Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

128 College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice • satisfactorily complete the program requirements for the degree, including all required courses for the chosen track with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and with no course with a grade lower than B applied toward the degree. • apply for graduation • have satisfactorily met all financial and library obligations • satisfactorily complete dissertation and receive a recommendation for graduation from the program director Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education • satisfactorily complete the program requirements for the degree, including all required courses for the chosen track with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and with no course with a grade lower than B applied toward the degree • apply for graduation • have satisfactorily met all financial and library obligations • satisfactorily complete dissertation and receive a recommendation for graduation from the program director Graduation with Honors Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8, or 95 percent, or better will receive a diploma inscribed with Highest Honors. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 to 3.79, or 90 to 94.99 percent, will receive a diploma inscribed with Honors. Students should refer to their program-specific sections of this handbook for variations on these criteria. Chancellor’s List Students receiving a 3.8 GPA, or 95 percent, or better are placed on the Chancellor’s List for that semester. A letter of commendation is sent from the chancellor to the student and the honor is recorded on the student’s official transcript and diploma. Dean’s List Students receiving a 3.6 GPA, or 90 percent, or better are placed on the Dean’s List for that semester. A letter of commendation is sent from the dean to the student, and the honor is recorded on the student’s official transcript and diploma. Applying for Graduation Students will be notified close to the end of the program of time and dates to fill out paperwork for graduation. Remember, it is the students’ responsibility to apply for graduation. Picture times will be scheduled through the department. Nursing students participate in the college graduation ceremony held during the month of August. The college will provide each student with a cap and gown to be worn during the graduation ceremony. In addition to the ceremony, there is a dinner for graduates and their families. The Nova Southeastern University nursing pin, which can only be purchased by NSU nursing program graduates, will be available for order during your last nursing course. The pin also has a pin guard for M.S.N. students.