Bulletin 2000-2002

School of Nursing Nursing School (NU)
1111 Middle Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107
Undergraduate Information: (317) 274-2806
Graduate Information: (317) 274-2806
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Undergraduate Programs

Special Expenses

Grade Replacement, Forgiveness, Repeating Courses, Auditing

Prerequisite Courses

To be considered for admission, a student must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all required prerequisite courses (C– is not acceptable). These courses may be repeated no more than one time. Effective Fall 1999 and thereafter, all incoming freshmen and transfer students may repeat no more than 15 credit hours of required courses.

The following policies apply to all students enrolled in the A.S.N. or B.S.N. programs. Students will be notified in writing of any policy additions, deletions, or modifications from those listed below.

Auditing of Courses

Students may register for non-nursing classes on a credit or audit basis. Students auditing a course must officially register for the class and pay any applicable fees. Upon completion, the course is entered on the permanent university transcript as taken for no credit (NC). Required general-education courses taken for NC will not apply toward completion of nursing degree requirements. Students should check with the academic counselor as to procedures and fees for auditing classes.

Students may not audit nursing practicum courses. Permission to audit a didactic nursing course depends on availability of space, faculty consent, and demonstration of adequate program progression on the part of the student.

Correspondence Courses

Other than public speaking, all required and elective courses for the nursing major that are offered by IU’s Independent Study Program may be taken for credit. Some correspondence courses, however, may not meet degree requirements. Students must contact their academic counselor before enrolling and obtain the counselor’s signature for all correspondence courses. Correspondence courses with nursing numbers do not satisfy residency requirements. Students are responsible for ensuring that all correspondence courses are completed by published deadlines. (A.S.N. students must complete any correspondence or independent study courses prior to enrollment in the fourth (final) semester of nursing course work. If any such course is incomplete, they must register for the on-campus course in the fourth semester.)

Portfolio Review

Students may also pursue the portfolio option if they believe they have knowledge and skills consistent with specific required course objectives and outcomes. If students wish to pursue this mechanism, they must contact the instructor responsible for the course the semester prior to the semester in which the student would actually need to take the course. If the portfolio is not accepted, the student must register for and successfully complete the course. The portfolio review option does not take the place of course equivalency reviews or transfer credit. Students may pick up a copy of the Undergraduate Student Guideline and the portfolio review form from the Office of Educational Services (IUPUI: NU 122), or from the course instructor. As part of the portfolio process, students will be expected to register for portfolio review credit. Your academic counselor can facilitate this registration process.

Withdrawal

Students withdrawing from nursing course work must complete this work prior to progression in the program. Students withdrawing from required nursing course work will be considered out-of-sequence students.

The following stipulations apply to all undergraduate nursing students:

  1. Withdrawal from a required general-education course in the semester indicated in the curriculum requires withdrawal from all corequisite courses.

  2. Withdrawal from a required nursing didactic course requires withdrawal from corequisite nursing practicum/clinical course.

  3. Failure to register in each sequential semester, excluding summer session, constitutes disruption in progression and students must seek reinstatement.

  4. Approval for withdrawing from nursing courses is granted at the discretion of the faculty. Approval may be granted (based on circumstances) if the student has a didactic grade of at least C (2.0) or a practicum grade of S (Satisfactory) in nursing major courses.

  5. A pattern of withdrawals may influence requests for consideration of reinstatement.

  6. Students who withdraw from the nursing major in the first semester must seek readmission to the program, subject to competitive review (A.S.N. as Category II applicants).

  7. Students seeking withdrawals after the completion of first-semester courses must formally request continuation in the program. Students who interrupt studies are considered out of sequence and may progress only if space is available in needed courses. The date of graduation for out-of-sequence students is not guaranteed.

    Good Standing

    The following policies apply to all undergraduate nursing students (including mobility students) who have been admitted to the A.S.N./B.S.N. program:
    • Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or above in all required didactic courses and an S (Satisfactory) grade in all practicum nursing courses. Failure to achieve a grade of S in a practicum nursing course or a C in a required didactic course constitutes a course failure.

    • Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of C (2.0) for courses required for the degree.

    • Failure to achieve the 2.0 minimum GPA as required may lead to program dismissal. Any student dismissed from the A.S.N. or B.S.N. program is not considered in good academic standing.

    Advanced Placement

    A.S.N. /B.S.N.

    Students transferring from another A.S.N./B.S.N. program may pursue advanced placement if they are in good academic standing in the program from which they are transferring. The program from which the student is seeking to transfer must be accredited. Advanced placement is determined by equivalency of course work, comparability of curricula, and space availability. Students may attain advanced standing through transfer of credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities (for grades of C or higher), credit by examination, or a portfolio review process. Credit for such courses and applicability to the degree will be determined by the university and the School of Nursing.

    Orientation

    All students enrolled for the first time in nursing program courses in the School of Nursing are required to attend the nursing orientation program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. Freshmen and transfer students are expected to attend the campus orientation program.

    Ten-Year Limit

    Courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology (for A.S.N./B.S.N.), and lifespan development (for the A.S.N. program only) must have been completed within 10 years prior to the semester in which a basic student begins the nursing course work. Two options are offered to a student who completed these courses more than 10 years prior to enrollment: (1) repeat the course or; (2) take a challenge examination if an examination is authorized by the academic unit sponsoring the course. This policy does not apply to those who hold a current R.N. license.

    Practicum/Clinical Absence Policy

    It is expected that students will participate in all required practicum/clinical experiences. Failure to complete all regularly scheduled or substituted experiences places students at risk for not meeting course objectives. Students absent from more than 20 percent of scheduled practicum/clinical experience will receive a failing grade, or be allowed to withdraw according to IU School of Nursing Corridor Policy VI-A-28, or take an incomplete according to university policy dictated by the timing of and the circumstances surrounding the absences.

    Academic Appeals

    Problems related to a student’s academic and professional status that emerge during enrollment in either undergraduate nursing program are handled through a campus-specific appeals process. Students wishing to appeal any matter related to their academic status should consult their academic counselor for information regarding this appeal process. Students requesting an exception to policy must petition for a waiver. Students initiate the appeal process by filing a formal appeal with the Student Affairs Committee.

    Eligibility for Licensure

    Those who apply for licensure examination as a registered nurse in the state of Indiana are required to submit to the Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN) written evidence, confirmed by oath, that they:
    1. have not been convicted of any act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary sanction under the Indiana State Board rules and regulations or of any felony that has direct bearing on their ability to practice competently (note that relevant convictions include the possession and use of drugs or controlled substances);
    2. have completed a high school course of study or its equivalent as approved by the appropriate educational agency; and
    3. have completed all graduation requirements at a state-accredited school of nursing.

    Each student is responsible for meeting licensure application deadlines. Students wishing to be licensed in another state must contact that state’s board of nursing directly. Students are responsible for processing all required licensure-related forms and applications and for meeting all state requirements for licensure. A graduate is eligible to schedule a date to take the computerized licensure examination once the State Board of Nursing has cleared the graduate to do so.

    International students and graduates of foreign nursing programs should contact the Indiana State Board of Nursing for licensure requirements specific to them if they wish licensure in this state.

    Intercampus Transfer

    Nursing students in good academic standing may seek intercampus transfer by petitioning the Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee at least one semester in advance of the requested transfer. Intercampus transfer requests will be evaluated individually on the basis of the student’s academic record and the availability of a space in program, faculty, and facilities to meet the student’s needs and program objectives.

    Transfers from Other Universities or Colleges

    Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for transfer as a prenursing or nursing student. Students wishing transfer must petition the APG Committee for acceptance. Approval is based on curriculum compatibility, space, resources, progression and graduation requirements. Students should see an academic counselor at their current university or college prior to making transferal requests.
     

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