1992-1993 Academic Catalog

148 Nursing Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses Students apply to the Department of Nursing clinical courses during the winter quarter of the sophomore year of college. Students who meet the following criteria are admitted: 1. Cumulative grade point average (minimum GPA = 2.5). 2. Earn a C- or better in all required preclinical nursing courses. 3. Written statement of career goals. 4. Recommendation of academic advisor. 5. Health information (see above). 6. Payment of an application fee ($25 nonrefundable). 7. Evidence of liability insurance. 8. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 9. Computer literacy. 10. Demonstrate a level of health consistent with safe nursing practice. Requirements for Retention 1. Earn a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25. 3. Attain clinical objectives. 4. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. Requirements for Graduation 1. Ear~ a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Register for admission to the examination for state licensure as a registered nurse. 3. Earn a passing score on a national standardized nursing examination selected by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. 4. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. 5. Meet college requirements for graduation. More than a dozen healthcare agencies, including the Dayton Children's Hospital, serve as clinical nursing sites. Professor Lois Baker specializes in pediatric nursing.