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2. CHANGE OF DEGREE, TRANSFER, OR SECOND DEGREE STUDENTS
Eligibility for admission by the Nursing Admission, Progression and Graduation Committee is determined
by the following minimumcriteria:
1. Minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative grade point average is required in 12 semester
credit hours of required core courses from the undergraduate nursing curriculum
plan.
2. The required twelve semester credit hours must include a minimum of six(6)
semester credit hours of laboratory science with a minimum 2.0 (C) grade in
each course.
3. Required non-science courses must be taken from the following: English 10400,
English 10500, (or its equivalent); Psychology 12000. Required science courses
must be taken from the following: Chemistry 11900; Biology 21300 and 21400;
Biology 22100 or equivalencies.
4. All required courses must have a grade of 2.0 (C) or better.
5. A grade of less than 2.0 in any three (3) prerequisite courses required in the
Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum Plan of Study will result in ineligibility for
admission.
6. Repeated core science courses, for the purpose of admission, will be factored
together to produce a cumulative GPA.
7. Students are allowed only one withdrawal from the same science course. This
withdrawal policy does not include courses dropped during the refund period.
8. Laboratory science courses for non-RN students need to have been completed
within five (5) years of an application to the School of Nursing. Special
consideration may be given to applicants with a four year degree in science
or a medically related field.
9. Nursing students transferring from another nursing program must submit a
letter of good standing from the Dean or designee of their previous nursing
program.
10. Applicants who have been admitted to the School of Nursing will be required
to submit a record of a comprehensive physical examination completed within
the last 6 months, a complete immunization record and/or lab titres, PPD within
3 months of entry or chest x-ray, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
prior to registration. A criminal background check and malpractice insurance
purchased through the university is required upon enrollment in the first
clinical nursing course. In addition, students must meet agency requirements
as they are mandated.
NOTE: Simply meeting the above requirements does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program.
All applicants to Nursing are reviewed and the best qualified are admitted. Enrollment is limited.
Professional Option Plan of Study
(123 credits)
Semester 1 LEC LAB CR
NUR 18100 Introduction to Professional Nursing 1 0 1
NUR 19600 Foundations of Psychosocial Nursing (1st 8 weeks) 3 0 3
BIOL 21300 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 3 4
CHM 11900 General Chemistry 2 3 3
PSY 12000 Elementary Psychology 3 0 3
NUR 18200 Conceptual and Theoretical Thinking in Nursing 2 0 2
Semester 2 LEC LAB CR
NUR 19200 Foundations of Nursing (1st 8 weeks) 2 0 2
NUR 18800 Foundations of Health Assessment
and Health Promotion
2 3 3
NUR 19700 Practicum I (2nd8 weeks) 0 6 2
NUR 27400 Essential Pharmacokinetics for Nursing (1st 8 weeks) 2 0 2
BIOL 21400 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 3 4
ENGL 10400 English Composition I 3 0 3
Semester 3 LEC LAB CR
NUR 28600 Mental Health Nursing (1st 8 weeks) 3 0 3
NUR 28700 Mental Health Nursing Practicum (2nd 8 weeks) 0 3 1
NUR 29400 Essential Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing 3 0 3
NUR 45100 Nursing Informatics 2 2 3
ENG 10500 English Composition II 3 0 3
NUR 38400 Concepts of Role Dev. in Professional Nursing 3 0 3
Semester 4 LEC LAB CR
NUR 28200 Adult Nursing I 4 0 4
NUR 28300 Practicum II 0 6 2
NUR 27500 Alternative Therapies for Nursing Practice 2 0 2
ELECTIVE Communication 3 0 3
BIOL 22100 Intro to Microbiology 3 3 4
Semester 5 LEC LAB CR
NUR 31700 Nursing Care of Women through the Lifespan (1st 8 wks.) 3 0 3
NUR 31800 Maternity Practicum (2nd8 wks) 0 3 1
BHS 20100 Statistical Methods for theBehavioral Sciences 3 0 3
NUR 39400 Health Promotion and Education 3 0 3
NUR 39700 Nursing Care of the Aged, Disabled & Chronically Ill 3 0 3
NUR 39100 Professional Ethics 2 0 2
Semester 6 LEC LAB CR
NUR 36100 Pediatric Nursing (1st 8 wks.) 2 0 2
NUR 37200 Pediatric Nursing Practicum (2nd8 wks) 0 3 1
NUR 41500 Pathophysiology 3 0 3
NUR 38800 Nursing of Families and Groups 3 0 3
NUR 39000 Nursing Research 3 0 3
F&N 30300 Essentials of Nutrition 3 0 3
Semester 7 LEC LAB CR
NUR 39200 Adult Nursing II 3 0 3
NUR 39300 Practicum III 0 9 3
NUR 48200 Nursing Leadership& Management 2 0 2
NUR 39900 Nursing Elective 3 0 3
ELECTIVE Philosophy 3 0 3
NUR 48800 Capstone Course Preparation 1 0 1
Semester 8 LEC LAB CR
NUR 48500 Community Health Nursing Practicum 1 6 3
NUR 48600 Community Health Nursing 3 0 3
NUR 49800 Capstone Course in Nursing 3 0 3
ELECTIVE Humanities 3 0 3
ELECTIVE Elective Open 3 0 3
Admission Requirements for the
ACCELERATED SECOND DEGREE IN NURSING OPTION
Purdue University Calumet School of Nursing offers an accelerated program for nonnurses
who possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in another discipline.
This intense and innovative program is designed specifically for full time, academically
talented students, who are mature critical thinkers and motivated to earn a
BS degree in nursing in a shortened time frame. Students who have a bachelor’s
degree in another major that are not interested in a full time program or do not
meet the admission requirements are encouraged to meet with the nursing
academic advisor and explore their options in the traditional program.
Admission Requirements:
The successful applicant will:
1. Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any major from an
accredited institution.
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 from prior baccalaureate and/
or graduate program.
3. Have a minimum grade of “C”or better in all prerequisite courses.
4. Provide an essay outlining personal goals and objectives along with a resume.
5. Complete a face-to-face interviewwith members of the admissions committee.
Entrance Requirements:
1. Complete all OSHA requirements prior to enrollment.
2. Complete a criminal background check.
3. Meet with the nursing academic advisor.
4. Attend the nursing orientations.
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