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4. The student is expected to assume responsibility for his/her own health in the event of
illness, accident, or exposure to communicable disease. Evidence of health insurance is
required upon admission to the nursing program. Students who do not have health insurance
must purchase a USG student health insurance policy (SHIP). Fees for the USG SHIP will
be added to student tuition each semester. Students who are already covered by an
insurance policy (i.e., through parent plans, family plans, or employer-sponsored plans) can
easily opt out of the plan by applying for a waiver through a secure online process. Once the
information has been verified and approved, a waiver will be processed and posted to the
student’s Darton State College student account. The waiver is only available for a specific
time frame; therefore, students must apply in a timely fashion or they will be billed for the
USG SHIP. Students must reapply for the waiver each semester to avoid being charged for
the USG SHIP. Students who fail to submit credible health insurance and opt out online will
automatically be enrolled in and billed for the system-wide student health insurance plan.
This charge will post to the Darton State College student account. For more information
regarding the student health insurance plan or to submit a waiver, see:
https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/darton .5. Professional liability insurance is also required and is included in student fees.
6. Students must have a grade of C or better in all science courses and all nursing courses.
More than one D and/or F in nursing courses will result in dismissal from the program for a
period of five calendar years
• After waiting for this period of time, students will be allowed to reapply for admission to
Darton’s nursing program (traditional track). Upon acceptance, the student will be required
to begin the program in NURS 1101.
• Students who are dismissed from the nursing program due to excessive Ds and/or Fs may
return to the nursing program (traditional track) after completing a LPN or paramedic program
and working for a minimum of one year.
7. ASN students who are not enrolled in nursing courses for more than one semester must
challenge previously completed courses to validate current knowledge and skills of the
content. This includes all nursing courses with the exception of NURS 2117 (Leadership).
8. Students advancing to NURS 1111 must have successfully completed NURS 1105 within
the previous two semesters.
9. A WF is considered F. Students who fail a nursing course must repeat both the theory
and clinical components of the course. Students will be re-admitted to the course based on
space available.
10. Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in order
to remain in the nursing program.
11. A grade of C or better is required in in all nursing core courses.
12. Students must successfully complete the
American Heart Association’s
BLS for
Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course before or during NURS
1101/1301 and must be maintained throughout enrollment and updated as necessary.
Students must receive permission from their course instructor(s) prior to selection of the CPR
course.
13. Any nursing course presented for graduation that was completed three calendar years or
more prior to anticipated date of graduation must be successfully challenged or repeated for
credit.