Southeastern School of Nursing
50 Years: Building a Legacy of Excellence
Advising Handbook 2014-2015
Table of Contents
1. About the School of Nursing
a. Mission
b. Undergraduate Goals
c. Undergraduate Program Outcomes
2. Why Nursing School?
3. General Requirements
a. Quick Facts about Nursing School
b. Progression and Retention Procedures and Policy
c. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression
4. Curriculum in Nursing leading to Degree of Bachelor of Science
5. Application to Southeastern School of Nursing Program
6. Future Advising
7. Campus Wide Student Resource Centers
8. School of Nursing Student Organizations
a. American Assembly for Men in Nursing
b. Nurses Christian Fellowship
c. Student Nurses’ Association
Contacts
Eileen Creel, Department Head
ecreel@southeastern.edu
Kristie Riddle, Undergraduate Coordinator
Kristie.riddle@southeastern.edu
Staci Anderson, Baton Rouge Center Coordinator
sanderson@southeastern.edu
Courtney Hodges, Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
courtney.hodges@southeastern.edu
Important Links
School of Nursing: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/index.html
Curriculum Page: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/undergrad_degree/index.html
Advising Page:
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/student_success/acad_advising/index.html
Application Page:
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/student_success/student_forms_info/index.html
About the School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is composed of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, the Intercollegiate
Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. All programs are
approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing
Education, 1 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C., telephone 202-887-6791.
Mission
The mission of the School of Nursing is to prepare professional nurses as caregivers and managers who provide
leadership to enhance the health of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations - by providing
education which incorporates essential elements of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, professional
standards of care, and performance, promoting research and evidence-based nursing, advocating for an
improved health care delivery system to meet the needs of clients across the lifespan in diverse healthcare
environments, and promoting the advancement of the profession.
The role of the School of Nursing is to provide undergraduate and graduate nursing students courses in the
professional field of nursing enhanced by support courses in arts, sciences, and humanities.
The scope of the School of Nursing encompasses providing nursing education, research, and health care
services to clients across the lifespan in diverse healthcare environments within the southeastern region of
Louisiana.
Undergraduate Program Goals
1. To prepare professional nurses by providing nursing curriculum incorporating essential
elements of baccalaureate nursing education, professional standards of care, research,
and evidence-based nursing knowledge, enhanced by support courses in arts, sciences
and humanities.
2. To prepare professional nurses as generalist providers and managers of nursing services
within diverse healthcare environments, to prevent disease, and to promote and restore the
health of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan.
3. To prepare professional nurses to effectively utilize information management and patient
care technology, and to communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
to achieve delivery of efficient, ethical, safe, high quality client care.
4. To prepare professional nurses as leaders in advocating for change to processes, policies,
and regulations to improve healthcare delivery systems and client outcomes, and promote
the values and advancement of the nursing profession.
Undergraduate Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the nursing program, graduates will:
1. Provide nursing care by incorporating knowledge from a liberal education in the arts,
sciences, and humanities.
2. Demonstrate leadership and management skills in the design and implementation of
nursing care.
3. Act as nurse advocates by considering factors related to safety and cost in implementing
nursing care and in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing care.
4. Incorporate research and evidence-based findings, current knowledge and competencies in
nursing practice.
5. Demonstrate the ability to utilize information management and patient care technology in
the delivery of nursing care.
6. Provide nursing care guided by professional nursing practice standards, healthcare
policies, applicable statutes and regulations, and safe environmental health practices.
7. Use professional communication and collegiality when collaborating with interdisciplinary
health team members.
8. Promote the health of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations by
participating in health promotion and disease prevention activities.
9. Incorporate professionalism and ethical principles in the delivery of nursing care.
10. Utilize each phase of the nursing process in the delivery of nursing care of individuals,
families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan in diverse healthcare
environments.
Why Nursing?
Nursing offers a wide variety of practice opportunities….
1. Hospitals
2. Obstetrics
3. Pediatrics
4. Psychiatric/ Mental Health
5. Cardiovascular/ Telemetry
6. Surgery
7. Emergency/ Trauma
8. Critical Care
9. Infection Control
10. Oncology
11. Additional Places of Practice
12. Schools
13. Forensics
14. Long-Term Care
15. Military
16. Rehabilitation
17. Occupational Health
A B.S. in Nursing will prepare you for Advance Practice:
18. Clinical Nurse Specialist
19. Nurse Anesthetist
20. Nurse Practitioner
21. Nursing Education
22. Nursing Administration
23. Advance practice requires Master of Nursing and/or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
Quick Facts about Nursing School
• Admission is HIGHLY competitive. You must have a minimum cumulative degree GPA on required pre-requisite
courses of a 3.0.
• You can apply for the clinical component of the Nursing Curriculum in the Fall or Spring. Applications can be obtained
from 1009 Kinesiology and Health Studies Building or on-line at:
http://www.selu.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/student_forms_info/index.html
o Fall Deadline – Sep. 15th (applying to enter program in the Spring)
o Spring Deadline – Feb. 1st (applying to enter program in the Fall)
• Students should apply the semester they are enrolled in their final pre-requisite courses. (The semester BEFORE they
wish to begin Nursing clinical courses.)
• Students previously enrolled as a nursing major at any other SON must provide letter of good standing.
• Students must complete all required pre-requisite courses before they can enroll in any nursing courses.
• Student must be advised each semester before registering for classes. Students with less than 30 hours of credit will be
advised by the Center for Student Excellence. Students in their 3rd semester with less than 30 hours will be advised by the
School of Nursing.
Pre-Requisite Information
•Pre-requisite courses used in the admission process include the following courses:
English 101,102,and (230,231,or 232)
Math (155 or 161), and 241
General Biology 151, Biology Lab 152, Zoology 250 and 251, Zoology lab 252 and 253 , Microbiology 223, and
Microbiology Lab 224.
Sociology 101
Library Science102
Psychology 101 and 204,
Chemistry 107,
Family and Consumer Sciences 251
• SE 101, art elective, history, and Communications 211 required for the degree, but not to progress to nursing courses.
•Students must earn a “C” or better in all pre-requisite courses.
•Students can repeat a class in which they earn a “C” only once. Please note: There is no limit to the number of times a
student may repeat a grade of “D” or “F”. The cumulative of all grades earned in a course will be used for application
GPA.
•To fulfill an Art elective (or any “free elective”), students may choose to take three-1 hour courses (over multiple
semesters) instead of one-3 hour course. One possible example: Dance 103(1 credit), Dance 105 (1 credit), and Dance 107
(1 credit) = 3 credits total OR Dance 302 (3 credits). There are many options for Art & free electives.
Beginning Fall 2011, students will take CHEM 107 (4 credits) to complete the Chemistry requirement for the Nursing
Program. If you have attempted CHEM 101/103, you may complete the sequence and take CHEM 102/104. These can be
substituted for CHEM 107, but you must have all 8 hours to substitute.
Clinical Information
•Once admitted into the program, clinical sites are available within a 60 mile radius of campus. There are a wide variety
of locations and options for clinical sites.
*Cumulative GPA is based on all courses for your degree, excluding pass/fail option, audit courses and courses
withdrawn from. If you retake a class in an effort to improve your grade, all grades earned for the course will be included
in the cumulative GPA. (NOTE: Cumulative overall GPA includes ALL grades earned in ALL courses attempted,
excluding W, audit, & pass/fail.)
A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE DONE ON EACH APPLICANT, ONCE ACCEPTED.
DRUG TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED, ONCE ACCEPTED.
General Requirements
Additional School or Nursing Graduation Requirements
Students in the School of Nursing must meet the following requirements for graduation in addition to general
University requirements listed elsewhere: Earn a degree GPA of 2.5, and a GPA of 2.3 in the major.
Selective Progression and Retention in the School of Nursing
The nursing profession has the responsibility of safeguarding the nursing care of society; therefore, the School
of Nursing of Southeastern Louisiana University reserves the right to recruit, admit, and retain only those
students who demonstrate evidence of being academically, physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of
performing safe acts of nursing in a professional manner.
The School of Nursing will permit only those students who have been formally accepted for progression in the
nursing program to register for required courses in nursing. The number of students selected for progression
each semester will vary according to the resources available to the School of Nursing.
Progression Procedures and Policy
Students are required to submit an Application for Progression in the School of Nursing and must be accepted
before enrolling in nursing courses.
a. The Application for Progression must be on file in the office of the Department Head, Hammond Campus, by
February 1 in the Spring Semester to enroll in the Fall Semester, and by September 15 in the Fall Semester to
enroll in the Spring Semester.
b. All applicants for progression will be processed by the School of Nursing Progression and Retention
Committee.
c. All students in the School of Nursing must be formally accepted before enrolling in any required nursing
courses.
d. Selection for admission is based on criteria established by the Progression and Retention Committee of the
School of Nursing. Students are evaluated on criteria in place on the application deadline date. Students who
meet the following criteria will be considered for progression:
1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in degree prerequisite courses.
2. Evidence of health compatible with curriculum requirements.
3. Grades of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses.
4. Current enrollment at Southeastern in all remaining prerequisite courses with
documentation on file in the School of Nursing.
e. A history and physical examination will be required prior to taking the first clinical course.
Enrollment in Nursing 314, 315, 332, and 334 requires a student history and physical examination using forms
furnished by the School of Nursing. The examination report must be submitted four weeks prior to the semester
the student enters the course. The School of Nursing reserves the right to investigate situations which may affect
the student’s ability to function. In addition, a physician’s release may be required.
f. Students who have health conditions that may prevent their meeting the objectives of the program or a course
in the program or that may cause potential injury to that student or to the clients for whom he/she cares, will be
required to have a personal interview with the Department Head or dean or with an appropriate School of
Nursing Committee.
g. Drug testing will be required.
h. At the time of acceptance into the first semester of nursing courses, all students will be required to have a
state and federal background check at their expense. As a current requirement of the Louisiana State Board of
Nursing, students will be required to have a second criminal background check completed at the time of
graduation and application for licensure.
i. Students who have had a license to practice nursing or to practice as another healthcare provider denied,
revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted, and students who have been arrested or convicted of a crime or
offense or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a criminal charge regardless of final disposition of the
criminal proceeding, including, but not limited to expungement or non-adjudication, shall petition the School of
Nursing and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for review and action regarding their right to practice as
students of nursing in Louisiana prior to entry into the first nursing laboratory course. Students must
immediately report to the School of Nursing Department Head any change in their status after being admitted
with regard to the above statement.
j. Students enrolled in clinical nursing courses are further required to submit evidence every two years of
certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (American Heart Association Health Care Provider Course). Any
student not complying will be withdrawn from nursing laboratory courses.
k. Students who are transferring from another nursing degree program must submit a letter of good standing
from the dean/director of all previously attended programs. Students not in good standing may appeal to
progress by submitting a letter explaining the circumstancesof failing to graduate from another nursing
program, reasons for wanting to transfer to Southeastern’s nursing program, and reasons why the student
believes he/she will be successful if admitted to the program. Appropriate documentation to support the appeal
should accompany the request for consideration.
Retention Procedures and Policy
a. After acceptance, students must maintain a degree GPA of 2.5 or better, a degree GPA 2.3 in the major, and
achieve a “C” or better in each required nursing course to meet graduation requirements.
b. Students will be permitted to enroll in any nursing courses only twice.
c. Students will be permitted to repeat only two nursing courses.
Fees
As assessed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
In addition to the regular University fees listed in the General Catalogue, nursing students, prior to or upon
program completion, must assume cost for the following:
Class/Clinical Laboratory Experiences
Students will have clinical nursing experiences in selected health agencies located in the Southeast region of
Louisiana. Students may have course work on both the Hammond Campus and Baton Rouge Center. Students
are responsible for own transportation to and from all agencies.
Degree
Upon successful completion of the prescribed course of study in the School of Nursing, the student will be
granted the academic degree of Bachelor of Science and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure
Examination for licensure to practice in the state as a registered nurse.
Achievement Examinations
All students enrolled in the School of Nursing are required to take standardized achievementexaminations in
areas of Nursing selected by the faculty at appropriate times in the curriculum. Baccalaureate Program in
Nursing for Students with Prior Bachelor’s Degree
CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESSION
** PLEASE READ CAREFULLY **
BELOW ARE LISTED THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSING PROGRAM. YOU SHOULD
READ THESE STANDARDS CAREFULLY AND BE SURE YOU CAN COMPLY WITH THEM. THE SLU SCHOOL OF
NURSING EXPECTS THAT ALL APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION POSSESS AND DEMONSTRATE THE SKILLS,
ATTRIBUTES AND QUALITIES SET FORTH BELOW, WITHOUT UNREASONABLE DEPENDEDCE ON TECHNOLOGY OR
INTERMEDIARIES.
ISSUE
STANDARD
SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES
(NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
Critical thinking ability sufficient for
clinical judgment; sufficient powers of
intellect to acquire, assimilate,
integrate, apply and evaluate
information and solve problems.
Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical
situations, develop and implement nursing care
plans according to the nursing process; respond
without delay to emergency situations.
INTERPERSONAL
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to
interact with individuals, families, and
groups from a variety of social,
emotional, cultural, economic and
intellectual backgrounds.
Establish rapport with patients/clients, colleagues
and other health care personnel.
COMMUNICATION
Communication abilities sufficient for
interaction with others in verbal and
written form. Utilizes effective
communication skills to interact with
patient/client, peers, and other health
care personnel of various ages, cultural,
economic, and intellectual backgrounds
in a variety of settings.
Explain treatment, procedures, initiate health
teaching to individual clients and groups of
clients, document and interpret nursing actions
and patient/client responses. Communicate
information accurately and effectively with other
departments/colleagues/client /families. Evaluate
written orders, care plans and treatment
requests.
MOBILITY
Physical abilities sufficient to move from
room to room, lift and position,
maneuver
in small spaces, and physical health and
stamina needed to carry out nursing
procedures. Ability to get self to clinical.
Move around in patient’s room, work spaces, and
treatment areas, administer cardiopulmonary
procedures. Lift, move, position and transport
patients without causing harm, undue pain, and
discomfort to the patient or one’s self. Transport
mobile equipment in a timely and cautious
manner.
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient
to provide safe and effective nursing
Calibrate, use, and manipulate equipment
properly; position patients/clients, manipulate
CRITICAL
THINKING
MOTOR SKILLS
SENSORY
BEHAVIORAL
care.
computers. Maintains sterility of equipment.
Sufficient use of the sense of vision,
hearing, touch, and smell to observe,
assess, and evaluate effectively (both
close at hand and at a distance in the
classroom, laboratory, and clinical
setting.
Hear monitor alarms, emergency signals,
auscultatory sound, cries for help. Perform visual
assessments of patients/clients. Observe
patient/client responses.
Sufficient motivation, responsibility, and
flexibility to function in new, everchanging and stressful environments.
Adapts appropriately to ever changing
needs of clients and/or families.
Adapts to assignment change of patient and/or
clinical/lab area in a manner that allows student
to meet objectives while providing safe, adequate
patient care.
Perform palpation, functions of physical
examination and/or those related to therapeutic
interventions. e.g., insertion of catheters for
therapy.
Accountable for clinical preparation and
independent study and performs nursing
functions in a safe responsible manner. Ability to
recognize the need for further research and
respond accordingly based on changes in
patient/client status since clinical assignment was
made.
Curriculum in Nursing
Leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Science
First Year
FIRST SEMESTER S.H.
SECOND SEMESTER S.H.
*English 101, 121H, or 123HG .......................3 *English 102, 122H or 124HG ....................... 3
*Mathematics 161G ........................................ 3 *Psychology 101 ............................................ 3
*General Biology 151G .................................. 3 *Chemistry 107G ........................................... 4
*Biology Laboratory 152 ............................... 1 *Zoology 250G ............................................... 3
*Sociology 101G ............................................ 3 *Zoology Lab 252 .......................................... 1
*Library Science 102 ..................................... 1 *Math 241G .................................................... 3
*Southeastern 101 ........................................ 2
___________
___________
16
17
Second Year
*FCS 251 ...................................................... 3 *Communication 211G................................. 3
*English 230, 231, or 232G ........................ . 3 +Nursing 217 .............................................. 1
*Microbiology 223 ........................................ 3 +Nursing 314 ............................................. 2
*Microbiology Lab 224 ................................. 1 +Nursing 315 ............................................. 1
*Zoology 251 ................................................. 3 +Nursing 319 ...............................................3
* Zoology Laboratory 253 ............................. 1 +Nursing 305 .............................................. 1
* Psychology 204G ........................................ 3 H+Nursing 333 ............................................3
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17
14
Third Year
+Nursing 331 .............................................. 3 +Nursing 372 ................................................ 2
+Nursing 332 .............................................. 1 +Nursing 375 ................................................ 2
+Nursing Lab 334 ...................................... 1 +Nursing Lab 382 ...................................... 6
+Nursing 371 .............................................. 2 +Nursing 383 ................................................. 2
+Nursing Lab 373 ....................................... 3 +Nursing Lab 335 ......................................... 1
H+Nursing 378 ............................................ 2 *Art Elective ...................................................3
*HistoryG .................................................... 3
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15
16
Fourth Year
+Nursing 471 ................................................ 2 H+Nursing 479 ............................................. 2
+Nursing Lab 473 ......................................... 3 +Nursing Lab 487 .......................................3
+Nursing 475 .................................................2 H+Nursing Lab 489 ...................................... 5
+Nursing Lab 477 ..........................................3 +Nursing 482 .................................................1
+Nursing Lab 403 ..........................................1 +Nursing Lab 488 ......................................... 1
+Nursing 485 .................................................1
*Elective ........................................................1
___________
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13
12
Total Semester Hours 120
Southeastern 101 is not required of transfer or readmitted Southeastern students with 30 hours or more. Those students will replace
Southeastern 101 with 2 hours of electives.
General Education Courses
Computer literacy required prior to graduation; students are to contact their advisor for requirements.
* Grade of “C” or better required.
+ Major course; grade of “C” or better required.
H Courses required for Honors degree in nursing. Contact the Honors Program for other requirements.
APPLICATION
Students must apply to progress to nursing course work the semester prior
to wanting to take those classes. This application is found on-line on the
SoN webpage.
Submission Deadline:
September 15th- Admission for Spring Semester
February 1st- Admission for Fall Semester; Summer (Accelerated)
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
APPLICATION FOR PROGRESSION
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle and/or Maiden
SS#_____________________________ W#_____________________________
Permanent Address:________________________________________________________________________
Box or Street Number
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone Number: __________________________/_______________________/_______________________
Home
Cell
Email
Currently enrolled at SLU: Yes___________
No______________
If No, have you applied to and been accepted into Southeastern Louisiana University with evaluated transcripts:
Yes ______________ No_______________ (If no see applicable guidelines below)
List names and dates of other Colleges/ Universities you have attended:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Do you have a prior Bachelor’s degree and want to be considered for the Accelerated track?
Yes_________ No__________
(If Yes, provide transcript with notation or copy of diploma.)
Have you ever filed for Academic Renewal?
Yes__________ No_____________
Have you been a nursing major in a previous nursing program?
Yes__________ No_____________
(If Yes, attach letter of “Good Standing” from a previous program Dean.)
Do you currently hold a professional license? Yes__________ No___________ Type_____________#_______________
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action while attending a University? Yes____________ No______________
A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE DONE ON EACH APPLICANT, ONCE ACCEPTED.
DRUG TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED, ONCE ACCEPTED.
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION
All students must submit an Application for Progression in the School of Nursing before enrolling in the clinical
component of the Nursing curriculum (Nursing 314,315,305,319). A grade of C or higher is required in each of the prerequisite courses for progression in the clinical component of nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on
required general education pre-requisite courses.
The following general education courses are pre-requisite to the clinical nursing coursework:
LS 101; Math 155 or 161 and Math 241; English 101, 102, and 230 or 231 or 232; Sociology 101; Biology and lab 151/
152: Chemistry 107; Psychology 101 and 204; FCS 251; Zoology and labs 250/252 and 251/253; Micro and lab 223/224.
History Elective, Communications 211, and Art Elective are required for the nursing degree, but will NOT be used in
calculating your cumulative GPA on application.
Please initial indicating compliance and understanding of the following statements:
1. You must be currently enrolled at Southeastern in every remaining pre-requisite course the semester of
application or have COMPLETED all pre-requisite courses with documentation on file in the School of Nursing. If
you are a transfer student, you must meet with a SON advisor after transcripts have been evaluated by enrollment
services, but before the application deadline. All substitutions must be approved prior to Application. Initial:_________
If any course from a different college needs to be substituted, you need to make an appointment with the Dept.
Head, Dr. Eileen Creel or the Undergraduate Coordinator, Mrs. Kristie Riddle at 985-549-2156 to fill out all
necessary paperwork prior to the Application Deadline.
2. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO SEE THAT ALL RECORDS ARE IN THE
SOUTHEASTERN SYSTEM BY THE DESIGNATED DEADLINE (FEBRUARY 1ST OR SEPTEMBER 15TH).
Determination of eligible students will be based on official records and grades that are in system at the time of application.
The School of Nursing is not responsible for incomplete records. Initial:___________
3. ALL GRADES POSTED on the transcript at the time of application will be used in the calculation of
cumulative degree GPA. At the time of application, if there are any posted grades of less than C in the required prerequisite courses, your application is ineligible until a grade of C or better is posted. A student who is not selected or is
ineligible for progression must re-file his/her Application for Progression to be considered for the next semester
Initial:____________
4. You must have completed all required pre-requisite courses with a C or better by the end of the current semester (or
Summer term) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or higher on the required pre-requisite courses. If a student who has
been tentatively accepted drops below the required GPA or fails to complete course work, the student will no longer be
eligible and may not enroll in the nursing courses. During the semester of application if a D/F is earned the application
becomes ineligible. The applicant may reapply when a grade of C or better is posted. Initial:_________
5. The number of students selected for progression each semester may vary according to the resources available to the
School of Nursing at the time. All students eligible may not be accepted. Initial:__________
6. The application must be in the Office of the School of Nursing - Hammond Campus, Room 1009, New Kinesiology
Building, by February 1st to apply for Fall semester, and by September 15th for Spring semester. All applications must
be delivered in person to the School Office on the Hammond Campus. No applications received through the mail will be
accepted without prior approval of the School of Nursing. Initial:__________
The information provided by the student in this application form will be treated confidentially and will be
reviewed only by authorized committee members and staff.
For Statistical Purposes Only:
Date of Birth
Race
Sex _______
Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
I have read the INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION and have completed the APPLICATION FOR
PROGRESSION FORM to the best of my knowledge. I am willing to appear for interviews and/or take such qualifying
examinations or medical examinations as may be required. Falsification of this record may result in the application being
ineligible.
I certify that I have read and understand the requirements for progression in the nursing curriculum at Southeastern
Louisiana University School of Nursing as stated in the General Catalogue of the University. I hereby submit my
application for progression.
(DATE)
Nursing Application/revised Oct.2014
(SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT)
Future Advising
You will get an email like the one below before priority advising each semester.
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE
School of Nursing
DATE:
XXXXX
TO:
All Nursing Majors
FROM:
Eileen Creel, Department Head School of Nursing
RE:
Advising
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/undergrad_degree/index.html
The curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Science in nursing is 120 hour degree plan, laid out for
completion in 8 semesters.
You must be currently enrolled in or have the grades posted on your transcript for the courses listed below.
 Cumulative degree GPA will be used to calculate selection ranking on the following courses at the
time of application to progress to nursing coursework. All grades posted will be used. All grades
lower than a “C” must have posted repeat of a C or higher.
LS 101
Eng 101, 102, 230 (or 231 or 232)
Math 161 (or 155) and 241
Biol 151 and 152
Soc 101
Chem 107
Psyc 101 and 204
FCS 251
Zoo 250/252 and 251/253
Micro 223/224
 The following courses are not required PRE-requisites. They are required for thedegree, but may be
taken after nursing course work begins and will not be used for selection GPA ranking:
Comm 211
Art elective
History
 Additionally, SE 101 is not used for selection GPA ranking; LS is not used for Accelerated students
selection ranking
 If you have completed any course work at another university that you want considered for
which a substitution is needed, this substitution must be approved and posted on your
transcript at the time of application.
 If you have been a nursing major at a pervious university, you must provide a “Letter of Good
Standing” from that School of Nursing. (This letter indicates your eligibility to progress at their
SON.)
ADVISING PROCEDURES:
 Freshman nursing majors: First and second semester freshmen and transfers who have completed
less than 30 credit hours will be advised by their faculty in the SE 101 class. or an advisor in
the Center for Student Excellence. Make an appointment with these advisors using their email.
The link below provides directions specific to Freshman
Advising: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/cse/acad_adv/index.htm
 All other nursing majors should complete advising for registration using the on-line advising
system. Instructions for on-line advising is at this link!
 http://www.southeastern.edu/resources/howdoi/leonet/quick_shts/online_advising_stud.pdf
 If you do not know the name of your assigned advisor, please consult the School of Nursing Web Page
where advisors are listed by student
W#https://www.selu.edu/acad_research/depts/nurs/acad_advising/index.html
 You must list the name of your advisor when completing the on-line advising process. If no advisor has
been assigned, please type “None” by the advisor name. You should plan to allow 24-48 hours for
your on-line advising request to be approved. Please note that most nursing advisors also teach
clinical nursing courses and may not be accessible on clinical days (Tuesday/Wednesday this
academic year). Therefore, you should not expect an immediate response from your advisor on
those days. Please remember that you will need to re-enter the on-line system to check for approval
in order to have your advising hold removed.
 Students currently enrolled in nursing courses: You should have your proposed courses approved
through on-line advising. Schedules will be posted on SON Student Moodle site (by November 3rd).
If you are currently enrolled in nursing courses, you should attempt to register for the clinical
course of your choice. Once you have registered for this class, you will be authorized for the
remaining courses included in that schedule. You should not plan to change schedules once you
have registered for the clinical course
University Resources
Resources
Mathematics Tutoring Lab, Department of Mathematics
Location: Sims Memorial Library, Room 208
Office: (985) 549-2175
Fax: (985) 549-2099
Email: Not Applicable
http://www.selu.edu/acad_research/depts/math/tutoring_lab/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 8:00am – 8:00 pm
Fridays: 8:00am –12:00 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: Varies, Check Course Syllabus
Office of Career Services
Location: Student Union, Room 241
Office: (985) 549-2121
Fax: (985) 549-2126
Email: careerservices@selu.edu
http://www.selu.edu/admin/career_srv/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Office of Disability Services
Location: MIMS Hall, Room 117
Office: (985) 549-2247
Fax: (985) 549-3482
Email: disabilityservices@selu.edu
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Services Offered
Math tutoring for
MATH 92, MATH 155,
MATH 155A, MATH 161,
MATH 162, MATH 163,
and MATH 165 only.
Part-Time Job Fairs
Career Fairs
Resumes Assistance
Mock Interviews
Job search assistance for Juniors,
Seniors, Graduate Students and
Alumni.
Jobs Search Database for all
students and Alumni.
Accommodations
Disability Service
Delta Alpha Pi
International Honor Society
Resources
Services Offered
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Office of Financial Aid
Location: North Campus , Financial Aid
Office: (985) 549-2244 or 1-800-222-7358
Fax: (985) 549-5077
Email: finaid@selu.edu
http://www.selu.edu/admin/fin_aid/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Student Health Center
Location: Vera W. Thomason Health Center
Office: (985) 549-2241
Fax: (985) 549-2093
Email: health@selu.edu
http://www.selu.edu/admin/health_ctr/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Student Organizations
Location: Student Union , Room 203
Office: (985) 549-2120
Fax: (985) 549
Email: Not Applicable
http://www.selu.edu/admin/stu_orgs/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Student Support Services
Location: North Campus Main Building, Room 289
Office: (985) 549-2122
Fax: (985) 549-3467
Email: Not Applicable
http://www.selu.edu/acad_research/programs/sss/about/
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
The Center for Student Excellence
Location: Southeastern Hall, Room 113
Office: (985) 549-3981
Fax: (985) 549-3982
General Information
Direct Loan Information
Loan Counseling
Parent Plus Loans
TOPS Eligibility
Debt Management
FAFSA-Apply for Financial Aid
Financial Literacy
Hardship Waiver
Scholarship Information
Student Employment Network
Work-Study Information
Veteran Services
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Immunization Information
Student Insurance
Educational Health Material &
Presentation Information
Men's Health Clinic
(Thursday Only)
Women's Health Clinic
(Thursday Only)
Advisor Recources
Leadership Basic Training
Recognized Student Organization
Packet
Student Organizations
Student Resources
DSA Leadership Ambassadors
Academic and self-enhancing
assistance. Services are provided to
students who are first-generation, low
income, and students with disabilities.
Academic Counseling
Career Exploration
Free Tutorial Services
Supplemental Instruction
Resources
Services Offered
Email: Depends on Assisted Advisor
http://www.selu.edu/acad_research/programs/cse/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
The Southeastern Writing Center, Department of English
Location: D Vickers Hall, Room 383
Office: (985) 549-2076
Fax: Not Applicable
Email: writing@selu.edu
http://www.selu.edu/acad_research/programs/writing_center/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 7:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: Vary, Contact Office for Hours
University Counseling Center
Location: 307 Virginia Avenue
Office: (985) 549-3894
Fax: (985) 549-5007
Email: slucc@selu.edu
http://www.selu.edu/admin/counseling/
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
One-on-one consultations for all
disciplines.
Library Consultations
Online Consultations
Instructional Handouts
In-House Library
In-House Computers
Study Area
Consultation, workshops, individual,
family, and couples counseling as well
as psycoeducational groups, support
groups, and therapeutic groups.
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
University Housing, Living on Campus
Location: Pride Hall
Office: (985) 549-2118
Fax: (985) 549-5118
Email: universityhousing@selu.edu
http://www.selu.edu/admin/housing/index.html
Fall and Spring Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:30am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 7:30am –12:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays –Thursdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Academic Standards
Housing Options
Housing Rates
How to Apply for Housing
Laundry Alert
Residence Hall Linens
Safety on Campus
Meal Plan Information
School of Nursing Student Organizations
American Assembly for Men in Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing was the first nursing
program in the state to organize a student-led chapter of the American Assembly
for Men in Nursing (AAMN). The School of Nursing Chapter was officially
chartered by AAMN in 2009.
The mission of the AAMN Chapter is to provide a framework for nursing students,
as a group, to meet, to discuss, and influence factors which affect men as
nursing students and future professional nurses. Membership in the School of
Nursing AAMN Chapter is open to all nursing majors, including those enrolled in
prerequisite nursing courses. Membership is not restricted to men only. Any
nursing major who is interested in encouraging men of all ages to become
nurses, supporting men who are nursing majors to successfully complete the
baccalaureate nursing program, and educating others about men in nursing and
men’s health issues, are asked to join the AAMN Chapter.
For additional information about the School of Nursing AAMN Chapter, please
contact one of the following faculty advisors:
Dr. Danny Lee:
Oscar.Lee@selu.edu
The American Assembly for Men in Nursing
http://www.aamn.org/
NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Description: Nursing student organization that engages students and nurses to bring God’s love and healing to nursing and
healthcare.
Affiliation: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
Purpose: 1) To be a witnessing community of God
2) To deepen and strengthen the spiritual life of members
3) To present the call of God to the world mission of the church
through community service.
4) To help students become aware of their potential as Christians in
the practice of nursing.
5) To provide education and opportunities on spiritual patient care
6) To grow in love for God
Membership: Open to all SLU nursing students. To become a member of this chapter, one must attend two scheduled
meetings and pay $5.00 annual dues.
Officers: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Community Service Coordinator
Faculty Advisors: Mitzie Meyers
Donna Coffey
mitzie.meyers@selu.edu
donna.coffey@selu.edu
Meetings: Usually meet three times/semester with additional prayer gatherings or Bible study as planned by students.
Activities: Prayer/scripture/Bible study/devotionals
Support and fellowship through nursing school
Prayers for student body
Exploring health and faith
Community service (local, national, international
Student Nurses ‘Association
Description of Organization:
The purpose of the SLU SNA is to aid in the development of the individual
student of nursing as a future health professional and be aware of and contribute
to the improvement of health care of all people.
Requirements for Membership:
Students must be enrolled in the School of Nursing at Southeastern.
Meeting Information:
Hammond and Baton Rouge Campuses
Amount of Dues:
$10 per semester
SNA members are welcome to attend meetings at the Hammond Campus or
Baton Rouge Campus. Remember; lunch is provided!
Faculty Advisors:
Ramona Kerner (Hammond Campus)
Sharon Landry (Baton Rouge Campus)
Denise Hart (Baton Rouge Campus)
Career Fair:
Each semester SNA organizes a Career Fair on the Baton Rouge Campus
Fundraisers:
Each semester students vote on a charitable organization to support
Community:
SNA hosts a blood drive with the Blood Center each semester; Renovated
Brave Heart Counseling rooms at Tangipahoa Child Protective Services
National Student Nurses' Association Convention:
Representatives attend from Southeastern Louisiana University School University