Bachelor of Science in Nursing: special notes
essential functions, behaviors, abilities of the nursing student
Nursing is a practice discipline. The professional practice of nursing draws upon the cognitive ability, psychomotor skills, interpersonal skills, emotional stability and physical endurance of those persons engaged in the discipline. Given the nature of the curriculum at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, a student must be prepared to meet the basis requirements of a practicing professional nurse. Review our policy.
disability statement
The Office of Student Services assists students with disabilities in obtaining appropriate academic adjustments during the course of their studies at the College. If a student believes that he or she may need and wants such an academic adjustment, the student should contact the office of the Director, Student Success by calling 804-627-5327. The Assistant Dean for Student Services is the College's coordinator for compliance with applicable disability laws.
The College seeks to comply with all applicable laws, including Section II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and state and local requirements regarding students and applicants with disabilities. The College provides appropriate academic adjustments as necessary to ensure that it does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
vehicular requirements
Because of the broad scope of clinical facilities and locations, undergraduate nursing students must have access to a car. For information about the Virginia requirements for automobile liability insurance, vehicle registration, and operator's license, write to the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles or visit their website at www.dmv.state.va.us. Students and/or parents are responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage. Some insurance companies may consider such travel as "business driving." Expenses for travel are the responsibility of the student.
Registered Nurse Licensure Examination (NCLEX) requirements
The Virginia Board of Nursing requires all graduates of the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing who apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to undergo a routine criminal background check, which necessitates submission of a complete set of fingerprints with the NCLEX application.
