About Lipscomb
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:
Before being admitted to the Nursing program, a student must be admitted to Lipscomb University and meet the same criteria for admission to Lipscomb University as all other students. In addition, a separate admission process is required for students to be admitted to the School of Nursing. Applicants seeking admission by transfer must meet all the standards required by the University.
Admission to LU School of Nursing is based on the following factors:
Applicants will be admitted to the upper division nursing major after completing all requirements. Admission is conditional upon successful completion of any outstanding requirements.
Undergraduate Grade Point Average: Applicants must have at least a cumulative 2.8 GPA as well as a "C" in each of the courses of the prescribed 67 hours of pre-requisite course work for the nursing program. All coursework must be completed in the spring semester of the student’s sophomore year before beginning the nursing program in the fall semester of the student’s junior year.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- SUBMIT ON-LINE: Application for Admissions. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Lipscomb nursing website (www.lipscomb.edu/nursing). Please read the instructions carefully to be sure the application is submitted properly. The deadline for submitting applications is December 31st. There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee that must accompany the application. Payment can be processed on-line at the time of the application using a debit or credit card.
- SUBMIT ON-LINE: GOAL STATEMENT- A concise statement of your career goals as a nurse is required and may be uploaded on your Application for Admissions form.
- SUBMIT ON-LINE: Three letters of reference are required. The student’s references must be from the following: two letters from collegiate faculty members and one personal reference (someone not related to you who can provide a personal statement of your character and values).
- REGISTER ON-LINE: EXAMINATION- A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee is required and a satisfactory score must be achieved on this standardized nursing entrance exam. Exams are scheduled in December and January for each upcoming nursing class. Assessment Exam Review books are available on the Lipscomb Nursing website for purchase.
- INTERVIEW: A personal, on-site interview is required for admission to Lipscomb University School of Nursing. Applicants will only be scheduled for an interview when their application process has been completed.
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER RECEIVING A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING:
HEALTH HISTORY:
Strict Adherence to the following- Documentation of appropriate immunizations must be submitted to the School of Nursing before initial registration of clinical courses.
a. Students are required to submit documentation of negative tuberculin skin test or chest X-ray.
b. MMR is required of all students born after 1956. For students born before 1957, documentation of Rubella immunity (Rubella antibody titer) or Rubella vaccination is required.
c. Hepatitis B vaccination (3-part series).
d. Diphtheria/tetanus (inoculated within last ten years).
e. Varicella titer (Students testing negative must be immunized).
f. A physical exam is required within the last six months (good physical and mental health).
g. Meningitis Vaccine.
h. Flu Shot (within last 12 months).
DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Drug Screen and Background: Criminal background checks and drug screens are requirements for admission and must be completed with satisfactory results prior to admission to Lipscomb University School of Nursing and each year thereafter.
Additionally, screens and background checks may require drug matriculation based on institutional partner requirements.
CPR REQUIREMENTS:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR Certification Completion: Student nurses are required to possess certification in a 2-person CPR course PRIOR to beginning class. A copy of the CPR card must be on file in the School of Nursing Office. Student Nurses who do not show proof will not be allowed to begin and/or continue in their clinical coursework.