5.6c Exit Interview and Other Policies

Prior to issuing the School of Nursing’s approval for the candidate’s licensure (NCLEX-RN® ) Licensure Application and release of the student’s transcript, the following must be completed:

University Requirements to be Completed:

• All UNWSP graduation requirements found in the University of Northwestern - St Paul Traditional Undergraduate and Dual Enrollment Catalog 2021-22, p. 28
• Student accounts must be paid in full before an official transcript will be released (University of Northwestern - St. Paul Traditional Undergraduate and Dual Enrollment Catalog 2020-21, p.17)

School of Nursing Requirements to be Completed:

• All SON credit and program requirements
• Submission of SON clinical name tag (returned to the SON office)
• All SON program, course and clinical evaluations
  
• Exit interview with the Chief Nurse Administrator or other designated nursing faculty member representing the SON. During the exit interview, students need to be prepared to share reflections on the following:
  • As you graduate, what are your personal beliefs (worldview) for professional nursing practice? How has this changed/developed during the BSN program?
  • How did the faculty and staff in the BSN program minister and serve you during your academic preparations?
  • How did the BSN program prepare you to go out and minister and serve others?
  • Can you identify personal and professional goals that will help you maintain a commitment to minister and serve others?

Failure to complete an exit interview with the Chief Nurse Administrator will result in a transcript hold until this requirement is fulfilled.