General Pol i c i es 1. Transfer students who have not yet started nursing courses should apply as any other student for the program, meet- ing all prerequisites as outlined in the University catalog and Standard Curriculum Chart for the nursing major. 2. Applicants planning to challenge nursing courses must first be accepted by and fulfill all matriculation requirements of Biola University. The Department of Nursing should be contacted at the time of application to the University. 3. Separate application must be made to the Department of Nursing. A $25.00 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Biola University, Department of Nursing must accompany the application. It is recommended that this be done concurrently with application to the University. Final acceptance into nursing will not be made until official acceptance to the University is granted. 4. To be considered for acceptance into the nursing program, all applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (may be admitted provisionally with a GPA of 2.8-2.99 if space is available). 5. English 110A and 110B must be completed before starting clinical. All other required non-nursing prerequisites as outlined in the Standard Curriculum Chart for the nursing major should be completed before entering clinical nursing courses (except 30 unit option). Transfer credit for non- nursing courses will be granted by the Registrar’s Office as indicated in the university catalog. If a given nursing course from a regionally accredited nursing program is compa- rable in content and level to a given course offered by the Department of Baccalaureate Nursing, transfer credit will be granted. 6. All candidates will participate in a transition seminar course (Nursing 300: Professional Nursing Seminar) designed to facilitate socialization into baccalaureate professional nurs- ing. This course must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in any clinical nursing course. 7. It is recommended that all transfer-challenge students take Nursing 303Assessment of the Client-Theory and Clinical; however, students may challenge these courses by exami- nation if they feel they have a knowledge of the course content. Comparable courses will be evaluated for transfer credit. 8. Following notification of acceptance into the Department of Nursing, the candidate may begin the challenge process. The process consists of examination with theory and clini- cal components. Contact the Department of Nursing for specific details.
Applicants whose educational and professional experiences qualify them for advanced standing are welcome. Those intending to challenge nursing courses should make an appointment with the Department of Nursing as soon as accepted by the University. After Be ing Accepted Into B iola’s Clini cal Nurs ing Program A student is required to have, at his / her own expense, a back- ground check, urine drug screen, yearly physical examination, specific laboratory tests and immunizations, CPR/AED certifica- tion for the professional rescuer, a valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance and a passport by June 15. Late fees are assessed. Students will not be permitted in the clinical agency without these. 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. In addition, each student must have a personal digital assistant (PDA) and laptop computer (technical specifications are available upon request from the Nursing Department). 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 re- sponsibility of the student. CPR certification must be renewed an- nually throughout the clinical nursing program. A list of potential fees and costs throughout the clinical nursing program is available upon request from the Nursing Department. Theory and clinical must be taken concurrently in courses with a clinical component. One unit of theory equals one clock hour, and one unit 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 statistics, BBST 465 health care ethics, and in each nursing course, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in order to progress in nursing. 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 ground 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.
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