NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

47 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 ADMISSIONS ●● A minimum of 30 semester credits (9 credits of Natural and Physical Sciences including 3 required credits in General Anatomy and Physiology I, 6 credits in Physical/Human/Biological Science, 9 credits of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 6 credits of Humanities, 3 credits of English Composition, and 3 credits of College Math above 1000 level), from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 grading scale. Only courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading may be considered for possible transfer of credit. ●● All applicants must show evidence of computer skills through coursework or self-study prior to the end of the first term. Students may obtain instruction through the NSU Student Microcomputer Laboratory or other training facilities. ●● Two letters of evaluation from individuals other than relatives such as academic advisors, professors, or clinical or nonclinical supervisors, or community associates. ●● Graduates from programs other than those from regionally accredited colleges or universities must submit a student-prepared learning portfolio requesting Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit. ●● Copies of national and or state professional certification, licensure or registration, if applicable. ●● A complete resume or CV. In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, students applying for entry to the Cardiac Sonography Certificate program applicants must be one of the following: ●● A currently working, registered ultrasound professional who wishes to acquire the knowledge and training skills in the adult echocardiography specialty leading to the RDCS (ARDMS) and RCS (CCI) credentials. ●● A health professional, who has passed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination (ARDMS ultrasound physics portion of the exam). ●● An NSU College of Health Care Sciences alumnus who has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the vascular sonography course of study and who currently has RVT or RDMS credentials, or has passed the SPI exam and is willing to obtain the education and training leading to RDCS or RCS credentials. Bachelor of Science in Nursing In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, students applying for entry to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Entry-Level Track must submit evidence of the following: ●● Applicants must have completed a minimum of 39 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of specific undergraduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the nursing program with an overall 3.0 or higher GPA and 3.0 in science pre-requisites. ●● Official transcripts indicating completion of each prerequisite course with a grade of C or higher. (Students may submit transcripts if enrolled in a final semester of courses in progress.) Preference may be given to students with no repeated or withdrawn coursework. ●● Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and science GPA of 3.0 or higher, on a 4.0 scale. The completed application (including the application fee and all official transcripts) for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Entry-Level Program must be received no later than May 1 to be considered for an admission interview for the August class and by October 1 to be considered for the January class. In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, students applying for entry to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing—R.N. to B.S.N. Track must submit evidence of the following: ●● Overall GPA 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ●● Proof of current registered nurse (R.N.) licensure. ●● Licensure must remain current throughout the program. Students who do not hold a United States (U.S.) nursing license must receive prior approval from the department chair and College of Nursing dean for admission into the program. ●● Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals other than relatives: one from academic instructor, professor, or academic advisor and one from a community associate.