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the student’s expense. Students must obtain drug screening immediately after the request. Failure to

complete testing immediately may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from

the program. Darton State College reserves the right to request drug testing of any nursing student

at any time during the program. A mandatory drug screen is required (at the expense of the student)

after acceptance to the program and will also be required randomly throughout the course of the

program.

Progression

To progress through the RN to BSN Completion program each student must attain a “C” (75%) or

better to pass any nursing course and have a satisfactory clinical performance. A student not obtaining

a passing grade of a “C” (75%) in a course, or receiving an unsatisfactory grade in clinical

performance, may repeat that course at the next available offering. Students may repeat one failed

nursing course (“C” = less than 75%), but may repeat it only once and will be dismissed from the

program if there is a second failure.

• Re-entry:

An RN to BSN Completion program nursing student who voluntarily withdraws from

the RN to BSN Completion Program must submit a request in writing for readmission

to the nursing program along with a completed nursing application form at least one

semester prior to the semester in which the nursing student wishes to attend. The

candidate must meet all of the admission/acceptance requirements, including an overall

GPA of 2.8 or higher in nursing courses that have been completed in the RN to BSN

Completion Program to be considered. Re-entry occurs on a space available basis.

Each student’s continued enrollment in the RN to BSN Completion nursing program is

based on physical as well as emotional health. Students may be referred to appropriate

resources if they develop evidence of physical or emotional illness. If, in the opinion of

the faculty, the student’s illness impairs their ability to implement nursing

responsibilities safely, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program until the

student can resolve the situation. Re-instatement will be considered on an individual

basis by the nursing faculty and will require a request in writing. The student must meet

all of the admission / acceptance requirements and re-entry will occur on a space

available basis.

• Dismissal:

Failure to meet progression requirements will result in dismissal from the RN to BSN

Completion program.

Unprofessional conduct, unsafe nursing practice(s), or unethical professional practice

will result in dismissal from the nursing program.

The RN to BSN student is responsible for fulfilling academic and clinical responsibilities in an honest

and forthright manner. The Darton State College Handbook contains a full description of these rights

and responsibilities and the disciplinary procedures that will guide the action of faculty and

administration should a candidate commit prohibited behaviors. In addition, academic dishonesty or

misconduct may result in dismissal from the nursing program. Students will be required to read the

Student Code of Conduct in the Darton State College Academic Catalog.

http://www.darton.edu/catalog/current.php

Graduation

RN to BSN classes must be completed within three years of starting date and credit for classes taken

prior to this will be considered by the Dean.

Darton State College grants the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to graduates of the RN to BSN

Completion nursing program. Although some students may satisfy degree requirements each

semester, there are only two formal graduation exercises each year--following Fall and Spring

semesters. General requirements for the degrees are as follows:

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