Covenant School of Nursing was founded on January 25, 1918 under the name of Lubbock Sanatorium Training School. The School of Nursing holds full accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), and the Texas Board of Nursing. The school is also a member of the Council of Diploma Programs of the National League for Nursing. Covenant School of Nursing is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity School and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status or disability. Our curriculum maintains high standards for nursing education throughout the program and provides challenges and maximum learning experiences for the nursing student.
Covenant School of Nursing is a member of Covenant Health System which is a comprehensive health system that employs some 5,000 people and serves 1.2 million people across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. At Covenant Health System, caring for the people of our community and our region isn’t just a job. It’s our mission, it’s OUR calling. In fact, we seek to turn every patient contact into a sacred encounter.
Covenant School of Nursing and Lubbock Christian University have entered into a partnership to streamline nursing education. One reason for the partnership between these two institutions is due to the similarity in the mission of Covenant and Lubbock Christian University. More details about the partnership and why it was formed are discussed throughout this packet and online at http://cson.covenanthealth.org.
Mission Statement of Covenant School of Nursing
In keeping with the Mission of Covenant Health System, the Mission of the School of Nursing is to provide a quality nursing education founded on a correlation of evidenced-based best nursing practices, knowledge integration skills, and concepts of caring for the whole person, thereby providing the community with competent beginning nurse generalists.
Lubbock Christian University Mission Statement
The mission of Lubbock Christian University is to teach students the spiritual dimension of life, provide a quality education, and impart a system of values for living and for service to family, community and church.
Application Process
Application Checklist:
Applications for August are accepted from January 15th through March 15th. Applications for January are accepted from July 15th through September 15th. Late applications will not be processed—no exceptions.
These admission materials may be mailed together in a large envelope, or delivered in person. Items turned in separately will not be accepted.
□ Online application for admission go to http://cson.covenanthealth.org and click the apply here link □ Resume—Including work history, education, and any health care volunteer service
□ A $50 application fee (money order) payable to Covenant School of Nursing if all application documents are submitted at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. A $100 application fee (money order) is charged if application documents are submitted within the last 30 days of the application period □ Include an Official, Unopened, high school transcript or GED verification
□ Include all Official, Unopened, college/university transcripts
□ Submit three completed Reference Forms in legal envelopes size: 4 ¼ X 9 ½
• (Forms and instructions are available at http://cson.covenanthealth.org, download forms tab.) □ Submit passing Entrance Exam scores.
□ Letter of Standing from any school of nursing or allied health program you attended and did not successfully complete (this must be mailed directly to the school: 2002 W Loop 289 Suite 120, Lubbock, TX 79407). □ Non-USA citizens must provide proof of Permanent Resident alien status.
Admission Process:
After the application deadline, please allow 4 weeks for processing then you will be contacted by email regarding your application status. We cannot give any admission status updates over the phone or to family members.
Medical Requirements:
• Make Medical appointments with Employee Health services to provide:
• Medical History, Immunization records, Drug screening, Physical Demand Analysis, and any other items required for the student health file.
American Heart Association BLS Certificate (CPR):
• All accepted and alternate applicants must complete CPR in specific months prior to admission. These details are provided in the admission packet.
Prerequisites:
Any prerequisite classes outstanding at the time of admission must be completed before the first day of classes at CSON. All transcripts reflecting these grades must be submitted by the date stated in the admission packet. The prerequisite GPA must remain at minimum requirements upon completion of all courses. Failure to do any of the above will result in denial of admission.
Nursing Career Counselor Dana Jones RN Work: (806)725-8902
Cell: (806)319-5356—texting available Email: [email protected]
Recruiter
Danielle Cunningham, BA Work: (806)725-8949
Cell: (806)773-5696 Email: [email protected]
Prerequisites
1. English 1 2. English 2, Speech, or Beginning Spanish
3. Chemistry (with lab) 4. Microbiology (with lab)
5. Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 6. Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
7. Introduction to Psychology 8. Human Growth and Development (Lifespan)
9. Nutrition 10. US Government
11. US History 1 up to 1877 12. Elective (any 3 hour non-remedial course)
All courses must be from a regionally accredited college or university to transfer into our program, and a minimum grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses is required. To qualify to apply you must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher in the prerequisite courses. CLEP credit is accepted for any prerequisite except Anatomy and
Physiology and Microbiology. Dual Credit is accepted if it is transcribed on a college transcript. Students attending school full time should complete the prerequisite courses in 3 semesters. The Career Counselor is available by appointment for academic guidance during the completion of these required courses.
Entrance Exam
Each applicant must have a valid score submitted with application documents on or before the deadline (September 15th and March 15th) to be considered a candidate for admission. The Entrance Exam information is online at
http://cson.covenanthealth.org. Click, “Future Student” then “Entrance Exam” on the left hand side and register for an exam online.
Required College Hours Credit Hours
Lubbock Christian University
South Plains College
Texas Tech University
Wayland Baptist University
West Texas A&M University
Western Texas College English 1
(composition & rhetoric) 3 ENG 1301 ENG 1301 ENGL 1301 ENGL 1301 ENG 1301 ENGL 1301
English 2, Speech, or Beginning
Spanish
3
ENG 1302 or COM 2311 or 2340 or
FOL 1401
ENG 1302 or SPCH 1311, 1315 or 1321
or SPAN 1511
ENG 1302 or COMS 1301 or 2300 or
SPAN 1501
ENGL 1302 or COMS 1301, 2303, 1303 SPAN
1301 or 1302
ENG 1301 or COMM 1312, 1315 or 1318, or SPAN 1411
ENGL 1302 OR SPCH 1311, 1315,
1318 OR 1321 SPAN 1411 Chemistry
(with lab) 3-4
CHE 1305 & 1105 OR CHE 1307 &
1107
CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411
CHEM 1305 & 1105 or CHEM 1307 &
1107
CHEM 1403 CHEM 1405 CHEM 1411 *Human Anatomy &
Physiology 1 (with lab)* 4 BIO 2401 BIOL 2401 ZOOL 2403 BIOL 3408 & BIOL 2401 BIOL 2401
*Human Anatomy &
Physiology 2 (with lab)* 4 BIO 2402 BIOL 2402 ZOOL 2404 BIOL 3409 BIOL 2402 BIOL 2402
Microbiology (with lab) 4 BIO 3310 & 3110 BIOL 2420 MBIO 3400 OR 3401 BIOL 3410 BIOL 2572 BIOL 2421
Introduction to
Psychology 3 PSY 1300 PSYC 2301 PSY 1300 PSYC 1301 PSYC 2301 PSYC 2301
Human Growth &
Development 3 PSY 2310 PSYC 2314 HDFS 2303 PSYC 2301 PSYC 2314 PSYC 2314
Nutrition 3-4 BIO 3322 HECO 1322 OR
1410
NS 1325 or
NS 1410 BIOL 2305 BIOL 1322 BIOL 1322
US History 1 (up to 1877) 3 HIST 2301 HIST 1301 HIST 2300 HIST 2301 HIST 1301 HIST 1301
US Government 3 GOVT 2301 GOVT 2301 POLS 1301 POLS 2301 POSC 2305 GOVT 2301
**Elective** 3 HIST 2302, GOVT 2302 1302 or GOVT 2302 ART 1301, HIST HIST 2302 or POLS 2302 ART 1301, COSC 2311, HIST 1302 HIST 1302 or GOVT 2302
*Both Human Anatomy & Physiology courses must be completed within the last ten years according to start date and not application deadline.*
**The ELECTIVE is a required 3 hour class, but you can choose what class you would like to take. The electives listed above are suggestions of things available that we will accept and it is not required that you take those specific courses**
CHEM 1400 or 1401 CHEM 1405 or 1411 HIST 2301 or 2302 GOVT 2301
or 2302 GOVT 2305or 2306 ART 1301, HISTor HUMA
1301 or 1302
POLS 1301
or 2302 POLS 2301or 2302 POSC 2305or 2306 HUMA 1315 or HIST 1302
GOVT 2301 or 2302 HIST 2301
or 2302 HIST 1301
Quick Degree Plan
1. Begin by completing the 12 courses listed in the chart on the prerequisite page.
2. Once enrolled in the last of those courses apply to Covenant School of Nursing before the application deadline. Prerequisites do not have to be complete to apply, but must be complete before your first day at CSON.
3. Once accepted at Covenant, you will complete the 2 year diploma program.
4. After graduation from CSON you receive a temporary license to work as Graduate Nurse until you take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
5. After passing this exam and gaining employment (length of time is usually about 3 months) you will continue at LCU for your Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).
6. LCU’s RN to BSN program is 2 semesters and designed to fit into the full-time working nurse’s schedule. You take fewer courses at a time over a 6-8 week span until you have completed all classes.
7. Upon successful completion of 29 hours of the LCU courses on the right, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is granted.
8. Now that you have obtained your bachelor degree, we encourage you to continue with your education in whatever specialty inspires you.
Summer courses below are taken between CSON semesters if not already transferred from area institutions. The Bible requirement must be taken at LCU.
COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING
CORE SEMESTER CURRICULUM
67.5 SEMESTER HOURS
Course # Name Course # Name
NURS 101 Medical Surgical I NURS 202 Pharmacology II
NURS 102 Pharmacology I NURS 203 Pathophysiology II
NURS 103 Pathophysiology I NURS 301 Family Centered Care
NURS 201 Medical Surgical II NURS 401 Adv. Nursing & Leadership
Summer Courses
Course # Course Name Course # Course Name
BIB Bible
(choose any from LCU)MATH 3310 Psychological Statistics
BIO 3301 Genetics NUR 3200 Into to BSN
Lubbock Christian University
BSN MAJOR-29HOURS
Course # Course Name
NUR 3214 History, Theory, and Therapies
NUR 3314 Trends and Issues
NUR 4311 Scientific Inquiry in Nursing
NUR 4314 Leadership and Management I
NUR 4316 Leadership and Management II
NUR 4318 Professional Role Development
NUR 4303 Community Health I
NUR 4305 Community Health II
NUR 4300* Nursing and Rural Health Care
NUR 4320* Comparative Health Systems
NUR 4352* Special Topics
NUR 4399* Independent Study:
Evidence Based
Note: Upper-level course recommended for Stats and GeneticsCost of Attendance
Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
• March 15th, Deadline for all application
materials for Fall admission.
• September 15th, Deadline for all
application materials for Spring admission.
Financial Aid Deadlines:
• June 15th, deadline for Fall
Admission (for priority consideration)
• November 1st, deadline for Spring
Admission (for priority consideration)
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Tui%on $ 2,507.00 $ 2,507.00 $ 2,507.00 $ 2,507.00 ATI Materials Fee $ 295.00 $ 235.00 $ 235.00 $ 235.00 Simula%on Center Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Parking Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Building Fee $ 151.00 $ 151.00 $ 151.00 $ 151.00 SoDware License Fee $ 40.00 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Computer Access Fee $ 27.00 $ 27.00 $ 27.00 $ 27.00 Student Services Fee $ 46.00 $ 46.00 $ 46.00 $ 46.00 Lradua%on Fee $ 52.00 Books $ 900.00 $ 250.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Fingerprin%ng at L-‐1 $ 44.20
TBON Applica%on Fee $ 139.00 NCLEQ Applica%on Fee $ 200.00 15,069.20 $
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Iradua%on Fee $ 52.00
Books $ 900.00 $ 250.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Fingerprin%ng at L-‐1 $ 44.20
TBON Applica%on Fee $ 139.00 NCLEP Applica%on Fee $ 200.00 14,639.20 $
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Financial Aid
Covenant School of Nursing participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Stafford and Federal PLUS loan programs. To apply for federal student aid, begin by obtaining a PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov. Having a PIN allows you (and your parents, if they have a PIN and you are a dependent student) to sign your FAFSA electronically, which means the student aid process can be completed totally online. You will need to use the CSON School Code #014107 when completing your FAFSA.
Additional application forms and information are available in the Financial Aid Office or online at
http://cson.covenanthealth.org.
General Student Eligibility Requirements
To receive assistance from federal student aid programs at CSON a student must: □ Be able to demonstrate financial need.
□ Have a high school diploma or GED. □ Be a U.S citizen or eligible non-citizen.
□ Make satisfactory academic progress and be in good standing. □ Register with the selective service, if required.
At a minimum, a completed financial aid application includes: • CSON Financial Aid Student Data Form
• Loan recipients: Loan Counseling Confirmation
Scholarship applications are available in January to students in their first year of nursing courses who have demonstrated academic ability and good clinical skills at CSON.
Scholarships
You may receive outside scholarships, and if you are the recipient of a scholarship or other financial assistance for your nursing school expenses, please notify Covenant School of Nursing at the time of admission. Also remember to notify financial aid any time a new scholarship is awarded to you so your file can be updated accordingly.
Helpful Sites
U.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov) Student Aid on the Web (www.studentaid.ed.gov) College for Texans (www.collegefortexans.com)
Texas Guarantee Student Loan Corporation (www.tgslc.org)
Financial Aid Officer 2002 West Loop 289 Suite 120
Lubbock, TX 79407 Work: (806)725-8903
Advance Credit LVN-RN Program
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) may request admission toour LVN-RN program for completion of their registered nursing education. This program reduces the time from the usual 76 week curriculum to a shorter period of 57 weeks. To be considered for this opportunity, the applicant must meet all regular application requirements as listed below.
Covenant School of Nursing also offers an advance placement test to qualifying applicants. If the applicant is chosen to test for advance placement, this could reduce the time even further to a 38 week program. The Admission Committee follows specific criteria to choose candidates for the advanced placement testing option. This decision for advance testing is also based on space availability within our program.
Application Checklist:
Applications for August are accepted from January 15th through March 15th. Applications for January are accepted from July 15th through September 15th. Late applications will not be processed—no exceptions.
These admission materials may be mailed together in a large envelope, or delivered in person. Items turned in separately will not be accepted.
□ Online application for admission go to http://cson.covenanthealth.org and click the apply here link □ Current Texas Board of Nursing License Vocational Nurse License verification
□ Resume—Including work history, education, and any health care volunteer service
□ A $50 application fee (money order) payable to Covenant School of Nursing if all application documents are submitted at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. A $100 application fee (money order) is charged if application documents are submitted within the last 30 days of the application period
□ Include an Official, Unopened, high school transcript or GED verification □ Include all Official, Unopened, college/university transcripts
□ Submit three completed Reference Forms in legal envelopes size: 4 1/8 X 9 1/2
• (Forms and instructions are available at http://cson.covenanthealth.org, Download Forms tab.) □ Submit passing Entrance Exam scores.
□ Letter of Standing from any school of nursing or allied health program you attended and did not successfully complete (this must be mailed directly to the school: 2002 W Loop 289 Suite 120, Lubbock, TX 79407). □ Non-USA citizens must provide proof of Permanent Resident alien status.
Admission Process:
After the application deadline, please allow 4 weeks for processing then you will be contacted by email regarding your application status. We cannot give any admission status updates over the phone or to family members.
Transfer Students
Individuals who are currently or have been recently enrolled in another school of registered nursing that desire admission as a transfer student at CSON must meet all application and admission criteria previously explained. The student must also have a Letter of Standing and two recommend letters from a previous nursing instructor mailed directly to our program. A degree plan is established according to a transferring course description comparison. All transfer students complete the first 19 weeks of our program and upon successful completion of this initial semester, the degree plan previously established will be in place. No transfer credit is allowed for any grade below a “C” and the most recent semester completed of a nursing program must be within one academic year of the start date at CSON. In order to graduate, a student must complete a minimum of 38 weeks of the nursing curriculum at Covenant.
For priority consideration
apply online at
www.cson.covenanthealth.org
1. LEGAL NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________________ (last) (first) (middle) (maiden) Other last names used _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Present Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ (number & street) (city, state, & zip)
3. Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (number & street) (city, state, & zip)
4. Permanent No. ( ) _________________ Cell No. ( ) ____________________ Work No. ( )________________________ 5. Social Security No. ______________________________________________ Email _______________________________________ 6. Employer_______________________________ Job Title______________________ Dates of Employment____________________ Job Duties__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Date of Birth__________________ Place of Birth______________ If not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident status is required.
8. Person you wish to be notified in case of emergency _________________________________________________________________ (name)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (street, city, state, zip) (area code) (phone number) (relationship) 9. List one individual (family members preferred), who do not live in the same household or your household but will always know your new address and phone number if you move:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (name) (street, city, state, & zip) (area code) (phone number) (relationship) 10. Record of High School Attendance Highest Grade Certificate
Name of School Location Dates Attended Completed (circle) Earned __________________________ ___________________________ __________ to __________ 9 10 11 12 Diploma __________________________ ___________________________ __________ to __________ 9 10 11 12 G.E.D. 11. Record of College/University Attendance Dates Attended
Name of College Location of Campus (month/year) Major Total Credit Degree Granted Hours (with date) __________________ __________________ ________ to ________ _____________________ ______ ____________ __________________ __________________ ________ to ________ _____________________ ______ ____________ __________________ __________________ ________ to ________ _____________________ ______ ____________ __________________ __________________ ________ to ________ _____________________ ______ ____________ 12. Date expected to complete prerequisites_______________________________Date expected to enter program___________________ 13. Name of college(s) you plan to attend to complete pre-requisite college courses___________________________________________ 14. Record of Health Career Certifications
Certificate/Licensure & Number Date Issued Insured By Renewal Date ____________________________________ __________________ ________________________________ ______________ ____________________________________ __________________ ________________________________ ______________ 15. Names of any other schools of Nursing or Allied Health attended_______________________________________________________ Dates attended ____________ to _______________ Reason for withdrawal_______________________________________________ 16. How did you hear about us?_____________________________________________________________________________________
A Member of Covenant Health System
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
2002 W. Loop 289, Suite 120 • Lubbock, Texas 79407 Application should be typed or printed in ink.
FOR CSON USE ONLY
Date Rcvd________ Paid_______ ____LVN Advanced Credit ____RN ____Transfer
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) may require documentation regarding criminal convictions and/or information regarding substance abuse, mental health treatment, and any disability that might adversely affect the safe practice of professional nursing. Based on this information, the BON may deny licensure as a registered nurse if it sees this to be in the best interest of society.
Contact the Nursing Careers Counselor prior to application if any of these concerns apply to you. Approval from the BON to sit for registered nursing licensure often takes from 6 to 12 months. Written approval from the BON to take the NCLEX-RN (licensing exam) must be on file before an applicant will be granted admission to Covenant School of Nursing. Failure to accurately answer number 17 (below) will result in the deniel of your admission to CSON.
17. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? ______Yes ______ No
Do you have any criminal charges pending? ______Yes ______ No
Submit your application online at www.cson.covenanthealth.org and turn all supporting documentaion in before the deadline. 1) Resume—Including work history, education, and any health care volunteer service
2) Official high school transcript with graduation date OR copy of G.E.D. certification
3) Official transcripts from every college or university attended to date
4) A $50 application fee (money order payable to Covenant School of Nursing) if all application documents are submitted at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. A $100 application fee (money order) if all application documents are submitted within the last 30 days of the application period.
5) Submit passing entrance exam scores
6) 3 completed, signed, and sealed reference forms
7) Applicable documentation requested if question number #17 is answered “Yes” or if any of section #17 (above) pertains to you 8) Letter of Standing from any school of Nursing or allied health you attended and did NOT complete
*Your Application for Admission will be returned to you if it is incomplete or if any of the above requirements are not included.*
Criminal Background Check
I authorize Covenant School of Nursing to obtain a criminal background check as part of my admission process,
understanding that Covenant School of Nursing will rely upon information it obtains. I understand that information reported through a criminal background check could require me to file a Petition for Declaratory Order with the Texas Board of Nursing. This could be cause for non-admission to Covenant School of Nursing. If a declaratory order is submitted, but no authorization letter is received before beginning the program this is cause for non-admission to Covenant School of Nursing. I also understand that if a report from a consumer reporting agency is the basis from an adverse action, I can be furnished a copy of the report and such additional information as may be required by the law. This authorization shall remain valid until Covenant School of Nursing receives written notice of revocation.
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Initials
Functional and/or Learning Disabilities
I understand it is my responsibility to notify Covenant School of Nursing of any functional disabilities which might interfere with my learning and performance as a nursing student and necessitate special accommodations while in school. Furthermore, I understand that if I require special accommodations because of disability, I must request in writing such consideration and submit a current letter from an appropriate licensed professional describing the nature of the functional limitation and specific accommodations needed while
a student at Covenant School of Nursing. ___________________
Initials
Release and Hold Harmless
I hereby release from any liability all persons and entities who provide information concerning my competence, ethical conduct, character, and other information regarding my qualifications for admission to Covenant School of Nursing. I further fully release and
forever discharge Covenant School of Nursing, Covenant Health System, and their servants, agents, and employees for their use of and
reliance upon any such information obtained and hereby indemnify and hold them harmless from any liability or loss whatsoever, including court costs, attorney’s fees, expenses and payment of claims or judgments, which may result from their use of or reliance upon such information.
________________________________________________ _____________________________
Signature of Applicant Date
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) may require documentation regarding criminal convictions and/or information regarding substance abuse, mental health treatment, and any disability that might adversely affect the safe practice of professional nursing. Based on this information, the BON may deny licensure as a registered nurse if it sees this to be in the best interest of society.
Contact the Nursing Careers Counselor prior to application if any of these concerns apply to you. Approval from the BON to sit for registered nursing licensure often takes from 6 to 12 months. Written approval from the BON to take the NCLEX-RN (licensing exam) must be on file before an applicant will be granted admission to Covenant School of Nursing. Failure to accurately answer number 17 (below) will result in the deniel of your admission to CSON.
17. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? ______Yes ______ No
Do you have any criminal charges pending? ______Yes ______ No
Submit your application online at www.cson.covenanthealth.org and turn all supporting documentaion in before the deadline. 1) Resume—Including work history, education, and any health care volunteer service
2) Official high school transcript with graduation date OR copy of G.E.D. certification
3) Official transcripts from every college or university attended to date
4) A $50 application fee (money order payable to Covenant School of Nursing) if all application documents are submitted at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. A $100 application fee (money order) if all application documents are submitted within the last 30 days of the application period.
5) Submit passing entrance exam scores
6) 3 completed, signed, and sealed reference forms
7) Applicable documentation requested if question number #17 is answered “Yes” or if any of section #17 (above) pertains to you 8) Letter of Standing from any school of Nursing or allied health you attended and did NOT complete
*Your Application for Admission will be returned to you if it is incomplete or if any of the above requirements are not included.*
Criminal Background Check
I authorize Covenant School of Nursing to obtain a criminal background check as part of my admission process,
understanding that Covenant School of Nursing will rely upon information it obtains. I understand that information reported through a criminal background check could require me to file a Petition for Declaratory Order with the Texas Board of Nursing. This could be cause for non-admission to Covenant School of Nursing. If a declaratory order is submitted, but no authorization letter is received before beginning the program this is cause for non-admission to Covenant School of Nursing. I also understand that if a report from a consumer reporting agency is the basis from an adverse action, I can be furnished a copy of the report and such additional information as may be required by the law. This authorization shall remain valid until Covenant School of Nursing receives written notice of revocation.
___________________
Initials
Functional and/or Learning Disabilities
I understand it is my responsibility to notify Covenant School of Nursing of any functional disabilities which might interfere with my learning and performance as a nursing student and necessitate special accommodations while in school. Furthermore, I understand that if I require special accommodations because of disability, I must request in writing such consideration and submit a current letter from an appropriate licensed professional describing the nature of the functional limitation and specific accommodations needed while
a student at Covenant School of Nursing. ___________________
Initials
Release and Hold Harmless
I hereby release from any liability all persons and entities who provide information concerning my competence, ethical conduct, character, and other information regarding my qualifications for admission to Covenant School of Nursing. I further fully release and
forever discharge Covenant School of Nursing, Covenant Health System, and their servants, agents, and employees for their use of and
reliance upon any such information obtained and hereby indemnify and hold them harmless from any liability or loss whatsoever, including court costs, attorney’s fees, expenses and payment of claims or judgments, which may result from their use of or reliance upon such information.
________________________________________________ _____________________________
Forming a Partnership
Forming a Partnership
Forming a Partnership
Reason for action
In response to 2007 Sunset Bill (HB2426) for the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) beginning in 2015, graduation from a diploma program of study leading to initial RN licensure must entitle the graduate to an academic degree; the
Covenant School of Nursing and Lubbock Christian University Department of Nursing propose a program partnership. These two programs are the first to form a partnership of this type in the state of Texas. Both organizations would like to stress the word “Partnership”. This is not a merger because both entities will retain their own identity. This partnership supports the Regionalization Efforts for the Strategic Plan for State of Texas to Meet the Nursing Workforce Needs of 2013. Also this partnership offers students educational progression in a timely manner with a logical transition to advance practice roles if the student so desires. We are forming a united front to benefit future nursing students. The Texas Board of Nursing has commended us for our innovative approach to helping students achieve a higher level of education. We are dedicated to providing future nurses the best education and real-‐world experience they can receive.
Details about transfer credits
Covenant and LCU will accept transfer courses for the prerequisites from regionally accredited universities or
colleges. All prerequisites must meet minimum requirements as stated on the prerequisite page. Transfer credit for our summer requirements of Genetics and Statistics can also be requested if those courses have been completed prior to enrollment. Dual Credit and Clep Credit are accepted for any courses that are transcribed on a regionally accredited college or university transcript.
Beginning the Partnership
This partnership begins when the student enters Covenant School of Nursing. Upon acceptance, students complete our 2 year program (including 4 summer courses if needed) and are then eligible to take the National Council
Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-‐RN). This readies the student to begin Lubbock Christian School of Nursing to obtain their Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN). This process takes 2 semesters and once the student successfully completes LCU’s requirements they are awarded their degree.
