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8. an official score on ACT National or ACT Residual with a minimum composite
TOTAL EMS COURSES CREDIT HOURS: 10 score of 18.
TOTAL PARAMEDIC COURSES CREDIT HOURS: 36 9. submission of application for Associate Degree Nursing Program by deadline
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS: 10
TOTAL PARAMEDIC PROGRAM CLOCK HOURS: 1140 Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program is competitive, and the number of
TOTAL PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE HOURS: 56 students admitted is limited by the number of clinical facilities available. After meeting
minimal application requirements, applicants are rank-ordered for acceptance using a
points system based on score on ACT National or ACT Residual (minimum compos-
Track II Associate in Applied Science Degree Option. Additional Courses required for ite score of 18) and quality points from selected college courses. Students who have
degree (in addition to Paramedic Certificate) completed 12 credit hours of required academics for nursing at SUSCC are awarded 10
additional points towards admission. Meeting minimal requirements does not guaran-
Course Name TH LB CL CR tee acceptance.
BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 1 0 4
BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 1 0 4 Nursing Progression Policies
PSY 200 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
SPH 107 Public Speaking (or SPH 106) 3 0 0 3 Progression Requirements
HUM Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3 In order to continue in the nursing program, the student must:
Additional hours for A.A.S. Degree 15 4 0 17 1. achieve a grade of C or better in all required general education and nursing courses.
2. be accepted by all clinical agencies for clinical experiences.
Credit Hour Summary 3. maintain program health requirements.
Program Certificate Certificate+EMT and AEMT A.A.S. 4. maintain ability to meet essential functions for nursing with or without reasonable
EMT 10 N/A N/A accommodations.
Paramedic 46 56 69
Definitions:
Reinstatement: Students who have a withdrawal or failure in a nursing course and are eligible
to return to that course will be considered for reinstatement to the program.
NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES Readmission: Students not eligible for program reinstatement may apply for program ad-
mission as a new student and must submit all new application criteria. If accepted as a
Note: Subject to change due to statewide standardization of nursing programs. new student, the student must take or retake all nursing program courses.

General Admission Requirements Reinstatement Policy
In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to any nursing
program requires: In order to progress in the nursing program the following policy should be followed:

1. Health Science Information Session Attendance Verification 1. A total of two unsuccessful attempts in two separate semesters (D, F, or W) in the
2. unconditional admission to the College nursing program will result in dismissal from the program.
3. 2.5 grade point average (GPA) calculated on completed academic core courses 2. A student may be reinstated to the nursing program only one time.The reinstatement
4. current or previous Southern Union students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA or is not guaranteed due to limitations in clinical spaces. All nursing program admission
higher at SUSCC standards must be met.
5. transfer students must enter SUSCC on clear academic status (cumulative 3. A student must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the current institution for reinstatement. Division Health Sciences
2.0 GPA) 4. If a student has a documented extenuating circumstance that should be considered related
6. official transcripts received by Records Office (Wadley Campus) from ALL to a withdrawal or failure, then this student may request a hearing before the Admission
post-secondary institutions attended (or official transcripts from high school/ Committee or other appropriate college committee for a decision on repeating a course
GED scores for those who have never attended college) or readmission to the program.
7. meeting eligibility requirements for English 101 and Math 100 and satisfaction 5. ADN students whose second unsuccessful attempt occurs in NUR211 or NUR221 may
of the College reading requirement apply for the Mobility program. These students must meet all admission requirements
for Mobility, including a 2.5 cumulative GPA and valid Alabama Practical Nursing
License.