Office: Riverside Hall, 102A
Phone: (219) 237-4158
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~dental

Associate Professors: Klein, Yokom
Assistant Professor: MacMillan
Clinical Assistant Professor: Douglas
Faculty Emeritus: Markarian

The mission of the Division of Dental Education is to provide education and clinical experiences to undergraduate students for future roles as oral health professionals. The division is committed to excellence in the theory and practice of dental assisting and dental hygiene and in the development of competent, socially sensitive, and ethically responsible professionals.

The Division of Dental Education awards the certificate in Dental Assisting and the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. Both programs are fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and are affiliated with the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

As an integral part of its mission, the division operates a primary health care facility, the IUSB Dental Hygiene Clinic, which provides preventive services at moderate cost to residents of Michiana. The setting emphasizes oral health education, promotes increased oral health awareness by consumers, and fills a void in meeting the needs of the dentally under-served. The clinic is open to the public from September through June.
 
 

In addition, students in the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs are expected to comply with the professional Codes of Conduct and the “Statement of Essential Abilities” as outlined in the Academic Handbook.

The IUSB Dental Assisting Program is a one-year, two-semester program (two years, four semesters part-time). The full-time program begins in late August and ends the middle of May of the following year. Part-time students may begin in either August or January. Upon graduation, students receive a Certificate in Dental Assisting. The program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and is affiliated with the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

• Be able to apply the principles of dental assisting theory and practice required to carry out operatory, laboratory, and office procedures which support the delivery of dental care.
• Practice using the highest level of professional ethics, jurisprudence, and professional conduct necessary to deliver quality dental care to the public.

The program includes approximately 1,250 hours of lecture, laboratory, clinical instruction, and clinical practice. The clinical practice phase (externship) of the program allows the students to apply their skills and gain practical experience in private dental practices, specialty practices, and community and hospital clinics.

The curriculum provides instruction in the theory and practice of chairside assisting, dental x-rays, laboratory techniques, and office practice management. A chairside assistant prepares the patient for examination, sterilizes instruments, and mixes various restorative and impression materials. Assistants take, develop, duplicate, and mount x-ray films.

The laboratory aspect of dental assisting consists of pouring models, fabricating custom trays, making temporary crowns, and carrying out other basic laboratory procedures. The business assistant is responsible for the computerization of the office, making and confirming appointments, keeping records, working with insurance information, and ordering office and dental supplies.

Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate dental assistant is permitted to take a National Board Certification Examination and the State of Indiana Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination. In the state of Indiana, all individuals involved in radiographic exposures must be licensed. Certification is a special recognition given to the dental assistant who has achieved a high level of competence and ability in the dental health team.

A two-year or four-year degree may be pursued upon completion of the Dental Assisting Program. Credits earned in the program may be applied to the degree.

A North Central Dental Society Dental Assisting Grant is available to qualified students for fall and spring semesters. To obtain a grant application or for further information, contact the dental assisting program director. If applying for other financial aid benefits, the application deadline for submitting information is March 1.

Currently, the demand for skilled dental assistants exceeds the supply both locally and nationally. Work options include full-time, part-time, and flexible hours. The variety of tasks a dental assistant performs allows the individual to be challenged by diverse responsibilities or to specialize. Specialization includes children’s dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, office management, and expanded functions. The present career forecast ensures job opportunities well into the twenty-first century.

• Applicants must be high school graduates with a C+ average or better, or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a keyboarding/typing course and courses in biology and chemistry are recommended.

• Complete the IUSB Dental Assisting Application; mail to the Office of Dental Education.
• Submit a separate IUSB admissions application to the university’s Office of Admissions.
• An informational interview with the director of dental assisting is necessary prior to acceptance.
• Two letters of recommendation are required (forms are provided with application).
• The entire admissions file must be completed by August 20.

(All courses 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

First Semester-Fall (18 cr.)

DAST A111 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology (2 cr.)
DAST A114 Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology
DAST A121 Microbiology and Asepsis Technique (1 cr.)
DAST A131 Dental Materials I (2 cr.)
DAST A141 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)
DAST A162 Written and Oral Communication (2 cr.)
DAST A171 Clinical Science I (4 cr.)
DAST H303 Dental Radiology (1 cr.)
DAST H305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

DAST A112 Dental and Medical Emergencies and Therapeutics (2 cr.)
DAST A113 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology II (1 cr.)
DAST A122 Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.)
DAST A132 Dental Materials II (2 cr.)
DAST A161 Behavioral Science (1 cr.)
DAST A172 Clinical Science III
DAST A182 Practice Management, Ethics, and Jurisprudence
DAST H306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

DAST A172 Clinical Science III

First Semester-Fall (9 cr.)

DAST A111 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology I (2 cr.)
DAST A114 Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology
DAST A141 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)
DAST A162 Written and Oral Communication (2 cr.)

DAST A112 Dental and Medical Emergencies and Therapeutics (2 cr.)
DAST A113 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology II (1 cr.)
DAST A161 Behavioral Science (1 cr.)
DAST A182 Practice Management, Ethics,  and Jurisprudence

DAST A121 Microbiology and Asepsis Treatment (1 cr.)
DAST A131 Dental Materials I (2 cr.)
DAST A171 Clinical Science I (4 cr.)
DAST H303 Dental Radiology (1 cr.)
DAST H305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

DAST A122 Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.)
DAST A132 Dental Materials II (2 cr.)
DAST A172 Clinical Science II
DAST H306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

First Semester-Spring (6 cr.)

DAST A112 Dental and Medical Emergencies and Therapeutics (2 cr.)
DAST A161 Behavioral Science (1 cr.)
DAST A182  Practice Management, Ethics, and Jurisprudence

DAST A111 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology (2 cr.)
DAST A114 Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
DAST A141 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)
DAST A131 Dental Materials I (2 cr.)
DAST A121 Microbiology and Asepsis Technique (1 cr.)
DAST A162 Written and Oral Communication (2 cr.)
DAST A171 Clinical Science I (4 cr.)
DAST H303 Dental Radiology (1 cr.)
DAST H305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

DAST A113 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology (1 cr.)
DAST A122 Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.)
DAST A132 Dental Materials II (2 cr.)
DAST A172 Clinical Science III
DAST H306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

• Utilize the knowledge and clinical competencies required to provide current, comprehensive dental hygiene services.
• Communicate—write, speak, listen—effectively to acquire, develop, and convey professional concepts, ideas, and information.
• Practice their profession adhering to the ethical, legal, and professional codes of conduct expected of the dental hygiene practitioner.

Dental hygiene is the study of the art and science of preventive oral health care including the management of behavior to prevent oral disease and promote health. The first year of studies consists of general education and biomedical courses which serve as the foundation of the dental hygiene curriculum and represents a knowledge base for the profession. The second two years incorporate courses in dental and dental hygiene sciences and provide the theoretical and clinical framework of dental hygiene practice.

Students must complete 29 credit hours of prerequisite courses before entering the Dental Hygiene Program. These required courses may be taken at any accredited college or university; however, they should not be taken on a pass/fail basis. The Admissions and Promotions Committee must approve any exceptions. The student must maintain a C average or better to be accepted as a transfer student by Indiana University. In each dental hygiene prerequisite course, a grade of C or better must be earned.

After admission, the student attends two years (five semesters) of courses designed to provide the educational and clinical background necessary for the practice of dental hygiene. Graduates are eligible to take state licensing examinations and the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination. Following completion of the program, the Indiana University School of Dentistry confers an Associate of Science degree.

A limited number of part-time positions are available. Students enrolled in the part-time program extend the two years of professional course work over a three-year period. Applicants for the part-time program must meet all admissions criteria and follow the same admissions process as full-time students.

Students who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree may do so by applying their work in dental hygiene to the Bachelor of Science in General Studies at IUSB. Students should work closely with general studies program advisors as soon as they are admitted into the Dental Hygiene Program.

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY

1. Have been admitted or are eligible for admission to Indiana University. Applications must be sent to IUSB’s Office of Admission.
2. Submission of required admissions materials to the Dental Hygiene Program.
• Dental Hygiene Program Application: This is different than the Indiana University application and is obtained from the dental education office and must be returned to the dental office. This application is valid only for the IUSB Dental Hygiene Program.
• Curriculum Information Sheet: This is obtained from the dental education office and is also returned to the dental office. Curriculum information sheets or similar forms from other programs will not be accepted.
• High school transcripts: with SAT or ACT scores (a second copy must be sent to the IUSB Office of Admissions).
• College Transcript: An official transcript from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted to the Dental Hygiene Program in addition to the transcripts required by IUSB Admissions Office. A transcript for course work completed at Indiana University is not required.
3. Completed all prerequisite courses or their equivalent with a grade of C or better in each course; or completion of at least 15 credit hours of prerequisite course work and demonstration of ability to complete remaining prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better before beginning the professional course work.

Applicants selected for regular admission who meet the February 1 application deadline will be notified of their admission status by mid-March. To hold a place in the class, applicants must return the confirmation form by March 10, register for classes by July 15, and pay the $100.00 acceptance fee by July 15. Applications received after the February 1 deadline will be reviewed after March 10. Once acceptance has been finalized, students enrolled at other Indiana University campuses must complete an intercampus transfer before they can enroll and register for classes at IUSB.

• Students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses and maintain a semester and overall GPA of at least 2.0. A student who does not meet the academic regulations of the university and the Dental Hygiene Program is placed on probation.
• Students must follow the dental hygiene course sequence as outlined in this Bulletin. Deviations from the curriculum must be approved by the director of dental hygiene. Failure to follow the sequence can result in delayed\ denied admission to the next course sequence.
• If a student does not pass any one of the clinical courses (DHYG H218, DHYG H219, DHYG H301, DHYG H302, DHYG H303, DHYG H305, DHYG H306, DHYG H307) with a grade of C or better, the course may be retaken. However, in order to re-enroll in a clinical course, the student must successfully complete all the requirements of the Clinical Practice Reassessment Contract. Failure to meet the requirements of the reassessment contract will result in dismissal from the program.
• If a student does not pass a second clinical course (can be any of the clinical courses), the student will be dismissed from the program. There is no option for reassessment when a second clinical course has been failed. See the Dental Hygiene Program Academic Handbook for additional information on the reassessment contract.
• Students must be certified in CPR before they may begin clinic. CPR training in Adult 2 Rescuer is the minimum training level required by the hygiene program. Students who receive training from the American Red Cross should sign up for their Professional Rescuer course. Students who receive training from the American Heart Association (e.g., area hospitals except Memorial) should sign up for their Health Care Provider course.

• Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or better in each required academic course, having repeated no more than one clinical course.
• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or above.
• Follow the required course sequence.
• Demonstrate acceptable ethical and professional behavior.

• Cumulative grade point average falls below a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Single course grade is less than C.
• Unacceptable ethical or professional behavior.
• Failure to follow curriculum as outlined.
• Academic misconduct.

• Failure to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in any two consecutive semesters.
• Receiving a second grade of D or lower in a clinical course.
• Failing to retake and pass with a grade of C or better, course work failed by the beginning of the second year of study or when agreed upon. The only exception to this policy is for dental hygiene courses offered only once a year.
• Failure to meet the probationary stipulations in the semester following the assignment of probation.
• Lack of personal integrity, health, or conduct which is required to continue preparation for the dental hygiene profession.
• Academic misconduct.
• Failure to meet all the requirements of the Clinical Reassessment Contract.

WITHDRAWAL
Please see the Academic Regulations section of this Bulletin. In addition, the following policies pertain to students enrolled in the dental hygiene program.

• Withdrawal from a required course in the semester indicated in the curriculum sequence requires approval of the program director in addition to the course instructor. The course must be completed in the next semester or before beginning the next year’s course work. Incomplete first year course work will prohibit students from beginning the second year of study. The only exception to this policy is for courses in dental hygiene which are offered only once a year.
• A grade lower than a C is not a valid reason for withdrawal from a course.

Course Exemptions
Graduates of accredited dental assisting programs may be exempt from DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I and DHYG H308 Dental Materials. Students who are interested in course exemptions should refer to the IUSB Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual for exemption policy and procedures.

Transfers between IU Campuses
Dental hygiene students in good academic standing at another IU campus may seek intercampus transfer. A student seeking intercampus transfer must meet the academic policies of the IUSB program. Intercampus transfer requests will be evaluated individually on the basis of space availability, review of student records, and course schedules. Any student who is dismissed at one campus is also in dismissal status at IUSB.

Transfers from Non-Indiana University Dental Hygiene Programs
Dental hygiene students in good academic standing at another university who wish to transfer should contact the director of the IUSB dental hygiene program. Dental hygiene courses completed at other universities will need to be evaluated by the director for transfer equivalency and student placement. All other transfer policies apply to students from non-Indiana Universities.

Ten-Year Limit
Required science courses must have been completed within 10 years prior to the beginning of dental hygiene course work.

CLINICAL PROMOTION
In addition to the general academic policies, students must meet the following requirements to be promoted through the clinical course sequences:

1. Students will be promoted to the DHYG H219 Clinical Practice I upon successful completion of:
1. DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene
2. DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry
2. Students will be promoted to DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II upon successful completion of:
1. DHYG H219 Clinical Practice I
2. DHYG H303 Dental Radiology
3. DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I
4. DHYG H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies
3. Students will be promoted to DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III upon successful completion of:
1. DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II
2. DHYG H306 Radiology Clinic II

(All courses 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

A minimum of 29 credit hours of required courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the part-time or full-time program.

First Year-Required Courses (29 cr.)

ENG  W131 Elementary Composition
PSY  P103 General Psychology
CHEM C101 Elementary Chemistry I and
CHEM C121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I (2 cr.)
SOC  S161 Principles of Sociology
Arts and Humanities electives (6 cr.)
SPCH S121 Public Speaking

One of the following:

ANAT A210 Elementary Human Anatomy and PHSL P204 Physiology or
PHSL P261 Anatomy and Physiology I
PHSL P262 Anatomy and Physiology II

Second Year-First Semester  (15 cr.)

MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology
DHYG H214 Oral Anatomy
DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (5 cr.)
DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry (2 cr.)
DHYG H224 Oral Histology and Embryology (1 cr.)
DHYG H242 Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.)

HPER N231 Human Nutrition
DHYG H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies (1 cr.)
DHYG H211 Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)
DHYG H213 General Pathology (1 cr.)
DHYG H219 Clinical Practice I (5 cr.)
DHYG H303 Dental Radiology (1 cr.)
DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)
DHYG H308 Dental Materials (2 cr.)

DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II (3 cr.)

DHYG H215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2 cr.)
DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II (2-5 cr.)
DHYG H304 Oral Pathology (2 cr.)
DHYG H306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)
DHYG H321 Periodontics (2 cr.)
DHYG H347 Community Health Education

DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III (5 cr.)
DHYG H307 Radiology Clinic III (1 cr.)
DHYG H309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene (2 cr.)
DHYG H320 Practice Management, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2 cr.)
DHYG H351 Advanced Clinical Procedures (2 cr.)

Second Year-First Semester  (8 cr.)

MICR  M250 Microbial Cell Biology
DHYG H214 Oral Anatomy
DHYG H224 Oral Histology and Embryology (1 cr.)
DHYG H242 Introduction to Dentistry (1)

HPER  N231 Human Nutrition
DHYG H211 Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)
DHYG H213 General Pathology (1 cr.)
DHYG H308 Dental Materials (2 cr.)

DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry (2 cr.)
DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (5 cr.)
DHYG H347 Community Dental Health

DHYG H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies (1 cr.)
DHYG H219 Clinical Practice I (4 cr.)
DHYG H303 Dental Radiology (1 cr.)
DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II (3 cr.)

DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II (2-5 cr.)
DHYG H304 Oral Pathology (2 cr.)
DHYG H306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)
DHYG H321 Periodontics (2 cr.)
DHYG H347 Community Health Education

DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III (5 cr.)
DHYG H307 Radiology Clinic III (1 cr.)
DHYG H309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene (2 cr.)
DHYG H320 Practice Management, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2 cr.)
DHYG H351 Advanced Clinical Procedures (2 cr.)

Associate Professors: Basolo-Kunzer, Pettengill
Assistant Professors: Dobrzykowski, Pierce, Sofhauser
Clinical Assistant Professor: Makielski
Lecturers: Henry, Keith, Scarry, White, Wisler, Woodrick

The IUSB campus offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and B.S.N. mobility options for R.N.’s. Graduate courses are offered at sites throughout the state over distance education.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and by the National League for Nursing.

Membership

The School of Nursing is an agency member of the Council of Associate Degree Programs and Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs, National League for Nursing, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Midwest Alliance in Nursing.

Sigma Theta Tau International

The Alpha Chapter of the international honor society of nursing was organized at Indiana University. Students in bachelor’s and graduate programs as well as community members may be admitted to membership when they have demonstrated excellence in their nursing and have shown superior academic and personal records. Leadership, research, and scholarship constitute the purposes of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Student Nurses’ Association

Undergraduate students are eligible for membership in the National Student Nurses’ Association, Indiana Association of Nursing Students, and IUSB’s local chapter. This includes students enrolled in the associate and the bachelor’s programs, R.N. program, and prenursing students. Individuals or organizations interested in furthering the growth and development of the National Student Nurses’ Association obtain sustaining membership. The chief purpose of the organization is to aid in the preparation of students for the assumption of professional responsibilities. Programs may encompass health care issues, legal aspects of nursing, interdisciplinary programs, and community programs.
 
 

Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee

Comprised of nursing faculty, this committee addresses student concerns and issues related to admission and certification to, progression through, and graduation from the programs offered by the School of Nursing.

Program Planning

Students in the School of Nursing are responsible for planning their own programs and for meeting degree requirements. Academic advisors are available to assist students in understanding degree requirements. It is important for students to acquaint themselves with all regulations and to remain properly informed throughout their studies.

All provisions of this Bulletin are in effect as soon as a nursing student begins the nursing program. This includes both prenursing students newly admitted to IUSB and those changing their major to nursing.

Students interrupting their studies, students pursuing part-time study, or full-time students who take more than two years to complete prerequisite requirements are subject to policy and curriculum changes as they occur. Curriculum changes during progress toward the degree may result in revision of degree requirements.

Students with Disabilities

The university is committed to helping temporarily and permanently disabled students make the transition to student life. Students with physical, mental, or learning impairments are encouraged to consult with advisors from the School of Nursing and the Office of Disabled Student Services for assistance in meeting degree requirements.

Students with disabilities must meet all academic and technical skill requirements as outlined in Essential Abilities and any other standards related to professional licensure. Modifications in the learning environment to assist students in meeting these requirements will be made in accordance with federal and university guidelines and in consideration of individual needs. The Office of Disabled Student Services is located in the Administration Building, first floor.

Disciplinary Probation

Disciplinary probation is administered according to the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Professional Liability Insurance

All students in the School of Nursing having patient/client contact will be covered under the malpractice contract for Indiana University. This liability insurance will not extend to employment outside of course-related activities. The student should be aware that failure to pay course and other fees will result in noncoverage under the malpractice contract of Indiana University. Such noncoverage makes the student ineligible to attend clinical classes.

Health Requirements

All nursing students must show annual proof that they have met the immunization, physical examination, and laboratory examination requirements of hospitals and other health agencies used for clinical experiences. Specific instructions will be distributed prior to clinical assignment. Special circumstances may arise which require additional action. Failure to meet those health requirements and their deadlines will make the student ineligible for clinical classes.

HEALTH INSURANCE
The School of Nursing encourages students to carry health insurance and is not liable for any health problems requiring medical treatment.

STUDENT INJURIES
If a student is injured, the student should report to the clinical instructor and follow the policy of the agency where the injury occurred. Students should contact the primary physician at an urgent care facility.

THE CODE FOR NURSES
Students who are preparing to enter the profession of nursing are expected to follow the Code for Nurses. Each person, upon entering the profession, inherits a measure of responsibility and trust in the profession and the corresponding obligation to adhere to standards of ethical practice and conduct set by the profession. The code was adopted by the American Nurses’ Association in 1950 and most recently revised in 1985.

It is the student’s responsibility to know, understand, and follow the Code for Nurses.

1. The nurse provides services with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the client unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.
2. The nurse safeguards the individual’s right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
3. The nurse acts to safeguard the client and the public when health care and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical, or illegal practice of any person.
4. The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgements and actions.
5. The nurse maintains competence in nursing.
6. The nurse exercises informed judgement and uses individual competence and qualifications as criteria in seeking consultation, accepting responsibilities, and delegating nursing activities to others.
7. The nurse participates in activities that contribute to the ongoing development of the profession’s body of knowledge.
8. The nurse participates in the profession’s efforts to implement and improve standards of nursing.
9. The nurse participates in the profession’s effort to establish and maintain conditions of employment conducive to high-quality nursing care.
10. The nurse participates in the profession’s efforts to protect the public from misinformation and misrepresentation and to maintain the integrity of nursing.
11. The nurse collaborates with members of the health professions and other citizens in promoting community and national effort to meet the health needs of the public.

All nursing major students enrolled in clinical classes must present evidence of current (level C) CPR certification prior to the beginning of each semester.  Certifications which will expire during the semester are not considered current and must be renewed before that semester.

Uniforms

Nursing students are permitted to select their own nursing student uniforms, within certain guidelines set forth by the IUSB School of Nursing faculty. If uniforms are unacceptable to the clinical instructor, the student will be required to select another uniform that complies with the accepted guidelines.

The dress code provides IUSB School of Nursing students with information necessary to select on-duty attire and accessories which are compatible with professionalism, infection control, employee identification, neatness, and modesty.

General Guidelines
All portions of the uniform must be completely white, unless otherwise noted by the clinical instructor.  They must be clean, unstained, and ironed.  The uniform fabric should be of sufficient thickness so that undergarments do not show through.  Many uniforms are made of fabric that has been pretreated with a bacteriostatic agent.  These uniforms are highly recommended.  Uniforms should be void of excessive decoration, i.e. lace, ruffles, appliques, jacquard fabric.  Good judgement should be exercised to select a uniform that is not low cut at the neck or tight across the bust and hips.

Name Pin
IUSB School of Nursing name tag is required to be worn and visible at all times on clinical units.

IUSB School of Nursing Patch
The IUSB School of Nursing red and white patch must be affixed on the left sleeve of each uniform and laboratory coat.  The patch should be sewn or velcroed to the sleeve so that it lies flat against the fabric.  The patch should not be pinned to the sleeve.  Patches may be purchased at the IUSB campus bookstore.

Dresses
Dresses must have a collar and be no shorter than one inch above the knee.  Skirts and blouses are unacceptable.  Sleeve length is at student discretion and comfort.  Dresses may either zip or button.

Pantsuits
If a pantsuit is selected, the top must completely cover the hips.  Pants are to be ankle length. Scrubs, jumpsuits, knit-cuffed pants, stirrup pants, leggings, and white jeans are unacceptable. Sweatshirts, sweat pants, t-shirts, shorts and jeans are not acceptable.

Stockings
White stockings or socks (with pantsuits) must be worn at all times.

Shoes
Shoes must be completely white and made of leather.  Aerobic shoes are acceptable if they are made of white leather.  White canvas, cotton, or nylon shoes are unacceptable. White shoelaces are required. Shoes must be clean, quiet, safe, and comfortable. No open-toe shoes or clogs may be worn.

Laboratory Coats
White laboratory coats are required to be worn when the student is at the clinical site other than on scheduled clinical days, i.e. to select a patient and/or review patient information.  Laboratory coats must be at least mid-thigh in length and have a collar.  Front button laboratory coats with a collar are preferable. Attire under laboratory coat needs to be professional, modest, and tasteful. Metal fabrics (sequins, beads,...), shorts, jeans, sweats are not acceptable. Slacks must be ankle length. Stockings or socks must be worn.  No open-toe shoes may be worn. Denim fabric is not considered acceptable business attire.

Male Student Uniform
Male students may select a pantsuit with a top that covers the hips or a white shirt that tucks into their slacks.  Male students, if wearing a shirt that tucks into their slacks, must wear a white belt.

Other

• Tight fitting attire is not appropriate. Discreet underwear which is not readily visible through clothing is to be worn.
• Fingernails must be neatly trimmed and clean. Nail polish, if worn, must be neutral or pastel in color and without chipping. No artificial nails may be worn by those providing direct patient care.
• Hair and beards must be clean and neatly groomed. If hair falls below shoulder length, it must be pulled back.
• Tattoos are not to be visible.
• Only two earrings per ear are permitted. Dangling earrings are to be avoided for safety reasons. Additional exposed body piercing is not acceptable, including tongue piercing.
• Good personal hygiene is expected.
• Light cologne, simple make-up, and a watch and/or ring may be worn. All jewelry should be simple, inconspicuous and kept to a minimum. One ring per hand is permissible.
• Patient gowns or isolation gowns are not acceptable as a cover-up for your uniform except when working in isolation or other restricted areas.

Any person who makes application for examination and registration as a registered nurse in the state of Indiana shall submit to the Indiana State Board of Nursing at the Health Professions Service Bureau written evidence, verified by oath, that he or she:

• Has completed an approved high school course of study or the equivalent as approved by the appropriate educational agency.
• Has completed the prescribed curriculum in a state-accredited school of nursing and holds a diploma or certificate therefrom.
• Has not been convicted of any act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under the state board rules and regulations or of any felony that has direct bearing on the individual’s ability to practice competently.

Application for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

The School of Nursing will make available the necessary forms to take the examination in Indiana. Those students taking the examination in other states are responsible for obtaining the appropriate forms from those states. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the application procedure and meet the mailing and payment deadlines for taking the NCLEX.
 
 

Students admitted to the clinical nursing major should consult the current Bulletin and School of Nursing Policy Updates for additional policies governing their academic standing.

ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
To graduate with academic distinction, bachelor’s degree candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours at Indiana University, and associate degree candidates must have completed at least half of the hours required for their degree at Indiana University. Academic distinction is conferred on graduates of the associate and bachelor’s nursing programs as follows:

Highest Distinction 3.83-4.00 GPA
High Distinction  3.66-3.82 GPA
Distinction  3.50-3.65 GPA

Academic Probation

A prenursing student will be placed on academic probation according to the policies of IUSB. A nursing student will be placed on academic probation when the cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Academic probation will be removed following the semester in which the cumulative and semester grade point averages are 2.0 or higher. See also probation policies listed under Academic Policies for School of Nursing in this section of this Bulletin.

ACADEMIC STANDING OF PRENURSING STUDENTS
The following academic standards apply regarding retention, probation, and dismissal. Students are responsible for knowing about university academic standards and their current status in relation to these standards.
 
 

APA Format

The most recent American Psychological Association (APA) format is the standard used for all written work in all nursing courses. Students should consult course syllabi for specific details.

Audit Student

An audit student officially registers for a class and pays applicable credit hour rates. Upon completion, the course is entered on the permanent university record as one taken for noncredit (NC). Check with your academic advisor for specific instructions and in the current Schedule of Classes for deadlines.

Completion of Degree Requirements

The recorder must receive all removal of incomplete and deferred grades, special credit, and independent study course grades no later than three weeks prior to the end of classes of the student’s last semester before graduation.

Correspondence/Independent Study Courses

All required and elective courses for the nursing major, other than public speaking, available through the Independent Study Program of Indiana University may be taken for credit. Students should contact a School of Nursing academic advisor before enrollment. Students are required to have the academic advisor’s signature for all correspondence courses which will be used to satisfy degree requirements. Correspondence courses with nursing numbers do not satisfy residency requirements. Final examinations in all correspondence courses must be taken no later than six weeks prior to the expected graduation date.

Nursing students shall have completed any correspondence or independent study courses prior to enrollment in their final semester of the program or register for the on-campus course in that final semester.

Disciplinary Probation

Disciplinary probation is administered under the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Dismissal

A prenursing student will be dismissed based upon the dismissal policies of IUSB.

A nursing student will be dismissed from the program when, in the judgement of the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee on the campus of enrollment, there is a lack of progress toward the degree. Lack of progress will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Failure to achieve a 2.0 semester grade point average in any two consecutive semesters.
• Failure to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in any two semesters.
• Failure to achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) or S (satisfactory) in any one nursing course (didactic and laboratory) by the second attempt or any two nursing courses (didactic or laboratory) on the first attempt.
• Failure to meet Indiana University School of Nursing Essential Abilities expectations (refer to Essential Abilities listed under Academic Policies of the School of Nursing in this section of this Bulletin).

Any student who is academically dismissed at one campus is also in dismissal status at all other campuses.
Falsification of records and reports, plagiarism, or cheating on an examination, quiz, or any other assignment is cause for dismissal (see Indiana University Code of  Ethics).

The faculty reserves the right to dismiss any nursing student whose personal integrity, health, or conduct demonstrate unfitness to continue preparation for the profession of nursing. Integrity and conduct will be judged according to the standards of the most recent Code for Nurses as adopted by the American Nurses’ Association.

The dismissal of any nursing student is contingent upon review by the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee on the campus of enrollment. Nursing student dismissal is subject to the appeal process on the campus of enrollment.

Drug-free Campus Policy

Students are prohibited by Indiana University to use or possess alcoholic beverages, any drug or controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia on university property or in the course of a clinical class or a university activity or student organization activity. Students are responsible for acquainting themselves with this policy and sanctions for violation of the policy.

Essential Abilities

Approved by the Indiana University School of Nursing, University Council of Nursing Faculty, April 26, 1993.

“The School of Nursing faculty has specified Essential Abilities (technical standards) critical to the success of students in any IU nursing program. Students must demonstrate these Essential Abilities in order to succeed in their program of study. Qualified applicants are expected to meet all admission criteria, and matriculating students are expected to meet all progression criteria, as well as these Essential Abilities (technical standards) with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Essential judgement skills to include: ability to identify, assess, and comprehend conditions surrounding patient situations for the purpose of problem solving around patient conditions and coming to appropriate conclusions and/or course of actions.
2. Essential neurological functions to include: ability to use the senses of seeing, hearing, touch, and smell to make correct judgements regarding patient conditions for the purpose of demonstrating competence to safely engage in the practice of nursing. Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological functions include, but are not limited to, observation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, and psycho-motor abilities.
3. Essential communication skills to include: ability to communicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, patients, and all members of the health care team. Skills include verbal, written, and non-verbal abilities consistent with effective communication.
4. Essential emotional coping skills: ability to demonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practice of nursing as determined by professional standards of practice.
5. Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include: ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to engage competently in the safe practice of nursing.
6. Other essential behavioral attributes: ability to engage in activities consistent with safe nursing practice without demonstrated behaviors of addiction to, abuse of, or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that may impair behavior or judgement. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in the School of Nursing and as a developing professional nurse.”

Good Standing

In order to remain in good standing, nursing and prenursing students must:

1. Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or above in each course required for the degree without more than one repeat in any course;
2. Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or above or an S (satisfactory) in each nursing major course.
3. Maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or above.
4. Not be on probation and/or not be dismissed.

• Admission Grade Point Average: Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) is a calculation of the minimum set of all work completed which meets application requirements. The AGPA includes grades earned in initial and repeat enrollment (excluding FX grades according to policy) that apply toward the requirements of appropriate programs.
• Cumulative Grade Point Average: Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is a reflection of all work completed at Indiana University. Courses transferred from another institution are not used in calculating this average.
• Nursing Grade Point Average: Nursing grade point average (NGPA) is a reflection of all work completed, including grades earned in initial and repeat enrollment (excluding FX grades according to policy) that apply toward the requirements of appropriate programs. Courses transferred from other institutions are included in calculating this average.

POLICY ON CLINICAL COURSE ADMISSIONS

Rationale for the Policy
OSHA regulations and clinical agencies affiliated with IUSB require that students engaged in clinical contact with clients must provide evidence of current CPR (Level C) certification, annual TB screening, up-to-date immunization status, and a health evaluation (history and physical examination).
This policy is necessary so that we are in compliance with hospital and community health agency policies.  The School of Nursing must provide the clinical agencies with proof that each student assigned to their agency for clinical experience has completed all immunizations, (including Hepatitis B series, DPT booster, MMR, and Varicella), CPR recertification, and annual TB screening.  It is the student’s responsibility to update their health records and have all documentation submitted to the School of Nursing, as outlined below. Documentation is due no later than December 1 prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses for the spring semester and no later than August 1 prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses for the fall semester.

New Admission to the Nursing Program
When a nursing student is first admitted to the clinical nursing courses, the student receives information regarding the need for proper immunization verification (including Hepatitis B series, DPT booster, MMR, and Varicella), a health evaluation (history and physical examination) completed by a primary care provider, CPR (Level C) certification and Tuberculosis (PPD or X-ray) screening.  Every student must provide written verification of a history of chicken pox or a Varicella Zoster Titer before entering clinicals.  Newly admitted nursing students must provide written documentation of the above stated items in advance of beginning the semester.  For students who are enrolled in clinical nursing courses in the fall semester, the above materials must be filed with the School of Nursing’s student services secretary by August 1.  For students who will begin their clinical nursing courses in the spring semester, the above materials must be filed by December 1.  Failure to do so will result in the student being automatically withdrawn from all clinical nursing courses for which they are registered.

Students who are admitted late to the nursing program will be handled on a case-by-case basis.  However, those applicants who are on a waiting list or alternate list are encouraged to begin gathering the necessary documentation so as to avoid delays. Even students who are admitted late must have all documentation on file with the School of Nursing prior to beginning the clinical nursing courses.  Failure to do so will result in the student being automatically withdrawn from all clinical nursing courses for which they are registered.

Continuing Nursing Students
Nursing students are responsible for making sure they receive annual TB screening (PPD or X-ray), and annual CPR (Level C) recertification.  In addition, immunization status must be updated as necessary.  It is the student’s responsibility to monitor the status of these and to submit proper documentation to the School of Nursing in a timely manner.  If any of these items will expire during the course of the semester, certification must occur before the student can enroll in any clinical courses that semester.

Documentation of annual TB screening, annual CPR (Level C) recertification, and up-to-date immunization status need to be submitted to the School of Nursing, student services secretary’s office no later than August 1 for students enrolled in clinical nursing courses in the fall semester.  If the student is enrolled in clinical nursing courses during fall semester, documentation of CPR recertification, TB screening, and immunizations must be valid through December 20.  If the student is enrolled for the spring semester,  CPR recertification, immunizations, and TB screening documentation must be submitted to the School of Nursing, student services secretary no later than December 1 and must be valid through May 15. (For example, if a student’s CPR certification expired on March 1, 1999, the student must successfully complete CPR recertification before he/she would be allowed to begin spring 1999 semester classes).  Students entering the community health course of the B.S.N. program are required to submit proof of freedom from communicable disease prior to attending community clinicals. Failure to do so can result in the student being automatically withdrawn from all clinical nursing courses for which they are registered.  Students who come to class and are in noncompliance will not be allowed to enter any clinical setting.

For students enrolled in clinical nursing courses during the summer sessions, TB screening, immunizations, and CPR certification must be valid through the final day of the summer session in which the student is enrolled.

For students who are finishing an incomplete grade in a nursing course with a clinical component, the CPR recertification, immunizations, and TB screening must be valid until the course requirements are completed.

Portfolio Option

The portfolio review process is available to all undergraduate and graduate students who believe that they can meet the learning objectives/competencies required of a specific nursing course within their program of study, subject to faculty approval. The portfolio is a mechanism used to validate the acquisition of knowledge and skills congruent with course expectations and student learning outcomes.

Students may exercise the portfolio option for all A.S.N. nursing courses (except NURS A145 Transition from L.P.N. Practice to A.S.N. Practice) and B.S.N. nursing major courses listed for the degree.

Students may exercise the portfolio option for a course or courses as long as it does not interfere with other standing university or school course/credit hour policies related to progression or graduation. Please note that undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours on the campus awarding the degree.
Courses/credit hours which are reviewed for portfolio credit do not count toward undergraduate residency requirements. Please contact the School of Nursing for portfolio guidelines.

Satisfactory/Fail Option

The School of Nursing in grading undergraduate clinical nursing courses uses the satisfactory/fail option. Grades are recorded as S or F. Students must demonstrate a satisfactory level of clinical competence and skill to receive a satisfactory grade in these courses. Satisfactory performance standards are stated in each course syllabus, and faculty evaluate the quality of student clinical performances by these standards. Inability to receive a grade of S constitutes failure. An S indicates a grade of A, B, or C (2.0). Students cannot progress in their nursing program until this deficiency is corrected.

Out of Progression

Nursing students who have withdrawn from second, third, or fourth semester course work in the A.S.N. program, or the second sophomore semester, junior year, or senior year of course work in the B.S.N. program are considered out-of-sequence. Those nursing students who withdraw from all or part of the first “sophomore semester” of the B.S.N. program must reapply to the respective program.

Progression into Nursing Courses

After admission to the nursing program, placement in nursing courses will be based upon the following priority ranking:

1. Full-time, regularly progressing students
2. Part-time, regularly progressing students
3. Students who have interrupted their studies but are in good academic standing
4. Students who have failed and successfully repeated one or more nursing courses
5. Students who need to repeat one nursing course
6. Students who need to repeat two nursing courses
7. Students who have been dismissed and have been reinstated
8. Intercampus transfers
9. Transfers from other nursing programs according to APG guidelines

Re-entry

Prenursing students who interrupt their studies and are in good standing may re-enter at any time without prior approval of the School of Nursing. These students will be subject to the policies in effect at the time of re-entry.

Nursing students who have failed to register in each sequential semester, excluding summer sessions, who fail to register for the full complement of required courses, or who withdraw from all or part of the required complement of courses are considered out-of-progression. All out-of-progression students must apply for re-entry.

Nursing students who wish to re-enter must submit a written request for re-entry to the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee by July 1 for fall reinstatement, October 1 for spring reinstatement, and February 1 for summer session reinstatement. This request requires a list of the specific courses in which the student wishes to enroll and as appropriate, an explanation of any extenuating circumstances that may have hindered academic performance, and/or a brief outline of the student’s study plans. All requests for re-entry will be evaluated on the basis of available resources, and, if appropriate, on the satisfactory completion of any conditions and/or faculty recommendations existing at the time of withdrawal.

Students who re-enter must adhere to the academic policies in effect at the time of re-entry.

For re-entry priority, refer to Progression into Nursing Courses in the Academic Policies of the School of Nursing section of this Bulletin.

Re-Entry

Prenursing students who interrupt their studies and are in good standing may re-enter at any time without prior approval of the School of Nursing. These students will be subject to the policies in effect at the time of re-entry.

Nursing students who have failed to register in each sequential semester, excluding summer sessions, who fail to register for the full complement of required courses, or who withdraw from all or part of the required complement of courses are considered out-of-progression. All out-of-progression students must apply for re-entry.
Nursing students who wish to re-enter must submit a written request for re-entry to the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee by July 1 for fall reinstatement, October 1 for spring reinstatement, and February 1 for summer session reinstatement. This request requires a list of the specific courses in which the student wishes to enroll and as appropriate, an explanation of any extenuating circumstances that may have hindered academic performance, and/or a brief outline of the student’s study plan. All requests for re-entry will be evaluated on the basis of available resources, and, if appropriate, on the satisfactory completion of any conditions and/or faculty recommendations existing at the time of withdrawal.

Students who re-enter must adhere to the academic policies in effect at the time of re-entry. For re-entry priority, refer to Progression into Nursing Courses in the Academic Policies of the School of Nursing section of this Bulletin.

REINSTATEMENT
Students who have been dismissed and desire reinstatement must submit to the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee a written request for reinstatement. Prenursing students must submit this written request at least five weeks prior to the term they plan to attend. Nursing students must submit this written request by July 1 for fall reinstatement, October 1 for spring reinstatement, and February 1 for summer session reinstatement. This request requires explanation of any extenuating circumstances that may have hindered academic performance, a brief outline of the student’s study plans, and the specific courses in which the student wishes to enroll.

Reinstatement requests will be evaluated individually on the basis of academic standing, potential for progress toward the degree, availability of resources, and satisfactory completion of any conditions and/or faculty recommendations existing at the time of dismissal. Reinstatement to the School of Nursing is not automatic.

Appeals for immediate reinstatement are not considered except as warranted by extraordinary circumstances. In such cases, students who are reinstated by the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee will have prescribed standards of performance for the semester for which they are reinstated. Failure to meet these standards will result in dismissal.

Students who are reinstated must adhere to policies in effect at the time of reinstatement.

A nursing student will be reinstated only one time. A reinstated nursing student will be dismissed from the School of Nursing upon failure of one additional nursing course. For reinstatement priority, refer to Progression into Nursing Courses in the Academic Policies of the School of Nursing section of this Bulletin.
 

Remedial Course Requirements

Applicants to the B.S.N. program must successfully complete all developmental courses in which they place including EDUC X100, EDUC X101, ENG W031, MATH M012, MATH M013, and MATH M014.

Students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program should complete courses in mathematics as early as possible to facilitate completion of science prerequisite courses.

SKILLS VALIDATION POLICY
Students who have interrupted their studies for longer than one semester will be required to demonstrate validation of clinical skills to reenter the clinical courses.
Also, transfer students who have completed clinical courses in another program must successfully complete a clinical skills validation and mathematics proficiency examination prior to admission into clinical courses.

• Interruption of studies can be for any reason including failures, withdrawals, or personal leaves of absence. Interruption is defined as a semester where clinical courses are not taken.
• Skills validation will be demonstrated via two examinations:
1. Medication Mathematics Examination—must be completed with 90 percent success.
2. Psychomotor Skill Examination—demonstration of skills.
• In the event that the student fails either examination, it may be repeated one time. This can be the same examination or one that is similar. It is recommended that the student receive remedial assistance (tutoring) before retaking the examination(s).
• Should the student fail the psychomotor skill validation on the second attempt, repeat of the course covering that skill and related content will be required before being considered for progression.
• Should the student fail to achieve 90 percent on the second mathematics examination attempt; the student will be required to take an appropriate mathematics course before being considered for progression.
• The test shall cost $30 and be administered by a faculty member. There will be a $5 fee for repeat mathematics examination and $25 for the repeat skill examination.
• The student shall be provided with access to laboratory resources in order to prepare for the examination.

The School of Nursing policy requires students to achieve a grade of C (2.0) in each required general education course. Students who earn a grade of less than C (2.0) in a required general education course must earn a grade of C by the second completed attempt. Students who earn a grade of less than C in a required general education course are strongly suggested to successfully complete the course in the next semester of enrollment, providing the course is offered.

Any student who does not successfully complete all required general education courses with a minimum grade of C by the second completed attempt will be ineligible for admission to either nursing program and dismissed from the School of Nursing. These courses include: ENG W131, MICR M250, MICR M255, PHSL P261, PHSL P262, PSY P103, PSY P216, SPCH S121, SOC S161.

Students may repeat only 11 credit hours of required general education courses in order to achieve a C or better in each course.

Ten-year Limit

Courses in life span development and required sciences must have been completed within 10 years prior to the semester in which a student begins the nursing major. Two options are offered to a student who completed these courses more than 10 years prior to enrollment:

1. Repeat the course, or
2. Take a challenge examination if an examination is available.

Transfers Between IU Campuses

Nursing students in good academic standing may seek intercampus transfer by petitioning the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee on the campus of desired transfer at least one semester in advance of the requested transfer. Intercampus transfer requests will be evaluated individually on the basis of student records review and the availability of course descriptions, faculty, and facilities to meet student needs and program objectives.
Nursing students who wish to transfer between campuses must submit a written request for intercampus transfer to the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee by July 1 for fall transfer, October 1 for spring transfer, and February 1 for summer session transfer.

A student may seek an intercampus transfer so long as that student’s cumulative grade point average falls within retention or probation levels. It is strongly recommended that students with a grade point average below a 2.0 should remain at their present campus to clear up any academic deficiencies prior to transfer. Any student who is academically dismissed at one campus is also in dismissal status at all other campuses.

IUSB School of Nursing will not accept students into the nursing major if the student has been dismissed or has a failing record from another nursing program including IU programs in the past five years. If the five years have been exceeded, an individual record review will occur.

Transfers from Non-Indiana University Nursing Program

Nursing students in good academic standing at another university who wish to transfer should contact the School of Nursing coordinator of student services. Nursing courses completed at other universities will need to be evaluated by the IUSB School of Nursing Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee for transfer equivalency and for student placement. Students must supply copies of the syllabi for each nursing course completed at another university. These syllabi must be evaluated in comparison to the IUSB nursing courses. This process can take time.  Therefore, students are encouraged to contact the IUSB School of Nursing at least three months prior to the semester they wish to begin at IUSB.

Withdrawal Policies

Withdrawals (grade of W) are issued to students wishing to withdraw from any or all courses if the official withdraw forms are completed by the deadline dates printed in the class schedule for each campus. A grade of W will appear on student transcripts when students complete the official withdrawal forms and obtain the appropriate signature(s).

• Students enrolled in a modular (half-semester) nursing course must withdraw from that course before the course meets for the sixth time.
• After the ninth week of a sixteen week course, the grade awarded shall be an F unless the student petitions the faculty for an exception to the policy. An exception may be granted only if the student has a didactic grade of at least C (2.0) or a clinical grade of S (satisfactory), and has compelling reasons for withdrawing. The instructor and campus dean (or designee) will determine if the grade of W will be issued.
• A grade of F will be recorded on the official transcript if a student stops attending but does not officially withdraw from a class.
• Students withdrawing from nursing course work must complete this work prior to progression in the program.

Students who withdraw from the nursing major in the first semester must seek readmission to the program. Admission is subject to competitive review.

Withdrawal from nursing program courses constitutes a disruption in progression and requires that a student seek reinstatement or re-entry to the program.

Students withdrawing from required nursing course work will be considered out-of-progression students. The date of graduation for out-of-progression students is not guaranteed.

More than three academic withdrawals in a semester is considered lack of progress toward the degree. If a student withdraws from a didactic course that requires automatic withdraw from a corequisite course, this withdrawal from the two courses will be counted as one withdrawal. A pattern of withdrawals may influence a request for consideration of reinstatement or re-entry to the nursing program.

A.S.N. program nursing students who withdraw from a required general education course during the semester indicated in the curriculum design requires withdrawal from all nursing courses specified for that semester by the curriculum design.

A.S.N. PROGRAM CHANGES
Students wishing to pursue an associate in nursing may complete prerequisite courses at IUSB and later transfer to another area school which offers that degree program. The IUSB School of Nursing works with IVY Tech State College in South Bend to provide students the option of seamless education from prerequisite courses, through an associate degree, and through a bachelor's in nursing.

Students who complete the associate prerequisite courses at IUSB will have increased opportunity for completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at IUSB. Students interested in this option should contact Mary Wcisel, (219) 289-7001, ext. 5721) at IVY Tech State College in South Bend for further information.

IUSB School of Nursing and Southwestern Michigan College have also agreed to work together to make the transfer process as smooth as possible. Students may complete prerequisite courses at IUSB, transfer to Southwestern Michigan for the associate nursing degree, and return to IUSB for their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students interested in this option should contact Elaine Foster at Southwestern Michigan College, (616) 782-1237.
 
 

The statement of purpose specific to the Associate of Science in Nursing program was approved by the Associate Degree Council on October 19, 1987.

The purpose of the program is to educate an associate degree nurse who is able to function in beginning staff-level nursing positions. The program is designed to meet the learning needs of students who are initiating careers in nursing as well as students who are changing career goals.
The graduates of the associate degree program are prepared to provide nursing care to individuals with commonly occurring problems in a health care setting with established protocols and policies where there is availability of assistance and support from the full scope of nursing expertise. They are responsible for the management of care for multiple patients and collaboration with health team members to implement the nursing care plan in an efficient and effective manner.
In addition, associate degree nurses are prepared with the skills to assume responsibility for maintenance of competence within their scope of practice in a changing health care environment. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be:

• A critical thinker who is able to evaluate ideas of self and others and to apply reason in problem solving.
• An effective communicator who is able to listen actively and respond appropriately to the message transmitted.
• A culturally competent person who recognizes and respects differences within and between groups of people.
• A competent provider of nursing care consistent with the Indiana Nurse Practice Act and Professional Standards set by the American Nurse’s Association.
• A conscientious practitioner who practices within the legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing.
• An accountable/responsible manager of care who functions in health care settings where policies and procedures are specified and professional consultation is available.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students are responsible for meeting degree requirements. All candidates for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete all courses (or their equivalents) required in the curriculum with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (see curriculum design for required courses) by the second completed attempt.
• Achieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each of the required courses. Achieve a grade of C (2.0) or above or S (satisfactory) in each nursing course.
• Complete a minimum of 41 credit hours in the nursing major and 26-29 credit hours in general education according to the curriculum design.
• Complete the degree requirements within four years of the first enrollment in the nursing major. Records of students who fail to comply with this requirement will be reviewed in terms of the current curriculum.
• Complete all general education courses concurrent with or prior to the nursing major.
• Complete a minimum of 51 percent of the nursing major on the campus that grants the degree.
• Apply for the degree at the beginning of the final semester. The student must file an application for the degree with the appropriate School of Nursing office on the campus of enrollment with an application from that office. The School of Nursing will not be responsible for the student’s certification for the degree if the student fails to file the application.

First Year: Semester One
PHSL P261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)
MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology Lecture
MICR M255 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.)
PSY  P103 Introductory Psychology I
NURS A136 Introduction to the Science and Technology of Nursing (4 cr.)
NURS A137 Application of the Science and Technology of Nursing

First Year: Semester Two
PHSL  P262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)
PSY  P216 Life Span Developmental Psychology
NURS A146 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination and Metabolic Function
NURS A147 Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination, and Metabolic Functions
NURS A148 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Comfort and Function (2 cr.)
NURS A149 Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Comfort and Function (2 cr.)

For L.P.N. mobility students only:
NURS A145 L.P.N. Transition to A.S.N. Practice

Second Year: Semester One
ENG W131 Elementary Composition
SOC S161 Principles of Sociology
NURS A276 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Activity Exercise
NURS A277 Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Activity Exercise
NURS A278 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Neuro-Psych Functions
NURS A279 Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Neuro-Psych Functions (2 cr.)

Second Year: Semester Two
Guided communication elective
NURS A286 Care of Individuals: Beginning and Evolving Families
NURS A287 Nursing Practicum: Beginning and Evolving Families
NURS A288 Care of the Individual Within a Family and Community Context (2 cr.)
NURS A289 Nursing Practicum: Care Within a Family and Community Context
NURS A290 Roles in Transition (2 cr.)

Purpose

The B.S.N. program strives to offer a creative curriculum for the education of professional nurses competent in meeting the current and future health needs of society. The curriculum prepares a generalist in professional nursing and serves as a basis for graduate study.

The purpose of the bachelor’s program is to produce graduates who are critical thinkers, culturally competent, coordinators of community resources, politically aware, ethically and legally competent, effective communicators, competent providers of health care, professional role models and responsible managers. The curriculum focuses on health and wellness as well as alterations in states of wellness, viewing persons as part of their environments.

Bachelor’s Program Outcomes

• A critical thinker who is able to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, rational inquiry, problem-solving skills, and creativity in framing problems.
• A culturally competent person who provides holistic nursing care to a variety of individuals, families, and communities.
• A knowledgeable coordinator of community resources who facilitates individual, family and community access to resources necessary to meet health care needs.
• A politically aware individual who participates in the profession and the practice of nursing with a global perspective.
• An individual who practices within an ethical and legal framework for the nursing profession.
• An effective communicator who is able to share accurate information.
• A competent provider of health care who assumes the multiple role dimensions in structured and semi-structured health care settings.
• A professional role model who promotes a positive public image of nursing.
• A responsible manager who balances human, fiscal, and material resources to achieve quality health care outcomes.

Prerequisite courses may be taken at any Indiana University campus or may be accepted as transfer credits from other accredited institutions. However, certification is campus-specific and priority consideration will be given to those students completing the majority of their course work on the campus to which they are applying. Please contact a School of Nursing advisor for more information.

Specific admission requirements vary from campus to campus of Indiana University. When choosing courses to meet general education requirements, students who begin their prenursing course work on one campus of Indiana University but plan to apply for admission on another campus of Indiana University should be in close contact with the School of Nursing advisor on the campus to which they plan to apply.

Students offered admission to the B.S.N. program must enroll in nursing course work at a time designated by the School of Nursing. Failure to enroll in nursing course work in the designated semester necessitates reapplication to the program.

Admission to the university as a prenursing student and successful completion of the prerequisite course work do not guarantee admission to the B.S.N. program. The number of admitted students is limited to those who can be accommodated given available resources. Any student who fails to accept an offer of admission twice is no longer eligible for consideration for admission at Indiana University.

Application and admission are valid only for the semester designated. Application and admission for a specific semester will be considered when the following requirements are met:

• Admission to Indiana University as a degree-seeking student.
• Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.3 on a 4.0 scale.
• Maintenance of an admission GPA of no less that 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. (Although a 2.5 AGPA is the minimum required for application, the competitive AGPA may be higher.)
• Completion of chemistry (a one year high school course or CHEM C101-CHEM C121 equivalent) with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
• Completion of the following required courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better by the second attempt:

PSY  P103 Introductory Psychology
SOC  S161 Principles of Sociology
PHSL P261 Anatomy and Physiology I
One of the following:
PHSL P262 Anatomy and Physiology II or
MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology and
MICR M255 Microbiology Laboratory
(Note that MICR M250 and MICR M255 are considered one course.)
• Completion of the following number of general education elective credit hours with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course: a total of 3 credit hours from the cultural diversity or the social competence clusters; And a total of at least 9 credit hours from the communication and/or humanistic appreciation clusters. For more information, please refer to the Repeat Policy under the Academic Policies for School of Nursing section of this Bulletin.
• Students admitted to the bachelor’s program must formally accept or decline admission in writing to the program prior to the beginning of the semester to which they have been admitted. Students who have been accepted to the program but decline acceptance must reapply to the program of choice and compete with the applicant pool for the semester in which they request entrance. Students will only have two opportunities to decline admission in writing prior to losing their eligibility to apply.
• Submission of an official credit transfer report (CTR) to the School of Nursing for all work being transferred from another university by established deadlines. To obtain an official CTR, the student must request an official transcript from the other institution(s) to be forwarded to the IUSB Office of Admissions for evaluation.
• Students certified to the B.S.N. program who withdraw from course work within the first semester must reapply for admission to the program. These students will have one opportunity for readmission, must reapply within a time frame that would allow the student timely completion of the program considering the 10-year limit of specific courses, and must adhere to the published dates for application on their campuses.

 

The IUSB School of Nursing program for R.N.’s continuing their education through a B.S.N. strives to involve the R.N.’s talents, experiences, and expertise in the curriculum. As such, the curriculum prepares a generalist in professional nursing and serves as the basis for graduate studies. The purpose of the bachelor’s degree program is to offer a creative curriculum for the education of professional nurses competent in meeting the current and future health needs of society.

For the R.N., the curriculum builds on the nurse’s basic preparation and is designed to maximize their completed formal education and experiences in nursing. A bachelor’s degree education begins with an ample foundation in the sciences and humanities in order to assist the graduate expand appreciation for and participation in the broader community and culture. These general education courses are typically offered in the traditional semester format in the evenings or during the day. The upper-division nursing courses prepare nurses for career enhancement and transitions in our changing health care system and world. Efforts are made to alternate these courses so that several courses are offered either on a single day or in the evenings. Interactions in the classroom and clinical sites with other B.S.N. students and faculty benefit everyone in their professional development.

Following a thorough self-assessment of past experiences, education and professional goals, the R.N. can design an individual course plan to best meet his or her needs and aspirations. (While every effort will be made to develop a plan to meet requirements in a timely manner, interruptions in study plans will not guarantee the courses for the initial plan or the graduation date.) Nurses with clinical and/or management work experience can exchange this background for clinical courses through special credits or the portfolio option. Nurses may also request course substitutions for content offered by other disciplines which may be a part of their career plans.

In order to help the R.N. meet the curriculum requirements in a flexible and individual manner, the R.N. faculty advisor will clarify curriculum requirements as well as assist with the progression assessment and plan of study.

Students must also meet the requirements for admission to IUSB.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Full admission to Indiana University.
• Verification of a current registered nurse license in Indiana.
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or greater.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(All courses 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)

PHSL P261 Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)
PHSL P262 Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)
MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology
MICR M255 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.)
ENG  W131 Elementary Composition
SOC  S161 Principles of Sociology
PSY  P103 Introductory Psychology
PHIL P140 Introduction to Ethics
PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics

Oral Communication Elective

One of the following:
 SPCH  S121 Public Speaking
 SPCH  S122 Interpersonal Communication

One of the following:
 MATH  K300 Statistical Techniques
 NURS  H355 Data Analysis/Practice and Research
 PSY   P354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology
 SOC   S351 Social Statistics

Cultural/Social/Humanistic/Communication Electives
A minimum of 30 hours are required (includes ENG W131, SOC S161, PSY P103, PHIL P140, PHIL P393). A minimum of one course in the cultural diversity cluster is required. A minimum of one course in the humanistic appreciation cluster is required.

Open Electives (6 cr.)

NURSING COURSE REQUIREMENTS
(All courses 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated)
A minimum of 30 credit hours required to be completed at IUSB.

NURS B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr.)
NURS B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment Practicum (2 cr.)
NURS B304 Professional Nursing Seminar I
NURS B404 Professional Nursing Seminar II
NURS H365 Research Process
NURS S472 A Multi-System Approach to the Community
NURS S473 A Multi-System Approach to the Community: Practicum (2 cr.)
NURS S481 Nursing Management (2 cr.)
NURS S482 Nursing Management: Practicum
NURS S483 Practice Capstone
NURS S484 Research Utilization (1 cr.)
NURS S485 Professional Growth and Development

Students assume responsibility for meeting degree requirements and for filing an official application for a degree. Application for the degree must be made at the time of program planning for the final semester. The student must file the degree application with the School of Nursing recorder by September 1 for December graduation and by December 1 for May, June, or August graduation.

All candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing must fulfill the following requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 122-124 credit hours that apply to the degree (credit hour requirements may vary slightly among campuses). Credit earned in remedial learning skills courses and courses that are repeated do not apply toward the degree.
• Achievement of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C).
• Achievement of a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each required course or equivalent.
• Removal of all incompletes and deferred grades as well as payment of any special credit course fees in nursing courses by three weeks prior to the end of the student’s last semester before graduation.
• Completion of all course work within six years after enrollment in nursing courses in the upper-division nursing major.
• Completion of residency requirements.
• Students may be required to complete the NCLEX Readiness Examination and NCLEX Review, depending on campus expectations.

COURSES EXCLUDED FROM THE DEGREE
Credit hours earned in remedial learning skills do not apply to the B.S.N. degree. Credit from courses that have been repeated may be counted only one time to meet the credit hour requirement for the degree.

CLINICAL ABSENCE POLICY

Clinical Absence
Students who miss more than 20 percent of the clinical time in a given course are to be given the option to withdraw from the course or take an F in the designated course.

Guidelines for Students for Implementation of the Clinical Absence Policy
The guidelines for clinical make-up for students who miss greater than 20 percent but who would otherwise meet course objectives are as follows:

• No greater than 10 percent of the hours missed shall be offered to students for make-up.
• Make-up hours (dates and units) are prearranged by individual faculty. Faculty have the right to decide how hours are to be made up (computer laboratory, observations, alternate experiences). However, at times actual patient care may be required in order to meet the course objectives.
• All make-up hours must be made up before finals week.
• Faculty will be reimbursed at a rate of $30 per hour for make-up hours. The cost may be split by the number of students requiring clinical make-up. Payment is to be made directly to the faculty member and is due before the clinical make-up date.
• Time lost due to faculty illness or weather related emergencies that result in the cancellation of clinical for all students is not subject to the extra fees.

Clinical Make-up Policy
Clinical attendance is mandatory and applies to A.S.N. and B.S.N. students. Students who miss clinical for any reason must meet with their clinical instructor to discuss the possibility of make-up. Instructors will determine make-up requirements based on the students progress in completing course objectives.

• Faculty will be reimbursed at a rate of $30 per hour for make-up hours. The cost may be split by the number of students requiring clinical make-up. Payment is to be made directly to the faculty member and is due before the clinical make-up date.
• Time lost due to faculty illness or weather related emergencies that result in the cancellation of clinical for all students is not subject to the extra fees.

COMPLETION OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The recorder must receive all removal of incompletes, deferred grades, special credit, and independent study grades no later than three weeks prior to the end of classes of the student’s last semester or summer session prior to graduation.

REQUIRED COURSES FOR BACHELOR’S STUDENTS
The bachelor’s curriculum as specified in this Bulletin may be completed by several plans. In general, the curriculum requires a minimum of four academic years for completion. Under certain circumstances, it may take more than four years, depending on the length of time to complete the courses required for admission.
 
 

Course work in the B.S.N. curriculum is divided into three separate areas: general education, nursing, and electives.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
General education courses help lay the foundation for the nursing courses and also serve to provide the student with a well-rounded education. The general education portion of the B.S.N. curriculum consists of approximately 54 credit hours divided into five distinct clusters.
Although there are many courses which will meet the requirements of more than one cluster, a single course can only be used to meet one requirement. A course may not be used to meet more than one requirement.

• The critical/analytical science cluster requires the completion of 21 credit hours of approved courses. Fifteen credit hours are specified in the biological sciences:

PHSL P261 Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)
PHSL P262 Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)
MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology
MICR M255 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.)
One course in statistics is required. Recommended statistics courses: PSY P354 Statistical Analysis in Psychology, SOC S351 Social Statistics. Students are able to choose the remaining 3 credit hours from the course distribution list available from the School of Nursing academic advisors.
• The communication cluster requires the completion of 9 credit hours of approved courses. ENG W131 Elementary Composition is required. SPCH S121 must be completed. Students are able to choose the remaining 3 credit hours from the course distribution list available from the School of Nursing academic advisors.
• The cultural diversity cluster requires the completion of 6 credit hours of approved courses, chosen from the cultural diversity section of the course distribution list available from the School of Nursing academic advisors.
• The social competence cluster requires the completion of 12 credit hours of approved courses. Nine of these credit hours are required:

PSY  P103 Introduction to Psychology
SOC  S161 Principles of Sociology
PSY  P216 Life Span Developmental Psychology
The remaining 3 credit hours can be met by any course listed within the social competence cluster on the course distribution list available from the School of Nursing academic advisors.
• The humanistic appreciation cluster requires the completion of 6 credit hours of approved courses. PHIL P393 Applied Health Care Ethics is required. The remaining 3 credit hours can be met by any course listed within the humanistic appreciation cluster on the course distribution list available from the School of Nursing academic advisors.

NURSING REQUIREMENTS
There are 62 credit hours of required nursing courses. Students must be formally admitted to the B.S.N. program in order to enroll in nursing courses. Nursing courses will generally be completed in the order shown in the following sample plan-of-study. Students will be required to successfully complete the entire set of courses which the School of Nursing designates each semester.

Freshman One (14 cr.)

PHSL P261 Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)
ENG  W131 Elementary Composition
SOC  S161 Principles of Sociology
Cultural diversity elective

PHSL P262 Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)
PSY  P103 Introductory Psychology
PHIL P140 Introduction to Ethics
Oral communication elective

NURS B232 Introduction to Nursing
NURS B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr.)
NURS B245 Health Assessment Practicum (2 cr.)
MICR M250 Microbial Cell Biology
MICR M255 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.)
Critical analytical elective

NURS B233 Health and Wellness (4 cr.)
NURS B248 Science and Technology of Nursing (2 cr.)
NURS B249 Science and Technology Practicum (2 cr.)
PSY  P216 Life Span Developmental Psychology
NURS B251  Life Span Development Practicum (1 cr.)
Cultural diversity elective

NURS  H351 Alterations in Neuro-Psych Health
NURS H352 Alterations in Neuro-Psych Practicum (2 cr.)
NURS H353 Alterations in Health I
NURS H354 Alterations in Health I Practicum (2 cr.)
Statistics requirement
Communications elective

NURS H361 Alterations in Health II
NURS H362 Alterations in Health II Practicum (2 cr.)
NURS H363 The Developing Family and Child
NURS H364 Developing Family and Child Practicum
NURS H365 Nursing Research
Social competence elective

NURS S470 Restorative Health for Systems
NURS S471 Restorative Health Practicum (2 cr.)
NURS S472 Health of the Community
NURS S473 Community Health Practicum (2 cr.)
PHIL P393 Applied Health Care Ethics
Open elective

NURS S481 Nursing Management (2 cr.)
NURS S482 Nursing Management Practicum
NURS S483 Practice Capstone
NURS S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1 cr.)
NURS S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment
Open electives

A radiographer’s job duties involve multiple areas of expertise—trauma, surgery, flouroscopy, portable/mobiles and general radiography. The constant growth in the field has created many new and exciting careers in ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic reasonance imaging (MRI), cardiovascular intervention, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine.

The radiographer functions in many different roles within the health profession. They may work independently or interact with other members of the health care team such as radiologists, surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, and nurses. Radiographers are employed in hospitals and out-patient facilities such as occupational and urgent care centers, clinics, and doctor offices.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the radiography program is to provide our students with a comprehensive education in radiography, to prepare them to enter the radiographic profession as a competent entry-level radiographer. The student is to be exposed to all available methods of instruction in both didactic and clinical radiography. Upon graduation from the program, the student is to be sufficiently prepared to pass the National Registry Examination.

GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM
Graduates receive an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to take the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become certified as a Registered Radiographer, R.T.(R).

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED TO PRACTICE
R.T.(R) Radiologic Technologist.

INDIANA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO PRACTICE
State certification is required to operate an X-ray machine. The state accepts the ARRT registry for certification.

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM
Prerequisite (general education) courses may be taken on a part-time basis; the clinical/professional program is presented in a full-time, day format, with minimal weekend and evening clinical education.

DESIGN OF THE PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM
The curriculum follows a pattern designated to educate the radiographer to become adept in the performance of any technical-medical diagnostic radiographic procedure. Courses in radiographic principles, radiographic procedure, clinical application of theory, and general education are included in the curriculum.

PROGRAM FACILITIES
Program facilities of the radiography program are located on the campus of IUSB. Clinical education classes are conducted in the radiology departments of area institutions: Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Plaza, St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, and Goshen General Hospital.

ACCREDITATION
The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
In addition to admission policies and requirements found at the beginning of this Bulletin, the following apply to the radiography program.

ENG  W131 Elementary Composition
MATH M110 Excursions in Mathematics
PHYS  P261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)
PHYS  P262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)
SPCH S121 Public Speaking
PSY   P103 General Psychology
AHLT  R185 Medical Terminology (1 cr.)

MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Students seeking admission into the clinical/professional program must also have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 (C) in all course work. Courses for which the grades of I, S, P, R, W, or FX are assigned are not used to calculate the CGPA since there are no points assigned to these grades.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Students enrolled in the preradiography or clinical/professional program are subject to academic standards as established by the radiography program. Failure to maintain these standards could lead to academic probation or dismissal from the program. The standards will be explained to students during their initial orientation/advising session.

INTERVIEW
All qualified applicants must participate in an interview.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS
See School of Allied Health Sciences technical standards.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer experience is recommended and is very helpful in making a career choice.

Courses in the professional program are sequential and must be taken in the order specified by the program faculty.

First Year (24 cr. )
AHLT R100 Orientation to Radiographic Technology (2 cr.)
AHLT R101 Radiographic Procedures I (4 cr.)
AHLT R201 Radiographic Procedures II (4 cr.)
AHLT R102 Principles of Radiography I
AHLT R202 Principles of Radiography II
AHLT R181 Clinical Experience in Radiography I (4 cr.)
AHLT R182 Clinical Experience in Radiography II(4 cr.)

Summer Session (6 cr.)
AHLT R281 Clinical Experience in Radiography III (5 cr.)
AHLT R208 Topics in Radiography (1 cr.)

Second Year (24 cr.)
AHLT R200 Pathology (2 cr.)
AHLT R205 Radiographic Procedures III
AHLT R222 Principles of Radiography III
AHLT R250 Physics Applied to Radiology
AHLT R260 Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology
AHLT R282 Clinical Experience in Radiography IV (5 cr.)
AHLT R283 Clinical Experience in Radiography V (5 cr.)

Summer Session (6 cr.)
AHLT R208 Topics in Radiography (1 cr.)
AHLT R290 Comprehensive Experience (5 cr.)

AWARDS
The program faculty will recommend graduating students with superior academic performance for degrees awarded with distinction. Also, students with outstanding academic and clinical achievement during their professional program may be recognized by the program at the time of graduation.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Satisfactory completion of 83 credit hours, to include 23 credit hours of prerequisite and general education courses and 60 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies.

Several preprofessional programs in Allied Health Sciences are available at IUSB. If you complete prerequisite courses and application requirements, you are eligible to apply for acceptance to professional programs located at Indiana University—Purdue University Indianapolis and other IU regional campuses. Preprofessional programs currently available at IUSB include:

Clinical Laboratory Science
Cytotechnology
Health Information Administration
Occupational Therapy
Paramedic Science
Physical Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Sciences: Medical Imaging Technology
Radiologic Sciences: Nuclear Medicine Technology

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Following the completion of the required prerequisite course work, students may apply for admission into the professional program of the degree.
• The minimum grade requirement in a prerequisite course is C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). Students must achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) required to apply for the professional program of their degree. Grades from remedial courses are not calculated into the grade point average of the prerequisite courses.
• A minimum mathematics/science grade point average may also be required to apply for the admission into a specific professional program. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained.

If a student is unable to meet the required standards for the desired allied health program, they will be advised of alternate educational programs available to them on the IUSBcampus and throughout the IU system.