2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Wells Hall, <strong>Monticello</strong><br />
Telephone: (870) 460-1069<br />
Fax: (870) 460-1969<br />
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3606, <strong>Monticello</strong>, AR 71656<br />
Faculty/Mission/Goals<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Eustace (Chair); Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essors: Denton, Foshee, Walters;<br />
Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essors O’Fallon, Ruff, Shaw; Instructors Crow, Wells.<br />
The overall mission <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing is to strive for excellence in the<br />
prepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> technical (Associ<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Applied Science in Nursing Degree) and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional (Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing Degree) nurse generalists. This<br />
mission is accomplished through the following goals:<br />
A. The prepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse gradu<strong>at</strong>es to provide nursing care for<br />
individuals, families, and communities within a variety <strong>of</strong> health care settings.<br />
B. The prepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> technical nurse gradu<strong>at</strong>es to provide nursing care for<br />
individuals, families, and families in communities in structured settings;<br />
C. The encouragement <strong>of</strong> critical thinking to guide technical or pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
therapeutic nursing interventions which promote, maintain, and restore health;<br />
and;<br />
D. The development <strong>of</strong> accountability through a commitment to technical or<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional nursing practice and lifelong learning.<br />
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN) Degree<br />
The Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing <strong>of</strong>fers a four-year curriculum <strong>of</strong> study leading to a<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree. The BSN program is accredited by the<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and is also approved by the<br />
<strong>Arkansas</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> Nursing.<br />
Admission Requirements, BSN<br />
Upon completion <strong>of</strong> the lower-division general educ<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing support<br />
courses, students are eligible to apply for admission to upper-division nursing<br />
courses. In special circumstances, <strong>at</strong> the discretion <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing<br />
Chair, the student may lack up to 9 credits <strong>of</strong> general educ<strong>at</strong>ion or nursing support<br />
courses when entering upper-division nursing. Otherwise, the student must<br />
successfully complete general educ<strong>at</strong>ion or nursing support courses before taking<br />
NURS 444V Concepts in Nursing Care III. Applic<strong>at</strong>ions must be submitted to the<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Nursing by April 1 for admission to the Fall semester. L<strong>at</strong>e applic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
will be considered on an individual basis if space is available.<br />
All applicants are required to:<br />
1. Meet all <strong>University</strong> requirements;<br />
2. Have a cumul<strong>at</strong>ive GPA <strong>of</strong> 2.50 in general educ<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing support<br />
courses. Students with a cumul<strong>at</strong>ive GPA between 2.00 and 2.49 in the general<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing support courses may be provisionally admitted to the<br />
upper-division nursing courses if space is available. Provisional admission will be<br />
removed when the student successfully completes 14 credit hours <strong>of</strong> upperdivision<br />
nursing courses;<br />
3. Complete NURS 2003 Introduction to Nursing Concepts and Roles with a<br />
grade <strong>of</strong> “C” or better; and<br />
5. Submit an applic<strong>at</strong>ion for admission to upper-division nursing with an<br />
<strong>at</strong>tached, handwritten, one-page, st<strong>at</strong>ement expressing reason(s) for seeking a<br />
baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degree in nursing, including career goals.<br />
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