College of Health and Behavior

The following courses must be completed prior to admission into the clinical portion of the nursing program. Students must complete these courses with an overall grade point average no less than 2.7 on a 4 point scale. Each class must be completed with a grade of “C” or better:

Yes.  But one can be in the last of their pre-clinical classes and be able to apply for the upcoming semester.

First Friday in May for fall semester cohort. First Friday in December for the spring semester cohort.

Twice.  Fall and Spring semesters.

No.

Not necessarily. It is sometimes more important that you get a good college preparation program in high school. Frequently, students do take nurse aid type courses in high school at the expense of getting chemistry, algebra, and other critical science and math courses which is sometimes a detriment to getting accepted into registered nursing programs. However, work experience may help you better decide about your nursing career.

Final acceptance occurs following posting of course grades and review; approximately June 1 for Fall Admission and December 27 for Spring Admission.

No.  You must have a cumulative 2.70 GPA both at the university level and for the pre-clinical courses (first year).  A C- grade is considered a failure for pre-clinical classes.  We also require TEAS testing at a proficient level and use individual scores in the application decision process.

28 for each semester.  56 per year.

2-3 Faculty members and the Dean and/or Chair.

Approximately three years or 6 semesters.  No nursing classes are offered in the summer.  You may take General Education courses in the summer months, if offered.

No.  Not at this time.

Many students choose to take some non-nursing courses during the summer so that they have a lighter course load in the regular academic year.   Note: RN to BSN Completion students will have summer courses.

All NURS prefixed classes require admission. However, there are courses offered which do not require admission to the nursing major threaded through the program.  You must plan to meet with your advisor for class selection.

Freshman, and others completing the pre-nursing requirements, are classified as “pre-nursing” students until accepted into a BSN program cohort. All are assigned a faculty advisor within the School of Nursing.

All non-nursing courses in which a “C” or better was received and which are collegiate level are usually acceptable for transfer credit.  Contact the Registrar’s Office for information on specific courses or try the Course Equivalency Tool.

Yes, our organization is called the Lake State Student Nurses Association.  All LSSU nursing students are encouraged to join.

Yes.  In fact there are several loans and scholarships available to nursing students.  Contact the Financial Aid office for more information on students loans.

Yes.  Scholarship information is available from the Financial Aid Office.

Yes.  While you are in the Nursing major, you must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.7.

You must immediately discuss your problems with your nursing advisor and reapply for placement into the course.  Note:  You may repeat a nursing course only once. Two failures in any combination of nursing courses or nursing support courses will result in dismissal.  Talk to your advisor about the eligibility of an appeal process.