Division of Nursing and Health Sciences: Jerry Alewine, Division Dean
Department Chair: Jenny Lindler, D.N.P.
Assistant Professor:
Jenny Lindler, D.N.P., Emily Livingston, D.N.P., Edwina Hallman, M.S.N., Donna Elsenheimer, M.S.N.
Adjunct Professor:
Lindsey Longshore, M.S.N.
Requirements for the Major in Nursing (not including General Education Core, or requirements for admission to the Nursing Major)
Junior One Semester
Junior Two Semester
Senior One Semester
Senior Two Semester
*Admission to Newberry College and successful completion of prerequisite course work does not guarantee admission to the upper division Nursing major. Admission to the Nursing major as a junior student is a separate process that occurs in the last semester of the sophomore year and is based on the student’s ability to compete academically with other applicants. The number of students admitted to the Nursing major in any given year is limited to those who can be accommodated, given available resources and within the regulations set forth by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
- Admission requirements for the NUR major:
- Completion of or enrolled in a minimum of 64 credit hours applicable to the degree.
- Have a minimum C grade in each of the 11 required Prenursing courses: BIO 101, 121, or 130; BIO 212; BIO 215; BIO 216; CHE 105; ENG 113; ENG or REL course tagged WI; MAT 111, MAT 150, or MAT 211; MAT 200; SPE 110; PHE 220.
- Students must have at least a 3.0 Pre-nursing GPA including at least a 3.0 GPA in requisite science courses.
- Students must score at least “Proficient” on the ATI TEAS exam including at least a 50 science sub score.
**Separate requirements apply to continuation within the NUR major and for graduation. Please see the NUR Handbook provided by the department.