Mary Jo Regan-Kubinski, Dean

Telephone: (574) 520-4207

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~sbhealth

Dental Education

Director: Yokom
Office: Riverside Hall 113
Telephone: (574) 520-4158
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~sbdental
Associate Professors: Klein, Yokom
Assistant Professor: Schafer
Clinical Assistant Professor: Douglas
Lecturers: Gresback, Hawkins
Faculty Emeritus: Markarian

Mission

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

The programs in dental education award the Certificate in Dental Assisting and the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene.

As an integral part of its mission, the programs operate a primary health care facility, the IU South Bend Dental Hygiene Clinic, which provides preventive oral health services at moderate cost to the residents of Michiana. The setting emphasizes oral health education, promotes increased oral health awareness among consumers, and fills a void in meeting the needs of the dentally underserved. The clinic is open to the public from September through June.

Accreditation

The IU South Bend dental assisting and dental hygiene programs are fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and are affiliated with the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

The Student's Responsibility

All colleges establish academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. These regulations include such things as curricula and courses, the requirements for majors and minors, and university procedures. Advisors and faculty are available to advise students on how to meet these requirements, however each student is individually responsible for fulfilling them. If requirements are not satisfied, the degree is withheld pending satisfactory fulfillment. It is important that each student be well acquainted with all requirements described in this Campus Bulletin and the clinic manuals of the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs.

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 clinic manuals .

Dental Assisting

The dental assisting program is a one-year, two-semester program. The full-time program begins in the fall semester and ends in May, at the end of the spring semester. Students may attend the program part time, beginning in August or January. Upon graduation, students receive a Certificate in Dental Assisting and are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board.

Mission

The mission of the dental assisting program is to educate and prepare students for entry-level positions as qualified chairside dental assisting professionals. Upon successful completion of the dental assisting program, graduates are 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 dental assisting using the highest level of professional ethics, jurisprudence, and professional conduct necessary to deliver quality dental care to the public.

General Information

The dental assisting program at IU South Bend prepares career-minded individuals for positions in the dental health care delivery system. The curriculum embodies the theory and practice of modern dental assisting and at the same time recognizes the demands of adult education.

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 predicts excellent job opportunities well into the twenty-first century.

The program includes lecture, laboratory, clinical instruction, and clinical practice.

The curriculum provides instruction in the theory and practice of chairside assisting, dental radiology, laboratory techniques, and office practice management. A chairside dental assistant prepares for and participates in patient treatment, sterilizes instruments, and mixes various restorative and impression materials. Dental assistants expose, develop, duplicate, and mount radiographs. Laboratory procedures in dental assisting consist of pouring models, fabricating custom trays, making temporary crowns, and carrying out other basic laboratory procedures. Office practice management responsibilities include making and confirming appointments, maintaining patient and office records, working with insurance information, and ordering office and dental supplies. The clinical practice phase (externship) of the program allows students to apply their skills and gain practical experience in private dental practices, specialty practices, and community clinics.

Graduate dental assistants are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The DANB has three components: chairside dental assisting, infection control, and radiation health and safety. In the state of Indiana , it is mandatory that any dental assistant exposing dental radiographs pass the Radiation Health and Safety component of the DANB. Upon successful completion of this component; the scores are submitted to the state of Indiana and the graduate may apply for and be granted a certificate to expose radiographs in the state.

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 director of dental education. If applying for other financial aid benefits, contact the IU South Bend financial aid office.

Admission

The program in dental assisting admits students two times per year.

Full-time Students

Full-time students are admitted in the fall semester only and complete the program in two semesters.

Part-time Students

Part-time students are admitted in the fall or spring semester:

- Part-time students admitted in the fall semester complete the program in four semesters.

- Part-time students admitted in the spring semester complete the program in three semesters. Students attend classes part time in the spring semester, full time in the second semester (fall semester), and are part time again in the third semester (spring semester).

- Part-time students admitted in the spring should delay admission into the program if they are unable to attend classes full time in the fall semester.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the dental assisting program, an applicant must:

- Be accepted by IU South Bend

- Complete the dental assisting application

- Complete placement examinations

- Observe a dental assistant for eight hours

- Submit high school and college transcripts

No action is taken on applications until all documents are submitted.

Qualified applicants have

- Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or GED of 50

- Minimum college GPA of 2.0 or higher

- Satisfactory scores on placement examinations

- Completed observations of a dental assistant(s)

Other Admission Policies

Fall Semester Admission

Students with completed applications are notified of their admission status no later than July 15.

Spring Semester Admission

Students with completed applications are notified of their admission status no later than November 1.

Late applications are considered.

Registration

Students accepted into the program must register by August 15 for fall admission and December 15 for spring admission.

Orientation

Students are required to attend the Division of Nursing and Health Professions orientation and the dental assisting program orientation.

Medical and Dental Forms

Students must submit medical and dental forms within 30 days of the first day of classes.

CPR

Students must submit a copy their current CPR card no later than October 1. The American Heart Association Health Care Provider or the Red Cross Professional Rescuer meets the CPR requirement. Students who are not certified are suspended from clinical courses until certification or recertification is completed.

Academic Policies

Students are expected to comply with the:

- Academic regulations and policies of Indiana University

- Components of the Statement of Essential Abilities of the IU South Bend dental assisting program

Academic Policies

- Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all required 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 assisting program is placed on probation.

- Students must follow the dental assisting course sequence as outlined in the section on curriculum. Failure to follow the sequence can result in delayed/denied admission to the next course sequence.

- Students who do not pass DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I with a grade of C or higher are not eligible to continue in the course sequence and their status is changed to out-of-sequence. Out-of-sequence students must follow the policies and procedures regarding reinstatement in order to complete the program. If a student does not pass DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II with a grade of C or higher, the course DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I must be repeated before retaking DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II.

- Students who do not pass one of the fall semester radiology courses (DAST-H 303 Dental Radiology or DAST-H 305 Radiology Clinic I) with a grade of C or higher are not able to expose radiographs on patients until the course is repeated and a grade of C or higher is achieved. The course must be repeated the next semester it is offered. If a student does not pass DAST-H 306 Radiology Clinic II they are not eligible for graduation.

- A student is dismissed from the program if any two clinical science courses, any two radiology courses, or a combination of two of the courses are not passed with a grade of C or higher.

- All dental assisting courses, other than clinical science or radiology courses, that are not passed must be retaken and passed with a grade of C or higher the next time they are offered to continue in the program.

- Students who fail two or more courses in a semester are not automatically promoted to the next semester. Promotion is determined on a case-by-case basis and in concert with other policies regarding promotion.

- Students must be certified in CPR before then begin DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II and must remain certified while enrolled in clinical courses (American Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Health Care Provider is acceptable.) Students without required certification are not allowed to participate in clinical rotations.

- Students must provide a current health evaluation (history and physical examination), dental evaluation, and record of immunization status by September 30.

Part-Time Students

Part-time students who fail two or more courses in a single semester are not promoted to the next semester and may be dismissed from the program. Under any circumstances, they must apply for reinstatement.

Part-time students who fail two or more first-year courses cannot begin the second year course sequence until all first-year courses are completed with a grade of C or higher and are no longer on academic probation.

Good Standing

To remain in good standing, a student must:

- Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each required course

- Not repeat any course more than once

- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or above

- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior

- Follow the required course sequence

Clinical Promotion

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

- Students are promoted to DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II upon successful completion of DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I.

- Students are promoted to DAST-H 306 Radiology Clinic II upon successful completion of DAST-H 303 Dental Radiology and DAST-H 305 Radiology Clinic I.

Academic Probation

A student is placed on academic probation for the duration of the next regular semester following the one in which they failed to:

- Attain a single course grade of C or higher

- Attain a cumulative grade point of 2.0

- Demonstrate acceptable ethical or professional behavior

- Follow the required course sequence

- Abide by the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct

The academic standing of probation is removed the semester the reason for probation is corrected.

Dismissal

A student is dismissed from the program when there is a lack of progress toward the degree. Lack of progress includes, but is not limited to:

- Failure to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in any two consecutive semesters

- Failure to complete all required courses with a minimum grade of C by the second completed attempt

- Failure to retake and pass, with a grade of C or higher, dental assisting courses offered once a year

- Failure to meet the stipulations of probation

- Failure to meet all the criteria components of the essential abilities contract

- Failure to meet all the requirements for reinstatement

Dismissal may occur without prior probation.

Appeals

A student may appeal a recommendation for probation or dismissal in accordance with the IU South Bend appeals process, as outlined in this Campus Bulletin .

Withdrawal

See Academic Regulations and Policies for all campuses in this Campus Bulletin for policies regarding:

- Withdrawal from a class

- Withdrawal from the university

A grade lower than a C is not a valid reason for withdrawal from a course.

Withdrawal From The

Dental Assisting Program

Students who withdraw from the dental assisting program may apply for reinstatement. Students who withdraw a second time are not readmitted or eligible for reinstatement.

Leave of Absence

Students must submit, in writing, using the change in academic standing form, a request for a leave of absence to the director of dental education. Requests for leave of absence are evaluated and approved on the basis of academic standing and potential for progress toward the degree.

Students granted a leave of absence, delaying the clinical course sequence, changes their status within the program to out-of-sequence. Therefore, the policies and procedures for reinstatement apply to them. Reinstatement is granted depending upon the availability of clinical spaces and satisfactory completion of any condition and/or faculty recommendations existing at the time of leave. Reinstatement to the programs in dental education is not guaranteed. The change in academic standing form is available on the dental education Web site.

Reinstatement Policy and Procedures

All out-of-sequence students must apply for reinstatement. Dental assisting students who are out-of-sequence include students who:

- Fail a clinical course

- Withdraw from a clinical course

- Take a leave of absence, which affects clinical standing

Reinstatement Procedures

A. Students who wish to be reinstated must submit a written request to the director of dental education by:

June 1 for fall semester reinstatement

October 1 for spring semester reinstatement

The request requires:

- A list of the specific course(s) in which the student wishes to enroll.

- An explanation of the extenuating circumstance that may have hindered academic performance

- A brief outline of the student's action plan.

B. All requests for reinstatement are evaluated on the basis of successful completion of any requirements or faculty recommendations and available clinical positions

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

D. Policies on remediation for students failing clinical practice courses:

- Students who fail DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I must retake and pass the course with a grade of C or higher before beginning the second semester courses

- Students who fail DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II must retake DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I and pass the course with a grade of C or higher before retaking DAST-A 172 Clinical Practice II

- Out-of-sequence students who have been out of the program for more than one semester must be re-evaluated for radiographic skills. Re-evaluation consists of a clinical and written examination. Students who pass both parts of the examination can enroll in the appropriate radiology course. Students who fail the examination must retake DHYG-H 303 Dental Radiology and DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I before enrolling in DHYG-H 306 Radiology Clinic II.

E. Upon successful demonstration of academic and clinical competencies within the designated time, the student is reinstated into the dental assisting program. The student may reenroll in the sequential courses the next time it is offered in the curriculum.

Transfer Credits

Transfer between Indiana University campuses

Dental assisting students in good academic standing at another Indiana University campus may seek intercampus transfer. Students seeking intercampus transfer must meet the academic policies of the IU South Bend program. Intercampus transfer requests are evaluated individually on the basis of clinical space available and a review of student records.

Transfers from Non-Indiana University

Dental Assisting Programs

Dental assisting students in good academic standing at another university who wish to transfer should contact the director of dental education. The director evaluates dental assisting courses completed at another university for transfer equivalency and student placement. All other transfer policies must be followed.

Full-Time Curriculum

Required Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

First Semester-Fall (18 cr.)

DAST-A 111 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology (2 cr.)

DAST-A 114 Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology (2 cr.)

DAST-A 131 Dental Materials I

DAST-A 141 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)

DAST-A 162 Written and Oral Communication (1 cr.)

DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I (4-6 cr.)

DAST-H 303 Dental Radiology (2 cr.)

DAST-H 305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Second Semester-Spring (15 cr.)

DAST-A 112 Dental and Medical Emergencies and Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DAST-A 113 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology II (1 cr.)

DAST-A 132 Dental Materials II (2 cr.)

DAST-A 161 Behavioral Science (1 cr.)

DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II (4-6 cr.)

DAST-A 182 Practice Management, Ethics, and Jurisprudence

DAST-H 306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

Part-Time Curriculum

(Fall Admission)

Required Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

First Semester-Fall (7 cr.)

DAST-A 111 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology (2 cr.)

DAST-A 114 Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology (2 cr.)

DAST-A 141 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)

DAST-A 162 Written and Oral Communication (1 cr.)

Second Semester-Spring (7 cr.)

DAST-A 112 Dental and Medical Emergencies and Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DAST-A 113 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology II (1 cr.)

DAST-A 161 Behavioral Science (1 cr.)

DAST-A 182 Practice Management, Ethics,­ and Jurisprudence

Third Semester-Fall (11 cr.)

DAST-A 131 Dental Materials I

DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I (4-6 cr.)

DAST-H 303 Dental Radiology (2 cr.)

DAST-H 305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Fourth Semester-Spring (8 cr.)

DAST-A 132 Dental Materials II (2 cr.)

DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II (4-6 cr.)

DAST-H 306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

Part-Time Curriculum

(Spring Admission)

Required Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

First Semester-Spring (6 cr.)

DAST-A 112 Dental and Medical Emergencies and Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DAST-A 161 Behavioral Science (1 cr.)

DAST-A 182 Practice Management, Ethics,­ and Jurisprudence

Second Semester-Fall (18 cr.)

DAST-A 111 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology (2 cr.)

DAST-A 114 Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology (2 cr.)

DAST-A 141 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.)

DAST-A 131 Dental Materials I

DAST-A 162 Written and Oral Communication (1 cr.)

DAST-A 171 Clinical Science I (4-6 cr.)

DAST-H 303 Dental Radiology (2 cr.)

DAST-H 305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Third Semester-Spring (9 cr.)

DAST-A 113 Anatomy, Physiology, and Oral Pathology II (1 cr.)

DAST-A 132 Dental Materials II (2 cr.)

DAST-A 172 Clinical Science II (4-6 cr.)

DAST-H 306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

Dental Hygiene

The mission of the program in dental hygiene at IU South Bend is to prepare students for entry-level positions as clinical dental hygienists. Graduates of dental hygiene at IU South Bend are able to:

- 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.

General Information

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 study consists of general education and biomedical courses which serve as the foundation of the dental hygiene curriculum and represent 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. Any exceptions must be approved by the Admissions and Promotions Committee. The student must maintain a C average or higher to be accepted as a transfer student by Indiana University . In each dental hygiene prerequisite course, a grade of C or higher must be earned.

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

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 admission criteria and follow the same admission 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 General Studies or the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Students should work closely with advisors in those programs while predental hygiene students or as soon as they are admitted into the dental hygiene program.

Admission Policies

Predental Hygiene Program

Students are admitted as predental hygiene students while they are completing the first year of study. The student services staff of the Division of Nursing and Health Professions provides academic advising for predental hygiene students. Call (574) 520-4571 to make an appointment with an advisor.

Professional Program

One class is admitted into the dental hygiene program each year to begin the course of study in the fall. Admission is determined by the Dental Hygiene Admission and Promotions Committee. An application for admission to the dental hygiene program must be completed and returned to the Office of Dental Education by February 1. Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of academic preparation and record.

Criteria for Admission Eligibility

- Are admitted or are eligible for admission to Indiana University . Applications must be sent to the IU South Bend Office of Admissions.

- Submit required admission materials to the dental hygiene program.

- Complete all prerequisite courses or their equivalent with a grade of C or higher in each course.

Required Admission Materials

Dental Hygiene Program Application

This is different than the Indiana University application, is obtained from the Office of Dental Education, and must be returned to this office. This application is valid only for the IU South Bend dental hygiene program, not other Indiana University dental hygiene programs.

Curriculum Information Sheet

This is obtained from the Office of Dental Education and is also returned to that office. Curriculum information sheets or similar forms from other programs are not accepted.

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 the IU South Bend Office of Admissions. A transcript for course work completed at Indiana University is not required

Documentation of Dental Hygiene Observations

Applicants must observe at least three different dental hygienists in at least two different practice settings for a total of sixteen hours. To document the observation, request the dental hygienist to provide the following information on their office letterhead: your name, date, time of observation, and their signature. An appointment for dental hygiene treatment at the IU South Bend Dental Clinic during the academic year may be substituted for four hours of observation.

Note: Students must complete all required prerequisite course work before they are eligible to enroll in dental hygiene classes.

Applicants selected for regular admission and who meet the February 1 application deadline are notified of their admission status. To hold a place in the class, applicants must return the confirmation form and register for classes by July 15. Applications received after the February 1 deadline are accepted. Once acceptance is finalized, students enrolled at other Indiana University campuses must complete an intercampus transfer before they can enroll and register for classes at IU South Bend.

Academic Regulations

Students are expected to comply with the:

- Academic regulations and policies of Indiana University

- Professional Codes of Conduct of the American Dental Hygienists' Association

- Components of professional development of the IU South Bend dental hygiene program

Students admitted to the dental hygiene program should consult the clinic manual for updates and additional policies governing academic policies, procedures, and academic standing.

Academic Policies

- Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all required courses, including general education 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 academic probation.

- Students must follow the dental hygiene course sequence as outlined in this Campus Bulletin . Failure to follow the sequence can result in delayed/denied admission to the next course sequence.

- If a student does not pass one of the clinical practice courses (DHYG-H 218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene, DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I, DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II, DHYG-H 302 Clinical Practice III) with a grade of C or higher, the student is not eligible to continue in the course sequence and her or his status is changed to out-of-sequence. Out-of-sequence students must follow the policies and procedures regarding reinstatement to complete the program.

- If a student does not pass one of the radiology courses (DHYG-H 303 Dental Radiology, DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I, DHYG-H 306 Radiology Clinic II, DHYG-H 307 Radiology Clinic III) with a grade of C or higher, the student is not allowed to expose radiographs on patients until the course is repeated and a grade of C or higher is achieved. The course must be repeated the next semester it is offered.

- A student is dismissed from the program if any two clinical practice, any two radiology courses, or a combination of these courses are not passed with a grade of C or higher. There are no options for reinstatement.

- If a student does not pass HPER-N 220 Nutrition for Health, the course must be retaken and passed with a grade of C or higher before beginning second-year classes.

- Dental hygiene courses, other than clinical practice and radiology courses, that are not passed must be retaken and passed with a grade of C or higher the next time they are offered.

- Students must be certified in CPR before they begin DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I and must remain certified while enrolled in all clinical courses. (American Heart Association Health Care Provider certificate is required.)

- Students must provide a current health evaluation (history and physical examination), dental evaluation, and record of immunization status before beginning clinical practice, DHYG-H 218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene.

Good Standing

In order to remain in good standing, a student must:

- Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each required academic course

- Not repeat any course more than once

- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or above

- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior

- Follow the required course sequence as described in the section on curriculum

Clinical Promotion

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

Students are promoted to the DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I upon successful completion of:

- DHYG-H 218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene

- DHYG-H 303 Dental Radiology

Students are promoted to DHYG-H 300 Clinical Practice A-S upon successful completion of:

- DHYG-H 217 Preventive Dentistry

- DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I

- DHYG-H 205 Medical and Dental Emergencies

- DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I

Students are promoted to DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II upon successful completion of:

- DHYG-H 300 Clinical Practice A-S

Students are promoted to DHYG-H 302 Clinical Practice III upon successful completion of:

- DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II

- DHYG-H 306 Radiology Clinic II

Academic Probation

A student is placed on academic probation for the duration of the next regular semester or summer session following the one in which they failed to:

- Attain a single course grade of C or higher

- Attain a cumulative grade point of 2.0

- Demonstrate acceptable ethical or professional behavior

- Follow the required course sequence

- Abide by the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct

The academic standing of probation is removed the semester the reason for probation is corrected.

Dismissal

A student is dismissed from the program when there is a lack of progress toward the degree. Lack of progress includes, but is not limited to:

- Failure to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in any two consecutive semesters

- Failure to complete all required courses with a minimum grade of C by the second completed attempt

- Failure to retake and pass, with a grade of C or higher, HPER-H 220 Nutrition for Health, by the beginning of the second year of study

- Failure to retake and pass, with a grade of C or higher, dental hygiene courses offered once a year

- Failure to meet the stipulations of probation

- Failure to meet all the criteria components of the Professional Behavior Contract

- Failure to meet all the requirements for reinstatement

Dismissal may occur without prior probation.

Appeals

A student may appeal a recommendation for probation or dismissal in accordance with the IU South Bend appeals process, as outlined in this Campus Bulletin .

Withdrawal

See Academic Regulations and Policies for all campuses in the IU South Bend Campus Bulletin for policies regarding:

- Withdrawal from a class

- Withdrawal from the university

A grade lower than a C is not a valid reason for withdrawal from a course.

Withdrawal from the

Dental Hygiene Program

Students who withdraw from the dental hygiene program can apply for reinstatement. Students who withdraw a second time are not readmitted or eligible for reinstatement. Students who are administratively withdrawn from the program are not eligible for reinstatement.

Leave of Absence

Students must submit, in writing, a request for a leave of absence to the director of dental education. Requests for leave of absence are evaluated and approved on the basis of academic standing and potential for progress toward the degree.

Students granted a leave of absence, delaying the clinical course sequence, changes their status within the program to out-of-sequence. Therefore, the policies and procedures for reinstatement apply to them. Reinstatement is granted depending upon the availability of clinical spaces and satisfactory completion of any condition and/or faculty recommendations existing at the time of leave. Reinstatement to the programs in dental education is not guaranteed.

Reinstatement Policy and Procedures

All out-of-sequence students must apply for reinstatement. Dental hygiene students who are out-of-sequence include students who:

- Fail a clinical course

- Withdraw from a clinical course

- Take a leave of absence

Reinstatement Procedures

Step 1: Written Request

Students who wish to be reinstated must submit a written request, using the request for change in standing form, to the director of dental education by:

June 1 for fall semester reinstatement

October 1 for spring semester reinstatement

The request requires:

- A list of the specific course(s) in which the student wishes to enroll

- An explanation of the extenuating circumstance that may have hindered academic performance

- A brief outline of the student's action plan

All requests for reinstatement are evaluated on the basis of successful completion of any requirements or faculty recommendations and available clinical slots.

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

Step 2: Validation of Theory and Clinical Competencies

Following approval of a request for reinstatement, students must validate the dental hygiene theory and clinical competencies needed to reenter the clinical practice. All theory and skill competencies must be met (validated) before a student can reenroll and begin clinical course work.

Skill validations required for each clinical sequence are as follows:

- Validation for DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I:

Retake and pass with grade of C or higher DHYG-H 218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene

- Validation for DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II:

Retake and pass with grade of C or higher DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I

- Validation for DHYG-H 302 Clinical Practice III:

Retake and pass with grade of C or higher DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II

- Students must maintain radiology clinical competency when retaking a clinical practice course. To do this, students are required to meet, at a passing level, the radiography requirements for the clinical semester. If a student has been out of clinic practice for a semester or more, they are required to validate radiology clinical competency by completing the Radiology Laboratory Validation Test. If the student fails to pass the validation test, they are required to enroll in DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I.

Validation Policies

- In the event the student fails the validation clinical course, the student is dismissed from the program.

Step 3: Reinstatement

Upon successful demonstration of academic and clinical competencies within the designated time, the student is reinstated into the dental hygiene program. The student may reenroll in the sequential course when it is offered in the curriculum.

Transfer Credits

Transfers between Indiana University Campuses

Dental hygiene students in good academic standing at another Indiana University campus may seek intercampus transfer. Students seeking intercampus transfer must meet the academic policies of the IU South Bend program. Intercampus transfer requests are evaluated individually on the basis of clinical space available and a review of student records.

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 IU South Bend dental hygiene program. The director of dental hygiene evaluates dental hygiene courses completed at another university for transfer equivalency and student placement. All other transfer policies must be followed.

Five-Year Limit

Required science courses must be completed within five years prior to the beginning of dental hygiene course work.

Course Exemptions

Students meeting the specific criteria may test out of DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I and DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials. Applications for course exemptions are in the clinic manual.

DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I

To be eligible to test out, students must have a current:

- State radiology certificate or

- Certificate in Dental Assisting (CDA)

Procedures -Students must:

- Submit application to course instructor by November 1.

- Make arrangements with course instructor to take the written and clinical tests once the application is approved.

- Submit radiographs to instructor by December 1.

- Take the test no later than December 1.

- Successfully pass both the written and clinical examination with a grade of 75 percent or higher.

Radiology Written Validation Test:

The written radiology validation examination is an objective test that evaluates the student's knowledge of radiographic policies and procedures as outlined in the dental hygiene clinic manual.

Radiology Laboratory Validation Test:

- Expose, develop, mount, and evaluate FMX films of the right side of mouth using paralleling technique and develop with manual processing using DXTTR.

- Expose, develop, mount, and evaluate FMX films of the left side of mouth using bisecting technique and develop in AFP using DXTTR.

- Four retakes are allowed for the entire FMX survey.

- Films are graded according to DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I criteria and must be completed at passing level.

DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials Exemption

To be eligible to test out of DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials, the student must have:

- Graduated from an accredited dental assisting program within the last 5 years or

- A current Certificate in Dental Assisting (CDA)

Procedures -Students must:

- Submit an application to course instructor no later than November 1.

- Make arrangements with course instructor to take a test once application is approved.

- Take the test no later than December 1.

- Successfully pass with a score 80 percent or higher on a written examination.

DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials Test:

- Students may contact the course instructor for a copy of DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials objectives.

Dental Hygiene Program

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

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

First Year-Required Courses (29-33 cr.)

CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I

CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I (2 cr.)

ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition

PSY-P 103 General Psychology

SOC-S 161 Principles of Sociology

SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking

Arts and humanities electives (3 cr.) (Includes communications, English, fine arts, world language, history, music, philosophy, religion, women's studies, medical terminology, and computer science)

Select one of the following:

ANAT-A 210 Elementary Human Anatomy and

PHSL-P 204 Elementary Human Physiology or

PHSL-P 261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)

PHSL-P 262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)

MICR-M 250 Microbial Cell Biology

Full-Time Program Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

Second Year-First Semester (15 cr.)

DHYG-H 214 Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

DHYG-H 218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (6 cr.)

DHYG-H 242 Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 303 Dental Radiology (1 cr.)

Arts and humanities elective

Second Year-Second Semester (17 cr.)

DHYG-H 205 Medical and Dental Emergencies (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 211 Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 213 General Pathology (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 217 Preventive Dentistry (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I (4 cr.)

DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials (2 cr.)

HPER-N 220 Nutrition for Health

Summer Session I (3 cr.)

DHYG-H 300 Clinical Practice A - S

Third Year-First Semester (12 cr.)

DHYG-H 215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 304 Oral Pathology (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 321 Periodontics (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 347 Community Health Education

Third Year-Second Semester (12 cr.)

DHYG-H 302 Clinical Practice III (5 cr.)

DHYG-H 307 Radiology Clinic III (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 320 Practice Management, Ethics, and Jurisprudence (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 351 Advanced Clinical Procedures (2 cr.)

Part-Time Program Courses

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

Second Year-First Semester (8 cr.)

DHYG-H 214 Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology

DHYG-H 242 Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.)

Arts and humanities elective

Second Year-Second Semester (8 cr.)

DHYG-H 211 Head and Neck Anatomy (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 213 General Pathology (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials (2 cr.)

HPER-N 220 Nutrition for Health

Third Year-First Semester (10 cr.)

DHYG-H 218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (6 cr.)

DHYG-H 303 Dental Radiology (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 347 Community Dental Health

Third Year-Second Semester (8 cr.)

DHYG-H 205 Medical and Dental Emergencies (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 217 Preventive Dentistry (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 219 Clinic Practice I (4 cr.)

DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic I (1 cr.)

Third Year-Summer Session I (3 cr.)

DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II (3 cr.)

Fourth Year-First Semester (10 cr.)

DHYG-H 215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 304 Oral Pathology (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 321 Periodontics (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 347 Community Health Education

Fourth Year-Second Semester (12 cr.)

DHYG-H 302 Clinical Practice III (5 cr.)

DHYG-H 307 Radiology Clinic III (1 cr.)

DHYG-H 309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene

(2 cr.)

DHYG-H 320 Practice Management, Ethics, and

Jurisprudence (2 cr.)

DHYG-H 351 Advanced Clinical Procedures (2 cr.)

School of Nursing

Dean: Regan-Kubinski

Office: Northside Hall 452

Telephone: (574) 520-4571

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~sbnurse

Professor: Regan-Kubinski

Associate Professors : Basolo-Kunzer, Dobrzykowski, Henry, Sofhauser

Assistant Professor : Jones

Clinical Assistant Professor: Makielski

Clinical Lecturers: Kelley, Trethewey

Lecturers: S. Anderson , Fenner, Keith, Woodrick

Undergraduate Coordinator : Makielski

Director of Health and Wellness Center : TBA

Coordinator of Student Services: Gilroy

General Information

The IU South Bend campus offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and B.S.N. 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 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Membership

The School of Nursing is an agency member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Organizations

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 eligible for membership when they have demonstrated excellence in 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 IU South Bend's local chapter. This includes students enrolled in bachelor's programs, R.N. programs, and prenursing students. Individuals or organizations interested in furthering the growth and development of the National Student Nurses' Association obtain sustaining memberships. 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.

General Policies

Program Planning­­

Students in the School of Nursing are responsible for planning their own programs and for meeting degree requirements. Academic advisors are available from the Office of Nursing Student Services 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 Campus Bulletin are in effect as soon as a nursing student begins the nursing program. This includes both prenursing students newly admitted to IU South Bend 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.

The Code of Ethics for Nurses

Students who are preparing to enter the profession of nursing are expected to follow the Code of Ethics 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 2001.

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

1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.

2. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.

3. The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.

4. The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal patient care.

5. The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.

6. The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.

7. The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.

8. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.

9. The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.

Statement of Essential Abilities

Approved by the Indiana University School of Nursing, University Council of Nursing Faculty, April 26, 1993, and updated March 2004.

“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 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 judgment 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 physical/neurological functions to include: ability to use the senses of seeing, hearing, touch, and smell to make correct judgments regarding patient conditions and meet physical expectations to perform required interventions for the purpose of demonstrating competence to safely engage in the practice of nursing. Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological and physical functions include, but are not limited to observation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, and psychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations.

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 nonverbal abilities as well as information technology skills 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 judgment. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in the School of Nursing and as a developing professional nurse consistent with accepted standards of practice.”

Failure to meet one or more of the essential abilities may hinder progression or result in dismissal from the nursing program. Any student who is questioning their ability to meet one or more of the essential abilities should contact the disability services officer at (574) 520-4479 prior to enrollment in nursing courses. Documentation of any requested accommodation must be submitted to the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee in the School of Nursing for review at least two months prior to matriculation into the nursing major.

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 the Statement of Essential Abilities and any other standards related to professional licensure. Modifications in the learning environment to assist students in meeting these requirements are made in accordance with federal and university guidelines and in consideration of individual needs. The Office of Disabled Student Services is located on the first floor of the Administration Building .

Eligibility for Licensure ­­

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:

- Completed an approved high school course of study or the equivalent, as approved by the appropriate educational agency

- Completed the prescribed curriculum in a state-accredited school of nursing and holds a diploma or certificate there from

- 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

International students and graduates of schools of nursing that are outside the United States must meet the requirements of the Indiana State Board of Nursing for eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX).

Clinical Regulations

Clinical Handbook

All nursing students are provided with a Clinical Handbook at the clinical orientation beginning with the sophomore semester. This document is updated at least annually to reflect ongoing changes in clinical and program requirements and policies. The School of Nursing provides these updates, but it is the student's responsibility to maintain the currency of the handbook and refer to the most current regulations.

CPR Requirement

All nursing major students enrolled in clinical classes must present evidence of current health care provider certification prior to the beginning of each semester. Two options are available: American Heart Association's Health Care Provider level (preferred), or, American Red Cross CPR AD for the professional rescuer.

OSHA Regulations

Health requirements and OSHA regulations include annual education on blood borne pathogens. See Clinical Handbook for annual regulatory requirements. Clinical agencies may have additional requirements which must be met.

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 are distributed prior to clinical assignment. Special circumstances may arise which require additional action. Failure to meet health requirements and their deadlines makes the student ineligible for clinical classes, and the student is administratively withdrawn from all nursing courses. The student is then considered to be out-of-progression in the nursing program.

Criminal Checks

Federal mandates for clinical agencies require criminal history inquiries through the Indiana State Police or designated alternate state or federal inquiry program. Students are responsible for applying for the criminal check and all fees associated with the check.

Health and CPR Requirements

Upon Admission to the Nursing Program

In accordance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and local health facilities requirements, nursing students are required to provide: immunization verification for Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria (within 10 years), MMR (two doses of MMR or two doses of ProQuad or mumps titer of 1:10 is required); Varicella vaccine or history of the disease; tuberculosis screening (PPD or chest x-ray); an up-to-date completed health evaluation (within one year); and CPR (professional level) certification. Titers are acceptable forms of documentation. Requirements may change as recommendations of the CDC indicate. Specific, current information and guidelines can be found in the Clinical Handbook.

The deadlines for submitting the health and safety requirements for students entering the third semester are: July 15 for fall, October 15 for spring, and May 1 for summer. Failure to do so results in the student being automatically withdrawn from all clinical nursing courses for which they are registered, and the student is considered to be out-of-progression in the nursing program. Students who come to class, and are in noncompliance, are not allowed to enter the clinical setting. Students who are admitted late to the nursing program are handled on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants are encouraged to begin gathering the necessary documentation to avoid delays upon admission. 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 results in the student being automatically withdrawn from all clinical nursing courses for which they are registered, and the student is considered to be out-of-progression in the nursing program.

For Continuing Nursing Students

Nursing students are responsible for making sure they receive annual TB screening (PPD or X-ray), and annual CPR 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 expire during the course of the semester, certification must occur before the student may enroll in any clinical courses that semester. Additional requirements may be added as clinical regulations are updated. Clinical agencies have the right to request additional health and safety stipulations.

Documentation of annual TB screening, annual CPR recertification, and up-to-date immunization status must be submitted to the School of Nursing 's 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 's student services secretary no later than December 1 and must be valid through May 15. For summer these must be valid May 1 to August 20. (For example, if a student's CPR certification expired on March 1, 2008, the student must successfully complete CPR recertification before he/she is allowed to begin spring 2008 semester classes). Students who come to class, and are in noncompliance, are not allowed to enter the clinical setting.

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 complete.

Student Injuries

If a student is injured in a clinical agency, the student must report to the clinical instructor and follow the policy of the agency where the injury occurred. Students should also contact their primary care provider. Follow-up care may be required from the student's primary care provider.

Uniforms­­

Strict uniform and dress code regulations are enforced throughout the student's clinical experience. Guidelines for uniforms, agency dress codes, and professional appearance are located in the Clinical Handbook .

Name Pin/IU South Bend Patch

Name pins are required for all clinical experiences, along with individual agency requirements for personal identification. Students are additionally identified as an IU South Bend student by a school patch or embroidery on their uniform. More information can be found in the Clinical Handbook .

Supplies and Equipment

Students are required to purchase a laboratory skills supply pack and basic assessment equipment for the sophomore-year laboratories and clinicals. See Clinical Handbook for details and estimated prices.

Health Insurance

The School of Nursing encourages students to carry health insurance and is not liable for any health problems requiring medical treatment. Health insurance information is available upon request.

Professional Liability Insurance­­

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

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.

Remedial Course Requirements

Applicants to the B.S.N. degree program must successfully complete all developmental courses in which they place, including the following:

EDUC-X 100 Practical Reading and Study for Self Improvement

EDUC-X 101 Techniques in Textbook Reading

ENG-W 31 Pre-Composition

ENG-W 130 Principles of Composition

MATH-M 4 Introduction to Algebra

MATH-M 14 Basic Algebra (4 cr.)

MATH-M 107 College Algebra

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.

Correspondence/Independent Study Courses

All required and elective courses for the nursing major, other than public speaking, available through the Indiana University Independent Study program, must 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 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.

Portfolio Option

The portfolio review process is available to all students who believe that their prior experiences 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 B.S.N. major courses listed for the degree, as long as it does not interfere with other standing university or school course/credit hour policies related to progression or graduation. 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 receiving an F cannot progress in their nursing program until this deficiency is corrected.

Note: This is a School of Nursing policy for nursing courses and is not the same as the IU South Bend policy for the Pass/Fail option located in the beginning of this Campus Bulletin .

Residency Requirements­­

A student must complete a minimum of 30 upper-division credit hours in the Indiana University School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program to be eligible for graduation. A maximum of 6 lower-division nursing credit hours may apply toward this residency requirement. Students must petition the appropriate academic officer to apply those lower-division nursing credit hours toward the residency requirement. Credit for correspondence courses and advanced standing by the validation process may not be used to meet residency requirements.

Associate of Science in

Nursing Program Articulation

Students wishing to pursue an Associate of Science in Nursing have several local options. IU South Bend and Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend work closely to provide seamless educational choices. Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend can be contacted at (574) 289-7001, extension 5721, for additional information.

IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend , transfer to Southwestern Michigan College for the associate nursing degree, and return to IU South Bend for their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students interested in this option should contact the nursing department at Southwestern Michigan College , (269) 782-1000.

Complementary Health

Coordinator: Sofhauser

Office: Northside Hall 442

Telephone: (574) 520-4336

Internet Address:

www.iusb.edu/~sbnurse/complementary.shtml

Lay and professional discourse surrounding complementary therapies abounds and consumers are seeking out and using them. Therefore, it is critical that all interested students, particularly future health care providers, be given the academic opportunity to learn about and explore complementary therapies and the issues surrounding their use. Students achieving a minor in complementary health gain a thorough understanding of a number of complementary therapies. This understanding involves exploring the foundational belief systems of these therapies and the cultures from which they are derived. Students critically examine complementary therapies in light of the disease processes for which they are prescribed as well as explore the inherent political, economic, and ethical issues surrounding these therapies.

Any interested IU South Bend student may complete a minor in complementary health. Students interested in pursuing a minor must register their intentions with the School of Nursing and consult with a faculty advisor prior to enrollment in required core courses.

Minor in Complementary Health

The minor in complementary health consists of 15 credit hours and is awarded by the School of Nursing on the IU South Bend campus. Students are required to take a core of two required courses for a total of 6 credit hours and a 1 credit hour capstone course. The two required courses may be taken in any order to facilitate student completion of the minor. However, it is recommended that students take NURS-K 301 The Art and Science of Complementary Health before NURS-K 401 Integrative Health.

Students may select a total of 8 elective credit hours to fulfill the requirements of the minor. Elective courses enable the student to expand and build upon knowledge acquired in the core courses. Selection of electives permits the student to personalize the minor in a way that proves most helpful in their chosen field. Acceptance of elective courses for credit toward the minor is granted by the IU South Bend School of Nursing Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee.

Requirements

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

Core Courses (7 cr.)

NURS-K 301 The Art and Science of Complementary Health

NURS-K 401 Integrative Health

NURS-K 490 Clinical Nursing Elective: Capstone in Complementary Health (1 cr.)

Electives (8 cr.)

ANTH-E 320 Indians of North America

NURS-K 300 Transcultural Health Care

NURS-K 421 American Health Care: International Experience (2-3 cr.)

NURS-Z 492 Individual Study in Nursing (1-6 cr.)

NURS-Z 490 Clinical Experience in Nursing (1-6 cr.)

Select one of the following:

NURS-W 221 Native Use of Herbs (1 cr.)

WOST-W 221 Native Use of Herbs (1 cr.)

Additional courses dealing with complementary health related issues may be reviewed and considered (aroma therapy, nutrition, healing touch, etc.). Courses on Asian cultures or other non-Western cultures are particularly helpful, since most complementary therapies are derived from teachings indigenous to those cultures.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program strives to offer a creative curriculum for 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 B.S.N. degree program is a systemwide program offered at several Indiana University campuses. All campuses share the same admission standards, program outcomes, and courses. However, additional admission and transfer policies are set by individual campuses and course sequencing may vary.

The purpose of the bachelor's program is to produce graduates who think critically, are culturally, ethically, and legally competent; are effective, politically aware, communicators and coordinators of community resources; and are 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 and 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 care coordinator who facilitates access to resources necessary to meet the health care needs of individuals, families, and communities

- An individual who understands the political dynamics in various settings and participates in the change process to shape health care policy

- An individual who practices within an ethical and legal framework for the nursing profession and demonstrates ethical behavior related to the privacy, security, and confidentiality of patient information

- An effective communicator who is able to share accurate information

- A competent provider of nursing care who functions in various professional nurse roles 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

Academic Policies

Students admitted to the clinical nursing major should consult the current Campus Bulletin, Clinical Handbook and School of Nursing policy updates for additional policies governing their academic standing.

Admission, Progression, and

Graduation Committee

Comprised of nursing faculty, the Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee addresses student concerns and issues related to admission, progression through, and graduation from the programs offered by the School of Nursing .

Academic Distinction

To graduate with academic distinction, bachelor's degree candidates must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at Indiana University . Academic distinction is conferred on graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and is based on grades earned through the eighth semester.

Academic Distinction

Highest Distinction 3.83-4.00 GPA

High Distinction 3.66-3.82 GPA

Distinction 3.50-3.65 GPA

Academic Standing of Prenursing Students

The following academic standards apply regarding retention, probation, and dismissal. Students are responsible for knowing about university academic standards (found under the section entitled Academic Regulations and Policies located in the beginning of this Campus Bulletin ), and their current status in relation to these standards.

Total Hours Dismissal Probation Good

Attempted (Below (Above Standing

Retention) Retention)

1-6 None Below 2.0 2.0 and above

7-12 Below 1.0 1.0-1.99 2.0 and above

13-24 Below 1.5 1.5-1.99 2.0 and above

25-36 Below 1.8 1.8-1.99 2.0 and above

37+ Below 2.0 None 2.0 and above

Academic Standing

The following academic standards apply regarding retention, probation, and dismissal in accordance with the Indiana University School of Nursing. These standards differ from those that apply to the IU South Bend campus only. Students enrolled in the B.S.N. degree program must follow the guidelines set forth by the Indiana University School of Nursing. Students are responsible for knowing about these academic standards and their current status in relation to these standards.

Hours Dismissal Probation Retention

Completed CGPA CGPA CGPA

1-5 Below 1.00 Below 2.0 2.0 and above

6-18 Below 1.325 1.325-1.999 2.0 and above

19-36 Below 1.825 1.825-1.999 2.0 and above

37-56 Below 2.000 No Probation 2.0 and above

Good Standing

To remain in good standing, nursing and prenursing students must:

- Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or above in each course required for the degree, including all general education prerequisite courses, without more than one repeat in any course

- Not declare a Pass/Fail in any prerequisite general education course requirement

- Maintain a grade of C (2.0) or above or an S (Satisfactory) in each nursing major course

- Maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or above

- Not be on probation and/or not be dismissed

- Be in compliance with the general policies of the School of Nursing

Grade Point Averages

Admission Grade Point Average

Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) is a calculation of the minimum set of all work completed which meets application requirements. Also, see program admission policies.

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. (Transfer course GPA is calculated in AGPA for B.S.N. application for admission. See B.S.N. degree program admission.)

Nursing Grade Point Average

Nursing grade point average (NGPA) is a reflection of all work completed, including grades earned in initial and repeat enrollment (FX policy applies), that apply toward the requirements of appropriate programs. Courses transferred from other institutions are included in calculating this average.

Probation

Academic Probation

A prenursing student is placed on academic probation according to the policies of IU South Bend. A nursing student is placed on academic probation when the cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Academic probation is removed following the semester in which the cumulative and semester grade point averages are 2.0 or higher. Nursing students should also see progression policies listed under Clinical Progression in the School of Nursing program.

Disciplinary Probation

Disciplinary probation is administered under the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, the Statement of Essential Abilities and Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Dismissal

A prenursing student is dismissed based upon the dismissal policies of IU South Bend, found earlier in this Campus Bulletin .

A nursing student is dismissed from the program when, in the judgement of the APG Committee on the campus of enrollment, there is a lack of progress toward the degree. Lack of progress includes, but is 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, or practicum/clinical) by the second attempt, or any two nursing courses (didactic or practicum/clinical) on the first attempt

- Failure to meet Indiana University School of Nursing essential abilities expectations (refer to the Statement of Essential Abilities listed under Academic Policies of the School of Nursing in this section of this Campus Bulletin )

Dismissal may occur without prior probation.

Any student who is academically dismissed at one Indiana University campus is also in dismissal status at all other Indiana University 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 Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct ).

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 is judged according to the standards of the most recent Code of Ethics for Nurses as adopted by the American Nurses' Association and the IU School of Nursing Statement of Essential Abilities .

The dismissal of any nursing student is contingent upon review by the APG Committee on the campus of enrollment. Nursing student dismissal is subject to the appeal process on the campus of enrollment.

Reinstatement

Students who have been dismissed and desire reinstatement must submit a written request for reinstatement to the APG Committee. The written request must be submitted 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 a Plan for Success addressing areas of deficiency.

Reinstatement requests are evaluated individually by the APG Committee 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 APG Committee have prescribed standards of performance for the semester for which they are reinstated. Failure to meet these standards results in an irrevocable dismissal.

Students who are reinstated must adhere to policies in effect at the time of reinstatement. (See Clinical Handbook , Campus Bulletin , and policy updates.)

A nursing student is reinstated only one time. A reinstated nursing student is dismissed from the School of Nursing upon failure of one additional nursing course, breach of the Code of Ethics for Nurses , the Statement of Essential Abilities , or the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct . (See dismissal policy.) For reinstatement priority, refer to Clinical Progression in the nursing program section of this Campus Bulletin .

Program Admission

Courses required for admission may be taken at any Indiana University campus or may be accepted as transfer credits from other accredited institutions. However, admission is campus specific and priority consideration is given to those students completing the majority of their course work on the campus to which they are applying. Admission to the major is highly competitive. Please contact a student services advisor for more information.

Specific admission requirements vary from campus to campus of Indiana University . When choosing courses to meet curriculum 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. Submission of an official credit transfer report (CTR) to the School of Nursing is required 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 IU South Bend Office of Admissions for evaluation.

Admission to the university as a prenursing student and successful completion of the prerequisite course work do not guarantee admission to the nursing major. The number of admitted students is limited to those who can be accommodated given available resources.

Application and Admission Requirements

- Admission to Indiana University as a degree-seeking student

- Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

- Maintenance of an admission GPA of no less than 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Although a 2.7 AGPA is the minimum required for application, admission is competitive and a higher AGPA may be required in a given application pool

- Completion of chemistry (a one-year high school course, or CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I, CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I equivalent) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher within the past five years.

- Completion of the following required courses with a grade of C or higher by the second attempt:

CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II

MICR-M 250 Microbial Cell Biology

MICR-M 255 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.)

PHSL-P 261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)

PHSL-P 262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)

ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition

PSY-P 103 General Psychology

SOC-S 161 Principles of Sociology

NURS-B 230 Developmental Issues and Health (4 cr.)

Application and admission are valid only for the semester designated. Students offered admission to the nursing major 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 reapplying to the program.

Students admitted to the nursing major must formally accept or decline admission to the program, in writing, prior to the beginning of the semester to which they are admitted. Students who are 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 only have two opportunities to decline admission in writing prior to losing their eligibility to apply.

Students admitted to the nursing major who withdraw from course work within the first semester must reapply for admission to the program. These students have one opportunity for readmission, must reapply within a time frame that would allow the student timely completion of the program considering the seven-year limit of specific courses, and must adhere to the published dates for application on their campuses.

Repeat Policy

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

Both prenursing and nursing students who do not successfully complete all required general education courses with a minimum grade of C by the second completed attempt are ineligible for admission to the nursing program or are dismissed from the School of Nursing .

Students may repeat only three courses, or a maximum of 11 credit hours, of the required general education courses in an effort to achieve a C or higher in each course (two science or three general education electives). The School of Nursing follows the IU South Bend grade replacement policy .

Seven-Year Limit

Courses in life span development, required sciences, and statistics must have been completed within seven (7) years prior to the semester in which a student begins the nursing major. This policy does not apply to registered nurse students.

Transfer Students

Intercampus Transfer

Nursing students in good academic standing may seek intercampus transfer by petitioning the APG Committee at least one semester in advance of the requested transfer. Due to the difference in course sequencing, students seeking an intercampus transfer should do so only at the completion of all nursing courses required in the sophomore or junior year. Intercampus transfer requests submitted to the APG Committee that ask for mid-year transfer consideration is discouraged.

Intercampus transfer requests are evaluated individually on the basis of the student's academic record, the availability of space in the required courses, and faculty and facility resources.

Nursing students who wish to transfer between campuses should check for the process on the campus to which they are transferring. To transfer to the South Bend campus, the student must submit a written request for intercampus transfer to the APG Committee by July 1 for fall transfer, October 1 for spring transfer, and February 1 for summer session transfer.

Transfer 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 must be evaluated by the IU South Bend School of Nursing APG Committee for transfer equivalency and for student placement. Students must supply extensive documentation, including copies of the syllabi for each nursing course completed at another university and a release of information form. These syllabi must be evaluated in comparison to the IU South Bend nursing courses. This process can take time. Therefore, students are encouraged to contact the IU South Bend School of Nursing at least three months prior to the semester they wish to begin at IU South Bend.

A.S.N./A.D.N. nursing courses are nontransferable to the B.S.N. degree program.

Dismissed Transfer Students

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

Clinical Progression in the

Nursing Program

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

1. Full-time, regularly progressing students

2. Part-time, regularly progressing students

3. Students who interrupted their studies but are in good academic standing

4. Students who failed and successfully repeated a nursing course

5. Students who need to repeat a nursing course

6. Students who were dismissed and are reinstated

7. Intercampus transfers

8. Transfers from other nursing programs according to APG guidelines

If additional criteria are needed to determine placement, the date of becoming out-of-progression and CGPA is used.

Out-of-Progression

Nursing students who withdrew from the second sophomore semester, junior year, or senior year of course work, or have failed a nursing course are considered to be out-of-progression. Students who do not meet health and safety requirement deadlines are considered to be out-of-progression. Nursing students who withdraw from all or part of the first sophomore semester of the B.S.N. degree program must reapply to the program.

Reentry

Prenursing students who interrupt their studies and are in good standing may reenter at any time without prior approval of the School of Nursing . These students are subject to the policies in effect at the time of reentry and space availability.

Prenursing and nursing students in poor standing (or dismissed) must request approval to continue from the APG Committee. Students must include in their request a Plan for Success addressing areas of deficiency.

Nursing students who wish to reenter must submit a written request for reentry to the APG 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 a Plan for Success addressing areas of deficiency. All requests for reentry are 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 reenter must adhere to the academic policies in effect at the time of reentry.

For reentry priority, refer to the previous section on Clinical Progression in this Campus Bulletin .

Skills Validation Policy

Students who interrupt their studies are required to demonstrate validation of clinical skills to reenter the clinical courses. Also, transfer students who completed clinical courses in another program must successfully complete a clinical skills validation and mathematics proficiency examination prior to admission into clinical courses. (See Clinical Handbook for current skills validation requirements.)

Clinical Hours Requirements

Clinical hour requirements are carefully calculated to meet academic and accreditation standards. Therefore, all clinical hours are mandatory and all missed time must be made up. See the Clinical Handbook and/or course syllabus for specific clinical requirements and policies regarding missed time. Insufficient clinical hours results in course failure.

Withdrawal Policies

Withdrawals (grade of W) are issued to students wishing to withdraw from any or all courses if the official withdrawal forms are completed by the deadline dates established by the registrar's office for each semester. A grade of W appears 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 is 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 faculty and campus dean (or designee) determine if the grade of W is issued.

- A grade of F is recorded on the official transcript if a student stops attending but does not officially withdraw from a class.

- Students may be withdrawn from (a) nursing course(s) until a required prerequisite general education course is satisfactorily completed.

- Students withdrawing from nursing course work must complete this work prior to progression in the program.

- Withdrawal from a required nursing didactic course requires withdrawal from corequisite nursing clinical course(s).

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 reentry to the program. (Refer to reinstatement and/or reentry policies.)

Students withdrawing from required nursing course work are considered to be 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 is counted as one withdrawal. A pattern of withdrawals may influence a request for consideration of progression, reinstatement, or reentry to the nursing program.

Graduation Requirements for the B.S.N.

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 15 for December graduation and by January 15 for May, June, or August graduation. Minors are declared and approved on the official application for degree and require the signature of the appropriate department chair to confirm completion of the minor.

Students in the B.S.N. degree program are responsible for meeting the following degree requirements. Though the School of Nursing makes every attempt to provide students with academic advising and program planning assistance, students are accountable for complying with all published academic policies related to the B.S.N. degree program. To be eligible for graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program students must:

- Complete a minimum of 123 credit hours with a grade of C or higher in each course required for the degree. Of the 123 credit hours, 64 credit hours must reflect nursing major courses. Credits earned in remedial learning skill courses and repeated courses do not count in the 123 credit hour total, nor in the 64 nursing credit hour total.

- Achieve a grade of C or higher in all didactic courses applied to the B.S.N. degree and an S (Satisfactory) in all clinical/practicum courses.

- Achieve an Indiana University cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0 (C). This includes all transfer course work applied to the degree.

- Complete at least 30 credit hours of required nursing major courses on the Indiana University campus awarding the B.S.N. degree.

- Complete all B.S.N. degree requirements within six years of enrolling in the first nursing course in the nursing major.

- Apply for degree candidacy the semester prior to completing all degree requirements, following the published procedures on the campus awarding degree.

- Nonlicensed students are required to complete an NCLEX readiness examination.

Completion of Degree Requirements­­

The registrar 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 before graduation.

Application for Licensure Examination

The School of Nursing makes available the necessary forms to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) 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.

The School of Nursing administers required assessment tools for preparation for the NCLEX in the last semester of the program. These are outlined in the current Clinical Handbook and/or the final semester courses.

Curriculum Design

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

General Education

For a more detailed description of the IU South Bend general education curriculum, including lists of approved courses, please see page 33 in this Campus Bulletin .

All courses certified as meeting the campuswide general education requirements are designated in the Schedule of Classes .

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 57 credit hours, divided into area or course clusters. The campuswide general education requirements are incorporated into the program of study. Although some courses may meet the requirements of more than one cluster, a single course can only be used to meet one requirement. All courses required for the degree must be taken for a grade. Certain courses require prerequisite or developmental courses, which are not listed here.

Campuswide Curriculum (33-39 cr.)

(All courses are 3 cr. hours, unless otherwise designated.)

I. Fundamental Literacies (16-22 cr.)

A. Writing

ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition

B. Critical Thinking

PHIL-P 140 Introduction to Ethics

C. Oral Communication

SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking

D. Visual Literacy

NURS-S 470 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures

NURS-S 485 Professional Growth and Empowerment

E. Quantitative Reasoning

Select one of the following:

MATH-K 300 Statistical Techniques for Health Professions

NURS-H 355 Data Analysis in Clinical Practice and Health Care Research

SOC-S 351 Social Statistics

F. Information Literacy

COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information Literacy (1 cr.)

G. Computer Literacy

CSCI-A 106 Introduction to Computing (or approved computer literacy course, page 35)

II. Common Core Courses (9 cr.)

Complete one course from each of the following three areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes .

A. The Natural World

Select N 190 The Natural World

(astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, or physics)

B. Human Behavior and Social Institutions

Select from approved course list, page 36

C. Literary and Intellectual Traditions

Select T 190 Literary and Intellectual Traditions

(comparative literature, English, French, German, history, history and philosophy of science, philosophy, or Spanish)

D. Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity

Select A 190 Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity (comparative literature, English, fine arts, music, theatre)

III. Contemporary Social Values (10 cr.)

Students must complete one course from each of the following three areas, as designated in the Schedule of Classes .

A. Non-Western Cultures

Select from approved course list, page 36

B. Diversity in United States Society

SOC-S 161 Principles of Sociology

C. Health and Wellness (4 cr.)

NURS-B 233 Health and Wellness (4 cr.)

Additional Requirements

Science (Critical/Analytical) Cluster (27 cr.)

CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II

MICR-M 250 Microbial Cell Biology

MICR-M 255 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.)

NURS-B 230 Developmental Issues in Nursing

PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics

PHSL-P 261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5 cr.)

PHSL-P 262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5 cr.)

PSY-P 103 Introduction to Psychology

Nursing Requirements

The program has 64 credit hours of required nursing courses. Students must be formally admitted to the nursing major to enroll in the following nursing courses. The nursing course sequence is identified by semester numbers and is generally completed in the order shown below. Nursing core courses begin with the third semester or the sophomore year. Students are required to successfully complete the entire set of courses which the School of Nursing designates each semester and must complete each level before progressing to the next level (sophomore, junior, senior).

Third or Sophomore One (7 cr.)

NURS-B 232 Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing: Theory, Practice, Research

NURS-B 233 Health and Wellness (4 cr.) (meets campus Health and Wellness requirement)

Fourth or Sophomore Two ( 8 cr.)

NURS-B 244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr.)

NURS-B 245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (2 cr.)

NURS-B 248 Science and Technology of Nursing (2 cr.)

NURS-B 249 Science and Technology of Nursing: Practicum (2 cr.)

Fifth or Junior One (13 cr.)

NURS-H 351 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health

NURS-H 352 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health: Practicum (2 cr.)

NURS-H 353 Alterations in Health I

NURS-H 354 Alterations in Health I: The Practicum (2 cr.)

NURS-H 365 Nursing Research (can be completed any time in the junior level)

Sixth or Junior Two (12 cr.)

NURS-H 361 Alterations in Health II

NURS-H 362 Alterations in Health II: The Practicum (2 cr.)

NURS-H 363 The Developing Family and Child (4 cr.)

NURS-H 364 The Developing Family and Child: The Practicum (3 cr.)