Remember our Friends & Heros

JSRCC Online Web Utilities

Click here to jump back to the college home page

 

 

Nursing

Associate of Applied Science

 

                         Printable PDF Version

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.                                                       

 

1.

Submission of official high school and college (if applicable) transcripts to Central Admissions and Records.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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.

5. 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.
6. 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.
7.

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.

8. 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.) 
9. A 2.5 GPA prior to admission to NUR 111.
10. 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.)
11. 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.

 

Functional Skills Requirements:  Students entering the Nursing program must possess  the following functional skills:

  • Sufficient eyesight to observe patients, read records, manipulate equipment, and visually monitor patients in dim light.

  • 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.

  • Satisfactory speaking, reading, and writing skills to effectively communicate in English in a timely manner.

  • Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to manipulate equipment, lift, stoop, or bend in the delivery of safe nursing care.

  • Satisfactory physical strength and endurance to be on one's feet for extended periods and to move immobile patients.

  • Satisfactory intellectual and emotional function to ensure patient safety and to exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing assigned tasks.

Application Deadlines for Entry into NUR 111:

  • For spring class, September 15 of prior year

  • For summer class, March 15

  • 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). 

  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) may qualify for advanced placement. Applications for the LPN to RN option are accepted 3 times per year.

  • 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:

 

1.

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.

2.

Proper uniform must be worn.

3.

Published hospital policies must be followed.

4.

Immunizations must be current.

5.

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.

6.

The student is financially responsible for any medical care required while in the clinical setting.

7.

The student must have a current American Heart Association CPR certification at the BLS level for Health Care Provider.

8. 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:

 

Uniforms and Shoes

$200.00

Books and Supplies

$1,500.00

Special Testing

$200.00

Physical and Dental exam (student’s own physician and dentist)

$500.00

Graduation

$500.00

 

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.

 

CURRICULUM

COURSE

TITLE

LEC.

HRS.

LAB.

HRS.

CRS.

CRE.

*ENG 111

College Composition I

3

0

3

*MTH 120

Introduction to Mathematics

3

0

3

*NAS 161

Health Science I

3

3

4

*SDV 100

College Success Skills

1

0

1

*PSY 230

Developmental Psychology

3

0

3

TOTAL

13

3

14

___ ___1

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

0

3

*NAS 162

Health Science II

3

3

4

NUR 1112

Nursing I

5

9

8

TOTAL

11

12

15

*SOC 200 Principles of Sociology

3

0

3

NUR 1123 Nursing Fundamentals II

4

9

7

NUR 2263 Health Assessment

1

3

2

TOTAL

8

12

12

NUR 2043

Mental Health Nursing

3

9

6

NUR 2063

Maternity/Women’s Health Nursing

3

9

6

TOTAL

6

18

12

NUR 2073

Pediatric Nursing

3

9

6

NUR 2083

Acute Medical - Surgical Nursing

3

9

6

___ ___

Elective

2

0

2

TOTAL

8

18

14

Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree in Nursing

69

*This course is included in the Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Career Studies Certificate.

1 A list of approved general education electives (humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, mathematics, science, and wellness) is provided in the General Education section of the catalog under Curriculum Planning and Design.

2  All courses denoted with * must be taken prior to NUR 111. Students must pass the computer competency exam or complete ITE 115 or CSC 155 prior to NUR 111. CPR certification (American Heart Association, "BLS for the Health Care Provider") is required prior to NUR 111. 

3  NUR 112 and NUR 226 must be taken together. NUR 112, NUR 226, NUR 204, and NUR 206 must be completed prior to NUR 207 and NUR 208.

 

02.13.08

Home Page  |  Visitor Information  |  Student Resources  |  Academic Resources   |  Workforce Alliance

© J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College    
PO BOX 85622   Richmond, Virginia, USA  23285-5622 
(804.371.3000)