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Students in the College of Nursing are expected to comply with the academic requirements and regulations listed in the university section of this bulletin.

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Progression

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Grade Requirements

The following grade requirements must be met for progression into and through the clinical portion of the nursing major.

1. A grade of C or better in all required NURS and HEAL courses and in the following courses: BISC 1015 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology, BISC 1060 Chemistry for the Health Professions, BISC 2070 Biochemistry for the Health Professions, BISC 3115 Human Microbiology, PHIL 2310 Theory of Ethics, PSYC 1001 General Psychology, PSYC 2101 Introduction to Life-Span Developmental Psychology for Nursing Students and SOCI 2200 The Family.
2. A grade of D or better for all other required courses not listed above.
3. Any I, X, IX grade which is not removed by the required time (see academic calendar) will be viewed as an F.
4. A student who earns less than the required grades in two required courses as defined above will be required to withdraw from the College of Nursing.

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Additional Requirements

1. Students must have a 2.000 cumulative grade point average to enroll in NURS 2000 Health Assessment or NURS 2075 Foundations of Nursing Practice and to continue to progress in the nursing program.
2. No required cognate or required nursing course may be repeated more than one time, and a student may only repeat two classes.
3. Permission to repeat a required nursing course must be formally requested from the associate dean for undergraduate programs by the student, before beginning the repeated course.
4. All students are required by the Undergraduate Program and Curriculum Committee to complete external, standardized, comprehensive nursing examinations as a condition of graduation. (Fee required for these examinations.)
5. Students must meet Health Requirements, Criminal Background check and CPR certification as specified in section below.

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Course Progression Requirements

Progression into NURS 2000 Health Assessment

The following required courses or their equivalents must be completed prior to entering NURS 2000 Health Assessment:

BISC 1060	Chemistry for the Health Professions	3
BISC 2070	Biochemistry for the Health Professions	3
BISC 1015	Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology	5
PSYC 1001	General Psychology	3
NURS 1000	Course NURS 1000 Not Found
NURS 1000	Course NURS 1000 Not Found (may be taken concurrently)

Progression into NURS 2075 Foundations of Nursing Practice

The following required courses or their equivalents must be completed prior to entering NURS 2075 Foundations of Nursing Practice:

NURS 2000	Health Assessment	3
BISC 3115	Human Microbiology	3
HEAL 2045	Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition	3

Progression into NURS 3100 Pathophysiology 2 through NURS 3501 Mental Health Nursing--Practicum

The following required courses or their equivalents must be completed prior to entering courses NURS 3100 Pathophysiology 2 through NURS 3501 Mental Health Nursing--Practicum:

NURS 2075	Foundations of Nursing Practice	3
NURS 2100	Pathophysiology 1	3
NURS 2110	Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice	3
HEAL 1025	Culture and Health	3
PSYC 2101	Introduction to Life-Span Developmental Psychology for Nursing Students	3
SOCI 2200	The Family	3

Progression into NURS 4300 Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult--Theory or Higher Nursing Courses

The following required cognate and nursing courses or their equivalents must be completed prior to entering NURS 4300 Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult--Theory or higher nursing courses:

NURS 3100	Pathophysiology 2	3
NURS 3300	Nursing Care of Adults -- Theory	3
NURS 3301	Nursing Care of Adults -- Practicum	3
NURS 3400	Childbearing Family Nursing--Theory	3
NURS 3401	Childbearing Family Nursing--Practicum	3
NURS 3150	Essentials of Gerontological Nursing	3
NURS 3500	Mental Health Nursing--Theory	3
NURS 3501	Mental Health Nursing--Practicum	3

All other required courses must be completed prior to graduation.

Note: A student who withdraws from a theory course that has a corresponding clinical course must also withdraw from that clinical course.

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Withdrawal from the Nursing Program

The following criteria are used in requiring a student to withdraw from the nursing program:

1. If the student has earned less than the required grades in two required courses as defined in the general progression requirements.
2. If the student has less than a 2.000 cumulative grade point average effective at the end of the freshman year or at any time thereafter.
3. If the student’s performance suggests that the student is unlikely to succeed in the program.

No student in nursing is required to withdraw without a careful review of his or her entire record and total overall performance as well as any extenuating circumstances that might exist. See Appeals Procedures in this section for a description of the procedure for appealing a termination decision.

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Attendance

Attendance is mandatory in all scheduled classes and practica.  Absences place students in academic jeopardy. If absent, progress and continuation in the course may be at risk.  Students who anticipate missing one or more class periods should contact the instructor ahead of time, just as they should contact their instructor as soon as possible after an absence.  Students are responsible for monitoring their absences during the term.

Theory Courses

An instructor or college office may withdraw a student from a nursing theory (non-clinical) course due to excessive absences and assign a grade of WA (Withdrawn-Excessive Absences) if the following maximums are exceeded:

        Absence:   In a 2 credit course, maximum of three class hours.
                          In a 3 credit course, maximum of four class hours.
                          In a 4 credit course, maximum of five class hours.

        Tardiness: Tardiness of greater than ten minutes is counted as one absence.

Laboratory/Clinical Courses

An instructor or college office may withdraw a student from a nursing laboratory or clinical course due to excessive absences and assign a grade of WA (Withdrawn-Excessive Absences) if the following absences or tardiness are exceeded.

        Absence:  Two absences from scheduled nursing laboratory or clinical experience regardless of time involved or clinical allocation.
        Tardiness: Tardiness of greater than 30 minutes in a scheduled nursing laboratory or clinical experience to be counted as one absence at the discretion of the instructor.

Note: Regardless of attendance, a student may fail a practicum at any time during the semester for either a pattern of unsafe nursing behavior or a particularly serious incident of unsafe nursing behavior. At the faculty’s discretion a learning plan may be put in place based upon the student’s performance. Once a student is informed that s/he is failing a clinical course withdrawal from that course is no longer an option.

Regardless of the reason for the absence, students are responsible for learning what happened in class. In nursing theory courses each instructor determines whether or not students will have the opportunity to make up missed work. In nursing laboratory and clinical courses, make up time and assignments will be required for all absence and tardiness.

For additional information, refer to the University Attendance Policy.

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Appeals Procedures

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Grade Appeals

Undergraduate students may appeal any final course grade that the student believes to be in significant violation of clearly established written policies, a result of improper procedures, or discriminatory. Before initiating a formal grade appeal the student must consult with the instructor assigning the grade and present evidence why the student believes the grade to be in error. If this does not lead to resolution the student may initiate, in writing, a formal grade appeal. To be considered the written appeal must be submitted no later than the final day officially scheduled for the removal of incompletes, approximately four weeks after the beginning of the academic semester immediately following the term in which the grade was assigned. However, it may be in the student’s best interest to appeal sooner than this deadline if his/her academic progress is dependent on the outcome of the appeal. In addition, the student should consult with the college or school offering the course for which the grade is being appealed to determine if other requirements for the written appeal are in force.

The written appeal must be submitted to the associate dean of the undergraduate program. The written appeal must provide the reason(s) the student believes the recorded grade is incorrect. The student may present evidence of his/her performance and may also request that all other pertinent materials be supplied by the instructor. The associate dean will collect and analyze the evidence in a timely manner. Evidence will be gathered through consultations with the instructor, the student and any witnesses. These consultations may be in person, by phone or by electronic means. Hard copies of relevant documents may also be requested. The associate dean will evaluate the appeal or choose to designate an ad hoc committee for this purpose.

If an ad hoc committee is appointed they will:

1. Consider written course work.
2. Consult with the faculty member.
3. Consult with the student.
4. Deliberate in closed sessions.
5. Make a recommendation regarding the appeal to the associate dean.

The associate dean, or ad hoc committee, will consider the appeal and evidence and make one of the following decisions: the assigned grade should remain; the course instructor is asked to reconsider the grade in light of information collected and the reconsidered grade will stand; or a grade change is warranted. The decision will be communicated in writing within 30 days to the student and the instructor with copies of the formal response placed in the student’s file and forwarded to the dean and any indicated grade changes filed with the registrar.

The student has the right to appeal the decision of the associate dean, or ad hoc committee, to the dean. This appeal must be submitted in writing no later than 14 days from the date of the formal response. The dean will review the procedural evidence, which now includes all the evidence previously gathered, the student’s appeal letters and the formal response from the chair, associate dean, or ad hoc committee, and will render the final decision on the grade appeal. The decision will be communicated in writing within 30 days to the student and the instructor with copies of the formal response place in the student’s files and any indicated grade changes filed with the registrar.

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Termination from the Program

If a student does not meet criteria for progression the student will be required to withdraw or be terminated from the College of Nursing. A student who is asked to terminate from the program may submit a petition, in writing, to the Undergraduate Program and Curriculum Subcommittee on Progression requesting exemption from the stated policies or regulations of the program. The student is expected to identify the unique, unusual or uncontrollable circumstances which led to the petition and to formulate a plan to resolve issues. The petition is to be submitted within 10 days of notification of termination and before late registration. A student may petition the committee only once for a specific situation.

Once a decision has been made by the committee regarding the student’s petition, a recommendation will be forwarded to the associate dean for undergraduate programs. The associate dean for undergraduate programs will make a decision based on the student’s record and the committee’s recommendation. The student will be notified of the associate dean’s decision. If the student is dissatisfied with this decision, the final recourse within the College of Nursing is a petition to the dean.

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Approval of Courses Taken Elsewhere

Except under special circumstances, students are not allowed to take courses at another institution during a semester they are enrolled at Marquette University. In such circumstances, the approval of the associate dean for undergraduate programs must be obtained before the course begins.

Students desiring to take summer courses at colleges or universities other than Marquette and transfer such courses toward their degree requirements at Marquette must first secure approval from the associate dean or academic advising coordinator for undergraduate programs. The procedure and form may be obtained at the college office. Forms must be completed by the student and approved by the associate dean or academic advising coordinator prior to the student enrolling for courses. If prior approval is not obtained, there is no guarantee that credits earned will be accepted by Marquette University. Students must earn a grade of at least C in order for the course to be transferable. Transcripts with the school seal must be sent directly from the school in which the course(s) are taken to the Office of The Registrar after successfully completing the course. Normally, such transcripts should be received before the student enrolls for the next semester at Marquette. If a student takes approved course work at another institution at any time during their Marquette career, particularly in their final semester at Marquette, the final transcripts must be received by Marquette by the “last day to receive official transcripts”, as listed on the academic calendar in order to graduate.

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Health, CPR, and Criminal Background Check Requirements

All pre-licensure students are required to complete a criminal background check and provide proof of physical exam and immunization status prior to entry into the program. Proof of CPR certification is required prior to fall, sophomore year. The criminal background check and TB immunization status are to be updated annually. CPR certification is updated every two years. These items must be submitted to certifiedbackground.com prior to June 1st to be processed and tracked. Students are responsible for the cost of these services. The approximate cost is $73 for the first year, and $40 for each subsequent year.

Certified Background will be requesting documentation on the following items:

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Physical Exam

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Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster

Each student must have documentation of tetanus with the last 10 years.

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TB Skin Test

To be completed annually. Documentation must include the dates and results of the test. If test results are positive, provide the date of your chest x-ray and results. It is the students’ responsibility to turn in documentation of this test to certifiedbackground.com on a yearly basis.

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Chickenpox Varicella Vaccine OR Positive Blood Titer

Provide documentation of Varicella disease or proof of immunity by titer, or 2 doses of Varicella vaccine, 4 weeks apart.

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2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) Vaccines OR 2 Measles, 1 Mumps, 1 Rubella Vaccine

Dose 1 on or after the first birthday; Dose 2 must be at least one month after the 1st dose.

If immunization date is not available, a laboratory report of a blood test (titer) showing immunity to Rubella, Mumps and Rubella will be accepted. Vaccine/Titer not required for those born prior to 1957.

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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV/HBSAB Series) OR Titer

If titer documentation indicates no immunity you must be immunized and provide documentation of the 3-dose series.

Note: The preceding documentation is required by the College of Nursing and is to be submitted to certifiedbackground.com. Any health information required by the University must be submitted separately to MU Student Health Services.

Students will not be permitted to progress in the program and/or continue in clinical practice if the above health reports are not current and on file at certifiedbackground.com. If clinical time is missed due to missing health requirements, students’ progression may be affected.

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CPR Certification

Provide a copy of your card. CPR certification must be maintained throughout the program. Only American Heart Association Health Care provider BLS certification, which includes AED, will be accepted. Certification at Marquette University is available.

Note: Pre-licensure students can complete the BLS certification prior to fall, sophomore year.

Note: Direct Entry students can complete the BLS certification at the beginning of their pre-licensure phase.

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Background Check

Required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check Law. The Office of the General Counsel and the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing will be contacted in all instances of criminal offenses identified to determine if a student is eligible to remain in the program.

Wisconsin Professional Nursing License (Direct Entry and RN to BSN students only)

Note: Direct Entry students will be required to provide proof of licensure after passing the NCLEX-RN, but no later than the 2nd Friday in October after completion of the pre-licensure phase.

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Accrediting Commission

Verification of accreditation status may be obtained from The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; 1 DuPont Circle NW; Washington, DC 20036-1120; (202) 887-6791.