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Nursing Program Progression Policies
 
In order to continue in the nursing program, the student must:
1.
Maintain a grade of “C” or better in all required general education and nursing courses and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA at current institution.
2.
Complete all required general education courses according to the Alabama College System (ACS) Nursing Education curriculum unless completed prior to admission. Any exceptions must be approved by the Associate Dean for Health Sciences.
3.
Maintain ability to meet essential functions for nursing with or without reasonable accommodations.
4. Successfully complete the program:
a. Within 48 months from initial enrollment in courses with a nursing prefix for ADN students; or
b. Within 24 months from initial enrollment in courses with a nursing prefix for PN students.
c. Within 28 months from initial enrollment in NUR 201 for mobility students.
5.
Maintain current CPR certification (AHA) at the health care provider level.
6.
Complete all nursing courses in the prescribed sequence. If a student withdraws or makes a “D” or an “F” in a nursing course, the student cannot progress in the nursing course sequence until the course is repeated successfully. Course repetition will be based on instructor availability and program resources.
7.
Adhere to the Bevill State Conduct Code and the Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses. Nursing faculty reserves the right at any time to require the dismissal of any student whose conduct or clinical performance is regarded as unsatisfactory. In such situations, an "F” will be entered on the student’s transcript. Students receiving an "F" for this reason will not be eligible for readmission into any Health Science program.
8.
The nursing faculty reserves the right to withdraw any student from the program that is refused use of facilities by clinical agencies.
9. Submit a satisfactory health screening data form annually.
10. Maintain health insurance coverage throughout the program.
11. Adhere to current program attendance policy.
12. Obtain the required Bevill State student uniform.
13.
Complete the required program semester hours to qualify for graduation. Some variation is allowed to accommodate transfer credit for colleges on a quarter hour system. An overall 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. Requirements for graduation are outlined in the College Catalog.
14.
Function within the scope of practice as defined by the current Alabama Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
 
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