Lindsay Domiano, Department Head
\r\n\r\nThe School of Nursing is composed of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. All programs are approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Southeastern Louisiana University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The master's degree program in nursing at Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing (Consortium of McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, and University of Louisiana at Lafayette) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001,202-887-6791.
\r\n\r\nUpon completion of the nursing program, graduates will:
\r\n\r\nStudents in the School of Nursing must meet the following requirements for graduation in addition to general University requirements listed elsewhere: Earn a degree GPA of 2.5, and a GPA of 2.3 in the major.
\r\n\r\nThe nursing profession has the responsibility of safeguarding the nursing care of society; therefore, the School of Nursing of Southeastern Louisiana University reserves the right to recruit, admit, and retain only those students who demonstrate evidence of being academically, physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing safe acts of nursing in a professional manner.
\r\n\r\nThe School of Nursing will permit only those students who have been formally accepted for progression in the nursing program to register for required courses in nursing.
\r\n\r\nThe number of students selected for progression each semester will vary according to the resources available to the School of Nursing.
\r\n\r\nRetention Procedures and Policy
\r\n\r\nEquipment and Supplies
\r\n\r\nStudents are responsible for providing their own equipment and supplies. Students will receive a list of supplies needed upon acceptance to the nursing program.
\r\n\r\nOnce nursing students progress to the clinical component of the degree, a Professional Degree fee will be assessed each semester.
\r\n\r\nThe Louisiana State Board of Nursing may also assess various fees.
\r\n\r\nIn addition to the regular University fees listed in the General Catalog, nursing students, prior to or upon program completion, must assume cost for the following:
\r\n\r\n1All fees to the Board of Nursing are subject to change as they are determined by the Board.
\r\n\r\nStudents will have clinical nursing experiences in selected health agencies located in the Southeast region of Louisiana. Students may have coursework on the Hammond Campus, the St. Tammany Academic Center and/or the Baton Rouge Center. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from all agencies.
\r\n\r\nUpon successful completion of the prescribed course of study in the School of Nursing, the student will be granted the academic degree of Bachelor of Science and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure to practice in the state as a registered nurse. The School of Nursing hereby disclaims any warranty that the program completed by a student will guarantee that the student will pass any specific examinations for any course, degree, or occupational license.
\r\n\r\nAll students enrolled in the School of Nursing are required to take standardized achievement examinations in areas of Nursing selected by the faculty at appropriate times in the curriculum.
\r\n\r\nThe School of Nursing offers an accelerated option for students with a prior bachelor's degree. Students may receive credit for prerequisite course requirements using prior degree credits. Students are usually admitted in a spring or summer semester. Program length is approximately 18 months.
\r\n\r\nRN to BSN Program
\r\n\r\nRegistered Nurses (RNs) in Louisiana who hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing are eligible for admission to the baccalaureate program in nursing for registered nurses at Southeastern.
\r\n\r\nThe following information applies to the RN to BSN program:
\r\n\r\nAdmission Requirements:
\r\n\r\nRegistered Nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, must:
\r\n\r\nBe admitted to the university, following standard university admission procedures.
\r\n\tPossess a current, unencumbered Louisiana nursing license.
\r\n\tHave earned a Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN):
\r\n\tDiploma Nurses: Completion of a diploma program in nursing which is accredited by ACEN (formerly NLNAC) OR NLN CNEA
\r\n\r\nAssociate Degree Nurses: Completion of an ADN from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by Southeastern (refer to the 'Evaluation of Transfer Credit\" section of the University Catalog) and accredited by ACEN (formerly NLNAC) OR NLN CNEA
\r\n\r\nComplete 59 hours of general education and program prerequisite courses.
\r\n\tContact nursing department for advising
\r\n\tDegree Requirements:
\r\n\r\nTo complete the baccalaureate degree in Nursing, RN students must:
\r\n\r\nComplete general education and program prerequisite requirements (59 hours).
\r\n\r\n\tStudents may receive credit for prerequisite course requirements through completion of or approved transfer of equivalent courses for the following:
\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tStudents may receive up to 17 hours of non-equivalent credit for prerequisite course requirements through approved transfer coursework for the following the following courses:
\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tR.N. students may petition for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
\r\n\t\tRegistered Nurses admitted to the RN to BSN program can be awarded up to 30 hours of block credit toward the baccalaureate degree. This block credit reflects the foundational nursing knowledge, clinical competence, and professional experience gained through initial nursing education and licensure, and it is applied toward the total hours required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
\r\n\tComplete a total of 31 nursing credit hours at Southeastern.
\r\n\r\n\tRequired Nursing Courses (22 credit hours):
\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tElective Nursing Courses (9 credit hours): The remaining nine credit hours can be chosen by the RN student with assistance from a faculty advisor.
\r\n\t\tMeet all other university & department requirements listed elsewhere in this catalog.
\r\n\tTo expedite the progression of the Licensed Practical Nurse within the curriculum, the Licensed Practical Nurse will be afforded the opportunity to challenge 11 hours of nursing courses either through proficiency examination and/or competency appraisal.
\r\n\r\nCriteria for awarding credit are as follows:
\r\n\r\nFor information on earning Sophomore Honors Distinction, Senior Honors Distinction, or the Honors Diploma, please consult the University Honors Program section of this catalog, the Director of the Honors Program, and/or your Department Head.
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