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Promotion from one classification to another is dependent on the student complying with the
educational plan and in fulfilling all requirements for each level of study in the program.

Graduation Requirements
Graduation is dependent on the student’s fulfillment of the following school requirements and
officially occurs on the date of completion verification:

1. Satisfactorily complete the program of study,

2. Settle all financial obligations,

3. Complete the clearance process,

4. Complete three (3) hours community service as a freshman, three (3) hours community
service as a Sophomore I or Sophomore II for a total of six (6) hours of community
service; BHCLR-SN Accelerated Track students complete a total of three (3) hours
community service as a Sophomore I or Sophomore II; reentry students will repeat
community service hours dependent on the level of entry,

5. Complete the educational plan as scheduled,

6. Successfully complete a comprehensive NCLEX-RN review course approved by the
program,

7. Provide school approved photograph for the graduate composite picture, and

8. Submit completed Sophomore II exit forms.

Length of Program
The Traditional Track program of study is a one and one-half academic years and includes sixty-
six (66) weeks of instruction. The Traditional Track program may include a semester of general
education prep and one and one half academic years of nursing instruction for a total of eighty-
two (82) weeks of instruction.

Graduates
Completion of the program of study and graduation assures eligibility to apply for the National
Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Licensure
Successful candidates on the NCLEX-RN are recognized as Registered Nurses, having
demonstrated competency and quality performance in the profession.

However, persons that have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found guilty of an
offense listed in ACA § 17-87-312. Criminal background checks in the Nurse Practice Act of

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