academic leave-of-absence until successful completion of the RN-NCLEX exam can be documented. Uninterrupted program progression can not be guaranteed for non-2+2 BSN declared AS/ AAS graduates. Program space availability may be limited. Third: This option is designed for licensed RN graduates from other AS/AAS or Diploma programs, or WSU AS/AAS nursing program graduates who have been out of school for an unspecified period of time. Statewide Program Cooperative, contractual, and outreach campuses bring the WSU nursing program to all sectors of the State. Cooperative Campus: AS or AAS options are offered at Utah State University in Logan. 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 AS/AAS, AS/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 issuance 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 Admission 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, Room MH108B, 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. 243 • Complete Federal background check and drug screen (upon acceptance to program) • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 • 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) Associate of Science/ Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing Telephone Contact: DCHP Admission 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. A 2 + 2 BSN Option is available to PN-to-RN and AS/AAS nursing students that desire uninterrupted progression through the AS/AAS Degree to the RN-to-BSN Program level. PN-to- RN and AS/AAS Nursing Program applicants must declare the 2+2 BSN program option at the time of application. 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 • Complete Federal background check and drug screen (upon acceptance to program) • 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 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) • Admission to Weber State University General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED /nterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG- RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005-2006 Catalog