2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Undergraduate Programs

Special Expenses

• Practice kit fee-This kit includes supplies that the student will be using in the learning lab and clinical settings.
• Practicum fees-Certain courses at the School of Nursing are assessed practicum (clinical) fees in addition to credit hour charges.
• Uniform-All undergraduate nursing students must purchase the designated uniform and wear it, along with appropriate identification, while in clinical settings. Registered nurse students may wear a professional uniform appropriate to the clinical setting. Students not appropriately attired may be asked by their instructor to leave the clinical area.
• Lockers-Lockers are available for rental per semester for those attending the IUPUI campus in the School of Nursing building.

Grade Replacement, Forgiveness, Repeating Courses, Auditing

Required General Education Courses

To be considered for admission, a student must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all required general education courses (C- is not acceptable). These courses may be repeated no more than one time. Effective Fall 2001 and thereafter, all incoming freshmen, ongoing students, and transfer students may repeat no more than three (3) required general education courses or only two (2) required science courses. (Policy U-VI-A-16)

The following policies apply to all students enrolled in the A.S.N. or B.S.N. programs. Students will be notified in writing of any additions to, deletions from, or modifications of those policies listed below.

Auditing of Courses

Students may register for general-education classes that will not apply to their degree on a credit or audit basis. Students auditing a course must officially register for the class and pay any applicable fees. Upon completion, the course is entered on the permanent university transcript as taken for no credit (NC). Required general-education courses taken for NC will not apply toward completion of nursing degree requirements. Students should check with an academic counselor as to procedures and fees for auditing classes. Students may not audit nursing practicum courses. Permission to audit a didactic nursing course depends on availability of space, faculty consent, and demonstration of adequate program progression on the part of the student.

Correspondence Courses

Other than public speaking, all required and elective courses for the nursing major that are offered by IU's Independent Study Program may be taken for credit. Some correspondence courses, however, may not meet degree requirements. Students must contact an academic counselor before enrolling, and obtain the counselor's signature for all correspondence courses. Correspondence courses with nursing numbers do not satisfy residency requirements. Students are responsible for ensuring that all correspondence courses are completed by published deadlines. All correspondence courses must be completed prior to graduation. (A.S.N. students must complete any correspondence or independent study courses prior to enrollment in the fourth [final] semester of nursing course work. If any such course is incomplete, they must register for the on-campus course in the fourth semester.)

Portfolio Review

Students may also pursue the portfolio option if they believe they have knowledge and skills consistent with specific required course objectives and outcomes. If students wish to pursue this mechanism, they must contact the instructor responsible for the course during the semester prior to the semester in which the student would actually need to take the course. If the portfolio is not accepted, the student must register for and successfully complete the course. The portfolio review option does not take the place of course equivalency reviews or transfer credit. Students may pick up a copy of the Undergraduate Student Guideline and the portfolio review form from the Office of Educational Services (IUPUI: NU 122), or from the course instructor. As part of the portfolio process, students will be expected to register for portfolio review credit. Your academic counselor can facilitate this registration process.

Withdrawal

Students withdrawing from nursing course work must complete this work prior to progression in the program. Students withdrawing from required nursing course work will be considered out-of-sequence students. The following stipulations apply to all undergraduate nursing students:

• Withdrawal from a required general-education course in the semester indicated in the curriculum requires withdrawal from all corequisite courses.
• Withdrawal from a required nursing didactic course requires withdrawal from the corequisite nursing practicum/clinical course.
• Failure to register in each sequential semester, excluding summer session, constitutes disruption in progression, and students must seek reinstatement.
• Approval for withdrawing from nursing courses is granted at the discretion of the faculty. Approval may be granted (based on circumstances) if the student has a didactic grade of at least C (2.0) or a practicum grade of S (Satisfactory) in nursing major courses.
• A pattern of withdrawals may influence requests for consideration of reinstatement.
• Students who withdraw from the nursing major in the first semester must seek readmission to the program, subject to competitive review (A.S.N. as Category II applicants).
• Students seeking withdrawals after the completion of first-semester courses must formally request continuation in the program. Students who interrupt studies are considered out of sequence and may progress only if space is available in needed courses. The date of graduation for out-of-sequence students is not guaranteed.

Good Standing

All undergraduate students who maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all required general education and didactic courses and a grade of S in all required practicum/clinical courses will be considered in good standing. (Policy U-VI-A-8)

Academic Probation

An undergraduate student will be placed on probation when any of the following conditions exist:

1. The cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.
2. The semester GPA falls below 2.0.
3. A grade below C (2.0) has been received in a required didactic course, or a grade of F has been earned in a required practicum/clinical course.

Academic probation will be removed when all of the following conditions exist:

1. The cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher.
2. The semester GPA is 2.0 or higher.
3. A minimum grade of C (2.0) has been received in the required didactic courses completed, and a grade of S has been earned in the required practicum/clinical courses completed.
4. All other specific conditions, if required, have been met. (Policy U-VI-A-8)

Advanced Placement

A.S.N./B.S.N.

Students transferring from another A.S.N./B.S.N. program may pursue advanced placement if they are in good academic standing in the program from which they are transferring. The program from which the student is seeking to transfer must be accredited. Advanced placement is determined by equivalency of course work, comparability of curricula, and space availability. Students may attain advanced standing through transfer of credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities (for grades of C or higher), credit by examination, or a portfolio review process. Credit for such courses and applicability to the degree will be determined by the university and the School of Nursing.

Orientation

All students enrolled for the first time in nursing program courses in the School of Nursing are required to attend the nursing orientation program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. Freshmen and transfer students are expected to attend the campus orientation program.

Ten-Year Limit

Courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology (for A.S.N./B.S.N.), and life span development (for the A.S.N. program only) must have been completed within 10 years prior to the semester in which a basic student begins the nursing course work. Two options are offered to a student who completed these courses more than 10 years prior to enrollment:

1. repeat the course or;
2. take a challenge examination if an examination is authorized by the academic unit sponsoring the course

This policy does not apply to those who hold a current R.N. license.

Practicum/Clinical Absence Policy

It is expected that students will participate in all required (regularly scheduled or substituted) practicum/clinical experiences. Failure to complete all regularly scheduled or substituted experiences places students at risk for not meeting course objectives. Students absent from more than 20 percent of scheduled practicum/clinical experience will receive a failing grade, or be allowed to withdraw according to IU School of Nursing Corridor Policy VI-A-12, or take an incomplete according to university policy dictated by the timing of and the circumstances surrounding the absences. (Policy VI-A-28)

Academic Appeals

Problems related to a student's academic and professional status that emerge during enrollment in either undergraduate nursing program are handled through a campus-specific appeals process. Students wishing to appeal any matter related to their academic status should consult their academic counselor for information regarding this appeal process. Students requesting an exception to policy must petition for a waiver. Students initiate the appeal process by filing a formal appeal with the Student Affairs Committee.

Eligibility for Licensure

Those who apply for licensure examination as a registered nurse in the state of Indiana are required to submit to the Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN) written evidence, confirmed by oath, that they

1. have not been convicted of any act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary sanction under the Indiana State Board rules and regulations or of any felony that has direct bearing on their ability to practice competently (note that relevant convictions include the possession and use of drugs or controlled substances);
2. have completed a high school course of study or its equivalent as approved by the appropriate educational agency;
3. have completed all graduation requirements at a state-accredited school of nursing.

Each student is responsible for meeting licensure application deadlines. Students wishing to be licensed in another state must contact that state's board of nursing directly. Students are responsible for processing all required licensure-related forms and applications and for meeting all state requirements for licensure. A graduate is eligible to schedule a date to take the computerized licensure examination once the State Board of Nursing has cleared the graduate to do so.

International students and graduates of foreign nursing programs should contact the Indiana State Board of Nursing for licensure requirements specific to them if they wish licensure in this state.

Intercampus Transfer

Nursing students in good academic standing may seek intercampus transfer by petitioning the Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee at least one semester in advance of the requested transfer. Intercampus transfer requests will be evaluated individually on the basis of the student's academic record and on the availability of faculty, a space in program, and facilities to meet the student's needs and program objectives.

Transfers from Other Universities or Colleges

Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for transfer as a prenursing or nursing student. Students wishing transfer must petition the APG Committee for acceptance. Approval is based on curriculum compatibility, space, resources, progression, and graduation requirements. Students should see an academic counselor at their current university or college prior to making transferal requests.

Professional Practices, Internships, Honors at School Level

Honors and Awards

Students have the opportunity to be recognized for academic excellence both during their program and at graduation. Full-time nursing students will be placed on the Dean's List for each semester in which they earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean's List after the completion of 12 credit hours, and for each semester they have accumulated an additional 12 credit hours of course work with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. B.S.N. and A.S.N. candidates who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class and who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement may be selected to graduate with academic distinction. To be eligible, A.S.N. students must have completed at least half of the credit hours for their degree at IU, while B.S.N. students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours at IU. Grade point averages used in determining the category of academic distinction awarded are:

3.83-4.00	Highest Distinction
3.66-3.82	High Distinction
3.50-3.65	Distinction

A GPA used to determine distinction is calculated from all grades in courses up to and including the seventh semester (B.S.N.) or the third semester (A.S.N.) taken at IU. The GPA does not include transfer grades, special credit, and open electives, but does include grades received in courses that are repeated because of program stipulations.

Awards and honors are also given to recognize outstanding student performance. Students interested in specific awards should see an academic counselor for a list of available awards, along with eligibility criteria.

School Awards and Scholarships

Scholarships		Program			Campus
		B.S.N.	A.S.N.		IUPUI	IUPUC	IUB
Mollie Ward Greist, R.N.		X	X		X
Susan Kay Nevins		X	X		X	X	X
Harman and Frances Deen Pugsley		X	X		X	X	X
Florence Nightingale		X	X		X	X	X
Diane Groff Memorial		X	X		X	X	X
Ruth Orum-Orgain		X	X		X	X	X
Garnet Beck-Benzel		X	X		X	X	X
Jean L. Coffey Webster		X	X		X	X	X
Kennedy-Huffman		X	X		X	X	X
Jessie I. Cross		X	X		X	X	X
Judith Kernohan-Burger		X			X	X	X
Leona Meyer-Shedd		X	X		X	X	X
Betty Porter Anderson		X			X	X	X
Georgia Belle Nyland		X	X		X	X	X
Alida E. Kneisel		X	X		X	X	X
Harriett Becker		X			X	X	X
Barbara Dailey		X	X		X	X	X
Howard L. Keach		X	X		X	X	X
Mary J. Fulk-Kopsch		X			X	X	X
Esther Fulk-Ross		X			X	X	X
Archie M. Koon and Eleanor Williamson Koon		X	X				X
Clara Harman-Pugsley		X	X		X	X	X
L. Grace Anderson		X	X		X	X	X
Melba Schumacher		X	X		X	X	X
Betty Kramer		X	X		X	X	X
Frances G. Lehmann		X			X	X	X
Lois Latshaw		X	X		X	X	X
Shirley Crutchfield Mehleck		X	X		X	X	X
Marcy Smith Critical Care		X	X		X	X	X
Tri Chi Nursing		X	X		X	X	X
Leona Adam/Frances Orgain		X	X		X	X	X
IARCH International Nursing Fund		X	X		X	X	X
Propylaeum Historic Foundation		X			X
Nursing 2000		X	X		X	X	X
Esther Marie Kelley Award			X		X
Terry and Kellie Self Recognition Award					X	X
Lavern V. Sutton Award		X	X		X
Ethel McCaffrey Award		X			X
Grossman Awards		X	X		X	X	X
Dotaline E. Allen Award		X			X	X	X
Dorcas Rock Brewer Award		X			X
Lillian G. Stokes Award		X	X
Lillian Wald Award for Clinical Excellence in Community Health Nursing		X			X
Profiles in Courage Award		X	X		X
Spirit of Nursing Award		X	X		X
Jacqueline Beretta Dwyer Award		X			X
Michelle A. White Award		X			X
Gerry Jacobsen Award		X	X
Irene & Nathaniel Aycock		X			X
Vernon & Mary Jane Shepherd		X	X		X
Ambassador in Nursing		X			X

Please contact the Office of Educational Services, (317) 274-2806, for details on scholarships and awards.