Students may progress in the Baccalaureate Degree Program when they:

1. Maintain current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in their state of residence or practice. If a new or international graduate, the student must be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
2. Earn a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) in each Baccalaureate Degree Program course and maintain a minimum Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program GPA of 2.50. Evaluation of the nursing GPA occurs when 20 Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program credits have been completed.
3. Earn a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) in each cognate course.
4. Successfully repeat all courses in which the minimum grade of “C” (2.00) was not achieved. No more than two courses may be repeated, only one of which may be a nursing course. Courses may be repeated in the following combinations: one nursing course and one cognate course or two cognate courses.
5. Present annual verification of tuberculosis screening. If the test is positive, refer to the Communicable Disease Policy in the Student Handbook for additional information. Present updated immunizations, including hepatitis B. Present certification in professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association including infant, child and adult CPR, and present health insurance.