NCAT School Of Nursing

Upper Division
Admission Criteria	Our Students
The following admission requirements must be met before acceptance to the School of Nursing. Please review the following prior to submitting your application: Formal acceptance into North Carolina A&T State University 2. Completion of the Pre-Nursing Program requirements (lower division courses) with a minimum of 2.8, overall cumulative grade-point average (GPA). Course grades must have a “C” or better for consideration into upper division. 3. All pre-requisites courses may not be repeated more than twice to achieve a minimum passing grade of “C”. (see Undergraduate Bulletin:Repetition of Courses) 4. If you are transferring credits: obtain transcripts (unofficial will be accepted) from all other universities or colleges attended. You must also apply to the University and provide official transcripts, if you have not previously done so. 5. If you have attended any other School of Nursing, you must submit a letter of Good Standing from the nursing program, signed by the Dean or Nursing Administrator of the program. 6. Complete a one page, type-written and double-spaced essay about yourself and why you should be considered for acceptance into the School of Nursing. 7. The School of Nursing formally begins the admission process in the spring semester. The pre-requisites (freshman and sophomore year) listed on the Curriculum Guide (see attached) must be in process or completed by this time. There may be some courses that will be permitted to be completed during Summer Session I 8. Applicants that are accepted into Upper Division courses are done so conditionally. Formal acceptance will be determined by the successful completion of all required course work. Formal acceptance is also determined by the completion of the following documents and submitted by the determined deadline: Criminal Background Check Proof of required vaccinations Urine Drug Screen Proof of physical exam (exam must have been performed within the past two years) Student Nurse’s Liability insurance The procedure and forms for the completion of the above documents will be provided along with the letter of formal acceptance
	Welcome to the upper division!

Upper Division

Admission Criteria

Our Students

The following admission requirements must be met before acceptance to the School of Nursing. Please review the following prior to submitting your application:

Formal acceptance into North Carolina A&T State University

2. Completion of the Pre-Nursing Program requirements (lower division courses) with a minimum of 2.8, overall cumulative grade-point average (GPA). Course grades must have a “C” or better for consideration into upper division.

3. All pre-requisites courses may not be repeated more than twice to achieve a minimum passing grade of “C”. (see Undergraduate Bulletin:Repetition of Courses)

4. If you are transferring credits: obtain transcripts (unofficial will be accepted) from all other universities or colleges attended. You must also apply to the University and provide official transcripts, if you have not previously done so.

5. If you have attended any other School of Nursing, you must submit a letter of Good Standing from the nursing program, signed by the Dean or Nursing Administrator of the program.

6. Complete a one page, type-written and double-spaced essay about yourself and why you should be considered for acceptance into the School of Nursing.

7. The School of Nursing formally begins the admission process in the spring semester. The pre-requisites (freshman and sophomore year) listed on the Curriculum Guide (see attached) must be in process or completed by this time. There may be some courses that will be permitted to be completed during Summer Session I

8. Applicants that are accepted into Upper Division courses are done so conditionally. Formal acceptance will be determined by the successful completion of all required course work. Formal acceptance is also determined by the completion of the following documents and submitted by the determined deadline:

Criminal Background Check
Proof of required vaccinations
Urine Drug Screen
Proof of physical exam (exam must have been performed within the past two years)
Student Nurse’s Liability insurance

The procedure and forms for the completion of the above documents will be provided along with the letter of formal acceptance

Welcome to the upper division!

NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
“Aggie Weekly Calendar”

January 20-27, 2012

FIRST LEGO® League Championship Tournament
&
Foreclosure Prevention Forum

(details below)

Friday, January 20
LAST DAY! Nominations Sought for 2012 Outstanding University Administrator
Please be reminded that the deadline to submit nominations for the University Outstanding Administrator Award is quickly approaching. The deadline for the University Awards and Honorary Degrees Committee to receive nomination packets has been extended to Friday, Jan. 20. For the criteria and nomination form, contact Terri Williams, School of Technology, 336-334-7567 or tabell@ncat.edu.

WNAA – Cafe’ Mocha: Distinct Flavors…One Experience
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tune in to WNAA 90.1 FM to hear “Cafe' Mocha: Distinct Flavors...One Experience” with
MC Lyte, Greensboro's Angelique and Loni Love as they serve up the finest blend of urban music, celebrity interviews and intriguing conversation.

WNAA - The Youngest in Charge Radio Show
Time: 10 p.m. - midnight
Check out the late night 90.1 FM radio show with “The Youngest in Charge Radio Show” with DJ Lil Vegas featuring Dazmine with the Word of the Week! Join 15-year-old DJ Lil Vegas as he incorporates the latest music and school information that includes test dates and SAT prep to encourage his fellow high school classmates and future Aggies to prepare for a college career.
Dazmine steps in with the "Word of the Week," which makes your week complete, consists of vocabulary words used on the SAT Test.

Saturday, January 21
Foreclosure Prevention Forum
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Location: 2105 Yanceyville Street
The Foreclosure Prevention Forum will be held today. This videoconferencing forum will discuss issues of what to do when facing mortgage issues with experts in the field. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Daniel Rodriguez at 336.285.4589 or via email: drodrig1@ncat.edu for more information.

FIRST LEGO® League Championship Tournament
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Corbett Sports Center
The A&T Office of University Outreach will host the North Carolina FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Championships. FLL is an alliance between FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and the LEGO ® Company where students, ages 9-14, build and man robots. It is free and open to the public. Call 336-334-7607 for tournament information or visit usfirst.org and ncfirstrobotics.org. An FLL introductory tour and information session will be held at 10 a.m. on the day of the tournament. Contact Shayla Sharpe to reserve a seat at 336-273-5575.

DoIT Announcement: Weekend Banner Upgrades
The Division of Information Technology [DoIT] will conduct its Banner Production Payroll upgrades this weekend beginning at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21st, through 7:00 p.m. During this time frame the following services will not be available:

Banner Internet-Native Banner (Banner INB)
AggieAccessOnline (formerly known as Banner SSB)

For more information call Aggie Tech Support - 334-7195.

Sunday, January 22
Tau Sigma National Honor Society Official Chartering
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Memorial Student Union, Stallings Ballroom
Tau Sigma National Honor Society will be officially chartered and members inducted on the campus of A&T. This Honor Society is the first of its kind on the campus of NC A&T State University that will recognize and promote academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. This national honor society was brought to the university through the vision of the Office of New Student Programs, who recognized the opportunity to capitalize on the strength of Transfer Students and the value they bring to the university.

Monday, January 23
Office of Counseling Services Open House
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Murphy Hall, Room 109
The Counseling Services Office will be hosting a Open House for the A&T community. This is an opportunity to meet Counseling Services staff and to see what services we offer. Refreshments will be provided.

New CLOE Courses Now Available!
The Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence (CLOE) course listing for February 2012 – September 2012 is now available online! This year's listing includes several new course offerings that you can take advantage of to enhance current skills or develop new ones. Classes offered include:

Achieving High Performance through Small Acts of Inclusion
Daring to Have Real Conversations
Teambuilding Skills for Leaders and Team Members
Retirement Information Workshop
Equal Employment Opportunities Institute (EEOI)

To review the complete list of course offerings, or to register for a class, refer to http://www.ncat.edu/training/ . Please remember that you must receive advance approval from your supervisor prior to registering for a class. If you have any questions about CLOE or the course offerings, please contact Nicole Sharpless, Training Specialist, in the Division of Human Resources at (336) 334-7862. Thank you for supporting CLOE, and we look forward to your future participation.

Wednesday, January 25
Dennis Hayle Memorial March
Time: 12 noon – 2 p.m.
Location: Memorial Student Union/Fountain side
This march is in memory of fallen student, Dennis Hayle. For more information call the Office of Greek Life at 336.285.2546.

Getting Back on Track
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building, Auditorium
The Center for Academic Excellence, Office of Student Development, TRIO Programs, Housing and Residence Life and New Student Programs presents Getting Back on Track: Lessons Learned from A&T students. For more information call Brandon Johnson at 334.7855, ext. 52424.

Friday, January 27
Back to School Drive – New Student Programs LAST DAY!
The Office of New Student Programs will be supporting Operation Homefront N.C.’s Back to School Brigade by collecting backpacks and school supplies. 15 Case hours will be given for a new backpack filled with scissors, crayons (24 pack), colored pencils (12 packs), markers (8 pack non-permanent). Bring supplies to Murphy Hall, room 102 by 4 p. m. on January 27.

National Orientation Directors Association: Carolinas Drive-In Conference
The Office of New Student Programs will host the 2012 National Orientation Directors Association: Carolinas Drive-In Conference on January 27, on the campus of NC A&T State University in the Alumni Foundation Building. This state drive-in meeting provides an opportunity to discuss current issues, initiatives, and concerns related to orientation, retention, and transition programs with professionals from the various college and universities in North and South Carolina who share similar experiences.

Saturday, January 28
Ronald E. McNair Research Program
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Memorial Student Union, Stallings Ballroom
The Commemorative Breakfast, the Tribute March, and High School S.T.E.M. (Science Technology Engineering Math) Activities Day will still take place. The keynote speaker will be George C. Fraser, chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc. For more information call (336)334-7109 or by email remcnair@ncat.edu

Aggie Basketball
Time: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Corbett Sports Center
Join us for double header with the Lady Aggies and Men’s basketball teams as they take on Univ. of Maryland Eastern Shore. For ticket information call 336.334.7749 or go to www.ncataggies.com.

Sunday, January 29
Study Blitz – Free Tutoring & Pizza
Time: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Memorial Student Union – Exhibit Hall
The Center for Academic Excellence and Housing & Residence Life will host a Study Blitz on Sunday, January 29, 4 pm. – 8 pm, at the Memorial Student Union, Exhibit Hall. Pizza will be served. For more information, call 336.334.7855.

Upcoming Events & Announcements
Introduction to Law And The Legal Process Course
An Introduction to Law and the Legal Process course is being offered, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. at 2105 Yanceyville Street (telepresence room). This course provides an overview of the materials covered in the first year of law school. The materials will focus on the meaning of law; sources of law and the structure of the American legal system; legal principles from the five basic courses covered in the first year of law school: Torts, Contracts, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Property and other areas of the law. For more information call Daniel Rodriguez at 336.285.4589 or email: drodrig1@ncat.edu.

Purchasing Department – AGGIE MART Training
The Purchasing Department is offering AGGIE-MART training on the dates below. If you would like to attend, please log on at http://www.ncat.edu/training/ and register using your A & T issued e-mail id and password. If you have questions regarding the training schedule, please contact the Purchasing Department at 334-7556. If you have problems registering on the training site, please contact training@ncat.edu.
AGGIE-MART Shopper/Requisitioner Training:
Date: Thursday, February 9, and Thursday, March 8.
AGGIE-MART Approver Training:
Date: Thursday, February 2, Thursday, March 1, and Thursday, March 22.
All Trainings will take place from 2 – 4 p.m. at 1020 Wendover, Computer Lab

Office of Continuing Studies
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Audit Certification Training class will meet Monday, Jan. 30 - Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Learn the important home energy inspection topics and prepare to pass the included 2 hour, 100 question written exam and the 2 hour one-on-one field exam. The one-week course is offered by the NC A&T Department of Construction Management and the Office of University Outreach: Continuing Education. This BPI Building Analyst classroom training teaches the essential knowledge and credentials to perform a home or light commercial energy audit. The acquired skill set is transferable to many areas including energy conservation, construction and design. Advanced BPI training courses in Envelope Shell and HERS Raters are also available. For more information contact Pat in the NC A&T Office of Continuing Education at 336-334-7607, email ceprodev@ncat.edu or register online at www.ncat.edu/~contstud.

Foundation 101 Brown Bag Workshop
The Office of Development will offer a brown bag workshop, Building Private Foundation Partnerships 101, Tuesday, January 31, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. in the Fort IRC Building, room 410. The workshop will cover trends in private foundation fundraising, particulary those related to higher education, STEM and retention; how to develop relationships with foundations; and best practices in prospect research. For more information, contact Martina E. Chavis, senior development officer, at 336.334.7600, ext. 2230 or via email: mechavis@ncat.edu.

52nd Sit-In Anniversary Celebration
Mark your calendar! Join the university as it celebrates the commemoration of the 52nd Sit-In Anniversary Celebration, Wednesday, Feb. 1 beginning at 6 a.m. (breakfast) at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center. The keynote speaker will be Darryl C. Towns, Commissioner/CEO of New York State Homes and Community Renewal and 1990 A&T graduate. A Laying of the memorial wreath will take place at the February One Monument at 9 a.m. and a Student Roundtable Discussion with the A&T Four at 9:30 a.m. in Harrison Auditorium.

Coming Soon; A New and Improved Email Service from the Division of Information Technology Click here for full story: http://doit.ncat.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=27
The Division of Information Technology is in the process of upgrading our campus email platform to IBM Lotus Notes 8.5.x. This upgrade provides a richer email system with new and enhanced features. With the roll out of the new version of Lotus Notes 8.5.x, we are establishing a standard email platform for the university. The launch of IBM Lotus Notes 8.5.x during the 2011 Fall Semester will mark significant improvements in our email experience and how we manage our workflow in the future. For a list of FAQ's regarding the Lotus Notes upgrade go to: http://doit.ncat.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=27.

Free On-Campus Tutoring Offered
Free tutoring is offered through the Center for Academic Excellence Tutorial Program, Mondays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information call 336.334.7855.

Students: The Flu Season is Here!
The flu shots are now available at Sebastian Health Center, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday). Flu shots are covered under the University Student Insurance Plan ($25.00 without student insurance). ONLY one (1) shot is needed to cover the viruses. For more information call 336-334-7880.

Campus Master Plan Survey
The University is developing a Campus Master Plan that supports the Strategic Plan 2020. A Campus Master Plan serves as the framework for the physical development of the campus. We would like your assistance with determining what building, landscape, and/or development projects we should undertake in order to improve our service to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public. Please click the link below and fill out the appropriate survey (estimated completion time 5 minutes). http://fac.ncat.edu/engineer/ue-masterplan.htm

Save the Date: Aggies Go RED for Women
Mark your calendar for Sebastian Health Center’s “Aggies Go Red for Women” event on Monday, February 13. More information to come.

On Campus Housing Application
Applications and fees to secure on campus housing begins February 13-27, 2012. The fee is $150. For more information call 336.334.7708, email housing@ncat.edu, or visit: www.ncat.edu/~housing/.

Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence Courses
Spring Courses to come…The Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence catalogue offers A&T employees a wide variety of courses to choose from. All courses are free and provide a range of professional development opportunities. Visit http://www.ncat.edu/training/classes.php. For more information contact Nicole Sharpless, 336.334.7862 or via email: nlsharpl@ncat.edu.

Center for Academic Excellence Spring 2012 Tutorial Schedule
The Center for Academic Excellence will begin its Spring 2012 Tutorial Program. Free tutoring will be offered to A&T students in chemistry, mathematics, physics and biology. For more information call 336.334.7855, ext. 54098 or email jkneely@ncat.edu.

Check out Aggies on Twitter!
What's the Aggie 411? Check us out on Twitter at @Aggie411! Aggie 411: Your One Stop Information Source for N.C. A&T State University!

Become an Aggie Insider!
You can win tickets and music by listening to WNAA 90.1 FM. Also get the latest concert information and stay informed by being one of WNAA's Aggie Insiders. Visit wnaafm.com and register today! For more information call 336.334.7936.

Dealing with Grief
Counseling Services offers Grief Counselingfor those within the Aggie family at Murphy Hall, room 109, Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted. 336.334.7727. http://www.ncat.edu/memorial/dealing_with_grief.pdf

Hotline Telephone Number
A&T’s hotline telephone number for faculty and staff to report suspected unethical behavior, fraud, waste and abuse toll free number is 877-507-7313. Faculty and staff may also file a report online at www.reportlineweb.com/ncatsu. Both reporting methods are strictly confidential and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

AggieAlert Info
Please Sign Up for AggieAlert to receive emergency text messages and/or emails when an emergency, life-threatening situation or inclement weather affects N.C. A&T. AggieAlert is A&T's emergency notification system that is available for use to current University employees and enrolled students. AggieAlert messages will only be sent during critical situations.
Information will be disseminated via:

Text messages and emails (registered students, faculty and staff with AggieAlert)
University e-mail to epa/spa employees and students
WNAA 90.1 FM Radio
University fax machines
A&T website @ http://www.ncat.edu
WNAA's website @ http://www.aggienewsonline.com
Aggie InfoLine (336.334.7325)
Campus two-way radios
Aggie Net (plasma screens)
The Aggie InfoLine (336.334.7325) provides weekly university events and details regarding emergency situations when they occur. To report a campus emergency, call 336.334.7675. We suggest adding these two numbers to your mobile phones, PDAs and pagers.
Aggie Info trees (alternative communications). If you have suggestions to strengthen internal communications, please send your feedback to npride@ncat.edu.

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Monday

Section	Course	Time	Faculty	Room
320.01	Health Assessment	Mon 8am-8:50am	Neblett	308
310.01	Exploring Medical Language	Mon 8am-9:50am	Milner	311
351.04	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Mon 8am-9:50am	Saunders	15
418.01	Nursing Care Childbearing Family	Mon 9am-11:50am	Kelley	Hines 100
351.06	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Mon 10am-11:50am	Badgett	15
320.10	Health Assessment	Mon 11pm-12:50pm	Allen	314
351.07	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Mon 12pm-1:50pm	Williams	15
518.01	Inter Application of Nursing	Mon 12pm-2:50pm	Shelton/Price-Lea	308
320.18	Health Assessment	Mon 1pm-2:50pm	Birch	314
416.01	Nursing Seminar	Mon 1pm-2:50pm	Fields	Hines 100
306.01	Health Care in a Aging Society	Mon 1pm-3:50pm	Wilson	210
320.16	Health Assessment	Mon 3pm-4:50pm	Chavis	314
350.03	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Mon 4pm- 6:50pm	Blackstock	308
Tuesday

Section	Course	Time	Faculty	Room
305.01	Nutrition Healthy Lifestyle	Tues 9am-11:50am	Uzo	311
350.02	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Tues 9am-11:50am	Badgett	308
351.08	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Tues 12pm-1:50pm	Birch	15
320.14	Health Assessment	Tues 1pm-2:50pm	Williams	314
351.02	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Tues 2pm-3:50pm	Allen	15
414.01	Pathophysiology	Tues 3pm-5:50pm	Uzo	311
351.01	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Tues 4pm-5:50pm	Chavis	15
320	Health Assessment ABSN	Tues 4pm- 8:30pm	Milner	314
Wednesday

Section	Course	Time	Faculty	Room
351.04	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Wed 8am-9:50am	Saunders	15
414	Pathophysiology ABSN	Wed 10-12:30pm	Uzo	313
351.06	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Wed 10am-11:50am	Badgett	15
351.07	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Wed 12pm-1:50pm	Williams	15
405	Pharmacology in Nursing ABSN	Wed 1pm-4:00pm	Goode	313
320.11	Health Assessment	Wed 2pm-3:50pm	Birch	314
351.05	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Wed 2pm-3:50pm	McKoy	15
320.02	Health Assessment	Wed 4pm-4:50pm	Milner	308
Thursday

Section	Course	Time	Faculty	Room
315.01	Woman's Health Across Lifespan	Thu 9am-11:50am	Kelley	210
510.01	Community Health Nursing	Thu 9am- 11:50am	Randolph	308
414	Pathophysiology ABSN	Thu 9am-11:00am	Uzo	313
320.17	Health Assessment	Thu 9am-10:50am	Price	314
258.01	Intro to Forensic Health Studies	Thu 12pm-2:50pm	McKoy	210
351.08	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Thu 12pm-1:50pm	Birch	15
415.01	Health Care in a Global Society	Thu 1pm-3:50pm	Bryan / Shelton	308
351.02	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Thu 2pm-3:50pm	Allen	15
320.15	Health Assessment	Thu 3pm- 4:50pm	Saunders	314
351.01	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Thu 4pm-5:50pm	Chavis	15
Friday

Section	Course	Time	Faculty	Room
320.03	Health Assessment	Fri 8am-8:50am	Goode	308
350.01	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Fri 9am-11:50am	Badgett	308
412.01	Psych Mental Heath Nursing	Fri 9am-11:50am	Evans/Williamson	Hines 100
351.05	Foundations of Professional Nursing II	Fri 2pm-3:50pm	McKoy	15

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