540 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing—Master of Science in Nursing—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse day, but is nonrefundable in the event of a withdrawal. It is due within two weeks of an applicant’s acceptance. All tuition and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice. The first semester’s tuition and fees, less the $200 previously paid, are due on or before registration day. Tuition for each subsequent semester is due on or before the appropriate registration day. Students will not be admitted until their financial obligations have been met. Each student is required to carry adequate personal medical and hospital insurance and may not drop insurance while in the program. Proof of insurance must be provided. Students may purchase health insurance through NSU. Students who have adequate personal medical and hospital insurance may waive NSU’s health insurance by filling out the Student Health Insurance Waiver available through the Bursar’s Office (nova.edu/bursar/health-insurance). This must be completed by the designated due date to avoid charges. Students are responsible for their own transportation to campus and to clinical agencies and other off-campus locations related to their program. There are a number of national, state, and hospital grants available for the nursing student. The Office of Student Financial Assistance and the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing are eager to assist you in exploring all of your financial aid options. Students can review scholarship opportunities at nursing.nova.edu/students/scholarships.html, and can speak to a financial aid representative by calling (954) 262-3380. Do not hesitate to ask for help. Academic Policies The following academic policies apply to all students in the graduate nursing program. Transfer Credits Refer to the university policy at nova.edu/academic-affairs /forms/transfer-credit-grad-prof-programs-policy.pdf. Progression Requirements Students are required to be continuously enrolled in the program, taking at least one graduate course each term. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of B- for credit to be received toward the M.S.N. degree. A course may be repeated once if a grade less than B- is obtained. Only one repeated course can be applied toward the M.S.N. degree. A second course with a grade less than B- will preclude completion of the program and the student will be dismissed from the program. Graduation Requirements To receive an M.S.N.—A.P.R.N. degree, all students must fulfill the following requirements: • s atisfactorily complete the program requirements for the degree, including all required courses and clinical requirements • a ttain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with no course with a grade lower than B- applied toward the degree • satisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations • s atisfactorily complete the application for graduation (Attendance is required at the commencement program.) • c omplete the program within 150 percent of the length of the program (or within 11 semesters) To receive an A.P.R.N. certificate, students must fulfill the following requirements: • s atisfactorily complete all required courses and clinical requirements for the certificate program for which they are enrolled • a ttain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with no course with a grade lower than B- • satisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations
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