Classes

Nursing Program Advisor Meeting Notes

Overview

  • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the nursing program and associated liberal arts requirements for the student.

Current Status

  • The student is currently in a nursing program and exploring options.

Liberal Arts Requirements

  • Requires fulfillment of the following liberal arts courses:

    • International/Multicultural Studies

    • Arts and Humanities (1 course)

    • History (1 course)

  • Psychology Requirement: The psychology course taken for nursing will satisfy one liberal arts requirement.

  • Mathematics Requirement: A math course must be taken, which is already planned.

  • English Requirement: An English course (ENG 123) is required for the nursing program.

Strategic Course Planning

  • There are only 2 remaining liberal arts classes needed if planned efficiently.

  • The intent is to finish them in 2 classes, which would require careful selection and timing of courses.

Updated Plan

  • The advisor updates the student’s plan multiple times a year, providing access to it without allowing edits by the student to maintain consistency.

  • Current plan includes:

    • Spring Start for the clinical program in the sophomore year.

    • Courses planned for Spring:

    • Research Methods (English)

    • Biochemistry

    • Statistics 150

    • Advanced Anatomy (the student has previously completed Intro Anatomy)

    • Total Credits for Spring: 13 credits, excluding honors class options.

Course Options

  • The addition of an honors class may increase credits to 16.

  • Possibilities exist to push back some classes, including English to the next Fall.

  • Expected courses in Fall:

    • Child Development (Psychology)

    • Microbiology

    • Pathophysiology

    • Subclass Diseases

  • Total Credits for Fall: 16 credits, with only 1 lab requirement.

Microbiology Discussion

  • The Microbiology course has options for where it can be taken:

    • If taken during Fall at UNC, it must be a 300-level course.

    • Alternatively, a free version can be taken at Ames Community College.

  • Student considers if it’s better to switch the order of classes (Biochemistry and Microbiology) to better suit the semester's load and retain comfort with the workload.

CNA Program

  • Inquiry on whether UNC offers a CNA program: No, it does not.

  • Student expresses interest in obtaining CNA certification before applying to the nursing program.

  • Options discussed regarding taking Microbiology and Biochemistry in specific semesters to facilitate this goal.

Application to Nursing Program

  • Students can apply at the end of the Spring semester for early admission into the nursing program.

  • The admission does have a higher GPA requirement; the previous year’s requirement was a 3.5 GPA based on the most recent 30 credits.

  • Current semester grades (Spring) will be considered in the application.

  • Fall Semester grades will not factor in for application but need to be maintained for program admission.

  • Enrollment in courses may help in achieving a sufficient GPA.

  • Additional information and application details will be sent via email upon completion of the semester.

Conclusion

  • The student is thrilled about the program and all potential opportunities.

  • Confirmation of all prerequisite courses being noted and that they are on track.

  • Consideration for an honors class which can be added if it fits in the upcoming spring schedule.

  • Importance of monitoring GPA and timely applications for nursing program.

  • Meeting ends positively discussing potential opportunities and excitement for the upcoming semesters.

Follow-Up

  • Student will think about the best classes to take regarding their workload.

  • Will check the possibility for an online option for microbiology.

  • Scheduled to continue communication regarding class registrations and application timelines.