Nursing Progression & Alternate Planning

Nursing is a limited access major, which means application eligibility does not guarantee program admission. Each semester, 64 applicants are admitted from an applicant pool between 70-80 students. Admission is competitive. For this reason, nursing majors are advised to evaluate their progress while parallel planning for an alternate major or program.

EVALUATE YOUR PROGRESS

At least once a semester nursing majors should calculate their Core GPA and evaluate their progression towards application eligibility and the recommended pre-nursing milestones. Staying informed prepares those not making sufficient progress to identify strategies for improvement, modify their academic goals and/or pivot with ease.

First Year ~ Recommended Milestones

Fall Semester

Earned a minimum of 12 total semester credits.
Completed one core science pre-requisite with a minimum C grade.
Completed a total of two core pre-requisites with minimum C grades.
Achieved a minimum 2.7 total cumulative GPA.
Achieved a minimum 3.0 Core GPA.

Spring Semester

Earned a minimum of 27 total semester credits.
Completed 2 core science pre-requisites with minimum C grades.
Completed a total of at least 4 core pre-requisites with minimum C grades.
Achieved a minimum 3.0 total cumulative GPA.
Achieved a minimum 3.3 Core GPA.

Second Year ~ Recommended Milestones

Fall Semester

Earned a minimum 45 total semester credits.
Completed three core science pre-requisites with minimum C grades.
Completed a total of 8 core pre-requisites with minimum C grades.
Achieved a minimum 3.0 total cumulative GPA.
Achieved a minimum 3.4 Core GPA.

Spring Semester

Submitted application, completed TEAS exam and interviewed.
Admitted to Pre-Licensure Program for subsequent term start date.
Completed support pre-requisites with minimum C grades.
Completed nursing assistant test-out as needed.

*Achieved or unmet recommended milestones does not guarantee program admission or denial. These were established to inform and help students evaluate their progress. Recommended milestones are based upon admitted student data for a 4-year plan of study.

WHAT IS PARALLEL PLANNING?

Parallel planning means planning for your current nursing major while concurrently developing an alternate plan. Parallel planning is vital in the event a student’s interest or career plans change, a student is not making sufficient progress, or a student is denied admission to the program. Creating a parallel plan is about preparing for all the possibilities.

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Parallel Plan