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Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing  \nMay 5 , 2026  \nDepartment of Nursing Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)  \n210 Johnson Hall 1010 Oakland Avenue Indiana, PA 15705  \nPhone: 724-357-2558  \nFax: 724-357-3267  \nWebsite: [http://www.iup.edu/rn-alliedhealth](http://www.iup.edu/rn-alliedhealth)  \nCONTENTS  \nUndergraduate Handbook  \nMission, Vision, and History of the Program……………………………………………………………………………5  \nPhilosophy........................…………………………………………………………………………………………………6  \nOutcomes and Definitions Prior to Academic Year 2026-2027………………………………………………….7  \nOutcomes and Definitions for Academic Year 2026-2027………………………………………………………..9  \nProgram Objectives and Level Objectives Prior to Academic Year 2026-2027…………………………….11  \nProgram Objectives and Level Objectives for Academic Year 2026-2027…………………………………..13  \nBSN Academic Progression and Graduation Procedure Prior to Academic Year 2026-2027…………16  \nBSN Academic Progression and Graduation Procedure for Academic Year 2026-2027………………..20  \nBSN Curriculum Organization Prior to 2025.....…………………………………………………………………….24  \nHonor’s College Curriculum Organization Prior to 2025………………………………………………………..25  \nBSN Curriculum Organization for Academic Year 2025………………………………………………………….26  \nHonor’s College Curriculum Organization for Academic Year 2025………………………………………….27  \nBSN Curriculum Organization for Academic Year 2026…………………………………………………………..28  \nHonor’s College Curriculum Organization for Academic Year 2026………………………………………….29  \nPre and Co-Requisites…………………………………………………………………………………......................30  \nClinical Nursing Course Enrollment Procedure: Fall & Spring Semesters………………………............30  \nSummer Nursing Course Eligibility Guidelines………………………………………………………...............30  \nUniversity Course Attendance Policy…........................................................................................31  \nResponsibility for Attendance…………………………………………………………………………....................31  \nProfessional Behavior…………………………………………………………………………………......................32  \nStudent Accountability Sheet …………………………………………………………………………....................38  \nDepartmental Test Procedure…………………………………………………………………………....................39  \nTravel to Clinical Site…………………………………………………………………………………….....................39  \nClinical Requirements Procedure……………………………………………………………………....................39  \nCastleBranch/ DISA Clinical Information……………………………………………………………………..........41  \nCastleBranch/DISA Clinical Requirements………………………………………………………………………….42  \nCastleBranch/DISA Drug Screen Information and Directions………………………………………………….49  \nCastleBranch/DISA Criminal Clearance Information and Directions………………………………………..52  \nCastleBranch/DISA FAQ’s…………………………………………………………………………………………………55  \nIUP Nursing Pandemic Flu Procedure and Guidelines……………………………………………………………57  \nTuberculosis Screening…………………………………………………………………………………………………….57  \nPositive TB Skin Test Surveillance Form……………………………………………………………………………….59  \nUrine Drug Screening………………………………………………………………………………………………………..60  \nStudent Responsibilities and Rights……………………………………………………………………………………60  \nRequest for Variance in Clinical Courses……………………………………………………………………………..61  \nClearance Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………………….62  \nCPR Certification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64  \nProfessional Liability Insurance…………………………………………………………………………………………64  \nRecords…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………64  \nMiscellaneous – Information on Criminal Background Clearance…………………………………...........65  \nDress Code……………………………………………………………………………………………….......................67  \nCancellation of Clinical Practice………………………………………………………………………...................69  \nAcademic Achievement/Diagnostic Tests…………………………………………………………….................69  \nUndergraduate Nursing Program Exit Exam Procedure……………………………………………...............70  \nSpecial Costs of 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Test Procedure\n# Travel to Clinical Site\n# Clinical Requirements Procedure\n## CastleBranch/DISA Clinical Information\n## Drug Screen Information and Directions\n## Criminal Clearance Information and Directions\n## FAQ’s\n# IUP Nursing Pandemic Flu Procedure and Guidelines\n## Tuberculosis Screening\n# Student Responsibilities and Rights\n# Request for Variance in Clinical Courses\n# Clearance Requirements\n# CPR Certification\n# Professional Liability Insurance\n# Records\n# Miscellaneous – Information on Criminal Background Clearance\n# Dress Code\n# Cancellation of Clinical Practice\n# Academic Achievement/Diagnostic Tests\n# Undergraduate Nursing Program Exit Exam Procedure\n# Special Costs of Program\n# Class Organization and Activities\n# Application for Licensure Exam and Temporary Practice Permit\n# LPN to BSN Procedures and Guidelines\n## Kaplan Incorporation into LPN to BSN Curriculum\n# Internship Requirements and Credits by Examination\n# Appendix A: ATI Requirements and 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