Clinical practice is arranged under faculty direction with the cooperation of a number of community agencies and health care facilities including senior citizen centers, schools, occupational settings, ambulatory care centers, area community hospitals, and tertiary care medical centers. Students are required to consult with their assigned academic adviser about the content and sequence of their work throughout their program and to be familiar with the School's educational policies, as presented in the Student Handbook. Nursing students should follow the required course of studies in consultation with their advisers. Prior convictions may affect the student's acceptance at the clincial site. Nursing is undergoing dynamic changes because of rapid advances in scientific technology, new trends in delivery of health care, and greater public awareness of health needs.
Departmental requirements are subject to change.
The School of Nursing offers a departmental honors track and elective courses. Independent studyand special topics courses are also available for students who want to pursue individual areas of interest in nursing. For students who have a degree in a field other than nursing, a second Bachelor's Degree program is also offered. Prerequisites for this program include several courses that are foundational for future nursing classes and the Graduate Record Examination. All courses are offered through Continuing Education and carry three credits.