Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Within the framework of the mission and goals of the University, the undergraduate programs in the Loretto Heights School of Nursing (LHSON) have as their dominant focus a holistic, individualized, and humanistic approach to the individual, family, and community. The curriculum is organized to focus on critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and social responsibility. Upon successful completion of the undergraduate program, each graduate receives the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree which prepares students for professional practice in a variety of health care agencies and for graduate study. Graduates are eligible to take the state board licensure examination in any state.
Traditional Nursing Program
The Traditional Nursing Program extends over four and a half academic years with a summer start. The upper division nursing courses are based on the humanities, behavioral science, and natural science courses taken in the freshman and sophomore years. Clinical experiences and service learning augment classroom and skills and simulation laboratory learning experiences. Because the nursing curriculum is structured sequentially, failure to complete a course successfully may require students to wait a full year or longer to repeat coursework and reenter the sequence.
Accelerated Nursing Program
The Accelerated Nursing Program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are seeking a second degree and/or wish to make a career change. Accelerated students complete their nursing coursework in approximately 12 months. Courses for this program include select graduate level courses. Clinical experiences and service-learning augment classroom, skills laboratory, and simulation laboratory learning experiences. To be accepted into the Accelerated Nursing Program, students must have a previously earned non-nursing baccalaureate and/or graduate degree and have met the criteria for acceptance into the undergraduate program in Nursing, including completion of all necessary prerequisites. Since the Accelerated Nursing Program is intense and fast-paced, it is strongly recommended that students not be employed. Because the nursing curriculum is structured sequentially, failure to complete a course successfully may require students to wait a full year or longer to repeat coursework and reenter the sequence.
CHOICE Nursing Program
The CHOICE (Connecting Health Occupations with Innovative Curriculum and Experience) Nursing Program provides health care workers with the opportunity to pursue a nursing degree while maintaining full-time employment. The CHOICE Nursing Program offers afternoon/evening classes, with laboratory experiences and clinical rotations scheduled primarily on the weekend. The program requirements are the same as those for the other prelicensure programs, and prerequisite course requirements must be met prior to beginning the program. Clinical experiences and service learning augment classroom, skills laboratory, and simulation laboratory experiences. The program is completed within two years (six consecutive semesters). While CHOICE is designed for health care workers, applicants who have a history, but do not currently work in the health care industry may apply, pending space availability. Because the nursing curriculum is structured sequentially, failure to complete a course successfully may require students to wait a full year or longer to repeat coursework and reenter the sequence.
RN-BSN Program
Acceptance into the undergraduate nursing BSN degree completion program requires a current unrestricted or unencumbered professional RN license in the state in which the student’s clinical/practicum experience will be completed. One year of experience in nursing practice as a Registered Nurse is recommended.
Coursework in this program is provided in a synchronous Zoom/online format. Practicum experiences and service learning augment learning experiences. The length of time to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree generally takes 18 months.
All requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are completed through enrollment in Regis University classes, transfer credits, and/or examination. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be completed through Regis University. The University grants credit by examination to individuals who have developed college-level knowledge outside the formal classroom situation and can successfully demonstrate the knowledge.
The LHSON fully supports the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model. This model permits nurses who are graduates of diploma programs and some associate degree programs to enter the program without testing and receive up to 33 semester hours of credit for prior learning. Certain restrictions apply and applicants are advised to consult with the RN-BSN Program admission counselor.
Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing – Block Transfer
Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited programs, meeting requirements, are eligible to receive a minimum of 66 semester hours of credit from their previous ADN program as a block transfer if they meet the following requirements:
- Completion of an ADN program at a regionally accredited institution;
- Completion of an ADN program consisting of at least 66 semester hours; and
- Licensure as a registered nurse who passed the N-CLEX national examination.
In addition to the block transfer of at least 66 credits, students also must complete:
- 27 semester hours of upper division nursing courses and 3 semester hours of Health Care Ethics at Regis;
- Regis core studies requirements comprised of 3 semester hours of philosophy and 6 semester hours of religious studies;
- 3 semester hours of statistics;
- 6 semester hours of upper division electives; and
- Up to 6 semester hours of general electives. Students are advised to choose electives from the liberal arts and humanities.
This coursework meets the 120 semester hour total required for the award of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Challenge Examinations
Predominately two types of examinations are available for RN students to challenge selected lower division (freshman and sophomore level) courses. These include the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests and the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). A third testing option is available for RN students to earn credit in nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology by taking the National League for Nursing (NLN) exams. It is important for students currently enrolled in the LHSON RN-BSN or RN to MS Nursing Programs to note that the NLN exam is the only one of the three challenge examinations that meets the semester hour requirements for nutrition (3), anatomy and physiology (8), and/or microbiology (4).
The courses and sequence of courses for the RN-BSN and RN to MS Nursing Programs differ from those in the prelicensure (Traditional, Accelerated, and CHOICE) Nursing Programs. Nevertheless, all Regis University LHSON students meet the same outcomes in order to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Dual Enrollment
The Loretto Heights School of Nursing has some agreements in place with community colleges to offer a dual enrollment program between the associate degree and the bachelor’s degree. These dual enrollment programs allow an ADN student to start BSN course work prior to completion of the ADN program and prior to obtaining an RN license, typically the last year of the ADN program. Students should inquire about this option.
RN to MS Nursing Program
The RN to MS Nursing Program is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses who want to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science degree in Nursing. The program offers online and/or blended classes in an eight-week accelerated format. Practicum experiences and service learning augment course work.
All requirements for the BSN are completed for the RN-BSN Program with the exception of four courses which are completed at the graduate level (from the MS degree in Nursing). Leadership in Health Care Systems is the specialization of the graduate portion of the program.
Undergraduate Nursing Admission
High School Graduates
Prospective freshmen who wish to apply to the Traditional BSN program and to be eligible for Guaranteed Admission should complete the following requirements:
- Complete the Regis Freshman Application or The Common Application. Regis University accepts the Common Application in lieu of its own application and gives equal consideration to both.
- Failure to answer the Felony/Misdemeanor question will stop the processing of the application/enrollment to Regis University. If convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, a background check may be required.
- Applicants should request that official high school transcripts be forwarded to Regis University's Office of Admissions. (Transcripts must be official and may not be stamped Student Copy.)
- High school seniors should have their official ACT and/or SAT test results forwarded to the Office of Admissions from their high school or testing agency. (ACT code: 0526; SAT code: 4656.)
- Applicants should include a personal statement or essay with their application. This will allow the admissions committee to get to know the applicant better.
- Applicants should submit one letter of recommendation either from a high school counselor or a teacher.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a visit to campus to attend an information session and tour campus.
Once accepted into Regis University, the admissions office asks the applicant to confirm his/her plans for enrollment with a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $150 and room reservation deposit of $150. Admissions deposits should be received by the Office of Admissions by May 1.
Traditional Nursing Program Guaranteed Admission
Guaranteed Admission is an opportunity to earn a guaranteed spot in the Traditional BSN program. Eligibility is based on an exceptional set of rigorous standards as outlined below. Students not meeting Guaranteed Admission are still eligible to apply to the Traditional BSN program and have their applications competitively reviewed.
Newly matriculated freshmen attending Regis University (specifically Regis College) may be eligible for Guaranteed Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional option if they successfully meet all the following requirements:
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above (includes coursework completed at Regis College and any other regionally accredited institutions at which student has completed coursework)
- Cumulative science grade point average of 3.25 or above, calculated from the following courses:
| Code | Title | SHs |
|---|---|---|
| CH 206A/207A | Chemistry for Health Related Sciences I | 3.00 |
| BL 274/275 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 3.00 |
| BL 276/277 | Principles of Human Physiology | 3.00 |
| BL 254/255 | Intro to Medical Microbiology | 3.00 |
- Grade of “C” or better in all Regis University coursework
- Recommendation of pre-professional advisor
Conditions of Eligibility
Students meeting the above requirements must also meet the following conditions to maintain eligibility to progress into the Traditional BSN program in the junior year:
- Students must successfully complete two years of full time study (fours semesters) through Regis College.
- Pre-nursing students may participate in Regis University’s Study Abroad program opportunities, but must make appropriate plans with the academic advisor in order to maintain eligibility for Guaranteed Admission.
- Students must successfully complete all four science prerequisites through Regis College.
- Students transferring in prerequisite science credits via Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or dual enrollment are ineligible for Guaranteed Admission.
- Three of the four sciences must be complete to be considered for Guaranteed Admission.
- Students must receive grades of “C” or better in all Regis University coursework.
- A student who receives a grade of C- or below is ineligible for Guaranteed Admission consideration.
- Withdrawal from a pre-nursing requisite course needs the approval of the pre-professional advisor for the student to remain eligible for Guaranteed Admission.
- Students have one opportunity to earn Guaranteed Admission. Students who do not successfully complete the Guaranteed Admission requirements, or maintain the conditions of eligibility, will forfeit the opportunity to be considered for Guaranteed Admission in the future.
- Only new freshman entering Regis College are eligible for Guaranteed Admission consideration. Transfer students are ineligible.
- Due to the insufficient course offerings available in the School for Professional Advancement, particularly related to science offerings, students enrolled in a School for Professional Advancement program are not eligible for Guaranteed Admission.
Procedures
- All pre-nursing students must meet with the pre-professional advisor to sign the Guaranteed Admission Policy Agreement at the time of matriculation.
- Evaluation for Guaranteed Admission occurs after fall semester of the students’ eligibility year (fall semester, sophomore year). Students earning progression are admitted conditionally, pending successful completion of the pre-nursing curriculum requirements consistent with Guaranteed Admission eligibility requirements. Admitted students are re-evaluated at the completion of the fourth term (spring semester, sophomore year) to ensure eligibility.
- Students not meeting Guaranteed Admission eligibility at the end of their third semester (fall semester, sophomore year) must submit additional application materials and are competitively evaluated by the LHSON Student Affairs Committee.
- Regis University students who request a change of major into pre-nursing must make an appointment with the pre-professional advisor to determine eligibility for the Guaranteed Admission program.
There is no appeals process for students not admitted to the Traditional BSN via the Guaranteed Admission policy.
Traditional and Prelicensure Programs
All applications for admission to an undergraduate nursing program require a completed application form and may include a nonrefundable application fee.
Traditional, Accelerated, and CHOICE Nursing Programs Admission Requirements
All applicants for admission are reviewed using guidelines established by the LHSON Student Affairs Committee. All Accelerated and CHOICE applicants must have completed all pre-requisite courses prior to admission into the program. The admission process for all prelicensure programs is a competitive process. Only students who meet the following minimum criteria are eligible to be considered for acceptance into the Traditional, Accelerated, or CHOICE program:
- A grade of “D+” or lower is not permissible for completion of the degree.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.000 scale and a prerequisite science grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.000 scale.
- Ability to meet all the requirements for licensure and the physical, psychological and emotional standards established by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act and the State Board of Nursing.
- Submission of a complete application with application fee.
- Professional resume
- One page essay addressing the provided essay prompt.
- Two recommendation forms completed by professional persons knowledgeable about the applicant’s academic, professional, and leadership potential.
- Official transcripts from each post-secondary school attended.
- Minimum competence levels in both written English and computation skills. Students with English as a second language are required to pass the TOEFL examination with a minimum score of 213 (computer-based), or complete an ELS Language Center’s level 109-Academic within one year prior to acceptance into the Program.
- The ability to become certified in CPR.
Prelicensure Admission Requirements related to Clinical/Practicum Agency Regulations
Clinical agencies have specific requirements for both criminal background checks and drug screening. To ensure that LHSON students are able to attend the essential clinical experiences needed to complete their programs, all prelicensure program students must provide documentation of an acceptable drug screening (which may be repeated at the discretion of the LHSON at any time throughout the program) and criminal background check from the firm with which Regis University has contracted. Although prelicensure program applicants may have already completed background checks elsewhere, Regis University cannot use these results for this purpose.
A complete health history and physical examination record indicating that the student is physically able to meet the objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, and is appropriately immunized is required upon admission to the program. Students who have been accepted into the program must have received the first two of three injections that provide immunization against Hepatitis B prior to beginning clinical activities. The third injection must be received at the appropriate time thereafter.
Prelicensure Essential Functions
All prelicensure programs of the undergraduate nursing program are designed to educate nurses competent in health assessment, diagnosis of nursing problems, planning patient care, implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating outcomes for individuals, families, and groups in health care facilities and communities. The LHSON has identified the observational, cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills it deems essential to complete the program. If a student cannot demonstrate the essential functions, skills, and abilities, it is the responsibility of the student to request through the University’s Office of Disability Services appropriate accommodations. If a student fails to disclose fully the inability to demonstrate any functions, skills, and abilities during the application process, accommodation cannot be assured. The University will provide reasonable accommodations as long as they do not impose an undue hardship.
Traditional Nursing Honors Program Admission Requirements
To be invited to apply to the Nursing Honors Program, students must be matriculated fulltime students with junior year standing in the Traditional BSN Program and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or greater on a 4.000 scale. Eligible students receive an invitation to apply at the beginning of the nursing program. Selection for the program is competitive and determined by the Nursing Honors Steering Committee. Total enrollment in the Nursing Honors Program each year is limited to 10% of the junior class.
Post-Licensure Programs
RN-BSN and RN to MS Programs Admission Requirements
All applicants for admission are reviewed using guidelines established by the LHSON. Students who meet minimum criteria are considered for acceptance into the Undergraduate Nursing Program. Applicants to the RN to MS program must meet requirements of the LHSON graduate program upon admission to the RN-BSN component of the RN to MS program.
RN-BSN Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Applicants must be Registered Nurses (RN) with current unrestricted or unencumbered RN licensure in the United States. Work experience as a RN prior to enrollment is highly recommended. RNs who earned an Associate Degree in Nursing or who graduated from a diploma program may articulate into the RN-BSN Program without testing of prior nursing knowledge.
Applicants who graduated from a nursing program more than three years prior to admission, may be required to have a minimum of 1,000 hours of nursing work experience in the last three years or have successfully completed a Colorado Council on Nursing Education approved refresher course or an approved refresher course in their current state of nursing practice.
All applicants for admission are reviewed using guidelines established by the LHSON. Students who meet the following minimum criteria are considered for acceptance into the RN-BSN Program:
- A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.000 scale.
- Submission of a complete application with application fee
- Professional resume
- Official transcripts from each post-secondary school attended.
- Preliminary evaluation of transcripts. Credits are accepted in transfer with a grade of “C-” or better from regionally accredited schools as well as from approved testing programs (CLEP, DSST, NLN) in accordance with established Regis University policies. The LHSON undergraduate program requires a grade of “C-” (1.667) or higher in all departmental prerequisites and non-nursing upper division electives. The School requires a grade of “C” (2.000) for all nursing courses.
- Evidence of current unrestricted or unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which the applicant will complete clinicals/practica is required prior to the first clinical/practicum course.
- The ability to become certified in CPR.
- Minimum competence levels in both written English and computation skills. Students with English as a second language are required to pass the TOEFL examination with a minimum score of 213 (computer-based), or complete an ELS Language Center’s level 109-Academic within one year prior to acceptance in the program.
RN to MS Nursing Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Consistent with the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model, applicants must be Registered Nurses (RN) with current unrestricted or unencumbered RN licensure. Work experience as a RN prior to enrollment is highly recommended. RNs who earned an Associate Degree in Nursing or who graduated from a diploma program may articulate into the RN to MS Nursing Program without testing of prior nursing knowledge. Students should refer to the Articulation Model brochure, available from the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions Office of Admissions, for restrictions that may apply.
Applicants who graduated from a nursing program more than three years prior to admission may be required to have a minimum of 1,000 hours of nursing work experience in the last three years or have successfully completed a Colorado Council on Nursing Education approved refresher course or an approved refresher course in their current state of nursing practice.
All applicants for admission are reviewed using guidelines established by the LHSON. Admission to the RN to MS Nursing Program is based on individual evaluation in accordance with the following minimum admission requirements:
- A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.750 on a 4.000 scale. A grade of “C” or better in all undergraduate nursing courses. A grade of “C-” is not acceptable.
- Submission of a complete application with application fee
- Professional resume
- Official transcript from each post-secondary school attended.
- Evidence of current unrestricted or unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which the applicant will complete the practicum is required prior to the first clinical/practicum course.
- A grade of “C” or better in an introductory course in statistics that includes inferential as well as descriptive statistics. This course may be taken after admission, but must be taken beforeNR 602 Adv Apps of Research for Evidenced-Based
- Minimum competence levels in both written English and computation skills. Students with English as a second language are required to pass the TOEFL examination with a minimum score of 213 (computer-based), or complete an ELS Language Center’s level 109-Academic within one year prior to acceptance in the program.
- Two years of clinical practice as a Registered Nurse is preferred for all applicants.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care professional certification.
Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing – Block Transfer
Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in nursing are eligible to receive a minimum of 66 semester hours of credit from their previous ADN program as a block transfer if they meet the following requirements:
- Completion of an ADN program at a regionally accredited institution;
- Completion of an ADN program consisting of at least 66 semester hours; and
- Licensure as a registered nurse who passed the N-CLEX national examination.
In addition to the block transfer of at least 66 credits, students also must complete:
- 27 semester hours of upper division nursing courses and 3 semester hours of Health Care Ethics at Regis;
- Regis core studies requirements comprised of 3 semester hours of philosophy and 6 semester hours of religious studies;
- 3 semester hours of statistics;
- 6 semester hours of upper division electives; and
- Up to 6 semester hours of general electives. Students are advised to choose electives from the liberal arts and humanities.
This coursework meets the 120 semester hour total required for the award of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Other Registered Nurse Applicants
Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in nursing from a non-regionally accredited school or one which does not require 66 semester hours or more as well as graduates from diploma RN programs will be awarded 33 hours for RN licensure as guided by the Colorado Articulation Model upon acceptance into the program. Non-nursing / non-nutrition courses previously completed will be evaluated individually for transfer into the Regis University degree plan.
RN-BSN and RN to MS Program Admission Requirements related to Clinical/ Practicum Agency Regulations
Clinical agencies have specific requirements for both criminal background checks and drug screening. To ensure that LHSON students have access to essential clinical/practicum experience needed to complete their program:
Students must annually provide documentation of a criminal background check and an acceptable drug screening from the firm with which Regis University has contracted. Documentation of an acceptable drug screening may be required at any time throughout the program at the discretion of the LHSON.
A complete health history and physical examination record indicating that the student is physically able to meet the objectives of the Program, and is appropriately immunized, is required upon admission to the program. Students who have been accepted into the program must have received the first two of three injections that provide immunization against Hepatitis B prior to clinical activities. The third injection must be received at the appropriate time thereafter.
RN-BSN and RN to MS Program Essential Functions
The RN-BSN Program and RN to MS Nursing Program BSN segment are designed to prepare registered nurses to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals, families, and groups and to assume nursing leadership roles in health care facilities and communities. The LHSON has identified the observational, cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills it deems essential to complete the program. If a student cannot demonstrate the essential functions, skills, and abilities, it is the responsibility of the student to request through the University Office of Disability Services appropriate accommodations. If a student fails to disclose fully the inability to demonstrate any functions, skills, and abilities during the application process, accommodation cannot be assured. The University will provide reasonable accommodation as long as they do not impose an undue hardship.
Additional Undergraduate Nursing Admission Categories
Admission on Probation
Traditional students who do not meet the guaranteed admission policy may be granted Admission on Probation pending completion of outstanding pre-requisite courses at or above the level specified by the Student Affairs Committee and department director on their application review.
Non-Degree Seeking/Special Students
Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to take pre-professional requirement or upper division major coursework in prelicensure programs (competitive admission programs). Exceptions require prior permission of the school Dean.
Non-degree seeking students may take a maximum of nine semester hours. Courses can be taken either on a Pass/No Pass or graded basis. Additional semester hours may be taken with the approval of the appropriate department chair.
Students seeking admission as a non-degree seeking/special student must:
- Submit a completed non-degree seeking/special student application
- Submit proof of Professional Licensure (for post-licensure programs)
Non-degree seeking students who wish to matriculate into a degree seeking program must apply and meet all admission requirements for that degree. Courses taken by non-degree seeking students will apply to degree requirements if the courses are appropriate for the selected degree and taken on a graded basis.
Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid or veteran’s benefits.
Denial of Admission
Regis University reserves the right to deny admission, continued enrollment, or re-enrollment to any applicant or student who would pose an unreasonable risk of harm to self or others, or any unreasonable risk of disruption of the academic or clinical processes of the LHSON, the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, or Regis University.
Undergraduate Nursing and Computer Literacy and Access
Students are required to have a working knowledge of computers. Students are assigned a RegisNET e-mail account in their first semester of enrollment in the program. Students are expected to be literate in using e-mail, Internet, and database services. Students should consult the Regis University website for further information at www.regis.edu.
All students in the Nursing Programs are required to have Laptops with the following technical specifications:
Hardware
- Recommended screen size: 13 inches or greater
- Screen covers for test security
- Required Wi-Fi compatible
- Required Operating system: Windows: 10 or 11, MAC: Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, or higher
- Required memory: minimum 4GB
- Required hard disk space: minimum 60GB
- Required battery: minimum life recommended 4 hours or higher
- Webcam is required
Software
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint (recommend MS Office)
- Browser: most recent version of Edge, Firefox, Safari or Chrome
- Current version of Examplify
- Current version of Adobe Reader
Undergraduate Nursing Program Progression and Grade Requirements
All programs for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree have a five-year time limit for completion of all degree requirements except for the RN to MS Nursing Program which has a five-year time limit to complete the BSN degree and an additional five-year time limit to complete the MS in Nursing degree. This time limit is computed from the time of matriculation. If a student wishes to complete the degree after the time limit has expired, readmission to the program may be required.
Traditional, Accelerated, CHOICE, and RN-BSN Program Progression
In order for progression through the Undergraduate Nursing Programs to occur, students must, in the judgment of the faculty, demonstrate the following:
- Achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each nursing course (including nursing electives). A grade of “C-” is not acceptable.
- Adequate psychological, physical, and emotional fitness for nursing skills to be performed.
- Communication skills and professional behavior adequate for the demands of nursing.
RN to MS Nursing Program
Candidacy for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science degree in Nursing at Regis University requires completion of course requirements and a final comprehensive evaluation for the MS degree.
In order for progression through the RN to MS Nursing Program to occur, students must, in the judgment of the faculty, demonstrate the following:
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000 is required to graduate. The grade of “C” is a passing grade and counts toward graduation; however, students who receive a grade of “C” in two courses at the 600-level are subject to academic review and potential dismissal. A candidate is required to maintain a minimum 3.000 (“B”) average, but no grades may be lower than “C” regardless of grade point average. Students who receive the grade “C-” or lower must repeat the course.
- Adequate emotional and physical fitness for the nursing skills to be performed.
- Communication skills adequate for the demands of nursing.
Students will complete four 600-level courses during the RN-BSN portion of the curriculum. Additional graduate courses cannot be taken until the BSN has been completed.
Failure of an Undergraduate Nursing Course
Undergraduate nursing students who fail a required course taken at Regis University:
- Should contact their student success coach, appropriate coordinator, and program director regarding possible options for proceeding after a course failure.
- May be allowed to repeat the course one time only with approval from the appropriate program director.
- May progress to another course provided the failed course is not a prerequisite course, and they have the approval of the LHSON and the appropriate program director.
Note: Students have the right to protest a grade received in a course. See “Appeals of Disputed Grades” in the RHCHP General Information Section of this Catalog.
Students may not progress in the program after two required course failures taken at Regis University and are therefore dismissed from the nursing program.
Success Plans
In the case academic, clinical, and/or behavioral issues identified by a program director or coordinator, a Success Plan may be initiated in order to progress in the program. A Success Plan details the specific activities, behaviors, and timeframes for remediation of the identified academic, clinical, and/or behavioral issues. Additional information about the Success Plan is found in the LHSON Student Handbook. Violation of any term or terms of the Success Plan may be grounds for course failure and/or dismissal from the nursing program.
Undergraduate Nursing Student Advising
Undergraduate nursing students are assigned a student success coach upon admission who assists them with planning their program of study. Students and student success coaches discuss the terms of the program requirements at appropriate intervals during the program. Student success coaches counsel students on meeting the requirements for the undergraduate program; however, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule advising appointments and complete all degree requirements.
Undergraduate Nursing Transfer of Credit Policy and Procedure
Policies and procedures for transfer of credit are applied in concert with policies regarding Transfer/Competency-Based Credit in this Catalog in the General Information Section and RN-BSN Program Admission Requirements and the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model in the RHCHP Section.
The acceptance of transfer credit for the BSN is done at the discretion of the appropriate department director in compliance with the following: Transfer credit is considered only for courses taken at regionally accredited colleges and universities and for course work for which a letter grade not less than a “C-” was earned. Courses older than three years must be reviewed by the appropriate department director. An official school transcript of the course work and a copy of the course syllabus are required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduation Requirements
Students graduate on a given date following the semester that all requirements are met and documentation of such is received in the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline. Incomplete grades and late application for graduation may delay graduation to a subsequent semester.
Students must meet the following criteria to be awarded the Bachelor of Science Nursing:
- Satisfactory completion of required academic and clinical course work.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000.
- Successful completion of all computer-based competency/assessment testing programs (e.g., Kaplan requirements for prelicensure students only).
- Recommendation for the degree by the faculty of the LHSON.
For additional information on Commencement and Graduation, refer to the General Information section of this Catalog and/or www.regis.edu.