Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
2. Priority placement is awarded to students who meet the following criteria: • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher from all colleges attended. • Have a total science GPA of 3.0 or higher on all required science courses taken at Biola or transferred in from other colleges. • Have performed at or above 75 on the comprehensive TEAS nursing pre-admission test. Preparation for the exam is highly encouraged. • Have successfully completed 3 of the required science courses by the time of application review. • 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. • Will have completed 4 semesters as a designated nursing major at Biola before entering the clinical nursing program. 3. 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: • Work experience of any kind. Additional consideration is given for those with work experience in health care settings. • Volunteer experiences. Additional consideration is given for those with volunteer experience in health care settings. • Leadership activities at church, high school, or college. • Missions or other cross-cultural experiences. • Special abilities such as: fluent in language(s) other than English (including ASL), unique computer skills, etc. • Official school, church or community sponsored extra curricular activities. • Significant family responsibilities. 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 the clinical nursing program. Parking fees are the responsibility of the student. Courses with a theory and clinical component must be taken as corequisites (in the same semester). One credit of theory equals
one clock hour, and one credit of clinical equals three clock hours. Because of their importance, it is mandatory to attend course and clinical orientations to proceed in nursing courses. A student must earn a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) in all nursing curriculum required courses and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in order to progress in nursing. Students should meet with their academic advisor to confirm applicable courses. Students will be permitted to repeat nursing courses one time only. Students withdrawing more than once at a failing level (“C-” or below) or failing two courses may be dropped from the nursing program. Unsafe clinical nursing practice, regardless of GPA, is grounds for dismissal from the nursing program. Students who withdraw from nursing in good standing will be readmitted on a space-available basis. Mandatory achievement exams will be taken throughout and at the completion of the nursing program. Transfer/Challenge Policy For transfer nursing students, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and other applicants with health profession backgrounds into the Biola Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. General Policies 1. Transfer Student Application Process Applicants must first be accepted into Biola University. It is recommended that the applicant meet with a nursing advisor at the time of university application. When the student has met the prerequisite requirements, a separate application and application fee must be made to the Department of Nursing. If the applicant is a RN or LVN, it is recommended that this be done concurrently with the application to the University. Contact the Department of Nursing for the program application. Priority consideration for placement in the clinical nursing program is given to current Biola students. To be considered for acceptance into the clinical nursing program, all applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 2. Challenge Planning Applicants planning to challenge nursing courses must first be accepted by and fulfill all matriculation requirements of Biola University. All required non-nursing prerequisites as outline in the Standard Curriculum Chart for the nursing major should be completed before entering clinical nursing courses. Contact the Department of Nursing for the current curriculum chart. Transfer credit for non-nursing courses will be granted by the Registrar’s Office as indicated in the University catalog. RNs desiring to challenge must submit a portfolio and review fee of $300.00. LVNs desiring to challenge must submit a portfolio and review fee of $100.00. Placement of students and nursing course credit for prior education experience is based upon individual portfolio evaluation which will include the following: • Current RN or LVN license in the USA (and in California prior to start of nursing clinicals). • Nursing course content outlines/syllabi/course descriptions • Official transcript documenting graduation from a regionally- accredited nursing program. • Two references: • If the ADN or LVN program was completed in the last 5 years, one reference is required from a faculty member from the last year of nursing courses. • In the applicant has been employed as an RN or LVN, a work recommendation from an immediate supervisor who has worked with the applicant for at least 6 months is required. • Educational and work resume.
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