2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin
The policies, regulations, and course descriptions that appear in this
edition of the Bulletin are for the academic years specified.
Curricular requirements are for students who entered the university or
were admitted to a degree program during these specific academic years.
As the "bulletin year" (the student's entry year) will be defined
differently from school to school at IUPUI, consult your academic
advisor to be sure you are using the appropriate edition of the
Bulletin.
While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information,
IUPUI reserves the right to change without notice statements in this bulletin
concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters.
Consult your academic advisor to learn if changes have occurred that may
affect you.
Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.)
The School of Nursing will suspend admission to the A.S.N. program. The last
class to be admitted to this program will be accepted fall 2002 for the spring
2003 semester. The Columbus campus (IUPUC) will still admit L.P.N. students
to the L.P.N. to A.S.N. Mobility Option.
Philosophy Statement
The Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program seeks to educate individuals
as entry-level practitioners of nursing. Graduates of this program are prepared
with the knowledge and skills to provide direct care to individuals within the
family and community context. Care is provided in various structured and semi-structured
settings within the continuum of health care. The curriculum provides students
with facts, principles, concepts, and skills from general education and nursing
that serve as the basis for nursing practice within a culturally sensitive environment.
A graduate of the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program is expected
to demonstrate competency in being a critical thinker; an effective communicator
who listens actively and responds appropriately to messages being transmitted;
a culturally competent person who recognizes and respects differences within
and between groups of people; a competent provider of nursing care; a conscientious
practitioner who practices within the legal and ethical parameters of nursing;
and an accountable and responsible manager of care. Graduates of the Associate
of Science in Nursing Degree Program are able to give direct care in collaboration
with clients, families, and other members of the health care team to achieve
therapeutic outcomes. The competencies are consistent with the American Nurses'
Association's Standards of Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Graduates recognize lifelong learning as essential both to their continued
growth as registered nurses and to the promotion of the profession of nursing
within a changing health care environment.
Purpose
The purpose of the A.S.N. Program is to educate graduates who will competently
fill entry-level staff nursing positions. The program is designed to meet the
learning needs of students who are pursuing an initial career in nursing, as
well as students who wish to change their career goals. Graduates of the associate
degree program are prepared to provide nursing care to individuals in a diverse
range of health care settings.
Student Outcomes
The graduate of the Associate of Science in Nursing Program will be expected
to be:
- A critical thinker who is able to evaluate ideas of self and others, and
to apply reason in problem solving.
- An effective communicator who is able to listen actively and respond appropriately
to the message transmitted.
- A culturally competent person who recognizes and respects differences
within and among groups of people.
- A competent provider of nursing care consistent with the Indiana Nurse
Practice Act and with Professional Standards set by the American Nurses'
Association.
- A conscientious practitioner who practices within the legal and ethical
parameters of professional nursing.
- An accountable and responsible manager of care who functions in health
care settings where policies and procedures are specified and professional
consultation is available.
This program is offered on the IUPUI campus, and applications for admission
to the A.S.N. Program should be filed at least one semester in advance of the
desired time of enrollment. Application for admission to Indiana University
may be obtained from the
IUPUI Office of Admissions
425 University Boulevard
Room 129
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143
Prospective students should know the requirements for admission to the associate
of science program, the curriculum requirements, the course sequencing, and
the requirements for the degree.
Students are responsible for meeting all
degree requirements.
The admission process is selective, and acceptance depends on the number
of applicants and the applicant's ability to compete academically in the pool
of applicants. When the number of qualified applicants exceeds space available,
the final decision about who will be admitted is based on the grade point
average (GPA) computed for all grades earned in required A.S.N. courses, excluding
FX grades. (The FX option allows students to replace an F grade by repeating
the course. This option may be exercised no more than once for any given course
and for no more than three courses.) Applicants accepted for admission to
the A.S.N. Program must enroll in nursing course work at the time designated
by the School of Nursing. Students who fail to do so must reapply to the program
with no guarantee of readmission.
Students who have been enrolled in another university must have an IUPUI
credit transfer review prior to applying for admission. If enrolled at another
university for the term prior to enrollment at IUPUI, the transfer applicant
must be in good academic standing, and must have completed the term with a
2.0 GPA, as well as having a cumulative grade point average of at least a
2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If a student has 25 or fewer transferable semester hours,
the high school records should reflect compliance with freshman admission
requirements. Students who do not have an overall grade point average of 2.0,
but have recently and successfully completed a minimum of twelve semester
hours with no less than a 2.5 grade point average, may be considered on an
exception basis depending on the number of applicants and on available space.
Admission occurs in the fall and spring semesters. Students may request
admission through one of the following three category headings:
Category I (First Priority)
Individuals applying to the A.S.N. Program without post high school credit
and who meet the following criteria may be considered for admission as Category
I applicants. (Individuals holding a general equivalency diploma [GED] or
those who do not meet Category I criteria must apply as Category II or Category
III applicants.)
Admission Criteria
- Graduate in the top 25 percent of high school class or rank in the top
25 percent of high school class (high school class standing).
- Achieve a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 on a scale
of 4.0.
- Achieve either a minimum score of 1100 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
with a minimum of 580 on the verbal and 520 on the math. (SAT-1, SAT taken
prior to April 1995 must be recalculated-consult with counselor), or a
minimum composite score of 24 on the American College Test (ACT).
- Complete Indiana University expectations for 28 semester hours of college
preparatory courses, including:
- 8 semesters of English composition or literature (one semester each
of speech and journalism may be included);
- 4 semesters of social science (economics, government, history, psychology,
or sociology);
- 6 semesters of mathematics, including geometry and first and second-year
algebra;
- 2 semesters of laboratory science (biology, chemistry, or physics).
The School of Nursing highly recommends high school chemistry and
biology;
- 8 semesters in some combination of foreign language, computer science,
or additional mathematics, laboratory science, social science, or
English courses. Four semesters of foreign language is strongly recommended,
as are courses to develop writing skills.
- Achieve grades of B or above in all high school laboratory courses,
as well as grades of C or above in required semesters of college preparatory
courses.
- Demonstrate math proficiency, as specified by the IU campus to which
the student is applying. (Policy U-VI-A-2)
Category II (Second Priority)
Individuals who do not meet Category I criteria may apply under Category II
if they meet the following criteria. Those holding a General Equivalency Diploma
(GED) are eligible to apply as a Category II candidate. Priority will be given
to individuals whose permanent addresses are within the defined regional area
served by the campus to which they are making application, and/or who have
completed a minimum of six credits of required general education courses on
the campus to which they are applying. In addition, they must:
- Complete at least 11 required A.S.N. general education credit hours
prior to program application. A minimum of 4 credit hours must be taken
in the natural sciences (anatomy, physiology, or microbiology) and a minimum
of 3 credit hours must be from the social sciences (Introduction to Psychology,
Introduction to Sociology, or Life Span Development). All stipulated "developmental
courses" must be completed prior to applying to the A.S.N. program.
- Earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in each required A.S.N. general education
course taken prior to program application. (Note that each required course
may be repeated only one time in an attempt to achieve a grade of C or
better.)
- Repeat no more than three (3) required A.S.N. general education courses.
Of the three (3) courses, only two (2) failures will be allowed in science
course work. Any grade below a C is considered unsatisfactory (failing).
All unacceptable course work must be completed by the second attempt with
a grade of C or higher
- Achieve a minimum pre-nursing GPA of 3.0 and a cumulative grade point
of 3.0 on all course work completed at IU.
- Demonstrate math proficiency as specified by the campus to which the
student is applying. (Policy U-VI-A-2)
Category III (Third Priority)
Any students who do not clearly meet the criteria for Category I or II are
invited to apply under Category III if they meet the following criteria:
- Complete at least 11 required A.S.N. general education credit hours
prior to program application. A minimum of 4 credit hours must be taken
in the natural sciences (anatomy, physiology, or microbiology) and a minimum
of 3 credit hours must be from the social sciences (Introduction to Psychology,
Introduction to Sociology, or Life Span Development). Additionally, students
must receive a grade of C or higher in English Composition before applying.
All stipulated "developmental courses" must be completed prior to applying
to the A.S.N. program.
- Achieve a grade of C (2.0) or better in each required A.S.N. general
education course taken prior to program application. (Note that each required
course may be repeated only one time in an attempt to achieve a grade
of C or better.) This applies to all course work completed at IU or
another university.
- Repeat no more than three (3) required A.S.N. general education courses.
Of the three (3) courses, no more than two (2) science courses may be
repeated. (One science course and corresponding lab are considered one
course.) Any grade below a C is considered unsatisfactory (failing).
- Achieve a minimum pre-nursing GPA of 2.3 and a cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 for all course work completed at IU or another university.
- Demonstrate current math proficiency as defined by the campus to which
the student is applying. (Policy U-VI-A-2)
Students must formally accept or decline admission. Students who decline admission
and later reapply must compete with the applicant pool existing at the time
of reapplication.
Students who refuse an admission invitation two times are
ineligible to be considered for future admission.
A student's admission offer will be revoked if his or her GPA falls below
2.0 or a grade below C (2.0) is earned in any general-education requirement
between the time of application and actual enrollment in nursing courses.
Any student having questions about this policy may contact the nursing academic
counselor.
Students withdrawing from course work within the first semester must reapply
for competitive review. Students who withdraw have one opportunity to seek
readmission. Reapplication must be within a time frame consistent with the
school's progression policy.
Academic Expectations/Progression
After admission to the A.S.N. program, placement in nursing courses for the
academic year is based on the following priority ranking:
- Full-time, regular progression students.
- Part-time, regular progression students.
- Students who have interrupted their studies but are in good academic standing.
- Students who have withdrawn from one or more nursing courses.
- Students who have failed and successfully repeated a nursing or required
general education course.
- Students who need to repeat either a nursing course or a general education
prerequisite or corequisite.
- Students who have been dismissed and reinstated.
- Intercampus transfer students.
- Transfer students from other A.S.N. programs according to admission, progression,
and graduation guidelines.
If additional criteria are needed to determine placement, the admission committee
considers the date of becoming out of sequence, and the grade point average
(GPA). (See an academic counselor with any questions about these requirements.)
Students who interrupt their studies for any reason are considered out of sequence
and will be accommodated according to the above priority ranking on a space-available
basis for the remainder of course work to be completed.
An A.S.N student must have a nursing GPA exceeding 1.65 to enter the second
semester of nursing course work, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
to enter the third semester of nursing course work. A student who fails to
receive a minimum grade of C (2.0) or an S (Satisfactory) in a nursing course
must petition the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee to continue
in the program.
An A.S.N. student's failure to register in each sequential semester, excluding
summer sessions, constitutes an interruption in a student's program. Students
who have interrupted their program of study for any reason are required to
submit a written request to reenter the program to the chairperson of the
Corridor A.S.N. Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee. This request
must be received by July 1 for fall semester, April 1 for summer, and October
1 for spring. All requests for reentry will be evaluated on the basis of the
availability of resources. Reentry of students who have interrupted their
study for any reason is not guaranteed. Students who reenter must adhere
to the policies and curriculum of the School of Nursing in effect at the time
of reentry.
Students may progress to the next semester of courses upon the successful
completion of all prior semester nursing courses designated on the
campus enrolled. Students wishing exception to this practice must petition
the admission, progression, and graduation committee.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Dismissal and Reinstatement
Out of Sequence
Students who have interrupted their progression for any reason are considered
to be out of sequence. Out-of-sequence students will be placed in required course
work on a space-available basis. Out-of-sequence students are placed in required
nursing courses according to the priority ranking under "Academic Expectations/Progression."
Once progression is interrupted, program completion dates cannot be guaranteed,
although every reasonable effort will be made to facilitate progression. The
Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee has the responsibility
for determining student placement in courses. Curriculum changes during the
period of interrupted progress toward the degree may result in review and revision
of a student's degree requirements based on evaluation of individual situations.
Dismissal
A student will be dismissed from the program when, in the judgment of the APG
Committee, there is lack of progress toward the degree. Evidence will include,
but not be limited to the following:
- Failure to achieve a nursing GPA of 1.65 on completing the first semester
of nursing course work or of 2.0 prior to entering the third semester of
nursing course work.
- Failure to achieve a 2.0 GPA in any two consecutive semesters or to maintain
a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the second year of the program.
- Failure to achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) or S (Satisfactory) in any
one nursing course (didactic or practicum) or general education course after
two attempts.
- Failure to achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) or S (Satisfactory) in any
two nursing courses (didactic or practicum) on the first attempt.
- Failure to meet probationary stipulations in the semester following the
assignment of probation.
- Failure to meet School of Nursing's Essential Abilities with or without
specified accommodations.
- Inability to conduct oneself in a professional fashion consistent with
the American Nurses' Association Code of Nurses or IUPUI's Code
of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. In particular, falsification
of records and reports, plagiarism, or cheating on an examination, quiz,
or any other assignment is cause for dismissal.
- Failure to demonstrate personal integrity or conduct befitting the profession
of nursing.
The dismissal of any student is contingent upon review by the APG Committee.
Reinstatement
Students who desire reinstatement in a program must submit a written request
to the chairperson of the APG Committee. They must submit this request at least
one semester prior to the requested date of reinstatement. Reinstatement is
not guaranteed and no student may be reinstated more than once. Reinstatement
by one IU campus is not binding on another IU campus. Reinstatement requests
will be evaluated individually on the basis of academic standing, potential
for progress toward the degree, availability of resources, and satisfactory
resolution of any conditions existing at the time of withdrawal or dismissal.
Students who are reinstated must adhere to policies in effect at the time of
reinstatement. A reinstated student will be dismissed upon failure (grade of
C- or lower) of one additional required course.
Degree Requirements
Students are responsible for meeting all degree requirements. All candidates
for the degree of Associate of Science in Nursing must fulfill the following
requirements:
- Completion, with a grade of C or higher, of a minimum of 41 credit hours
of required nursing courses and 27-29 credit hours in required general-education
courses for the A.S.N. degree.
- Achievement of a minimum curriculum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Completion of the degree requirements within four years of the first enrollment
in nursing course work. Students who fail to comply with this requirement
need to petition the APG Committee for an extension. Extension decisions
will be reviewed in terms of current curriculum requirements.
- Completion of a minimum of 51 percent of courses in the nursing major
on the IU campus that grants the degree.
- Application for the degree at the beginning of the final semester.
- Completion of the RN-CAT and Pre-RN Review course.
The student must file an Intent to Graduate application in the Office of Educational
Services. The School of Nursing is not responsible for the student's certification
for the degree if the student fails to file the application.
School Requirements
Sample Curriculum Plan
Students admitted through Category I generally complete A.S.N. degree requirements
in the sequence shown below. Students admitted through Category II or Category
III must complete each required general-education course with or before the
program semester in which it appears below. Please maintain contact with your
academic counselor to ensure that degree requirements are completed as required.
Course numbers in ( ) indicate course numbers on the IUPUI, IUPU Columbus,
and IU Bloomington campuses, respectively.
| Year One |
| First-Semester Courses |
Credit Hours |
| Human Anatomy (N261, A215) |
5 |
| Microbiology (J210, N251, M200/M215) |
4 |
| English Composition (W131) |
3 |
| A136 |
Introduction to the Science and Technology of Nursing |
4 |
| A137 |
Application of the Science and Technology of Nursing |
3 |
| Total Credits 19 |
| Second-Semester Courses |
Credit Hours |
| Human Physiology (N217, P215) |
5 |
| Introductory Psychology (B104 or B105, P101 or P102) |
3 |
| A146 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination, and
Metabolic Functions |
3 |
| A147 |
Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination, and Metabolic
Functions |
3 |
| A148 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Comfort and Function |
2 |
| A149 |
Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Comfort and Function |
2 |
| Total Credits 18 |
| Year Two |
| First-Semester Courses |
Credit Hours |
| Life Span Development (B310, P214) |
3 |
| Introductory Sociology (R100, S100 or S210) |
3 |
| A276 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Activity-Exercise |
3 |
| A277 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual-Alterations in Activity-Exercise |
3 |
| A278 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Cognition, Perception, and Interaction |
3 |
| A279 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual-Alterations in Cognition,
Perception, and Interaction |
2 |
| Total Credits 17 |
| Second-Semester Courses |
Credit Hours |
| Guided Communication elective (See counselor for guidance) |
3-4 |
| A286 |
Care of the Individual: Beginningand Evolving Families |
3 |
| A287 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of theIndividual-Beginning and Evolving Families |
3 |
| A288 |
Care of the Individual within a Family and Community Context |
2 |
| A289 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual within a Family and Community
Context |
3 |
| A290 |
The Discipline of Nursing: Role Transitioning |
2 |
| Total Credits 16-17 |
L.P.N. to A.S.N. Mobility Option
This mobility option is available on the Columbus campus to licensed practical
nurses who have graduated from an approved L.P.N. program. Those interested
in applying to this option must meet the following criteria:
- Admission to the university.
- Documentation of current practical nurse license.
- Documentation of the completion of 12 general-education credit hours required
in the A.S.N. program. Two biological science courses and one psychology
course must be taken as part of this requirement. Students must achieve
a grade of C or higher in all required courses.
Admission information and applications are available from the Columbus academic
counselor. Acceptance is based on academic achievement, experience, and demonstrated
ability to succeed in the program. The number of students accepted each year
or semester is based on resources. Licensed practical nurses applying for admission
to the A.S.N. program are held to the same curriculum, student policies, standards,
and expectations of that program.
Academic Expectations/Progression
L.P.N. students are required to complete the L.P.N. Transition to A.S.N. Practice
(A150) with a grade of C or higher. This transition course acts as bridge linking
prior knowledge and skills with new knowledge and skills. Students will be permitted
two attempts to complete this course with a C or higher. A student unsuccessful
in obtaining a C may not progress further in this option, but may apply to the
A.S.N. program for competitive review with all other applicants with no prior
nursing education. Academic performance in the transition course will not count
as an unsuccessful course attempt for those L.P.N. students admitted as basic
students. (Students must also successfully complete all pre- and co-requisite
general education course work prior to advancing.)
All probation, dismissal, and reinstatement policies that govern A.S.N.
program majors are also pertinent to L.P.N. students.
Advanced Placement
Students who have successfully completed A150 L.P.N. Transition to A.S.N. Practice
with a grade of C (2.0) or higher may enter the second year of the associate
degree program and continue completing degree requirements. Upon completion
of A150, special credit will be awarded for the following courses:
| A136 |
Introduction to the Science and Technology of Nursing |
| A137 |
Application of the Science and Technology of Nursing |
| A146 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination, and
Metabolic Functions |
| A147 |
Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination, and Metabolic
Functions |
| A148 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Comfort and Function |
| A149 |
Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Comfort and Function |
This special credit will be posted on a student's IU transcript upon completion
of appropriate forms.
School Requirements
Sample Curriculum Plan
Students apply to one of two track options designed to facilitate degree completion.
Track Option I-One-Year Plan
A.S.N. Semester 3 |
| Courses (Fall) |
Credit Hours |
| A276 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Activity-Exercise |
3 |
| A277 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual-Alterations in Activity-Exercise |
3 |
| A278 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Cognition, Perception, andInteraction |
3 |
| A279 |
Practicum: Care of theIndividual-Nursing Alterations in Cognition,
Perception, andInteraction |
2 |
| A290 |
The Discipline of NursingRole Transitioning |
2 |
| A.S.N. Semester 4 |
| Courses (Spring) |
Credit Hours |
| A286 |
Care of the Individual: Beginning and Evolving Families |
3 |
| A287 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of theIndividual-Beginning and
Evolving Families |
3 |
| A288 |
Care of the Individual within a Family and Community Context |
2 |
| A289 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual within a Family and Community
Context |
3 |
Track Option II-Two Year Plan
|
| Fall I |
Credit Hours |
| A276 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Activity-Exercise |
3 |
| A277 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of theIndividual-Alterations inActivity-Exercise |
3 |
| Spring I |
Credit Hours |
| A286 |
Care of the Individual: Beginning and Evolving Families |
3 |
| A287 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual-Beginning and Evolving Families |
3 |
| Fall II |
Credit Hours |
| A278 |
Care of the Individual: Alterations in Cognition, Perception, and Interaction |
3 |
| A279 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of theIndividual-Alterations in Cognition,
Perception, and Interaction |
2 |
| A290 |
The Discipline of NursingRole Transitioning |
2 |
| Spring II |
Credit Hours |
| A288 |
Care of the Individual within a Family and Community Context |
2 |
| A289 |
Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual within a Family and Community
Context |
3 |
