Office of Student Support Services

Nursing

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Purpose:

To provide customer service to prospective, pre-nursing, and nursing students.

Objective:

To assist with the recruitment, registration and retention.

Mission:

To create an academic environment through services that enhances Pre-nursing students and Nursing student's probability for academic success.

Services:

Register for classes	Professional References / Referrals	Transcript Audits
Add / Drop Classes	Grade Replacement	Academic Counseling

Role of the Office in the School of Nursing:

Student Services Office primarily provides advising to prospective and pre-nursing students regarding the Baccalaureate of Nursing at North Carolina Central University. The office serves as an initial point of service for students that need referrals for various support services (i.e. course registration, student initiated academic appeals, academic interventions, record keeping, recruitment, etc.).

Regular Office Hours: 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Note: Occasionally, the office is closed for meetings or other official university events.

Please call (919) 530-7235 or (919) 530-6431 prior to your visit.

Directions to the Department and the Campus Address:

Our Department is located on the Main Campus. Go online and map out directions from

1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707, turn onto Nelson Street (This is a one way street).

The office is in the first building on the right.

The Office of Student Support Services in on the 2^nd Floor of the Miller-Morgan Building, Room 250.

Reminder: On the day of your visit, call the NCCU Campus Police at (919)530-6106 for visitor parking instructions

Director	Gail Ricks Miller-Morgan 248 919-530-7228
Administrative Associate	Frances Springs Miller-Morgan 248 919-530-7235
Counselor/Tutor	Shirley Hunter Miller-Morgan 250 919-530-6387
Counselor/Tutor	Melusian Wright Miller-Morgan 250 919-530-6632

Appointments:

Once the Prospective students and Transfer students are enrolled in the University, they are to bring unofficial copies of their transcripts to their initial advising and registration session in the Department of Nursing.
Please be prepared for your advising session with transcripts, writing utensils, and questions.

Scheduled Registration Appointments

During the first month of registration (visit www.nccu.edu and click on the
calendar icon to find the registration date for each semester),, students without
holds on their accounts will be able to schedule appointments with their Advisors.
The OSSS will begin scheduling appointments the Monday the week prior to the
first day of registration. Students are to telephone the office to schedule their appointments.
Walk-in Appointments

With the exception of the registration period, students and prospective students are advised on a first come-first served basis beginning at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday except on the University designated holidays and during Departmental and University events and/or meetings. All persons requesting to meet with an advisor must sign-in by 4 p.m. on the date of the visit.Before coming to the office, please call(919) 530-7235 to confirm if an Advisor will be available to provide counseling services.

Transcript Audits

Recently enrolled transfer and second Degree students are encouraged to meet with an Advisor for a transcript(s) audit. Transcript audits are not available via teleconference (telephone).
If the prospective student cannot come into the office to meet with an Advisor, he/she can fax (919) 530-6805 or email (fsprings@nccu.edu) transcripts to request an audit. Include your Name, ph# and email on cover page of the fax.
An Advisor will reply with the results of the transcript audit via the email address provided on the cover sheet.
Please allow up to 10 business days to receive the results. The office will retain a copy of the audit for one calendar year from the completion date of the audit.
Curriculum revisions are subject to occur after an audit. Please know that the responsibility for meeting the graduation requirements as set forth by the University is the student's responsibility based on continuous enrollment from the year/semester started. If the student defers a semester, the student will have to meet the graduation requirements in effect the semester of re-entrance.

Remember: The audit is only a roadmap to assist students with registration and efficient matriculation in the Nursing programs. The student is responsible for making sure he/she has met the University's graduation requirements for their major program.

Degree Programs

BSN

BSN Curriculum

The traditional nursing curriculum is offered for qualified high school graduates, transfer and second degree students and licensed practical nurses. The nursing curriculum is divided into a lower division and an upper division, each of which is two years for traditional students. The lower division courses provide knowledge in natural and social sciences with a liberal arts focus. The upper division courses are in the nursing major. Completion of 56 hours is required to obtain junior status for admission to upper division. All students must successfully complete three pre-nursing courses prior to admission to the upper division.

RN to BSN

RNBSN Curriculum

The RN to BSN curriculum is web-enhanced for registered nurses licensed to practice nursing. Nursing courses are offered online to facilitate distance learning. While courses are available via the internet, several opportunities to visit the campus are available. Students in the RN-BSN curriculum matriculate into the upper division after only one year.A variety of health care facilities are used throughout the state to provide clinical experiences including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health departments in Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham, Person, Vance-Granville and Franklin counties.

Accelerated BSN

Curriculum Guide

The second degree, accelerated BSN is a 16-month intensive curriculum. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing are eligible to pursue admission into either the traditional or accelerated programs. All students are required to complete the pre-requisite courses prior to application to the accelerated program. Pre-requisite courses can be completed through the University.

Admission Information

Admission to the nursing program is offered in the fall semester. All students must be admitted to the University prior to applying to the Nursing Program. Application to the program must be submitted to the Nursing Office of Student Support Services by January 30^th.

How To Learn More

Prospective students can obtain more information about NCCU Nursing by visiting our website at www.nccu.edu or by contacting the NCCU Department of Nursing. North Carolina Central University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation or lifestyle, or disability.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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Accelerated Upper Division GPA Calculator	Admission to North Carolina Central University. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the nursing major. First Degree and Transfer students must apply for admission to the Upper Division of the Nursing Program when they are enrolled in the Pre-nursing courses at North Carolina Central University. Students will be notified in writing of their admission status. The availability of clinical and instructional resources influences class size. Therefore, it is impossible to guarantee admission to every student who meets the requirements. Matriculation as a First Degree Pre-nursing student, Transfer student or as a Second Degree student Completion of at least 56 semester hours of course work that includes prerequisites listed above and designated junior status. Earn a GPA of 2.5 overall and a 2.5 GPA in the Natural Sciences. Earn a "C" or above in the following nursing support courses: Statistics; FOOD 2200; PSYCH 2100. Completion of all nursing prerequisite courses:
Traditional Upper Division GPA Calculator
Lower Division GEC GPA Calculator
RN-BSN Upper Division GPA Calculator

NATURAL SCIENCES COURSES	SUPPORT COURSES	GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES	PRE-NURSING COURSES
BIOL 1300, 1610, 1620, 3200	FOOD 2200	ENGL 1110, 1210, 1250	**NURS 2010
MATH 1100	PSYCH 2100	PEDU 1541	**NURS 2020
CHEM 1000, 1500	Statistics	HUM 2410, 2420	**NURS 2201
	SOCI 2000**	HUSC 1521	** These courses MUST be taken at NCCU
		HEDU 1531
		HIST 1320
Foreign Language 1, 2 and/or 3 semesters based upon placement testing

**ABSN Students must take 2010, 2020. 2201. and 2030 at NCCU

**RN Course: NURS 4520 - The RN student is will receive 64.5 advance placement credit hours for required Natural Science and Math courses. (This course is the Pre-Nursing bridge course and must be taken at NCCU)

All students must have a documented criminal background check.

Reminder: When at student receives a ‘D' or ‘F' in a pre-nursing or nursing course, the student cannot progress to the next sequence of courses without successfully completing the failed course.

Only one repetition of any pre-nursing or nursing course is permitted. If a student receives a second failing grade, ‘D' or ‘F' in any pre-nursing or nursing course, the student will be permanently dismissed from the nursing program.

* Non-registered Nurses. This student is not a Licensed Registered Nurse.

* Statistics and SOCI 2000 can be taken in Upper Division by First Degree students. Second Degree students must successfully complete these two (2) courses prior to admission into the Upper Division.

Application for Admission to the Nursing Major

Thank you for your interest in the Nursing program at North Carolina Central University. The Department of Nursing reviews applications annually for the Nursing major in a competitive admissions process. To prevent delays in processing your application, please carefully read and follow the instructions provided.

Application Deadlines for the Upper Division of Nursing

ABSN - September 15^th each year (This program begins annually in the spring semester. See page 15 for the ABSN curriculum guide.)

BSN - January 30^th each year (This program begins annually in the fall semester. See page 13 for the Traditional BSN curriculum guide.)

RN to BSN - Date TBA (This program typically begins annually in the spring semester. See page 16 for the RN to BSN curriculum guide.)

Note: If the deadline date for turning in the application to Upper Division falls on either

Saturday or Sunday, the application will be due on the preceding Friday by 5 PM EST or ET

Application Procedure for Upper Division

Currently enrolled NCCU students

Currently enrolled NCCU students who qualify to apply for admission to the UPPER DIVISION in the Department of Nursing should:

Submit an application to the Department of Nursing by the established deadline preceding the semester in which admission is sought.
Submit a current physical examination (completed within the past year), which includes an assessment of physical and mental health, a record of immunizations including Hepatitis B vaccine and Varicella, a Tuberculin Skin Test (an annual requirement), and disclosure of medical problems that require accommodation or special arrangements.
Applications are screened for admission by the Recruitment, Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee (RAPR).

Note: THE APPLICANT IS NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION IN WRITING.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants must submit two applications: the online university undergraduate transfer application available through the university Admissions office at www.nccu.edu and the Nursing major paper application. Please note that the University application is separate from the Nursing major application and no documents or transcripts are shared by the University Undergraduate Admission Office and the Department of Nursing. At least four to six weeks prior to the Nursing application deadline, transfer applicants should first apply to the University as a transfer student. Upon acceptance to the University, applicants are issued an 820 number (PIN#) which must be used on the Nursing application. Please note that the number of transfer spaces is limited, and admission to NCCU is a pre-condition for admission to the Nursing major.

The university Office of Undergraduate Admissions requires applicants to submit official transcripts and OSSS also requires official transcripts in support of the Nursing major application. Do not have your official transcripts sent to the OSSS, you must attach the transcripts to the Nursing major application. It is your responsibility to be sure that all transcripts are received by the OSSS.

RN Applicants

RN-BSN students are required to have a current and unrestricted RN Licensure for the state of practice. License will be verified. It is a requirement of registration for each semester.

All Applicants

Incomplete Nursing applications, including those submitted without 820 (PIN) numbers will not be processed, and applications are evaluated only after all required documents have been received. During the application process, the OSSS will communicate with applicants via email, thus it is important that your University email address is printed legibly. Following receipt of the application, we will send an email confirmation that the application has been received. Please allow 3-4 weeks following submission of your application to receive the initial confirmation of receipt. If support documentation is missing from the application package, applicants will be contacted ONCE by email and given two weeks to submit the required documents. In 2009, applicants will be notified by mid-July of their admission decisions by U.S. Mail. Thereafter, applicants will be notified by mid-June of their admission decisions by U.S. Mail.

Please note: Admission to the University through the University Undergraduate Admissions Office DOES NOT guarantee admission to the Nursing major. Nursing major decisions are independent of the University admission decision process and are mailed separately.

Once a student has received verification of admission into the Upper Division of the Nursing Program, the student must provide the following documentation for the fall semester of the Junior year or the first semester in Upper Division and each academic year there afterwards:

1. Current immunizations and Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver. This is a repeat since they have to submit the immunizations as part of the admission packet

2. Documented criminal background check by the third party vendor selected by the University.

3. Basic Life Support Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification (American Heart Association, CPR for Healthcare Providers).

All admissions are contingent upon the student maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5, completing all program requirements with grades of 2.5 or better, and presenting current evidence of malpractice (liability) insurance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (American Heart Association, CPR for Healthcare Professionals), physical/mental health evaluation, background check, current immunizations and current nursing license, if applicable.

The Department of Nursing at NCCU reserves the right to modify this information. Students are advised to consult a Nursing Advisor to maintain currency with Departmental requirements. The Department of Nursing will make every effort to notify currently enrolled Pre- nursing majors of any changes in admission requirements. Students should keep the Department informed of their current address.

The Department will not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, or disability in either the selection of students for participation in the educational program, or as to any aspects of the clinical training; provided, however, that with respect to disability, the disability must not be such as would, with reasonable accommodation, in and of itself preclude the student's effective participation in the educational program.

* Non-registered Nurses. This student is not a Licensed Registered Nurse.

NCCU NURSING MAJOR STUDENTS

Registration

The Department of Nursing registers courses each semester for students classified as one of the following:

Second Semester Sophomores who are eligible to register for bridge courses.
Transfer students who have been releases by the University College
Second degree (Bachelor Degree) students for.
Students Readmitted to the University

An alternate PIN (Personal Identification Number) is required to complete registration on Banner. Alternate PINs are not given to students majoring in Nursing. Therefore, each student MUST come to the Office of Student Support Services to register for classes. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO PRE-REGISTER OR REGISTER FOR CLASSES WITHOUT PRIOR CONSULTATION WITH NURSING ADVISORS. Students still remain responsible for completing the curriculum as planned and should be aware of the contents in their transcripts.

When registering for fall, spring and summer semesters, students are encouraged to take advantage of pre-registration periods prior to the end of the currently enrolled semester. This will alleviate problems that students incur when classes are unavailable or full.

Advisement session times vary, and for many faculty and counselors, are based on first come/ first serve. You should call your advisor's office prior to coming to the office for verification of the advisor's availability on your desired date.

Pre-approval of transfer course(s), pre-approval of Upper Division coursework, Web Distance Learning, drop/add and withdrawal forms need to be approved by your advisors during the designated period noted on the North Carolina Central University's Academic Calendar.

Nursing Student- Defined

An applicant who is offered admission to a degree program is expected to enroll for the semester indicated in the letter of acceptance. All students must register on the dates given in the Academic Calendar. Pre-registration dates are given for students already in residence. Any student who fails to register at the proper time incurs a late fee penalty. Application documents are held for one year following the semester for which applications was made. Applicants who wish to reactivate after the year has elapsed will need to submit new application forms as well as necessary support documents.

BSN Course Load

A minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester is required for full-time status. Students wishing to take fewer than twelve (12) credit hours, or more than eighteen credit hours, per semester may do so only with approval of the Department Chair.

Progression in THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

PROGRESSION IN THE LOWER DIVISION NURSING MAJOR
(PRE-NURSING)

1. When a student receives an I, D or F in a nursing course, the student cannot progress to the next sequence of courses without removing the I, D or F in the nursing course.

2. Only one repetition of any Pre-Nursing or Nursing course (NURS course) is permitted. The student must apply for readmission to repeat the failed course.

3. If a student receives a second failing grade (D or F) in courses NURS 2010, NURS 2020, NURS 2201, and/or NURS 4520, the student will not be eligible for admission to the Upper Division of the Nursing Program.

PROGRESSION IN THE UPPER DIVISION
(NURSING MAJOR)

1. Nursing majors must achieve a minimum of C (75%) in each nursing course in order to continue in the program sequence. Nursing majors must also achieve a minimum of Satisfactory for clinical performance in order to pass a clinical course. If a student receives an unsatisfactory clinical assessment, a grade of F is assigned for the course.

2. The overall cumulative grade point average at the end of each semester must be at least 2.0 in order to progress to the next semester. Students falling below this average must withdraw from the nursing sequence on academic warning. Continuing nursing advisement will be provided.

3. When a student receives an I, D or F in a nursing course, the student cannot progress to the next sequence of courses without removing the I, D or F in the nursing course.

4. Only one repetition of any Pre-Nursing or Nursing course (NURS course) is permitted. The student must apply for readmission to repeat the failed course.

5. If a student receives a second failing grade (D or F) in a Nursing course, the student will be permanently dismissed from the nursing program.

6. Decisions regarding repeating a course will be based on the student's past academic performance, evidence of potential for successful performance, extent to which extenuating circumstances affected student's performance and whether or not these circumstances have changed or were removed, and available space and resources.

7. A student may be dismissed from the nursing program for unprofessional or unsafe conduct as identified in the Rules and Regulations of the North Carolina Board of Nursing, ANA Code for Nurses, and/or departmental policies.

8. All upper division nursing students must participate in the Diagnostic Testing Program to progress in the nursing sequence. Students who do not participate will receive a grade of I (unless a grade of D or F was earned) for the designated nursing course.

9. All upper division nursing students must pass a competency examination with 75% proficiency following Junior level course completion to progress to the senior level. At the end of the senior level courses all students must demonstrate 75% proficiency on a capstone competency examination to graduate from the nursing program.

10. Once a student has received verification of admission into the Nursing program they must provide current safety compliance documentation.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

Financial Aid awards are available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships from the University, the Department of Nursing and outside resources. Most scholarships and loans have specific criteria for eligibility which may include GPA, meritorious activities, financial need, geographic residency or interest in specialty nursing. A visit with a financial aid counselor may prove worthwhile to help identify many opportunities for financial assistance (530-6180). Other resources for financial information are The North Carolina Foundation for nursing (800-729-1975). The N. C. State Education Assistance Authority with the Nurse Scholars Program and the Nurse Education Scholarship and Loan Program (919-549-8614).