A total of 70 credits is required for the degree. Nursing Science Students pursuing the baccalaureate degree in nursing science are provided both the theory and clinical base to enable them to assess plan, implement, and evaluate health care to meet the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities whose health status varies qualitatively and quantitatively. Registered Nurse Option Registered nurses returning to complete the baccalaureate degree in nursing science must fulfill the same academic requirements as basic students. For students who hold current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Alaska, the Department offers the opportunity to earn credit in selected clinical nursing courses by examination. Students attempting to earn credit by examination in such courses are evaluated on both theoretical and clinical competency.
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Admission Requirements Students who apply to the baccalaureate nursing major and who qualify for admission to baccalaureate study are admitted as pre-nursing majors. Admission as a pre-nursing major does not guarantee admission to the Nursing program. A minimum grade point average of 2.70. A School of Nursing and Health Sciences Application on file in the School. For students not required to take ENGL 111, a 200-level English composition course will be substituted.