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School of Nursing
Peggy S. Gerard, Dean. Faculty: R. Alexander (Emeritus); C. Anema; M. Block; J. Boling; L. Buechley (Emeritus); M. Cahn (Emeritus); C. Cooke; Joan Dorman; M. G. Engle (Emeritus);
R. Faur (Emeritus); R. Fife; K. Florek; K. Fontaine; R. M. Givens (Emeritus); L. Hopp; D. Huffman; D. Kark; P. Kelly-Heidenthal (Emeritus); K. Kleefisch; M. Marthaler; E. McGuire (Emeritus);
L. Miskovich; E. Moore; C. Moredich; K. Nix; L. Orlich (Emeritus); H. M. Plawecki (Emeritus); C. Reid (Emeritus); L. Rittenmeyer; G. Smokvina (Emeritus); J. Stryczek(Emeritus);
Roseann Zahara-Such; J. Tazbir; M. A. Thomas (Emeritus); B. Voterro; J. Walker; B. Watts (Emeritus); G. Wegner; Jamie Zweig
Nursing Advisors: Heather Cook; Kathleen Galovic; Patricia Mellon
Nursing Resource Center Coordinator: Carol Magliola
Coordinator Instructional Design: Jill Ullmann
The School of Nursing offers innovative program options to meet the professional needs of students for entry into nursing or for advanced preparation. The undergraduate
program offerings which prepare nurses to enter practice and meet eligibility requirements for NCLEXare: Bachelor of Science Professional Option, Accelerated Second
Degree B.S.Option and LPN transitioning to Bachelor of Science. These programs and the RNBS, Nursing Completion Option are designed to prepare a nurse generalist
to provide comprehensive nursing care for people of all ages within a variety of health care settings. In addition, the degree options provide academic preparation for
advanced degrees in Nursing. The Master’s level program prepares Clinical Nurse Specialists in Adult Health or Critical Care, Family Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Executives.
Students make take electives in courses that are relevant for the chosen area of specialization. Four master’s level certificate programs in Nursing Education, Adult Health,
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner are also available. The graduate program has a strong clinical emphasis and
prepares graduates for diverse leadershiproles. All programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Throughout the programs, various part-time and full-time employment opportunities are available in local health care agencies giving students work experience that
relates to their university studies. Flexible schedules allowstudents to pursue programs part-time and full-time. These are university programs, with students sharing in the
social and cultural aspects of college life, while developing their potential as persons, citizens, and nurses. Admission to nursing programs is competitive and is determined
by program admission committees in the School of Nursing. Special requirements for admission and progression are available through the School.
Programs
Undergraduate
—Bachelor of Science, Nursing
~ Professional Option
~ Accelerated Second Degree B.S. Option
~ LPN to BS Option
~ Online RNBS, Completion Option
Graduate
—Master of Science, Nursing
~ Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health or Critical Care) (on-campus or on-line)
~ Family Nurse Practitioner (on-campus or on-line)
~ Nursing Executive
—Post-Master’s level Nursing Education certificate program
—Post-Master’s level Family Nurse Practitioner certificate program (on-campus or on-line)
—Post-Master’s level Clinical Nurse Specialist certificate program (on-campus or on-line)
—Post-Master’s level Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist certificate program (on-campus or on-line)
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Admission Requirements for the
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM (LEADING TO THE RN)
FOR BACHELOR’S PROFESSIONAL OPTION APPLICANTS
The applicant must be officially accepted by the University before his or her application can be
considered for admission to the School of Nursing. Application forms for admission to the University
must be obtained fromthe Office of Admissions, Lawshe Hall, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN,
46323. If the applicant has previously attended Purdue University Calumet, but has not been enrolled for
three semesters or longer, he/she must make reapplication to the University Admissions Office.
Admissions are once yearly for the Fall semester and applications must be completed by February 1st.
This is a limited enrollment program. Admission is competitive. Applicants are considered on the basis of
test scores, prior academic achievement and space available.
When more qualified applicants than openings are available, applicants will be ranked by the
Undergraduate Nursing Admission, Progression and Graduation Committee. The best qualified applicants
will be admitted. If you have any questions please see your advisor.
The following admission criteria must be submitted to the Office of Admissions:
1. Application to the Undergraduate Degree Program in Nursing
2. High School transcript or high school equivalence credentials; the applicant
with a GED must complete 9 hours of University credit or have a SAT com
posite of 1000 or above before they will be considered for admission.
3. Post-high school transcripts.
4. SAT/ACT scores
EACHAPPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTINGTHE ABOVE ADMISSIONCRITERIA. CONSIDERATION
FOR ADMISSIONWILL NOT BE GIVENUNLESS ALL RECORDS ARE RECEIVEDINTHIS DEPARTMENT BY THE
DEADLINE DATE.
1. BEGINNING STUDENTS
(students whohave not attended any college/university)
A. SAT/ACT scores 1000 or higher, (or equivalent English/Mathematics
Placement Test Scores).
B. Meets following high-school subject matter:
English
8 sem.
Algebra
4 sem.
Geometry
2 sem.
Chemistry
2 sem.
Biology
2 sem.
Add’l. Lab Science 2 sem.
(Biology, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology recommended)
Note: Applicants whodonot meet the Nursing admission requirements but domeet general
university requirements will be admitted toCenter for Student Achievement.
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