2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Nursing<br />
114<br />
<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
AASN Admission Requirements<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ions to the LPN-RN Transition<br />
Program must be received prior to April 1 for<br />
admission into the Summer II semester. All<br />
applicants are required to:<br />
1. meet all <strong>University</strong> requirements;<br />
2. have a minimum GPA <strong>of</strong> 2.50 in all<br />
general educ<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing support courses<br />
completed;<br />
3. have a letter <strong>of</strong> recommend<strong>at</strong>ion from<br />
the student’s practical nursing school with the<br />
d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>ion;<br />
4. have a handwritten one-page letter<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>ing why he/she wishes to become a<br />
registered nurse; and<br />
5. have a current <strong>Arkansas</strong> LPN license.<br />
Progression in the Nursing Sequence<br />
A minimum grade <strong>of</strong> “C” in each nursing<br />
course is required for progression in the nursing<br />
sequence.<br />
Readmission<br />
A student who discontinues the nursing<br />
sequence for any reason must petition the<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing Admission Committee for<br />
readmission into the nursing program.<br />
Students are permitted only one readmission.<br />
Acceptance for readmission is based on<br />
availability <strong>of</strong> space, document<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
corrected deficiencies, and approval <strong>of</strong> the<br />
nursing faculty. Students who are readmitted<br />
are accountable for the degree requirements in<br />
force <strong>at</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> readmission.<br />
Admission (Advanced Placement)<br />
Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed<br />
Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Licensed Practical<br />
Technical Nurses (LPTNs) may qualify for<br />
advanced placement within the BSN clinical<br />
course sequence. Only nursing course work<br />
completed <strong>at</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ional League for Nursing<br />
(NLN) accredited schools may be submitted for<br />
credit without valid<strong>at</strong>ion examin<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
RNs with an Associ<strong>at</strong>e Degree or Diploma<br />
may apply for advanced placement in the BSN<br />
nursing program according to the <strong>Arkansas</strong><br />
Articul<strong>at</strong>ion Model. The RN may receive credit<br />
for 25 semester hours for NURS 311V<br />
Concepts in Nursing Care I, NURS 332V<br />
Concepts in Nursing Care II, and NURS 3103<br />
Nursing Skills. RNs who have gradu<strong>at</strong>ed from<br />
nursing school 12-60 months prior to applic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
to the program must submit the “Employee<br />
Verific<strong>at</strong>ion Form” obtained from the<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing as part <strong>of</strong> the admission<br />
process and for valid<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> clinical skills. RNs<br />
who gradu<strong>at</strong>ed from a nursing school more than<br />
60 months prior to applic<strong>at</strong>ion to the program<br />
may earn credit toward advanced placement by<br />
valid<strong>at</strong>ion examin<strong>at</strong>ions. For advanced<br />
placement tests, the minimal passing score is 45<br />
for the ACT/PEP and 90 for the NLN Nursing<br />
Mobility Pr<strong>of</strong>ile II (Book I and II). RNs may<br />
also apply for admission into an Advanced<br />
Placement Track according to the <strong>Arkansas</strong><br />
Articul<strong>at</strong>ion Model. RNs complete the same<br />
general educ<strong>at</strong>ion and support courses as<br />
students enrolled in the BSN program but have<br />
an individualized program for completing<br />
clinical nursing requirements.<br />
LPNs/LPTNs may apply for advanced<br />
placement in the BSN nursing program<br />
according to the <strong>Arkansas</strong> Articul<strong>at</strong>ion Model.<br />
LPNs/LPTNs may receive credit for 11<br />
semester hours for NURS 311V Concepts in<br />
Nursing Care I. LPNs/LPTNs who have<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>ed from nursing school 12-60 months