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Purpose:
The program in Nursing is designed to prepare a selected individual to participate
as a collaborative member of the nursing care team and to provide direct
care to patients in a variety of health service facilities and agencies.
Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student will be eligible
to take the licensing examination for Registered Nurse (RN).
Occupational Objectives:
Include registered nurse positions in hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’
offices and other comparable health care facilities and agencies
Admission Requirements: General
college curricular admission
Program Notes:
The State Board of Nursing has the authority
to deny licensure to any applicant who has violated any of the provisions
of 54.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia. Any student entering the nursing program
who has committed any illegal offenses other than minor traffic violations
should discuss these matters with the nursing program head prior to admission
for clarification. Criminal background checks are required for the Nursing
program. Instructions for obtaining this criminal background check
will be given at the time of program acceptance.
Students seeking admission to
the Nursing AAS degree program must have a high school diploma, a GED, or
certificate of completion of home schooling. This program has limited space
in clinical courses. Students admitted into the program will complete general
requirements, including those listed below, then be placed on the waiting
list for clinicals. The program coordinator will then notify students on
the waiting list as space becomes available. Priority on the waiting list
is assigned on the basis of the date of completed requirements.
Admitted nursing students will
be placed on a waiting list for entry into major/clinical courses (NUR 111
and higher) when they have satisfied the following requirements:
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Completion of one unit
of high school biology with grade of "C" or better or its equivalent
(JSRCC
BIO
01).
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2.
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Completion of one unit
of high school chemistry with grade of "C" or better or its equivalent
(JSRCC
CHM
01).
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3.
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Completion of one unit
of high school algebra with grade of "C" or better or its equivalent
(JSRCC
MTH
03).
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4.
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Completion of all JSRCC
developmental course work prescribed as a result of JSRCC placement
tests (
MTH 02,
ENG 01,
ENG 05, and
ENG 107).
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5.
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Completion of
the NET Exam with a composite score of 60 or above and at least
50 on both math and verbal portions of the exam. Applicants
who have already completed a four-year college degree, who are licensed
practical nurses, or nationally certified paramedics, are exempt
from this examination and should submit a letter requesting to be
placed on the waiting list when requirements 1-4 have been completed.
Students whose NET scores are deficient must:
(1) satisfactorily
complete an individually prescribed pre-clinical program consisting
of the following possible courses:
MTH 02;
ENG 01,
ENG 05, and
ENG 107;
NAS 161;
NUR 98;
HLT 143; and
NUR 135 then
(2) retake the
exam and achieve an acceptable score on the second attempt.
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Students are
placed on the waiting list after completing steps 1-5 as listed above.
The average waiting time for students entering NUR 111, from the date all
program admission requirements are met, is usually twelve to eighteen months.
For students entering with Advanced Placement as LPNs the average waiting
time, once NUR 115 is completed, is six to twelve months. For students
transferring from another registered nursing program (who are eligible to
return to their previous program) the average waiting time is also six to
twelve months.
Criteria for
ranking names on the waiting list include the following, in order as listed:
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date
of qualification (date completed steps 1-5 as listed above),
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2.
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year
and term that the student began taking classes at JSRCC toward the
nursing curriculum,*
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3.
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credits
completed (at time of qualification) from within the nursing curriculum.*
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*Criteria 2 and 3 are used only when more than
one student qualifies on the same day.
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Students on the waiting list
for admission are encouraged to enroll in support courses as indicated in
the curriculum plan. To remain in good standing on the waiting list, students
must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.00.
Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better and
must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all courses taken within the
nursing curriculum in order to enter NUR 111. The 2.5 GPA requirement
becomes effective for students placed on the waiting list beginning January
1, 2007.
Upon granting approval for entry into
NUR 111, the program coordinator will give the students forms for physical and
dental examinations, including any required immunizations. Students must
be free of any physical or mental condition which might adversely affect
their performance in clinical courses or as nurses. Medical/dental forms
must be submitted in complete form at least two weeks prior to beginning
the NUR 111 class.
Advanced Placement Options:
All applicants for advanced placement in the nursing program must first
meet basic program admission requirements. (See
Steps 1-5 in the "Program Notes" section.)
Licensed Practical Nurses may then qualify to receive advanced placement
after successfully completing
NUR 115 (Transition to RN).
Nationally Certified Paramedics may then qualify for a specific program of
study which includes credit for previous learning.
Students transferring nursing credits from other RN programs may then
qualify for credit for specific nursing courses by transfer if eligible
to return to their previous programs.
Specific informational packets
are available for each of these three categories and can be obtained by
calling the program support staff at 523-5379. Prospective students should
be specific as to which packet they are requesting.
Program Progressions:
The student must complete all support courses either preceding or concurrently
with the appropriate nursing course as indicated in the curriculum plan.
Health/Physical Education and the elective may be taken at any time prior
to graduation. A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses within
the nursing curriculum.
After completion of NUR 111,
students are normally placed in NUR 112, 204, 206, and then in
NUR 207 and 208.
The student is required to complete
a sequence of courses and learning experiences provided at the college and
selected community agencies, such as special and general hospitals, nursing
homes, clinics, physicians’ offices, and comparable facilities. The nursing
faculty will observe and evaluate the student’s suitability for nursing
and direct patient care.
All students must pay for and
take an achievement test after each clinical nursing course ($15) and comprehensive
examinations (approximately $50) at the end of the program.
A student must obtain permission
from the program coordinator to continue in the nursing program under the
following conditions: (l) repeating a course with a grade below "C" or (2)
withdrawal from a nursing course. In accordance with VCCS policy, a student
may not normally enroll in the same course more than twice. Further policies
for the program are listed in the Registered Nursing Student Handbook. The
handbook is given to all students in their first major nursing course and
is available in the nursing office for review.
Clinical Contracts: Individual
contracts are in effect with each affiliate clinical agency, and these contracts
differ in requirements made of students. The general stipulations are as
follows:
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Clinical agencies reserve
the right to dismiss a student from their agency at any time with
due cause. This will be done with advance notice except in an emergency.
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2.
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Proper uniform must be
worn.
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3.
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Published hospital policies
must be adhered to.
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4.
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Immunizations must be
current.
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5.
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The student releases
the hospital, its agents, and employees from any liability for any
injury or death to himself or damage to his property arising out
of the clinical agreement or use of hospital’s facilities.
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The student is financially
responsible for any medical care required while in the clinical
setting.
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The student must have
a current American Heart Association CPR certification at the level
of BLS for Health Care Provider.
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Criminal background
checks will be required of all students in the clinical setting. |
Contracts for each agency are
available in the Nursing Office and may be reviewed by students upon request.
Financial Requirements: In
addition to the regular college tuition and fees, the nursing program requires:
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Uniforms and Shoes
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$200.00
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Books and Supplies
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$1,500.00
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Special Testing
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$150.00
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Physical and Dental
exam (student’s own physician and dentist)
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$500.00
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Graduation
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$500.00
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These costs are approximate and
are subject to change. The student should also consider transportation and
parking costs, as the program requires travel to complete clinical assignments.
Computer Competency Requirement:
All applicants to the Nursing program must either pass the computer
competency exam, administered in the testing centers at each campus, or
successfully complete
ITE 115
or CSC 155
or equivalent prior to entering NUR 111. Students not passing the computer
competency exam may retake the exam only once.
Cooperative Agreement:
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is responsible for coordination of
a cooperative nursing program with Rappahannock Community College. Students
may take first-year nursing courses at either college. All students take
second-year nursing courses at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
Program Accreditation: The
program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited
by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The NLN
Accrediting Commission may be contacted at 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New
York, NY 10006, (800) 669-1656, ext. 153.
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