Standards for Progression in the 2nd Degree ADN/BSN Program
The following standards must be maintained by each student in order to progress in the 2nd Degree ADN/BSN program to graduation:
- Compliance with all rules and regulations outlined in the BSN Student Handbook and the Angelo State University 2005-2007 University Catalog.
- A minimum 2.25 overall grade point average (GPA) at the completion of each semester in order to register for the next nursing course.
- Each student must have a minimum 2.25 overall grade point average in order to graduate.
- Successful completion of each nursing course with a grade of C or above.
- Successful completion of Nursing 3324 with a grade of C or above.
- Demonstration of safe performance in the clinical laboratory at all times.
- Adherence to the rules and regulations as defined in the current Nurse Practice Act for the State of Texas and the Code of Ethics of the American Nurses Association while in the performance of duties in the 2nd Degree ADN/BSN program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Validation of Texas Department of Health immunization requirements for students enrolled in health-related courses.
- Compliance with all requirements of the clinical facility while engaged in student clinical experiences. These include, but are not limited to, criminal background checks and drug screenings. The student is responsible for all costs associated with these requirements.
- Compliance with the Angelo State University Honor Code.
Readmission: Students who have an interruption in the normal progression of their nursing studies as a result of withdrawal from a nursing course(s) in more than one semester, earning a grade lower than C in a required nursing or science course, or not being in compliance with other progression standards will no longer be enrolled in the 2nd Degree ADN/BSN Degree Nursing Program. Individuals who request and are approved for readmission to the program may be reinstated only once. Recommendation from the nursing faculty and an overall grade point average of 2.50 or better are required for readmission. Readmission is on a “space available” basis and is not guaranteed.
