Progression in the Major
In order to progress in the nursing major, students must have an academic cumulative GPA of 2.75, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in nursing, and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the required science and math courses. A grade of “C” or better is required in each nursing, math and science course. A grade of Pass in each clinical course is required for progression into the next nursing course. If these requirements are not met, the student is not eligible to progress in the nursing major.Current CPR certification, physical exam, and health data are required before entering any clinical course. Students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical sites. See the Nursing Student Handbook for specific health requirements.
Edgewood College’s School of Nursing and all clinical agencies under contract to the department require that every student and faculty member have a background check completed by the Criminal Justice Department of Wisconsin. Background Information Disclosure forms must be completed by students before entry into the nursing major. Students are responsible for notifying the School of Nursing of any criminal charges or convictions that occur while they are progressing through the program. Students who have been convicted of certain types of offenses may not be able to parti cipate in clinical placements and therefore will not be eligible to earn a degree in nursing. It is also possible that a student may not be eligible for licensure by the State of Wisconsin or another state licensing authority if certain types of criminal offenses are identified in the background check.
Random drug checks may be done in clinical agencies throughout the duration of a student’s clinical experiences.
