To facilitate success, nursing students are strongly encouraged to spend at least three (3) hours reading and/or studying outside of class for every hour spent in class.  For example, if a student is enrolled in four (4) to five (5) nursing courses for a total of 12-15 semester hours of credit, they can expect to spend a minimum of 36-45 clock hours per week in preparation and study.  Additional hours will be required for courses that have a laboratory and/or clinical component and at times when papers are due or during examination periods.