Frequently Asked Questions
In an effort to make some of the
information commonly asked for readily available 24 hours a day, we have
compiled some of the most frequently asked questions. If you do not see
your answer here, please feel free to contact us. How high does my grade
point average (GPA) have to be to get into the nursing program? The
minimum GPA is 2.50.
What
are the requirements for the nursing program?
A student is eligible to enter the Generic
Track after successful completion with a C or better: Composition I,
Fundamentals of Computer Applications, Pharmacology for Health
Professions, Human Anatomy & Physiology I and corresponding lab and
Anatomy & Physiology II and the corresponding lab.A minimum G.P.A.
(grade point average) of 2.50 evaluating all attempts of these courses
is required. All other core course requirements should be successfully
completed along with the nursing sequence.
If I
failed out of another nursing program am I eligible for ABAC’s Nursing
Program?
Students with 2 failures in nursing
courses from other nursing programs will be ineligible for ABAC’s
nursing program. Failures older than 5 years will be considered on
an individual basis.
When
should I take PNUR 1104 (Pharmacology for Health Professions)?
This class is good for only one year and
must be completed with a C or better one semester before you plan to
enter nursing. It is suggested that the first anatomy and
physiology (BIOL 2011 & BIOL 2011L) be taken before PNUR 1104. The
on-line PNUR 1104 is suggested ONLY for students with a prior health
care background.
What is the most common reason an
applicant is not accepted into the nursing program?
Their G.P.A is
too low. It is suggested that if a student is not accepted
for the semester that they apply they should meet with his/her advisor
to plan courses to take to bring up his/her G.P.A.
Once
admitted into nursing what grades does the student have to achieve to
stay in the program?
To exit a nursing course the student must
achieve a minimum grade of a C (which is a 75 average for nursing and
PNUR 1104 classes). In addition, the student must maintain a
minimum G.P.A of 2.0 to to stay in the program.
When
does clinical begin?
Clinical activities begin in the first
semester of nursing. Students are assigned to hospitals throughout
the area for clinical experiences supervised by clinical instructors.
A variety of locations, shifts and activities are planned to enhance the
overall experience for the student.
What
is the typical schedule for a nursing student?
During the first semester of nursing, class is two
one-half days per week. Skills labs are required for both nursing
classes along with one-half day of clinical. For the second
semester, the student has one-half day of class and one eight-hour day
of clinical and one skills lab per week. Beginning with the
sophomore year, the student has class two half-days per week and
clinical one eight hour day per week. Psychiatric clinical
experiences occur randomly throughout the sophomore year on dates
announced at the beginning of the semester. The final semester of
nursing the student has class two half days per week and eight hours of
clinical two days per week.
Can I
go full-time or do I need to get my entire core out of the way and then
take only the nursing courses?
A student may complete all core classes before entering the nursing
program. All core classes are not required before entering the
generic nursing program. All core classes are required before
entering the One-Day Transition Track Nursing Program.
When
will I know if I am accepted into the nursing program?
After the application deadline all applications are reviewed. If
the student shows that he/she is working toward the minimum requirements
they receive a conditional accept letter. If a student does not
meet the minimum requirements a denial letter is mailed. All full
accept letters are mailed at the end of the semester prior to the
semester of application.