Graduation Requirements

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For graduates to be eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN), a student must satisfactorily:

  1. Complete the required curriculum of 120 semester hours:
    1. Complete all the related general education College course requirements. (60 semester credit hours) with a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
    2. Complete all required nursing courses (60 semester credit hours) with a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of nursing coursework at Lakeview College of Nursing.
  3. Complete 20 hours of Service Learning throughout the curriculum.
  4. Complete the required Program Outcomes.
  5. Complete the NCLEX-RN review class offered by the College.

The responsibility for knowing and achieving the graduation requirements rest with the students.

Service Learning

Service Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop a habit of critical reflection as they integrate professional values and leadership principles throughout their career. (Program Outcome 5)
  2. Incorporate an ethic of social and civic responsibility into their professional values and practice. (Program Outcome 4 & 5)
  3. Develop an understanding of the complex underlying issues impacting family, population, and community health needs. (Program Outcome 4)
  4. Develop their ability to work collaboratively in a variety of settings. (Program Outcome 1 & 7)
  5. Learn about diverse cultural perspectives and develop a respect for cultural differences (Program Outcome 6)
  6. Observe organizational and community decision-making styles and reflect on how these are utilized to promote community health and wellness. (Program Outcome 1)

Completing 20 hours of service learning is a graduation requirement. The 20 hours of service learning will be completed throughout the student’s time at Lakeview and must be fulfilled before graduating. Five (5) hours are recommended to be completed each semester, totaling twenty (20) hours by graduation. There are limitations to individual hours earned through donations or blood drives. Students may participate in one supply donation activity during their time at Lakeview for a maximum of 5 service hours. The student can only earn a maximum of 5 hours through any form of supply donations. Students who donate blood can receive up to a maximum of 2.5 service hours during their time at Lakeview. Blood donation is allowed one time during the student’s time at Lakeview. A blood donation would not reduce the number of hours a student could earn through a supply donation.

There are a multitude of organizations that seek out volunteers to serve the community. Approved service learning locations are located in the Service Learning Welcome letter. All organizations require prior authorization to complete hours. Please contact the site before completing the hours to fulfill the site’s needs. If a student wishes to complete service hours at a location different from the pre-approved list, they must first contact Professor Brassard for approval.

Students will be added to a service learning course in Edvance 360. All service learning documents are available in the service learning course. Proof of completed hours should be documented in Edvance 360. Students will complete and submit the service learning reflective journal in Edvance 360. The service learning reflective journal is due end of the student’s final semester. The student will not meet the service learning graduation requirements until all 20 hours have been approved by submitting the service learning form and the service learning reflective journal.