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Purpose:
The program in Nursing is designed to provide individuals from diverse
backgrounds with a lifelong commitment to learning the nursing skills
and knowledge needed to serve as a member of the interdisciplinary
healthcare team. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student will be eligible
to take the licensing examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
Occupational Objectives:
Include registered nurse positions in hospitals, extended care
facilities, 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 coordinator of the Nursing program prior to admission
for clarification. Criminal background checks are now required of all
entering students. Inability of a student to be placed in a clinical
site due to a negative background check will result in removal from the
program.
Additional Admission
Requirements: Students seeking admission to
the Nursing AAS degree program must have a high school diploma, a GED, or
certificate of completion of home schooling. Applicants must first enroll in the Pre-Nursing
and Allied Health Career Studies Certificate. (Please see
http://www.jsr.vccs.edu/curriculum/plan_info.htm for information on
this career studies certificate.) Upon completion of the
additional admission requirements listed below, students may apply to the Nursing
AAS degree program.
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Submission of official high school and college (if applicable) transcripts to
Central Admissions and Records.
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Completion of one unit
of high school biology with a grade of "C" or better;
BIO 1 at JSRCC is the high school equivalent course.
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Completion of one unit
of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better; CHM 1 at JSRCC is the high school equivalent course.
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Completion of one
unit of high school or college algebra with a grade of "C" or
better; MTH 3 at JSRCC is the high school equivalent course.
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Completion of JSRCC reading, writing, and
mathematics placement tests and all required developmental
courses (ENG 1, ENG 5, ENG 107, MTH 2) based on the test
results. The reading and writing placement tests are waived for
students with credit for college English. |
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Receive a grade of "C" or better in all courses taken at JSRCC and any
college courses transferred from another institution to meet the
Nursing curriculum requirements. |
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Completion of
the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) with a reading score of at least
45 and math score of at least 45. This test is waived for
4-year college graduates, nationally registered paramedics, and LPN's.
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Enrollment in the Pre-Nursing and Allied
Health Career Studies Certificate program. (See
http://www.jsr.vccs.edu/curriculum/plan_info.htm for
information on this career studies certificate.)
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A 2.5 GPA prior to admission to NUR 111. |
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Submission of application to the first
clinical Nursing course after completion of the first semester
of the Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Career Studies Certificate
program. (Students will contact the Nursing program
admissions coordinator to submit this application.) |
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Participation in a mandatory information
session. These information sessions will be scheduled
periodically throughout the semester. |
Qualified applicants who are not admitted for the
semester of their choice may reapply for future semesters for admission
to the Nursing AAS Degree program. Admission to the Nursing
program is competitive, and only a limited number of students will be
accepted. Fully-qualified students will be ranked according to GPA, NET
achievement, and their completed portfolio. Due to the high demand
for nurses, budget constraints, and faculty shortage, there are a
limited number of seats, and the program routinely receives more
applications than can be accepted. For this reason, it is
imperative that applications be complete, that all procedures be
followed, and that applications prepare themselves academically to be
competitive in the review process.
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Functional
Skills Requirements: Students entering the
Nursing program must possess the following
functional skills:
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Sufficient eyesight to observe patients, read
records, manipulate equipment, and visually monitor
patients in dim light.
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Sufficient hearing to communicate with
patients and members of a health care delivery
team, monitor patients using electronic equipment,
and hear necessary sounds during operation of
equipment.
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Satisfactory speaking, reading, and writing skills
to effectively communicate in English in a timely
manner.
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Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to
manipulate equipment, lift, stoop, or bend in the
delivery of safe nursing care.
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Satisfactory physical strength and endurance to be
on one's feet for extended periods and to move
immobile patients.
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Satisfactory intellectual and emotional function to
ensure patient safety and to exercise independent
judgment and discretion in performing assigned
tasks.
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Application Deadlines for
Entry into NUR 111:
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For spring class, September 15 of prior year
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For summer class, March
15
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For fall class, April 15 of each year
Advanced Placement Options:
Applicants for advanced placement in the Nursing program are
required to meet all admission requirements with the exception of item
#8 in the listing above -- the Nurse Entrance Test (NET).
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Licensed Practical Nurses
(LPN's) may qualify for advanced placement. Applications for the LPN
to RN option are accepted 3 times per year.
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Since applicants
transferring clinical Nursing courses from other RN programs have
met the admissions requirements of the transferring institution, the
JSRCC Nursing program admission requirements are waived, however
high school and college transcripts must be submitted with the
application.
Awarding credits for specific Nursing courses will be determined by
the Nursing Admission and Transfer Committee. Nursing transfer applicants must have a
written statement indicating that they are in good standing and
eligible to return to the previous institution.
An informational packet for
the Nursing AAS Degree program with specific information related to
advanced placement for LPN's is available in Room
507 on the Downtown Campus by calling program support staff at 523-5375
or 523-5476 or on the college's website,
www.reynolds.edu.
Expectations.
The student is required to complete a sequence of courses and
learning experiences provided at the college and selected community
agencies, such as acute care (hospitals) or long-term care facilities,
clinics, physicians' offices, or comparable agencies and facilities.
During these experiences, the Nursing faculty will observe, monitor, and
evaluate the student's suitability for nursing and direct patient care.
Clinical Contracts.
Individual
contracts are in effect with each affiliate clinical agency, and these contracts
differ in requirements for 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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Proper uniform must be
worn.
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Published hospital policies
must be followed.
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Immunizations must be
current.
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The student releases
the facility, its agents, and employees from any liability for any
injury or death to self or damage to personal property arising out
of the clinical agreement or use of the facility.
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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 BLS
level for Health Care Provider.
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A criminal
background check is required of all entering students. |
Contracts for each agency are
available in the School of Nursing and Allied Health Office in Room 507 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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$200.00
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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
subject to change. The student should also consider transportation and
parking costs for 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.
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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