Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
The Upward Mobility ADN Program is a selective enrollment program. The program has a limited capacity and selects students based upon defined criteria. Students must complete prerequisite courses before applying to the program. Potential students must have a clear and unencumbered Vocational Nursing License, before full acceptance into the Upward Mobility ADN Program. Application forms, selection criteria and admission procedures are available from the Upward Mobility ADN Program in the Allied Health Building.
Once accepted into the Upward Mobility ADN Program, the curriculum is three semesters in length. One cohort of students begin the program in January. During the program, students attend lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses. For additional information about the ADN Program, please examine the Nursing Program Handbook available on the LSCPA website( www. lamarpa. edu).
Students enrolled in the Upward Mobility ADN Nursing Program must meet the following requirements in order to graduate:
1. Earn a‘ C’ or better in all courses in the Recommended Program of Study.
2. Maintain a Cumulative 2.0 Grade Point Average.
3. Submit an online application to complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses( NCLEX-RN) and pay associated fees.
4. Pay NCLEX-RN fees to Pearson Vue.
5. Submit LSCPA graduation application and pay associated fees.
Students must earn a minimum score of 75 % in all nursing courses( RNSG) to earn a grade of‘ C’.
Eligibility for Licensure
The Texas Board of Nursing( TBON) identified certain circumstances that may render a potential candidate ineligible for licensure as a nurse in the State of Texas. The board provides individuals with an opportunity to Petition for a Declaratory Order as to their eligibility in accordance with Article 301.257 of the Nursing Practice Act. Information is available on the TBON website, www. bon. state. tx. us.
A Petition for Declaratory Order must be submitted by the nursing candidate if the candidate answers“ yes” to any of the following questions:
1. For any criminal offense including those pending appeal( excluding Class C misdemeanor traffic violations), have you:
a. Been convicted of a misdemeanor? b. Been convicted of a felony? c. Pled“ nolo contendere,” no contest or guilty? d. Received deferred adjudication? e. Been placed on community supervision or court-ordered probation, whether or not you were judged guilty? f. Been sentenced to serve jail or prison time or court-ordered confinement? g. Been granted pre-trial diversion? h. Been arrested or have any pending criminal charges? i. Been cited or charged with any violation of the law? j. Been the subject of a court martial, Article 15 violation or received any form of military judgment / punishment / action?
2. Are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury or governmental agency investigation?
3. Has any licensing authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a license, certificate or multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?( You may exclude disciplinary actions previously disclosed to the Texas Board of Nursing on an initial or renewal licensure application)
4. In the past five( 5) years have you been diagnosed with or treated or hospitalized for schizophrenia and / or psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder which impaired or does impair your behavior, judgment, or ability to function in school or work?( You may answer“ No” if you have completed and / or are in compliance with TPAPN for mental illness OR you’ ve previously disclosed to the Texas Board of Nursing and have remained compliant with your treatment regime and have no further hospitalization since disclosure).
5. In the past five( 5) years, have you been addicted or treated for the use of alcohol or any
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