Note(s):
This schedule is a suggestion only. Students adhering to this schedule will need to complete 6 hours of Global Perspectives courses after admission to the Carr College of Nursing Level I and/or Level II study, and 3 hours of liberal arts requisites such as HIST 110 or HIST 111 , and KINS 101 .
* These prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or higher prior to admission to the Carr College of Nursing . Completion of BIOL 249 is required prior to taking NURS 203 . BIOL 159 , BIOL 249 and BIOL 253 must be completed prior to taking NURS 363 . Students are strongly encouraged not to enroll in more than two courses with laboratory requirements during a single semester.
****MATH 107 must be passed with a “B” or higher prior to admission to the Level I nursing courses.
# If a student achieved 18 or lower on the ACT English subscore, ENG 100 must be taken prior to taking ENG 111 .
NOTE: NURS 100 , NURS 300 and NURS 363 are offered during the summer session. Summer course offerings are dependent on sufficient enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to complete NURS 300 and NURS 363 the semester immediately prior to entering the Carr College of Nursing . Students who enroll in any nursing course consent to participate in the learning activities required in that course in order to progress in the nursing curriculum.
Students may be asked to submit to random screening for drug use according to clinical agency and/or university policy. Most employers of registered nurses require drug screening measures to protect the public. Students are expected to self-report a history of drug abuse to the board of nursing. Criminal background checks are required during and near completion of the program.
Special Considerations:
*These courses also serve as prerequisites to the nursing program and must be passed with a “C” or higher prior to admission to the Level I nursing courses.
****MATH 107 must be passed with a “B” or higher prior to admission to the Level I nursing courses.
Admission to the Program: See admission standards on the Carr College of Nursing page.
Admissions occur twice per year. Students who wish to enter the undergraduate nursing program must file an admission application with the Carr College of Nursing . Students who wish to enter fall or spring must apply for admission to the Carr College of Nursing by the following dates: March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Contact the director of admissions (501-279-4682) or e-mail nursing@harding.edu for further admission information and application forms. No final action will be taken on an application until the student has been admitted to the University, all prerequisites have been met, and the application has been received. Reference evaluations must be completed prior to being considered for admission.
