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Graduation Requirements
An Associate in Science degree in Nursing will be awarded upon:
• successful completion of all required courses
• achievement of CGPA of at least 2.00
In order to participate in graduation exercises, receive the diploma, school pin and academic transcripts, all obligations, including financial responsibilities, must be met.
Incomplete Courses
Course requirements are expected to be met within the time limits established for the semester. An instructor may grant a student an extension by submitting a grade of I (Incomplete) for that student. However, course requirements must be completed prior to the first day of the next semester. This applies to nursing courses as well as college curriculum courses. If the course is not completed in the specified time, the I becomes a grade of F and is so computed. In the event the final grade results in an insufficient GPA or CGPA, the school's policy on dismissal will apply.Leave of Absence
A second year student who is in good standing at the time of request may be eligible for a leave of absence.A leave of absence may be granted by the Admissions and Evaluations Committee and may not exceed sixty days. To comply with federal financial aid regulations, any leave of absence extending more than sixty days (or involving additional school charges) is considered a withdrawal and will be treated accordingly. A request for leave of absence and subsequent return to the school should be made in writing to the Director.
Re-enrollment following a leave of absence will be contingent upon space available in the class at the time of the request to return to the school.
Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a nursing course without penalty any time up to the last three weeks of class during a regular semester or up to the last two weeks of class during the Summer session. For such withdrawals a grade of W is assigned.A student who withdraws after the above time frames or without written notification, receives the academic grade earned at the completion of the term.
Repeating Courses
Reapplication to the school for acceptance is required to repeat a failed course. Only the grade earned in the repeated course will be used in the future grade computations, although all grades will be retained on the academic transcript.Maximum Time Frame to Complete Program
The Ellis Hospital School of Nursing traditional day or evening/weekend programs must be completed within three academic years. This policy has been established to ensure the successful pursuit of a professional education, as well as for eligibility for financial aid.
Our Mission: The mission of the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing is to prepare the Associate degree graduate for Registered Professional Nurse licensure. The graduate will function as a beginning nurse who provides safe, competent, compassionate nursing care to maximize the health and well being of all people served.
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