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What
qualifications are expected for nursing program acceptance?
- Students are selected from a pool of candidates based on cumulative
GPA, number of hours taken at Avila, essay response, interview
and academic trends/patterns indicating potential for academic
success.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a grade of “C”
or better in all pre-requisite courses; courses may be repeated
one time; pre-requisite courses must be completed before beginning
nursing courses.
- First time, full time students with a GPA of 3.0 at the time
of nursing admission are guaranteed admission to the nursing program.
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When
do I apply for the nursing program?
First, you must be admitted to the University and complete
pre-requisite courses for the nursing program. Nursing faculty are
available to assist with course planning. Transfer students will
receive a transcript evaluation indicating those credits which will
transfer to Avila and meet requirements for the degree. You then
submit an application to the nursing program, available in December
and due January 15 the year you are ready to begin
clinical nursing courses. Students are admitted contingent upon
successful completion of remaining pre-requisites. Late applications
are reviewed on a space available basis.
When
do you admit students?
We admit students to the nursing program yearly. Students begin
their first nursing course in the fall.
How
many students do you admit annually?
Our newly expanded capacity will allow 50 admissions per year.
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What
previous college-level work will meet requirements?
Science and ethics courses over 10 years old will not be accepted.
Equivalent courses are determined through a transcript evaluation.
This is initiated through application to Avila and review of official
transcripts. Students who believe they have knowledge competencies
that are not reflected on the transcript evaluation can choose to
test for competency in some courses or may petition for further
consideration of course equivalency based, for example, on substantiation
of course content through course syllabi.
Where
do students at Avila receive clinical experiences?
Nursing students participate in clinical courses throughout the
nursing program. We offer diverse types of experiences in traditional
settings such as the acute care setting (e.g., hospital) and in
less traditional settings (e.g., hospice, school settings, home
care, medical offices, residential treatment centers) all of which
help to integrate health promotion and risk reduction concepts.
What
resources do you have to assist with my learning?
Avila provides a Learning
Services for students needing academic support. The Career
Services offers assistance in resume writing and interviewing
skills. The library houses hundreds of videos, computer software
and interactive videos to assist the nursing student in the learning
process. We also have a newly renovated nursing lab with recently
updated equipment for a practice area. The lab simulates a hospital
environment where students learn to assist patients and provide
basic to intensive nursing skills.
Do
I need a car?
Students must be responsible
for their own transportation to clinical sites. Students typically
drive themselves or carpool with other students.
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