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This Department of Nursing Premajor, Nursing, and LPNto BS in Nursing Tracks Undergraduate Student Handbook is in effect for all students in those programs. This handbook provides students with information about the department, the curriculum, and departmental academic policies.  \nThe policies in the Fitchburg State University Catalog apply to all students (with the exception of a few instances that are outlined in this handbook) . Thus, the Fitchburg State University Catalog and this student handbook will serve as references while students are enrolled as a nursing pre-major or nursing major at Fitchburg State University. The policies and practices presented in this handbook are subject to annual review and revision.  \nDeborah Benes, PhD, RN, PNP-R Chairperson  \nDepartment of Nursing  \nTable of Contents  \nFor Nursing Premajor, Nursing, and LPN to BS in Nursing Tracks....................................................................... 1  \nAccreditation and Approval Status.................................................................................................... 2  \nLetter from Chairperson.....................................................................................................................3  \nTable of Contents............................................................................................................................... 4  \nDisclaimer Statement......................................................................................................................... 7  \nPhilosophy of the Nursing Faculty.................................................................................................... 8  \nVision and Mission.......................................................................................................................... 10  \nKey Nursing Program Policies......................................................................................................... 11  \nAdmissions................................................................................................................................. 11  \nProgression................................................................................................................................. 11  \nAttendance................................................................................................................................. 13  \nCourse Exemption...................................................................................................................... 13  \nAdvanced Placement.................................................................................................................. 14  \nTransfer Students.................................................","cbCaid98LRFCqd1M","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid98LRFCqd1M","pdf",1066563,77,"English","# Accreditation and Approval Status\n# Letter from Chairperson\n# Disclaimer Statement\n# Philosophy of the Nursing Faculty\n# Vision and Mission\n# Key Nursing Program Policies\n## Admissions\n## Progression\n## Attendance\n## Course Exemption\n## Advanced Placement\n## Transfer Students\n## Educational Mobility\n## Course Failure & Withdrawal\n## Readmission to the Nursing Department\n## Graduation\n## Student’s Rights & Grievances\n## Academic & General Policies\n## Curriculum\n## Undergraduate Terminal Outcomes\n## Health\n## General Education Curriculum\n## Legacy General Education Basic Undergraduate Curriculum Plan (thru Spring 2027)\n## Legacy LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge Curriculum Plan (thru Spring 2027)\n## New Undergraduate Curriculum Plan (starting Fall 2026)\n## New LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge Curriculum Plan (starting Fall 2026)","[{\"question\":\"Which programs does this handbook apply to for 2026–2027?\",\"answer\":\"It applies to all students in the Nursing Premajor, Nursing, and LPN to BS in Nursing Tracks for the 2026–2027 academic year.\"},{\"question\":\"What accreditation and approval statuses are stated?\",\"answer\":\"The baccalaureate and master’s nursing degrees are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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