Students interested in nursing are also advised to take the courses in chemistry, general biology, and microbiology in the freshman year. The College requirement of eight semester hours of independent learning opportunities is fulfilled through four semester hours of Nur. 370, Clinical Preceptorship in Nursing, plus four semester hours of Nur. 390, Integrative Seminar. A student must achieve an acceptable level of academic performance prior to entering the nursing major, as well as maintain an acceptable level of clinical and academic performance to progress to the next nursing course.
Progression is affected also by professional behavior and health status.
Students receive criteria regarding academic performance, professional behavior, and health requirements upon entrance into the nursing major. Access to an automobile is recommended for senior year. Prerequisites Prior to Nur. General Biology Chm. Inorganic OR Chem.