Nursing

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The Department of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program.  Graduates of the Traditional and Accelerated BSN program tracks may apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nurses.  The nursing program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

The program curriculum has a lower and an upper division, each is two years in length.  The lower division courses provide knowledge in the natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities and the pre-nursing bridge courses.  The upper division consists of the nursing major.  This baccalaureate program establishes the basis for entry into professional practice as well as graduate study in nursing.

The purpose of the nursing program is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to function as a professional nurse in a variety of health care settings.  Throughout the curriculum the student will address and integrate competencies for professional nursing practice including critical thinking, decision making, communication, leadership, and technology proficiency to respond to changing needs and evolving environments of today’s health care settings. There are three tracks in the BSN program.

The Accelerated BSN program is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline.  Students in the Traditional Track are first-time or transfer college students.

The RN-BSN track admits registered nurses who are graduates of associate degree or diploma programs. Successful completion of pre-requisites and nursing coursework in each of the three tracks qualifies students for the BSN degree.

Transfer of Credits

Transfer credit(s) may be granted for courses completed at an acceptable accredited institution on a course by course basis. (See the current North Carolina Central University Catalog or applicable articulation agreement).

Students are required to submit an official transcript with a grade of “C” or better and may also need a course description from the school catalog to determine transferability.

For students enrolled in the Traditional and Accelerated nursing programs, the required mathematics and natural science courses must have been taken no more than 5 years before admission to NCCU.

Nursing courses from other institutions are not transferable.

Grades earned from transferred work will not be recorded on the NCCU academic transcript and will not count towards the student’s grade point average (GPA).

Students may transfer up to 64 semester hours from a two-year institution including extension courses, advanced placement, CLEP credit and military service.

Policies for Readmission following Withdrawal

1. Any student in good academic standing who withdraws from the nursing program for personal, financial or any other reasons must follow University policy for readmission and may request readmission to the Nursing program.
2. Students who leave the program are not given a refund on nursing fees or the unused portion of the liability insurance, and therefore, must pay for additional coverage upon reinstatement.
3. Readmission is competitive and depends on the availability of resources.  A letter of readmission status will be sent to the student.
4. Before registering for classes, the student must consult an advisor in the Department of Nursing to plan a program of study.
5. Before a clinical rotation assignment is granted, the student must demonstrate proficiency in appropriate clinical skills.

Progression in the Lower Division of Nursing

1. Pre-nursing Traditional or Accelerated Bridge courses: NURS 2010  , NURS 2020  , and NURS 2201  ; NURS 2030  Accelerated only; or the RN to BSN bridge course - NURS 4520  can only be repeated once.
2. Students must achieve a minimum of C (77%) in pre-nursing courses. If a student receives a second failing grade (D or F) in NURS 2010  , NURS 2020  , NURS 2201  , NURS 2030  or NURS 4520  (RN-BSN), the student will not be eligible for admission to the upper division of nursing.

Progression in the Upper Division of Nursing

1. Nursing majors must achieve a minimum of C (77%) in each nursing course in order to continue in the program sequence.  Nursing majors must also achieve a Satisfactory for clinical performance in order to pass a clinical course.  If a student receives less than Satisfactory for clinical assessment or less than 77% in theory, a grade of D or F is assigned to the course.
2. When a student receives I, D or F in a nursing course, the student cannot progress to the next sequence of courses without removing the I, D or F in the nursing course.
3. The overall cumulative grade point average at the end of each semester must be at least 2.0 in order to progress to the next semester.  Students falling below this average are not eligible to progress in the nursing program.
4. Only one repetition of any nursing course (NURS course) is permitted.  The student must apply for readmission to repeat the failed course.
5. If a student receives a second failing grade (D or F), in a NURS course, the student will be permanently dismissed from the nursing  program.
6. Decisions regarding readmission or individualized study plan development will be based on the following:
   1. Student’s past academic performance.
   2. Evidence of potential for successful performance.
   3. Extent to which extenuating circumstances affected student’s performance and whether or not these circumstances have changed or were removed.
   4. Available space and resources.
7. Students who are given an individualized study plan must complete the performance improvement plan as outlined. Failure to do so satisfactorily may result in dismissal from the program.
8. A student may be dismissed from the nursing program for unprofessional or unsafe conduct as identified in the Rules and Regulations of the North Carolina Board of Nursing, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and/or Department  of Nursing policies.

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