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Nursing, B.S.
3. Minimum requirements considered for spring letter of acceptance include: a. Perform at or above 65 on the comprehensive TEAS nursing pre- admission test. Preparation for the exam is highly encouraged. b. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from all colleges attended. c. Have a total science GPA of 2.5 or higher on all required prerequisite sciences. d. Have completed 3 of the required sciences by the time of application review. 4. Have earned a minimum grade of ’C’ (2.0) in all required prerequisite courses. 5. Factors which are considered in the selection process which may enhance an applicant's potential for admission include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Work experience of any kind. Employment in health care settings preferred. b. Volunteer experiences. Volunteer experiences in health care settings preferred c. Leadership activities at church, high school, or college. d. Missions or other cross-cultural experiences. e. Biola student extra-curricular activities. Contact the Department of Nursing for additional information regarding admission into the clinical nursing program. After Being Accepted into Biola's Clinical Nursing Program At their own expense, students accepted into the clinical nursing program are required to complete the following. Late fees will be assessed. Students will not be permitted to the clinical agency without these. There may be additional requirements not stated below due to changes in agency standards and policies. • Pass a criminal background check. It is highly recommended that you meet with the Department of Nursing Director or Associate Director to disclose any criminal history (including traffic tickets of $1000.00 or more) prior to applying for the clinical program. • Submit documentation of a clear drug screen by stated deadline and on demand • Submit documentation of a physical examination, including required laboratory tests by the stated deadline and annually thereafter • Submit documentation of having received all required immunizations and titer results by stated deadline • Have a current American Heart Association CPR/AED certification for the Health Care Professional Rescuer, valid driver's license, and proof of personal car insurance turned in by the stated required submission date. A current passport is recommended. • Have required personal technology information equipment as required by faculty Additionally, each student is assessed for liability insurance through the University when participating in clinical courses. The University and cooperating agencies assume no responsibility for illness or accidents occurring during the school program. Students must arrange for their own transportation to clinical agencies as the University does not provide transportation. Students must have access to a vehicle throughout
NURS 452
Leadership/Management in Nursing: Elective Setting - Clinical Community and Public Health Nursing - Theory Community and Public Health Nursing - Clinical
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NURS 461
4
NURS 463
3
Supporting Courses MATH 210
Introduction to Probability and Statistics 1
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or MATH 318 Biostatistics Select three credits from one of the following:
3
INCS, ANTH, SOCI, or NURS 2, 3 Total Credits
60.5
1 MATH 210 or MATH 318 must be taken prior to Semester 4 of clinical nursing program and NURS 441. 2 See Department for approved options. 3 NURS 367 (Critical Care Nursing - Theory) and NURS 368 (Critical Care Nursing - Clinical) are available to be taken as electives. Clinical Nursing Program Admission Guidelines Admission to Biola University, as a pre-clinical nursing major or otherwise, does not guarantee admission into the clinical nursing program. Admission into the clinical nursing program is competitive. There is a separate application process for designated pre-clinical nursing students to apply for acceptance into the clinical program. Guidelines for student selection are subject to change and are available through the Department of Nursing. 1. All applicants for acceptance into the clinical nursing program must: a. Be a student in good standing at Biola University with no history of academic dishonesty and/or behavioral or other disciplinary problems. b. Submit a complete application and supporting documents by the designated deadline, including satisfactory personal references and a well-written biographical sketch as described on the application form. c. Demonstrate adequate English language and grammar writing skills, critical reasoning and effective communication during an interview with the nursing faculty. d. Receive a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher in NURS 112. 2. Priority placement is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: a. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher from all colleges attended. b. Have a total science GPA of 3.2 or higher on all required science courses taken at Biola or transferred in from other colleges. c. Have performed at or above 85 on the comprehensive TEAS nursing pre-admission test. Preparation for the exam is highly encouraged. d. Have successfully completed 3 of the required science courses by the time of application review. e. Have not had to repeat any required course due to a grade of ’C-’ or below at Biola or at any other university or college. f. Will have completed 4 semesters as a designated nursing major at Biola before entering the clinical nursing program.
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