Nursing Freshman students accepted into the nursing program are expected to work very closely with their academic advisor to help ensure necessary coursework is completed on time. The criteria for progression in the nursing major are as follows: 1. Completion of all nursing prerequisites or their equivalents prior to beginning clinical coursework: Psych 203, Nrsg 205, Biol 208 and lab, Biol 216 and lab, Soc 101 or Soc 223. Biol 209 and lab may be taken before or concurrently with sophomore nursing courses. Students who have received a D or an F in one prerequisite may repeat that course and still be eligible to apply for the nursing major. Students who have received a D or an F in more than one prerequisite course will not be considered for admission into the nursing major. 2. Students must complete and submit a Curriculum Audit by December 1st of their sophomore year. All transcripts of credit transfers from other colleges and universities must be in the Registrar’s Office before progressing further into clinical nursing courses.
TRADITIONAL ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission Criteria Students must apply and be accepted to Jamestown College prior to applying for acceptance into the nursing major. The criteria for admission to the nursing major are as follows: 1. Completion of all nursing prerequisites or their equivalents: Psyc 203, Nrsg 205, Biol 208 and lab, Biol 216 and lab, and Soc 101 or Soc 230. Biol 209 and lab may be taken before or concurrently with sophomore courses. Students who receive a D or an F in one prerequisite course may repeat that course and still be eligible to apply for the nursing major. Students who have received a D or an F in more than one prerequisite course will not be considered for admission into the nursing major. 2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 3. Enrollment is limited. Students are admitted to the program using a formula that relies significantly on the cumulative grade point average. The formula used to determine acceptance also gives Jamestown College students some advantage over transfers. No candidate is excluded on the basis of gender, creed, race, or age. 4. Prerequisites cannot be fulfilled via CLEP or PEP. Admission Deadline 1. All transcripts of credit transfers from other colleges and universities must be in the Registrar’s Office before entrance into the nursing program. 2. Applications are available on-line via the Department of Nursing web page during the month of November. Notification letters regarding admission into the nursing program are sent out at the end of December. Progression in the Nursing Major A grade of C or above must be earned in all nursing courses. Students who receive a grade of a D or an F in a nursing course are automatically dropped from the major but may apply for readmission.
CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS 1.
All records of rubeola and rubella vaccination or immunity, TB test results (or chest x-ray for those with positive PPD), and a record of Hepatitis B vaccination or release form, and a record of two chicken pox vaccinations, or a positive titer. NOTE: Although the CDC requires a chest x-ray for a positive PPD, students should follow their health care provider’s advice.
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