2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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• Nursing Major

The profession of nursing and nursing education is in a state of continual development. As the profession and health care have advanced, the need for nurses who are committed to a high level of intellectual inquiry is constantly increasing.

Nursing Admissions and Progression Criteria

To be considered for admission into the nursing major, the following criteria MUST be met:

1. Cumulative GPA of 2.8. Cumulative grade point average should include all transfer courses.
2. Satisfactory scores on Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
3. A two-page statement addressing each of the following:
   1. Factors that drew you to nursing
   2. Your conception of the role(s) of the professional nurse
   3. Your goals as a professional nurse
   4. A description of any cross-cultural experiences
   5. A description of any volunteer and/or work experiences
   6. Any educational, social, and personal barriers you have overcome
   7. How faith, values, beliefs have shaped and will impact your life and professional career
4. Two letters of reference. At least one must be from an individual not associated with George Fox University.
5. Health Certification Requirements. Students applying to the nursing program must complete and submit the following information along with completed application to the nursing major. If not completed, your application will not be considered for admission into the nursing major:
   1. Proof of current immunizations for polio, diphtheria, tetanus, second MMR, and hepatitis B vaccination.
   2. Titer for varicella (chicken pox) is required only if you do not know if and when you have had chicken pox. If you have had chicken pox, include year of disease on health record.
   3. Negative Mantoux or PPD (TB) test needs to be current through the school year. (Students must provide a copy of an updated test for their files each year.) If the student has had a positive Mantoux or PPD, he/she will need documentation of a negative chest X-ray to be submitted with the application. If chest X-ray is positive, the student needs to see his/her health care provider. Admission to the nursing program may occur only after the department receives verification of a negative sputum culture.
   4. Current CPR certification - American Heart Association (recommended) or Red Cross. All students are required to provide proof of current CPR certification with application.

Nursing Program Continuation

Continuation in the nursing program is dependent on satisfactory academic performance and the demonstration of the character and ethics needed for success in the profession. Students must:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
2. Attain grades of C or better in all professional coursework
3. Achieve satisfactory evaluations of performance in clinical experiences

Nursing students are subject to the policies contained in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Handbook.

Majors

• Nursing

More information about programs and faculty of the nursing department can be found here.