2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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3. complete NURS <strong>2003</strong> Introduction to Nursing Concepts and Roles with a grade <strong>of</strong>“C” or better; and5. submit an applic<strong>at</strong>ion for admission to upper-division nursing with an <strong>at</strong>tachedhandwritten one-page st<strong>at</strong>ement expressing reason(s) for seeking a baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degree innursing and outlining career goals.Associ<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) DegreeThe Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing <strong>of</strong>fers an LPN-RN Transition Program leading to theAssoci<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) Degree. The AASN Program is approvedby the <strong>Arkansas</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> Nursing.AASN Admission RequirementsApplic<strong>at</strong>ions to the LPN-RN Transition Program must be received by April 1 foradmission into the program which begins each year in the Summer I semester. At thediscretion <strong>of</strong> the Chair <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing and when space is available, l<strong>at</strong>eapplic<strong>at</strong>ions will be considered on an individual basis until time for the program to begin.All applicants are required to:1. meet all <strong>University</strong> requirements;2. have a minimum GPA <strong>of</strong> 2.00 in all general educ<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing support coursescompleted. It is strongly recommended th<strong>at</strong> all general educ<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing supportcourses be completed before starting the nursing portion <strong>of</strong> the LPN-RN TransitionProgram. However, up to 6 hours <strong>of</strong> general educ<strong>at</strong>ion or nursing support courses can becompleted during the time the student is completing required nursing courses with specialpermission from the division chair. All required general educ<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing supportcourses must be completed before the last semester <strong>of</strong> nursing courses. Any devi<strong>at</strong>ion fromrequirements will have to have prior approval from the division chair.3. have a letter <strong>of</strong> recommend<strong>at</strong>ion from the student’s practical nursing school withthe d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>ion;4. have a handwritten one-page letter indic<strong>at</strong>ing why he/she wishes to become aregistered nurse; and5. have a current <strong>Arkansas</strong> LPN license.Progression in the Nursing SequenceA minimum grade <strong>of</strong> “C” in each nursing course is required for progression in thenursing sequence.ReadmissionA student who discontinues the nursing sequence for any reason must petition theDivision <strong>of</strong> Nursing Admission Committee for readmission into the nursing program.Students are permitted only one readmission. Acceptance for readmission is based onavailability <strong>of</strong> space, document<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> corrected deficiencies, and approval <strong>of</strong> the nursingfaculty. Students who are readmitted are accountable for the degree requirements in force<strong>at</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> readmission.Admission (Advanced Placement)Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Licensed PracticalTechnical Nurses (LPTNs) may qualify for advanced placement within the BSN clinicalcourse sequence. Verific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> a current valid, unrestricted <strong>Arkansas</strong> RN, LPN, or LPTNlicense is required.RNs with an Associ<strong>at</strong>e Degree or Diploma may apply for advanced placement in theBSN program. The RN will receive credit for 33 semester hours for NURS 311V Concepts inNursing Care I, NURS 332V Concepts in Nursing Care II, and NURS 444V Concepts inNursing Care III. The 33 hours <strong>of</strong> credit will be held in escrow. The student will receivecredit for these courses upon successful completion <strong>of</strong> the program. Additionally,148Nursing
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