Nursing Nursing * General Informatior Contractual Campuses: Straight ADN and PN to ADN options are offered in affiliation with FHP of Utah Inc., at West Valley campus. Outreach Campuses: Developed in response to rural Utah needs, PN to ADN, and RN to BSN options are offered through outreach education. Dependent upon local needs and available funding, outreach offerings are available at various campuses throughout the State for specified time periods. Campus locations and entry level offerings vary from year to year. Accreditation The nursing program (PN, ADN and BSN) is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Admission Process For Entry Options Practical Nursing Telephone Contact: Rhoda Leatham 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to the practical nursing option. Admissions are once per year. Applications may be obtained from the PN admissions advisor, room 108B, College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 14 February each year. Admission applications are reviewed by PN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Students are admitted summer quarter. All summer requisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into autumn quarter. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from high school or equivalent • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to practical nursing option. • Applicants with less than 45 quarter credit hours of college work must meet the following: Composite ACT Cumulative GPA 16 3.4 17 3.3 18 3.2 19 3.1 • Applicants with 45 quarter credit hours must meet the following: Composite ACT of 16 and Cumulative GPA of 2.5. Associate Degree Nursing Telephone Contact: Rhoda Leatham 626-6128 Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to the associate degree nursing option. Admissions are once per year. Applications may be obtained from the nursing admissions adviser, room 108B in the College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 14 February of each year. Admission applications are reviewed by ADN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Selectees are admitted summer quarter. All summer requisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into autumn quarter. Admission requirements include the following: Graduation from high school or equivalent Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 ACT composite score of 20 Admission to Weber State University Completed application to associate degree option Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing Telephone Contact: Marilyn Holley 626-6136 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to PN to ADN option. Admission times and deadlines vary according to campus location. For applications and deadline information, please contact PN to ADN admissions advisor, room 420, College of Health Professions. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by PN/ADN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduate from practical nursing program or equivalent • Completion of WSU general education requirements for practical nursing Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.6 • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to PN to ADN option • Successful completion of proficiency examination • Successful completion of challenge examinations if out-of-state PN graduate or Utah PN graduate of more than five years. Baccalaureate Nursing Telephone Contact: Suzanne Budge 626-6122 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to baccalaureate nursing option. Admissions are once per year for all campuses (WSU, Salt Lake, Cedar City and Outreach). Applications may be obtained from the admissions advisor in room 108B, College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 1 April for fall admission. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by BSN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from an accredited diploma or associate degree nursing program • Completion of WSU general education requirements for the associate degree nursing program • Hold valid Utah RN license • Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to baccalaureate nursing option • Successful completion (50th percentile) of NLN Mobility Profile II examination for registered nursing graduates from diploma program or NON- NLN accredited programs. PROGRAM: BACCALAUREATE DEGREE FOR REGISTERED NURSES - OGDEN CAMPUS Campus Coordinator: Karla Dalley Telephone Contact: Suzanne Budge 626-6122 Professor: Gerry Hansen; Associate Professor: Mary Flo Bruce; Assistant Professors: Mary Ann Anderson, Kathy Culliton, Karla Dalley, Evelyn Draper, Linda Forest, Debra T. Huber, Geraldine Matsumura, Judith Pratt, Kris Williams General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). General Education requirements, including math competency (see index). • A grade of C+ or better is required in all upper division nursing courses. • An overall GPA of 2.6 must be maintained. • 183 total credit hours are required; 60 of these hours must be upper division credits. Specific Requirements: 9 hours upper division general electives (nursing electives limited to 3 hours). • Minimum of 51 upper division nursing hours. • Nursing courses required (51 hours): Nursing 301 (3), 308 (2), 310 (3), 311 (7), 323 (7), 350 (2), 352 (2), 424 (7), 425 (7), 453 (2), 485 (7), 490 (2) • Credit for Nursng 301, 311, 323, 350, and 425 may be earned by Special Examination. Written verification of experience is required for Nursng 311,323, 350, and 425. Required Support Courses (must be completed with C grade or better): • Chem PS111 (5), 112(5), 113(5). PROGRAM: BACCALAUREATE NURSING HONORS OPTION General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors program and complete ten (10) hours of Honors courses (see Interdisciplinary Programs section of catalog). • Maintain overall 3.3 GPA. • Fulfill requirements for Bachelor's of Science with a Nursing major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Bachelor's of Science with Nursing major, take at least twenty (20) credit hours of upper division Nursing Honors (to include NURSNG 480). • Complete a Nursing Honors Senior Project (NURSNG 480) for at least two (2) hours credit (maximum of six (6). A student may receive Nursing Honors credit in any upper division nursing class. Permission from the program adviser must be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: PRACTICAL NURSING INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATE- OGDEN CAMPUS Campus Coordinator: Karen Beaver Telephone Contact: Marilyn Holley 626-6136 Professor: Karen Beaver; Assistant Professors: Janet Rueff, Sonia Parker, JoAnn Hackley Specific Requirements • A minimum of 61 credit hours required • Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* required (must be taken in sequence): Hlthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). Nursing courses required (must be taken in sequence): Autumn: Nursng 101 (7); Winter: Nursng 111 (9); Spring: Nursng 111 (9), 121(5), 123(5). • Support Courses: Summer: Hlthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); Autumn: Hthsci 114 (2); Micro LSI 11 (5). Winter: Chfam SS150 (5); Nutri PD105 (3); Spring: Psych SS101 (5). * Acceptable equivalent for Biomedical Core: Zool 201 (5); Micro LSI 11 (5); and Chem PS 101 (5). Student Services Interdisc. 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