Other Important Information

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Students who do not have or who are ineligible for a Nevada LPN license who have completed nursing courses more than two years ago but no more than five years ago at the time of application to the nursing program are required to demonstrate currency of nursing knowledge by passing competency examinations for each course previously completed. A score of 75 percent or more is required for each examination. Nursing courses taken more than five years prior to the date of application will not be accepted.

Biology 223 and 224 must be completed at the same college or university if completed at an institution other than within the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Nursing learning activities are scheduled on and off campus, days, evenings, and weekends.

Courses are Web-CT Enhanced, necessitating that students have basic computer skills.

Clinical experiences take place at long-term health care facilities, acute care hospitals and community settings, including clinics, day care centers,

A grade of C (75 percent) or better is required in all nursing courses.

Students who have been expelled from a nursing program, or who are no longer eligible for admission to that program, are not eligible for admission to WNC's nursing program.

Students not admitted to the nursing program must reapply to be considered for admission the following year.

A student who matriculated into the nursing program may be readmitted one time following a withdrawal/failure. A written request for an exception to the policy for such reasons as medical and military will be considered by Admissions and Records.

Documentation and currency of the following is required after acceptance into the nursing program and prior to the start of classes:

1. An acceptable physical examination, and required immunizations,

2. CPR Certification (card required) through the American Heart Association (Health Care Provider course)

3. Major medical health insurance (card required).

It is anticipated background checks will be required by hospitals and long term health care organizations starting in the fall of 2008.