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IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED A QUALIFYING CANDIDATE FOR THE SCHOOL OF NURSING, THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM CRITERIA MUST BE MET:
- Acceptance to the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, meeting all admission requirements, i.e. application and official transcripts.
- Currently enrolled in or successful completion of all core curriculum courses (as outlined in the designated Curriculum Plan).
- Currently enrolled in or successful completion (with a grade of “C” or higher) of all prerequisite courses (BIO 3145/L; BIO 3157/L; BIO 3158/L; CHE 1021/L; ENG 1105; PHI 2016; PSY 2108; MAT course/PSY 3208*) or their equivalents as approved by the appropriate Academic Department Chair. All pre-requisite courses or their equivalents must be completed by the start of Term 1 of the Nursing Program. (* Subject to change Spring 2018)
- Preference will be given to those with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) based upon all courses taken.
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- Health and Immunization Clearances
- Background Disclosure
- Release Agreement
- Agreement to Program Policies
- Student Confidentiality Agreement
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Overview
See ADMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR in the University of Northwestern-St. Paul Traditional Undergraduate & Dual Enrollment Catalog 2024-2025, p. 122
Please be aware of the following:
The baccalaureate student nurse role requires walking, bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods of time to manage, coordinate, and administer nursing care. The student must be capable of performing the following:
Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.
Push/Pull up to 75 lbs.
Bend or stooping
Grasp/Pinching
Full use of both hands
Kneeling/Squatting
The student may be required to meet specific requirements as mandated by the clinical agencies.
Personal health insurance is required, throughout the nursing program.
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