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1. Advanced standing credits are awarded based on university-approved transfer of equivalent courses successfully completed with a “C” or better, credit-by-examination, and successful completion of Nursing 240.
   A. Credit by Examination :
   Credit-by-examination in DIET 214, PSYC 110, and PSYC 313 may be
   arranged by contacting individual academic departments.
     1) All results of course work achieved through credit-by-examination must be
         completed during enrollment in prerequisite courses and posted on the student's
         transcript.
     2) The fee for the examinations is $10 per credit hour for all attempts, whether
         the student is successful or not.
     3) The examinations are written and may be attempted only once. Credit is
        awarded only for examination performance of “C” or better. Such credit
        must be certified by the examining instructor. Upon successful completion, a grade of
       “S” will be recorded on the student's transcript. A grade of “U” will
        be reported but not recorded for unsuccessful attempts and the student will be
        required to enroll in the course. A student who enrolls in a course that allows
        credit-by-examination forfeits any future right to achieve credit-by-examination
        in that course.
   B. Nursing 240 - Transition to Professional Nursing for Second Degree Seeking Students
     1) The student may enroll in Nursing 240 only once
     2) Upon successful completion of Nursing 240, validation credit will be
         granted for Nursing 102, Nursing 103, Nursing 200, Nursing 210,
         Nursing 310 and a nursing elective.
     3) Students who withdraw from Nursing 240 or who earn a “D” or “F” and wish
         to continue in the BSN program will be required to change to the generic
        track of studies and meet all requirements of the generic program. Students
        will then compete with all other generic and/or MINE students for admission
       into generic program courses.
2. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Option Track will not be required to enroll in a nursing elective.
3. A 2.800 GPA is required for progression to junior level nursing courses. A 2.000 GPA is required for graduation in accordance with University requirements.
4. Credit accepted by the Admissions Office is valid for degree credit only to the extent that it satisfies course requirements in the BSN curriculum.

1. Completion of all required prerequisite courses to Nursing 240, excluding Biology 318, Chemistry 125, and DIET 214 from the BSN curriculum with a minimum grade of “C” in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
2. Receipt of application by the Director of Student Services by April 1 or November 1 for entry into Nursing 240 the following semester.
3. Clearance by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to enroll in a clinical nursing course after ANY incidence of disciplinary action, arrest, or impairment in ANY state.
4. An officially signed three-year work commitment stipend with a sponsoring institution is required after acceptance into Nursing 240.
5. Must have proper United States of America work authorization for full three year work commitment.
6. Students will be selected for entry into Nursing 240 in the following manner:
   A. A maximum of 10 students will be accepted for admission into Nursing 240 every
         Fall and Spring semesters.
   B. Applications for entry into Nursing 240 must be received by the
         Student Services Office by April 1 for entry in the following Fall semester and
         by November 1 for entry in the following Spring semester. In the event the applicant
         is not selected for entry into Nursing 240, the applicant must re-apply
         in succeeding semesters.
   C. Applicants will be ranked in order of the cumulative GPA earned in the
         four-year degree program from which they graduated previously plus the
         grades from the pre-requisite coursework done subsequent to their initial graduation.
         The applicants with the top ten (10) cumulative GPAs will be selected for entry
         into Nursing 240. The Department of Nursing is the final authority related to the ranking
         and selection of applicants.
   D. In the event of identical cumulative GPAs (ties), the GPA in selected science
         courses will be calculated as a tie-breaker. The selected science courses are
         BIOL 102, BIOL 220/221, BIOL 318 or equivalent courses and CHEM 125
         or an equivalent course. The applicant(s) with the highest GPA(s) in the selected science
         courses will be considered the top applicant(s) for admission.

1. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Option Track must meet the same admission and progression requirements as generic students except:
   A. Students must be graduates of a four-year program.
   B. Students must agree, in writing, to the three-year work requirement at a sponsoring
         institution upon graduation.
   C. Students are not required to enroll in a nursing elective.
   D. Students who choose not to complete the Accelerated Option Track once admitted, may
         not re-enter the track at a later date.
   E. A maximum of ten new students will be accepted for admission into the Accelerated
        Option Track every semester.
   F. A maximum of ten students will be allowed to enroll in and progress each semester.
2. Nursing 240 - Transition to Professional Nursing for Second Degree Seeking Students. This course is offered during the Fall and Spring semesters of each academic year beginning with the Fall 2004 semester and ending in the Fall 2007 semester.
3. Successful completion of Nursing 240 is a prerequisite for enrollment in Nursing 208, Nursing 209, Nursing 319 and Nursing 320. These courses are offered each regular semester during the academic year.
4. A minimum 2.800 GPA is required for progression to sophomore nursing courses and for admission to junior level nursing courses.
5. Nursing courses in the Accelerated Option track must be taken in prescribed combinations. Consult with the Director of Student Services for details.