Applications will be available for the class entering Fall 2012 through December 31, 2011.

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.

APPLICATION:

Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of reference are required. (two from collegiate faculty members and one personal reference).

Goal Statement: A concise statement of your career goals as a nurse is required.

Interview: A personal, on-site interview is required.

Examination: A satisfactory score on a standardized nursing entrance exam is required. Exams will be scheduled in December and January.  Assessment Exam Review is available online for purchase by clicking here.

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 be required 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.