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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-20133.5 ADMISSIONtreat it seriously and with respect. Failure to abide by these policies and the HIPAA Privacy andSecurity Rules could put your standing in the Nursing Program at risk. Please also follow theterms and conditions for any third-party sites.Be a Leader: There can be a fine line between healthy debate and incendiary reaction. Do notdenigrate faculty, staff or other students of the Nursing Program and do not engage with otherswho have done so. Nor do you need to respond to every criticism or barb. Try to frame what youwrite to invite differing points of view without inflaming others. Some topics—like politics orreligion—slide more easily into sensitive territory. So be careful and considerate. Once thewords are out there, you can‘t really get them back. And once an inflammatory discussion getsgoing, it‘s hard to stop.Did You Make a Mistake?: If you make a mistake, admit it. Be upfront and be quick with yourcorrection. If you‘re posting to a blog, you may choose to modify an earlier post—just make itclear that you have done so.If it Gives You Pause, Pause: If you‘re about to publish something that makes you even theslightest bit uncomfortable, don‘t shrug it off and hit ‗send.‘ Take a minutes to review theseguidelines and try to figure out what‘s bothering you, then fix it. If you‘re still unsure, you mightwant to discuss it with the Nursing Program Director. Ultimately, what you publish is yours—asis the responsibility. So be sure.Students seeking admission to the Nursing Program are required to show proof of a 2.75 or greater PrerequisiteGPA and successful completion of all Nursing Program pre-requisites. Students must alsosuccessfully pass an admission entrance exam (HESI) prior to being considered for selection. A letter ofintent to the Program is also required. Depending on the track the student is applying through, therecould be additional requirements. Please check with the Nursing Program for a list of all requirements.When space availability is a concern at any given level, seat selection will be based on the followingpriorities after all other requirements for admission are met:1. Students who have progressed within the curriculum plan.2. Current student requesting to repeat the course.3. Previous student applying for readmission.4. Transfer or Advance Placement student applying for admission.3.6 TRANSFER/ADVANCE PLACEMENTIt is the intent of the Nursing Program for a student with previous nursing school course work (includingclinical experience) to be placed in the program at the level as near to the level of the previousexperience as possible. The transferring student will submit an application with as many documents asavailable to assist in making a determination of placement in the program. These might include writtenexaminations, skills performance at an acceptable level, and any other evaluations the committeedetermines. These documents will include, but not be limited to, official transcripts of all course work,syllabi of previous nursing courses, skills checklists, and instructor evaluations. DACC requirements forthe granting of certificates or associate degrees will apply in all cases. Please refer to DACC’s Catalogfor admission requirements for the college.19 | P a g e