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Nursing Degree: A.S. - Nursing Academic Program Director
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Nursing Degree: A.S. - Nursing Academic Program Director
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Nursing is a healthcare profession which requires knowledge of biological, behavioral, and physical sciences. Registered nurses are licensed by the state to perform a variety of healthcare functions. They observe, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care as well as administer therapeutics, assist in patient rehabilitation, and instruct patients in health care.
Employment in the field for registered nurses is excellent locally and nationally. The registered nurse enjoys a well-compensated, rewarding, highly flexible career which should continue in the future. This field is expanding, and growth in the job market for registered nurses is projected.
For more information about the nursing profession and nursing careers, visit:
or contact the ARC Career & Job Opportunity Center.
The
Nursing program consists of a combination of general education and nursing
courses with related laboratory experience in local health agencies. Successful
completion of the program qualifies the student to take the National Licensing
Examination to become registered as a nurse and eligible for employment. A grade
of “C” or better is required in each nursing course for progression in the
program and for an Associate Degree in Nursing. The nursing curriculum is a
two-year program offered in four sequential semesters. There are two application
periods per year and students are accepted for the spring and fall semesters.
There are morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend clinical experiences required
with limited notice.
Startup program costs are approximately $1,500. The student is responsible for providing uniforms, laboratory fees, malpractice insurance, necessary equipment, and transportation to off-campus laboratory locations. Upon completion of the Nursing program, students should expect fees of approximately $350.00 to take the R.N. licensure exam. All costs/fees are subject to change.
NOTE:
In accordance with Regulation 480 of the State Board of Registered Nursing, a
person convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation, may not
qualify to be licensed as a registered nurse. If there are any questions
regarding this matter, please contact the State Board of Registered Nursing, or
visit their website at www.rn.ca.gov.
Requirements for Pre-enrollment to the Program
1. Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) or California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) as defined by the current requirements of the Nurse Practice Act, Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 1412, prior to time of application:
a) Students with a high school diploma from a school outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved independent agency. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis.
b) Students who possess an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree or higher from a regionally accredited college are exempt from the educational requirement stated above.
c) Students who have attended college outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by a NACES approved independent agency, demonstrating AA/AS degree or higher. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis.
2. A cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 in the following science prerequisites: BIOL 430,
BIOL 431, and BIOL 440 or BIOL 442
3. A grade of "C" (C- is not acceptable) or better and a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 in the following support courses:
ENGWR 300
NUTRI 300
PSYC 300
SPEECH 301* or SPEECH 331*(COREQUISITE to NURSE 400)
SOC 300* or ANTH 310* (COREQUISITE to NURSE 410)
4. Eligibility for ENGRD 310 or 312.
See Nursing Information Sheet for further details.
a) Students who possess an Associate
of Arts/Associate of Science Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college are
exempt from the requirement stated above.
5. Current Curriculum Planning
Summary Sheet
NOTE: For the initial evaluation of all transcripts and previous coursework
and to determine if the above eligibility requirements have been met, an appointment must be scheduled with
an ARC counselor at 484-8572. For
course equivalency of pre-nursing and degree major courses completed outside of
the Los Rios Community College District, students must provide course
descriptions (from the semester in which the courses were completed).
Application to the Nursing Program
The nursing program admits students twice a year. Applications for the fall semester are available the beginning of February. Applications for the spring semester are available the beginning of September. They are available in Admissions and Records, the Nursing Dept., the Health and Education division office, or downloadable from this site.
Selection and Admission Process
1. Selection is based on a computerized random selection process from among the qualified applicants.
2. Only students who meet the educational and pre-nursing requirements and follow the pre-enrollment procedures will be considered for the program. Meeting all these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
3. Acceptance of pre-nursing courses taken outside the Los Rios Community College District will be determined by the Allied Health admissions committee.
4. The student accepted into the Nursing program is required to have a physical examination, inoculations, and drug screen prior to the start of the semester.
Requirements for Degree Major
(71-72 Units)
BIOL 430, BIOL
431, BIOL 440 or BIOL 442,
ENGWR 300, NUTRI 300, PSYC 300, SOC 300 or ANTH 310, SPEECH 301 or SPEECH 331,
NURSE 400, 410, 420, 430
NOTE:
BIOL 430, BIOL 440 or BIOL 442
have a prerequisite of an introductory college chemistry course with a grade of
"C" or better. Please
check catalog course descriptions.
Courses Required for the Associate Degree in Nursing
Pre-Nursing Courses
BIOL 430
BIOL
431
BIOL
440 or BIOL 442
ENGWR 300
NUTRI
300
PSYC 300
In-progress grades will not be accepted for the above courses
SPEECH
301 or SPEECH 331
SOC 300 or ANTH 310
NOTE:
SPEECH 301 or SPEECH 331: Can be taken concurrently with NURSE 400, if not previously completed.
SOC 300 or ANTH 310: Can be taken concurrently with NURSE 410, if not previously completed.
Course Sequence for Degree Major
NURSE 400 (Semester 1)
NURSE
410 (Semester 2)
NURSE
420 (Semester 3)
NURSE 430 (Semester 4)
Additional Graduation Requirements
Humanities
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Living Skills
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
Competency in reading and math (Strongly recommended that math competency be met prior to entering Nursing program)
(For LVNs only)
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) accepted into the career mobility phase of the Associate Degree Program are required to complete a combination of general education and nursing courses with related laboratory experience in local health agencies. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student to take the National Licensing Examination to become registered as a nurse and eligible for employment. A grade of “C” or better is required in each nursing course for progression in the program and for an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Startup costs are approximately $1,500. The student is responsible for providing uniforms, laboratory fees, malpractice insurance, necessary equipment, and transportation to off-campus laboratory locations. Upon completion of the Nursing program, students should expect fees of approximately $350.00 to take the R.N. licensure exam. All costs/fees are subject to change.
NOTE: In accordance with Regulation 480 of the State Board of Registered Nursing, a person convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation, may not qualify to be licensed as a registered nurse. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact the State Board of Registered Nursing.
Requirements for Pre-enrollment to the
Program
1. Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) or California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) as defined by the current requirements of the Nurse Practice Act, Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 1412, prior to time of application:
a) Students with a high school diploma from a school outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved independent agency. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis.
b) Students who possess an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree or higher from a regionally accredited college are exempt from the educational requirement stated above.
c) Students who have
attended college outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated
by a NACES approved independent agency
2. Possession of a current California Vocational Nurse license at the time of
application
3.
Completion of a minimum of six months of recent LVN work experience,
preferably in the medical-surgical area
4. A cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 in the following science prerequisites: BIOL 430, BIOL 431, and BIOL 440 or (BIOL 442 ARC only)
5. A grade of "C" (C- is not acceptable) or better and a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 in the following prerequisite
courses:
ARC:
ENGWR 300, NUTRI 300, PSYC 300, SPEECH 301 or SPEECH 331, SOC 300 or ANTH 310
SCC: COMM 301 or 331, ENGWR 300, FCS 324, FCS 340, PSYC 300, SOC 300 or ANTH 310
6. Eligibility for ENGRD 310 or 312 (ARC) and ENGRD 310 (SCC). See Nursing Information Packet for further
details.
7. Current Curriculum Planning Summary Sheet (within the semester in which the pre-enrollment packet is being submitted)
Application to the LVN-RN Career Mobility Program
Applications are available the first week in February from this site and the following locations:
ARC Nursing Dept., Room 731 or the Health and Education Division office, Room 770
SCC Science and Allied Health Division office, Mohr Hall, Room 18
Selection and Admission Process
1. Selection is based on a computerized random selection process from among the qualified applicants.
2. Only students who meet the educational and pre-nursing requirements and follow the pre-enrollment procedures will be considered for the program. Meeting all these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
3. Acceptance of pre-nursing courses taken outside the Los Rios Community College District will be determined by the Allied Health admissions committee.
4. The student accepted into the Nursing program is required to have a physical examination, inoculations, and drug screen prior to the start of the semester.
Requirements for Degree Major
(71-76 Units)
BIOL 430,
BIOL 431, and BIOL 440 or BIOL 442,
ENGWR 300, NURSE 305, NUTRI 300, PSYC 300, SOC 300 or ANTH 310, SPEECH 301 or
SPEECH 331, (Credit for NURSE 400 and 410), NURSE 420, NURSE 430
NOTE: BIOL 430, BIOL 440 or BIOL 442 have a prerequisite of an introductory college chemistry course with a grade of "C" or better. Please check catalog course descriptions.
Pre-enrollment Courses (LVN Career Mobility)
BIOL 430
BIOL
431
BIOL
440 or BIOL 442
ENGWR 300
NUTRI
300
PSYC 300
SPEECH
301 or SPEECH 331
SOC 300 or ANTH 310
Above courses must be completed by the Spring 2008 semester
Course Sequence for Degree Major
NURSE 305 (Summer Session)
NURSE 420 (Semester 3, Fall Semester)
NURSE 430 (Semester 4, Spring Semester)
Additional Graduation Requirements
Humanities
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Living Skills
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
Competency in reading and math (Strongly recommended that math competency be met prior to entering Nursing program)
Credit for NURSE 400 and NURSE 410: Requirement waived in lieu of LVN licensure
Students who wish to transfer into the Nursing Program at American River College must complete a transfer packet. Transfer packets are available in the Nursing department. Please remember that admittance is based on space availability. In addition, you should know that:
American River College prerequisite requirements must be met. Course equivalencies need to be validated.
The program usually takes 1 to 2 transfer students a year.
Nursing course content varies from college to college. You would need to enter the semester on track without missing nursing content.
Since the various Schools of
Nursing are constantly changing prerequisite and admissions procedures, it is
important that nursing students who are contemplating transfer to a four-year
institution consult with a counselor as early as possible.
Diploma RN
Pursuing Associate Degree
We are currently updating this section. If you have any questions, please contact our Counseling department at 484-8572.
Certificates of Completion Offered By the Nursing Department
For students who are interested in vocational training and who are not necessarily seeking a college degree, we offer the following courses: (Click on course to download latest information sheet).
Acute Care Certified Nurse Assistant
These courses are designed for students who:
Are seeking employment as an entry level provider
Are interested in the direct patient care experience
Desire exposure to a health care environment to assess their interest in health care as a career
Want to prepare for the State of California Department of Health Services Nurse Assistant and/or Home Health Aide Certification
Need entry level course as an avenue to a higher level program such as Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse
Students successfully completing the above courses (grade of "C" or better) will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the Nursing Department. A Certificate of Completion certifies that the student has completed the course.
Requirements for the Nurse Assistant Certificate
NURSE 100
Requirements for the Home Health Aide Certificate
NURSE 100
NURSE 101
Requirements for the Acute Care Nurse Assistant Certificate
NURSE 100
NURSE 102
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