After submitting a complete application (including transcripts), when should the student expect to receive a decision on admission to the University?
Students should expect to receive a University decision, which will be sent via e-mail, within one week. Students may track their application status online at Self-Service Banner. The Department of Nursing reviews your documents to determine if you meet the department requirements (2.5 GPA, unencumbered RN license, completed ADN or diploma program). It takes about […]
How long is an application to the program active?
An application is only good for the term for which a student applies. If the student does not attend that semester, he or she will need to go to applytexas.org and submit a new application. Keep your user ID and password from the prior application so you do not have to re-enter all fields, just […]
What are the requirements for a student to remain in good academic standing for the program?
You must maintain a 2.5 GPA and C or better in all required courses.
If I have a baccalaureate degree, does it exempt me from any of the courses?
If you are a graduate from a Texas university, you are considered CORE complete. This means you have met Lamar University’s requirement for CORE courses.
Do I need an appointment to be advised? Do I need to bring anything? Can I consult with an advisor over the phone?
An appointment is best. Call 409-880-7295 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment to speak to the coordinator for the RN to BSN program. The appointment can be completed in person or via phone.
Do I have to take Chemistry and Pathophysiology?
You do not have to take Chemistry or Pathophysiology. LU recognizes that you had some of this content in your ADN or diploma program.
When do I have to take Statistics?
Statistics is required before or with the Nursing Inquiry and Evidenced-Based Practice course because it is a research course. Before you can take Statistics, you need to complete a college-level algebra course.
Can I complete the general courses after completing all of the nursing courses?
The last course in the program that students are required to take is NURS 4580 Synthesis in Professional Nursing. This is a capstone course, so all other nursing courses and corequisite courses must be completed before taking NURS 4580.
What nursing course do I take first?
The first nursing course you will take is NURS 4321 Nursing Theories and Online Education, which will familiarize you with online education and our nursing program.
What is Lamar University’s RN TO BSN progression policy?
A student who fails to perform satisfactorily in a course will receive a failing grade and will not progress. Students will have only one opportunity to repeat one nursing course. Under no circumstances may a nursing course be repeated more than once. When a student receives a grade of “Q,” readmission will be considered on […]
What are the internship requirements?
You must be enrolled and/or have completed EDLD 5311. While in that class, you will need to complete the Intern/Supervisor Application and Agreement located in the Portfolio Homepage in the “Document” module. Make sure to complete the form online and submit to your portfolio, then print and sign the form and have your supervisor sign […]
When may I start on internship hours and my electronic portfolio?
You may start on your internship hours and the electronic portfolio while you are in EDLD 5311 (your first class). The Principal Internship is an 18-month program that runs concurrently with your master’s program. During that time, you will be working on campus-supervised and course-embedded activity logs and other items that must be completed before […]
How many hours are required to complete the internship program?
There are 140 course-embedded log activity hours and 140 campus-supervised log activity hours within the principal internship program. All of these documents are located in the electronic portfolio and must be completed following the prescribed pacing guide. Make sure you read the handbook and review the portfolio structure presentation.
What happens in the EDLD 5398 – Capstone Principal Internship Class?
The EDLD 5398 – Capstone Principal Internship class is your final class in both the master’s program and your principal internship program. In that class, you will complete a final report that uses the extensive knowledge gained and reflected on both your course-embedded logs and campus-supervised logs. This report is part of your final requirements […]
What is the Lamar Competency Exam fee?
There is no fee to take the LCE.
Where can I take the Lamar Competency Exam?
The LCE is offered online. View more information on LCE testing times and dates.
Am I required to pass the LCE to graduate?
No. Students who wish to take the TExES Principal Exam must pass the LCE with an 80% or better. TExES If you have questions or need more information about the certification process, please contact us at [email protected], call 409-880-2125 or visit http://education.lamar.edu/texes-and-certification/index.html. Professional Licensure for Out-of-State Residents For students considering Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School […]
How do I drop a course?
Students may drop a course and receive a grade of “Q” during the penalty-free period of the semester or session. For drops after this penalty-free period, grades are recorded as “Q” or “F,” indicating the student was passing or failing at the time of the drop. A grade of “Q” may not be assigned unless […]
