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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING FRESHMAN ORIENTATION. www.hsc.wvu.edu/son Future Students: Shows progression plan and admissions requirements Current Students: Handbook. School of nursing website. Freshman – Introduction to Nursing Sophomore – Foundations of Nursing Practice
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF NURSINGFRESHMAN ORIENTATION
www.hsc.wvu.edu/son Future Students: Shows progression plan and admissions requirements Current Students: Handbook School of nursing website
Freshman – Introduction to Nursing • Sophomore – Foundations of Nursing Practice • Junior – Nursing Care Across the Lifespan • Senior – Complex Nursing Care in Acute Care Settings and Community CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
CHEM 111 • CHEM 112 • BIOL 102/104 • NBAN 107 • PSYC 101 • SOCA 101 or 105 • MATH 126 • ENGL 101 • NSG 100 • STAT 211 – must by completed by 2nd semester Sophomore year Freshman year Must have 3.0 average in these courses and overall GPA of 3.0 to start the sophomore year
1st SEMESTER • Health Assessment/Communications (6) • Anatomy and Physiology II (4) • Microbiology (3) • Developmental Psychology (3) • 2nd SEMESTER • Foundations of Nursing Practice (6) • Evidence Based Practice and Research (3) • Nutrition • English 102 SOPHOMORE YEAR
1st Semester • Adult Health I (6) • Women’s Health/Maternity (4) • Pharmacology (3) • 2nd Semester • Adult Health II (6) • Child and Adolescent Health (4) • Ethics and Health Care Policy (3) JUNIOR YEAR
1st Semester • Mental Health (4) • Community Health (7) • Rural Health sites throughout the State • Must provide own transportation • Nursing Elective (2) • 2nd Semester • Critical Care (4) • Leadership (7) • Preparation for Licensure (1) SENIOR YEAR
Apply after Fall semester • Grade Point Average • Counts 70% of the admissions evaluation • Consider GPA in prerequisite courses • Interview • Invited for interview if meet minimum overall GPA • Counts 30% of admissions evaluation Pre-nursing ADMISSION
GPA is most important criteria • Overall GPA qualifies for admission, but prerequisite course GPA is used to rank applicants • Average GPA is 3.6 • Do accept applicants with lower GPA’s • Interview important • Must complete pre-requisite courses by enrollment date • Must earn a C or better in all pre-requisites • Must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, even after admission HOW TO BE COMPETITIVE
Apply between December 1 and January 15 • If meet minimum GPA criteria, invited for interview • Interviews held in late February/early March • 2 possible admission dates: Fall 2013 Preference given to applicants who will have completed prerequisites by end of Spring 2013 Spring 2014 TIMELINE
C or better in all nursing and required non-nursing courses • D, F, or W Repeat course • May repeat a class only once • May repeat only 1 nursing course • Dismissal from program if: • Fail course more than once • Fail more than one nursing courses • 3.0 or higher GPA • Must have 3.0 to progress to sophomore nursing courses • Below 3.0 Academic probation for 1 semester • If still below 3.0 – Dismissal from program • See Advisor (Julie Turner) if you are having difficulty!!!!! • Carruth Center ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND PROGRESSION
To do clinical rotations in hospital and to apply for licensure, must have criminal background check • Contact State Board for more information if history of: • Serious misdemeanors or felonies • Includes DUI and underage drinking convictions • State Board -- 304.558.3596 or rnboard@state.wv.us CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Dr. Elisabeth Shelton Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu • Misti Michael Assistant Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs mmmichael@hsc.wvu.edu • Julie Turner Student Program Advisor jaturner@hsc.wvu.edu QUESTIONS?????????
Introduction to DegreeWorks Julie Turner Academic Program Coordinator
Once logged into MIX, click on the “STAR” tab in the top left hand corner.
View what requirements for your GEC’s and major are met or need to be met. Also view your cumulative GPA, major GPA, and pre-requisite GPA.
View what courses you still need to complete based on your program.
The Class History link will display a student’s courses by term. This of course is not an official transcript and cannot be printed.
See how your courses may apply to another major that you’re considering.
Utilize the “Planner” feature to put in desired courses and a variety of possible schedules will be populated.
Use the GPA calculator to determine what GPA is needed for graduation honors, scholarships, etc.
Next Steps.. • Make sure that you’re enrolled in the correct fall courses and prepared for spring registration • Focus on maintaining a GPA as high as possible (very important!) • Be your own advocate – Ask Questions!!!