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scheduled by the program faculty. Clinical rotations are 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, with the possibility
of 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm and 6:30 am - 7:00 pm rotations.

Credit Hours
Each required course in the professional curriculum reflects a credit hour value. BHCLR uses the
credit hour formula identified in the Academic Information section of the Catalog.

Determination of Maximum Credit Hours Expected in a Semester
In the School of Practical Nursing, a student’s total semester hours may be restricted to less than
15 hours in a semester of this program if a student is taking the maximum amount of hours
available according to the curriculum plan. The number of approved credit hours earned prior to
the current semester start date is subtracted from the total number of credit hours available for a
student to achieve upon completion of the current semester. The number of restricted hours
remaining equals the maximum number of available hours for a student to take in the current
semester. A student is not allowed to add additional general education courses that are not
required for the program, nor are they allowed to add nursing courses from another semester.
Educational Plans and Promotion
A student’s educational plan serves as a guide for the sequencing of the courses required in the
program of study. Educational plans reflect all courses for enrolled nursing students including
general education and nursing courses; this plan must be followed by students at all levels. The
Registrar or Coordinator develops the plan before the selected applicant enrolls. Changes in the
plan may be requested by contacting the Registrar or appropriate Coordinator. The student must
have the Registrar or Coordinator’s approval prior to the deviation from the educational plan.
Deviation from the educational plan may jeopardize enrollment and completion of the program
of study.

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

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

• Fulfill all progression and promotion criteria;

• Complete the graduate clearance process;

• Cooperate in the taking of class and individual photo sessions arranged by the school;

• Complete three (3) community service hours;

• Successful completion of the Program of Study;

• Satisfactory demonstration of program objectives, essential functions and technical
standards.

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