Completion of the following Math Requirements: ACT Math score of 23 or higher (within 24 months of applying). OR Math 1010 within 12 months of applying. If over 12 months, then applications must: Take math COMPASS test (no older than 1 year) and place into MathQL1030, QL1040, QL1050, QL1060 or QL1080 OR Repeat Math 1010 OR Completion of Quantitative Literacy (Math QL1030, QL1040, QL1050, QL1060 or QL1080; AP Calculus or AP Statistics with score of 3 or better; or math COMPASS with score of 65 or higher) ♦ Admission to Weber State University ♦ Completed application to Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science Degree option and payment of the $20 application fee Practical Nurse (PN) to AS/AAS (PN to RN or "Advanced Placement") Telephone Contact: DCHP Admissions Office (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to PN to RN program. 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 ♦ Complete Utah criminal background check General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG- RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y