PRACTICAL NURSING & ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING. Program Information and Student Handbook

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PRACTICAL NURSING

&

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

NURSING

Program Information and

Student Handbook

2015-2016

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Nursing

IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NURSING PROGRAMS

Iowa Lakes Community College offers both the Practical Nursing and the Associate Degree Nursing programs. Your career goals will determine which program you choose to attend. Students are first admitted to the college in the Nursing Program General Studies track. This does not mean the student has been accepted into the Practical Nursing or Associated Degree Nursing programs.

The Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares the student to take the NCLEX-PN exam and to become licensed as a practical nurse. The licensed practical nurse provides patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in hospitals, long term care facilities, physicians’ offices, and home health care agencies.

The Practical Nursing program is offered as a full-time daytime option at the Emmetsburg campus. The Practical Nursing program consists of a three semester curriculum that starts in the fall semester.

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) curriculum prepares the student to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become licensed as a registered nurse. The licensed registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the nursing process. Registered nurses also carry out the prescribed orders of the physician in hospitals, long term care facilities, physicians' offices, home health care agencies, hospice, and other areas.

The Associate Degree Nursing program is offered as a full-time daytime option at the Emmetsburg campus with a fall and spring semester start. The Associate Degree Nursing full-time dayfull-time program consists of a five semester curriculum.

The LPN Bridge to Associate Degree Nursing curriculum prepares the LPN to transition to the Associate Degree RN role. Upon completion of this curriculum the students will be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become licensed as a registered nurse. The LPN Bridge to Associate Degree Nursing curriculum is offered in the full-time daytime option at the Emmetsburg campus.

Associate Degree Nursing graduates may further their education by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). BSN nurses have added skills in assessing, promoting and maintaining the health of individuals and groups, and may seek practice in a variety of settings. The Nursing Program at Iowa Lakes Community College is a part of the Iowa Board of Nursing Articulation Plan for RN-BSN Nursing Education. This plan facilitates educational articulation for students among and between institutions and minimizes repetition in BSN programs of study.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Iowa Lakes Community College Nursing Program facilitates the student’s learning in the profession of nursing.

Revised May 11, 2015

PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING EDUCATION

The Nursing Program provides education that promotes the economic development of the community by preparing graduate nurses for employment as practical or registered nurses. We believe health is:

 Holistic encompassing physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural components  A dynamic process

 Achieved when individuals function at their maximum capabilities  Compromised when a health need is unmet

We believe nursing is:  A caring profession  An art and applied science  Identification of health needs  A creative and dynamic discipline  Compassionate and empathetic  Collaborative and interdisciplinary  Use of effective communication skills  An evidence based practice

 Providing safe and efficient care  Client focused

 A profession requiring critical thinking

 Application of unique language, knowledge and skills  Utilization of the nursing process

 A profession with the core values of honesty, integrity, respect and accountability  A practice that functions within legal and ethical parameters

We believe nursing education:  Is a lifelong process

 Builds on the learner’s knowledge and experiences  Requires active learner participation

 Is interactive

 Fosters critical thinking and scientific inquiry  Involves shared accountability for learning  Moves conceptually from simple to complex  Correlates theory and clinical practices  Instills the core values of nursing

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ORGANIZING FRAMEWORK OF THE PN CURRICULUM

Human needs, the nursing process, and caring are the three interrelated core concepts of the Iowa Lakes Community College nursing curriculum. Through the use of critical thinking and evidence based practice, the nurse determines and prioritizes care. The core concepts provide the framework to prepare students to function in three nursing practice roles: provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the discipline of nursing.

Reviewed: May 11, 2015

Nursing Process

Provider of Care Coordinator of Care Member of the Discipline

of Nursing

Critical Thinking Evidence Based Practice

Caring Human Needs

Iowa Lakes Community College Practical Nursing Program Framework

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ORGANIZING FRAMEWORK OF THE ADN CURRICULUM

Human needs, the nursing process, and caring are the three interrelated core concepts of the Iowa Lakes Community College nursing curriculum. Through the use of critical thinking and evidence based practice, the nurse determines and prioritizes care. The core concepts provide the framework to prepare students to function in three nursing practice roles: provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing.

Nursing Process

Provider of Care Manager of Care Member of the Profession

of Nursing

Critical Thinking Evidence Based Practice

Caring Human Needs

Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Framework

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CURRICULUM CONCEPTS

Human Needs

Human needs are internal and external factors in the environment which impact an individual’s health. Health involves the ability of the individual to balance physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs. When this balance is disturbed, a human need may arise.

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a self-regulatory, continual complex process which involves the ability to anticipate or solve problems using creativity, intuition, logic, and analysis.

Nursing Process

The nursing process is a systematic, multi-step, decision making approach used in selecting, organizing and delivering nursing care.

Evidence Based Practice

Evidence based practice is the method of using current nursing research and standards to deliver the most effective and appropriate nursing care.

Provider of Care

The provider of care role encompasses the practice of safe and competent care in a variety of health care settings. The nurse uses the nursing process as a basis for decision making. These decisions are characterized by critical thinking, effective communication, clinical competence, and a commitment to the value of caring.

Coordinator of Care (Practical Nursing)

The coordinator of care role involves providing or delegating direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The nurse functions as a client advocate and collaborates with the health care team to promote a positive and safe organizational environment.

Manager of Care (Associate Degree Nursing)

The manager of care role involves directing, delegating, and evaluating care. The nurse functions as a client advocate and collaborates with the health care team to promote a positive and safe organizational environment.

Member of the Discipline of Nursing (Practical Nursing)

Member of the discipline of nursing role includes practicing ethically within the scope of the nurse practice act. The nurse actively engages in activities to facilitate life-long learning.

Member of the Profession of Nursing (Associate Degree Nursing)

Member of the profession of nursing role includes practicing ethically within the scope of the nurse practice act. The nurse actively participates in professional activities and organizations to facilitate life-long learning.

Caring

Caring is the essence of nursing. The nurse displays caring behavior by recognizing and respecting all people and their individual differences.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. Prepare students to meet Iowa Lakes Community College requirements for a diploma in Practical Nursing or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing.

2. Prepare students to successfully complete the licensure examination for practical nursing and/or registered nursing.

3. Prepare students for entry level practice.

4. Meet Iowa Board of Nursing approval standards.

5. Provide the structure that allows for articulation among educational levels from secondary through BSN.

6. Assist students in growth toward optimal potential.

7. Maintain a quality program that meets student and employer needs that reflect the current healthcare environment.

PRACTICAL NURSING OUTCOMES

The graduate of the practical nursing program is prepared to carry out three interrelated roles in nursing: provider of care, coordinator of care, and member within the discipline of nursing. Provider of Care

1. Provides holistic care for individuals with non-complex needs in structured healthcare settings under supervision of a licensed healthcare member.

2. Utilizes basic critical thinking skills and evidence based practice in application of the nursing process to an established plan of care.

3. Demonstrates well-organized and comprehensible verbal communication skills.

4. Displays caring behavior by recognizing and respecting all people and their individual differences.

5. Implements established teaching plans. Coordinator of Care

1. Promotes and maintains a safe, cost-effective practice and environment for clients, self, and health team members.

2. Collaborates interdependently with health care team to facilitate effective client care and promote a positive organizational environment.

3. Displays accountable and responsible professional behavior. 4. Actively participates as a client advocate.

Member of the Discipline of Nursing

1. Applies knowledge and skills within the scope of practical nursing practice. 2. Uses legible, well-organized, and comprehensible written documentation skills. 3. Demonstrates academic achievement of the practical nursing curriculum.

4. Participates in professional activities and organizations to facilitate life-long learning.

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING OUTCOMES

The graduate of the associate degree program is prepared to carry out three interrelated roles in nursing: provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing.

Provider of Care

1. Identifies health needs, plans and provides holistic care for individuals, families, and small groups in varied healthcare settings.

2. Utilizes critical thinking skills and evidence based practice in the initiation and implementation of the nursing process.

3. Implements therapeutic communication/interactions with individuals and small groups. 4. Demonstrates caring behavior by recognizing and respecting all people and their individual

differences.

5. Identifies age specific learning needs of clients, families, and groups by initiating and implementing individualized teaching plans.

Manager of Care

1. Promotes and maintains a safe, cost-effective practice and environment for clients, self, and other health team members.

2. Independently demonstrates beginning ability to direct, delegate, and evaluate. 3. Displays accountable and responsible professional behavior.

4. Actively participates as a client advocate.

5. Collaborates with the health care team to promote a positive organizational environment. Member of Profession of Nursing

1. Applies knowledge and skills within the scope of registered nursing practice. 2. Uses legible, well organized, and comprehensible written documentation skills. 3. Demonstrates academic achievement of the associate degree nursing curriculum. 4. Participates in professional activities and organizations to facilitate life-long learning.

ACCREDITATION

Iowa Lakes Community College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association. The nursing program is approved by the Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees, the State Board of Education, and the Iowa Board of Nursing.

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Iowa Lakes Community College Practical Nursing Program Fall Entry Program – 46 credits

Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Practical Nursing

Courses Requiring Admission to Practical Nursing

All courses must be completed with a grade “C” or higher or “P” to progress through the program.

CSC-101 Computer Familiarization OR 1

1 Semester of High School Computer Applications Course

HSC-172 75 Certified Nurse Aide OR HEAL-115 (Non Credit) 3

1st_Semester

BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4

HSC-163 or BIO-151 Nutrition 3

HSC-153 Concepts in Pharmacology 3

HSC-152 Dosage Calculations 2

PNN-664 Practical Nursing I 4

PNN-665 Practical Nursing I Clinical 1

Total Credits – 1st_Semester ₁₇

2nd_Semester

BIO-173 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab 4

HSC-186 Human Growth and Development or 3

PSY-121 Developmental Psychology

PNN-662 Practical Nursing II 7

PNN-666 Practical Nursing II Clinical 3

Total Credits – 2nd_Semester ₁₇

3rd_Semester

COM-725 Workplace Communications 2

PNN-663 Practical Nursing III 4

PNN-667 Practical Nursing III Preceptorship 2

Total Credits – 3rd_Semester ₈

Students considering a higher degree in nursing (ADN or BSN) should enroll in ENG-105 Composition I and SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication in place of COM-725 Workplace Communications.

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Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Fall 2015 Entry Program – 83 credits

Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Courses Requiring Admission to Associate Degree Nursing

CHM-151 College Chemistry and Lab 4

Total Credits – Prerequisites 14 1st_Semester

BIO-173 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab 4 HSC-186 or PSY-121 Human Growth and Development OR Development Psychology 3

ADN-106 Success in Nursing 1

ADN-107 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4

ADN-108 Introduction to Nursing Concepts Lab 2

Total Credits – 1st_Semester ₁₆

2nd_Semester

HSC-202 Health Informatics 2

ADN-514 Care of the Aging Adult 2

ADN-515 Care of the Aging Adult Clinical 1

ADN-564 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 4 ADN-565 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2

Total Credits – 2nd_Semester ₁₄

3rd_Semester

PSY-111 Intro to Psychology 3

ENG-105 Composition I 3

BIO-186 Microbiology 4

SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3

Total Credits – 3rd_Semester ₁₃

4th_Semester

ADN-567 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 7 ADN-568 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5

OR

ADN-468 Women’s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5

Total Credits – 4th_Semester ₁₄

5th_Semester

ADN-590 Care of the Critically Ill or Injured Client 3

ADN-820 The Professional Nurse 2

ADN-817 Professional Nursing Preceptorship 2

OR

ADN-816 Professional Nursing Clinical 2

ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 OR

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Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Spring 2016 Entry Program – 83 credits

Total Prerequisite Credits 14 1st_Semester

BIO-173 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab 4 HSC-186 or PSY-121 Human Growth and Development OR Development Psychology 3

ADN-106 Success in Nursing 1

ADN-107 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4

ADN-108 Introduction to Nursing Concepts Lab 2

2nd_Semester

Total Credits – 2nd_Semester ₁₃

3rd_Semester

ADN-514 Care of the Aging Adult 2

ADN-515 Care of the Aging Adult Clinical 1

Total Credits – 3rd_Semester ₁₄

4th_Semester

OR

5th_Semester

OR

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Iowa Lakes Community College

Associate Degree Nursing Program – LPN Bridge Students

Summer 2016 Entry, Spring Cohort – 83 credits Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Courses Requiring Admission to Associate Degree Nursing

BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 BIO-173 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab 4 HSC-186 or PSY-121 Human Growth and Development OR Developmental Psychology 3

COM-725 Workplace Communication 2

Total Arts & Science Credits 16 Total PN Program Credits 26 1st_{Semester – Summer}

ADN-129 Bridging into the Associate Degree Nursing Program 2

Total Credits – 1st_Semester ₉

2nd_{Semester – Fall}

Total Credits – 2nd_Semester ₆

3rd_{Semester – Spring}

OR

Total Credits – 3rd_Semester ₁₄

4th_{Semester – Summer}

OR

Total Credits – 4th_Semester ₁₂

Students considering a higher degree in nursing (BSN) should enroll in ENG-105 Composition I and SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication in place of COM-725 Workplace Communications.

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Iowa Lakes Community College Practical Nursing Program Fall 2016 Entry Program – 46 credits

Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Practical Nursing

Courses Requiring Admission to Practical Nursing

BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 HSC-172 75 Certified Nurse Aide OR HEAL-115 (Non Credit) 3

1st_Semester

BIO-151 Nutrition 3

PNN-664 Practical Nursing I 4

PNN-665 Practical Nursing I Clinical 1

2nd_Semester

PSY-121 Developmental Psychology 3

PNN-662 Practical Nursing II 7

PNN-666 Practical Nursing II Clinical 3

Total Credits – 2nd_Semester ₁₅

3rd_Semester

COM-725 Workplace Communications 2

PNN-663 Practical Nursing III 4

PNN-667 Practical Nursing III Preceptorship 2

Total Credits – 3rd_Semester ₈

Students considering a higher degree in nursing (ADN or BSN) should enroll in ENG-105 Composition I and SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication in place of COM-725 Workplace Communications.

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Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Fall 2016 Entry Program – 85 credits

BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 MAT-157 or MAT-121 Statistics OR College Algebra 4

BIO-105 Introductory Biology 4

BIO-151 Nutrition 3

ADN-111 Nursing Concepts I (Pending approval) 7

Total Credits – 1st_Semester ₁₅

2nd_Semester

ADN-212 Nursing Concepts II (Pending approval) 7 ADN-213 Pharmacology Applications (Pending approval) 4

Total Credits – 2nd_Semester ₁₆

3rd_Semester

Total Credits – 3rd_Semester ₁₃

4th_Semester

ADN-314 Nursing Concepts III (Pending approval) 7 ADN-413 Behavioral Health Concepts (includes clinical component) (Pending approval) 4

OR

ADN-414 Maternal/Newborn Concepts (includes clinical component) (Pending approval) 4

ENG-106 Composition II 3

5th_Semester

ADN-415 Nursing Concepts IV (Pending approval) 5

OR

ADN-413 Behavioral Health Concepts (includes clinical component) (Pending approval) 4 OR

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Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Spring 2017 Entry Program – 85 credits

BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 MAT-157 or MAT-121 Statistics OR College Algebra 4

BIO-105 Introductory Biology 4

BIO-151 Nutrition 3

ADN-111 Nursing Concepts I (Pending approval) 7

Total Credits – 1st_Semester ₁₄

2nd_Semester

Total Credits – 2nd_Semester ₁₃

3rd_Semester

ADN-212 Nursing Concepts II (Pending approval) 7 ADN-213 Pharmacology Applications (Pending approval) 4

Total Credits – 3rd_Semester ₁₆

4th_Semester

ADN-314 Nursing Concepts III (Pending approval) 7 ADN-413 Behavioral Health Concepts (includes clinical component) (Pending approval) 4

OR

ENG-106 Composition II 3

5th_Semester

ADN-415 Nursing Concepts IV (Pending approval) 5

OR

ADN-413 Behavioral Health Concepts (includes clinical component) (Pending approval) 4 OR

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ADMISSION PROCESS FOR PN AND ADN PROGRAM

Admission to the Practical and Associate Degree Nursing program is on a selective basis. Because of the academic demands of a curriculum that prepares graduates to take a national licensing exam (NCLEX) and to perform safe nursing care in clinical situations, applicants must meet certain academic standards for admission. Final acceptance of the applicant into the selected nursing program is granted based on the criteria listed below. The applicant will be notified in writing of the decision. The application deadline is June 1st for the fall semester and

November 1st_{for the spring semester.}

Application Process

1. Submit the following to Iowa Lakes Community College Admissions Office, 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.

a. College application. Please apply online at www.iowalakes.edu indicating Nursing, full-time, daytime Emmetsburg campus.

b. Official high school transcript(s)/GED/HiSet scores c. Official college transcript(s)

d. Official ACT results. ACT exam must be completed within ten years of anticipated entry date.

2. Submit nursing program application by mail to the Nursing Program at 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 OR by email to [email protected]

3. After submitting applications and transcripts if you would like to meet with an advisor, you may schedule an advising session by calling 800-242-5108, ext. 5337 or 712-852-5337. Admission Criteria – PN Fall 2015:

1. A high school diploma with minimum GPA of 2.5 or GED mean score of 550 or HiSet mean score of 14.

2. A student who does not have the minimum high school GPA, GED or HiSet score may be considered for admission if he/she completes the following courses with a GPA of at least 2.5.

a. Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (BIO-168), 4 credits

b. Human Growth and Development (HSC-186 ) or Developmental Psychology (PSY-121), 3 credits

c. Nutrition (HSC-163 or BIO-151), 3 credits

d. The student is required to contact the nursing program to request a review of the student’s application and transcripts when grades have been completed.

3. Submit ACT Results

a. Composite score of 18 for PN applicants.

b. The composite score will be based on English, reading, mathematics, and science scores.

The additional “Writing Test” is not required.

c. Students must request ACT to send official results to the Iowa Lakes Admissions Office. Hand delivered results will not be accepted.

d. ACT exam must be completed within ten years of anticipated entry date. e. To register for exam or obtain information visit http://www.actstudent.org/

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Admission Criteria – PN Fall 2016:

a. Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (BIO-168), 4 credits b. Developmental Psychology (PSY-121), 3 credits

c. Nutrition (BIO-151), 3 credits

3. Submit ACT Results

a. Composite score of 18 or equivalent exam (Compass, ASSET, Accuplacer)

d. ACT exam must be completed within ten years of anticipated entry date. e. To register for exam or obtain information visit http://www.actstudent.org/ Admission Criteria – ADN Spring 2016:

a. Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (BIO-168), 4 credits b. College Chemistry and Lab (CHM-151), 4 credits

c. Nutrition (HSC-163 or BIO-151), 3 credits

3. Submit ACT Results a. Composite score of 20.

d. ACT exam must be completed within ten years of anticipated entry date. e. To register for exam or obtain information visit http://www.actstudent.org/

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Admission Criteria – ADN Fall 2016:

1. A student must attain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following courses to meet the acceptance criteria.

a. Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (BIO-168), 4 credits b. Statistics (MAT-157) or College Algebra (MAT-121), 4 credits c. College Chemistry and Lab (CHM-151), 4 credits

d. Introductory Biology (BIO-103), 4 credits 2. Submit ACT Results

a. Composite score of 20.

d. ACT exam must be completed within ten years of anticipated entry date. e. To register for exam or obtain information visit http://www.actstudent.org/ College Prerequisites:

1. Basic skills assessment in writing, reading and mathematics are done with every entering student at Iowa Lakes Community College utilizing one of the following: ACT, ASSET or Compass. Based on these scores, a student may be required to take developmental courses to strengthen academic skills. All developmental courses must be completed before entering core nursing courses.

2. International students must meet one of the TOEFL scores before being accepted to Iowa Lakes Community College:

a. Internet-based total must be at least 61 b. Computer-based total must be at least 173 c. Paper-based total must be at least 500 Program Prerequisites for 2015-2016:

1. PN and ADN students who withdraw after the first two weeks of the course start date, or fail a prerequisite course may repeat once and only once to achieve a grade C or higher.

2. All program prerequisites must be completed within ten years of starting the Nursing Program with the exclusion of the Certified Nurse Aide, CNA course.

3. Students are required to provide documentation that they have successfully completed and passed a 75 hour Certified Nurse Aide, HSC-172 course. Challenge scores will not be accepted in lieu of course completion. Students who have successfully completed an equivalent course would not be required to meet the CNA requirement. Documentation must include a college or continuing education transcript or certificate.

a. Students who wish to use financial aid must register for the college credit course.

b. Students may register online or by calling the Allied Health Department at 712-852-5242. 4. PN program applicants must successfully complete a high school computer application course or a college level introductory computer course (equivalent to Computer Familiarization, CSC-101) with a grade of C or higher.

5. ADN program applicants must:

a. successfully complete a four credit college chemistry course (equivalent to College Chemistry and Lab, CHM-151) with a grade of C or higher.

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b. successfully complete Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (BIO-168) with a grade of C or higher.

c. successfully complete Nutrition (BIO-151) with a grade C or higher. Program Prerequisites for 2016-2017:

1. PN and ADN students who withdraw after the first two weeks of the course start date, or fail a prerequisite course may repeat once and only once to achieve a grade C or higher.

2. PN program applicants are required to provide documentation that they have successfully completed and passed a 75 hour Certified Nurse Aide, HSC-172 course within the past ten years. Challenge scores will not be accepted in lieu of course completion. Students who have successfully completed an equivalent course would not be required to meet the CNA requirement. Documentation must include a college or continuing education transcript or certificate.

a. Students who wish to use financial aid must register for the college credit course.

b. Students may register online or by calling the Allied Health Department at 712-852-5242. 3. PN program applicants must successfully complete a high school computer application course or a college level introductory computer course (equivalent to Computer Familiarization, CSC-101) with a grade of C or higher.

4. ADN program applicants must:

a. successfully complete a four credit Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (BIO-168) with a grade of C or higher.

b. successfully complete a four credit Statistics (MAT-157) or College Algebra (MAT-121) with a grade of C or higher.

c. successfully complete a four credit college chemistry course (equivalent to College Chemistry and Lab, CHM-151) with a grade of C or higher.

d. successfully complete a four credit Introductory to Biology and Lab (BIO-105) with a grade C or higher.

Program Requirements:

1. Students new to Iowa Lakes Community College Nursing Program will attend a Nursing Program orientation before the beginning of either the Practical or Associate Degree Nursing programs. At this time students will meet with the nursing faculty, register for classes, and receive information about the upcoming year.

2. Students are required to provide documentation of a physical exam including completed and up to date immunizations.

3. Students may be asked to provide a copy of their health insurance card/documentation. 4. Students are required to hold a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider

CPR card.

5. Students are required to complete a Criminal Record/Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Registry Checks.

6. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone or tablet while in the nursing program to access electronic books (eBooks) and to access courses that have an online format (eCompanion).

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ADMISSION PROCESS FOR LPN TO ADN BRIDGE PROGRAM

for 2016-2017

For prospective students who are currently licensed as a LPN, the following admission criteria will be used. The application deadline is March 1st.

Application Process

1. Submit the following to Iowa Lakes Community College Admissions Office, 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.

a. College application

b. Official high school transcript(s)/GED/HiSet scores c. Official college transcript(s)

2. Submit nursing program application by mail to the Nursing Program at 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 OR by email to [email protected]

3. After submitting applications and transcripts if you would like to meet with an advisor, you may schedule an advising session by calling 800-242-5108, ext. 5337 or 712-852-5337. Admission Criteria

1. Submit transcript showing completion of a Practical Nursing program with a GPA of a 2.5 or greater.

a. Students not meeting the core Practical Nursing program GPA requirement may take Microbiology and Pathophysiology and may be granted admission if the student achieves a GPA of 2.5 in these two courses.

2. Submit ACT (without the writing exam) (Hand delivered results will not be accepted.) a. 20 for ADN applicants

1) 18 if taken before 1989

3. Submit evidence of a current LPN license. Program Prerequisites:

1. Basic skills assessment in writing, reading and mathematics are done with every entering student at Iowa Lakes Community College utilizing one of the following: ACT, ASSET or Compass. Based on these scores, a student may be required to take developmental courses to strengthen academic skills. All developmental courses must be completed before entering core nursing courses.

2. Must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade “C” or higher. Program Requirements:

1. Students new to Iowa Lakes Community College Nursing Program will attend a Nursing Program orientation before the beginning of either the Practical or Associate Degree Nursing programs. At this time students will meet with the nursing faculty, register for classes, and receive information about the upcoming year.

2. Students are required to provide documentation of a physical exam including completed and up to date immunizations.

3. Students are required to hold a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card.

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4. Students are required to complete a Criminal Record/Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Registry Checks.

5. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone or tablet while in the nursing program to access electronic books (eBooks) and to access courses that have an online format (eCompanion).

TRANSFER COURSES

An official college transcript must be critiqued by the Registrar to assure content covered is comparable to Iowa Lakes’ courses. If content is not similar, students will be required to take additional course work to meet Iowa Lakes’ requirements. In order for a course to transfer into the Nursing Program curriculum, it must have been completed with a minimum grade of a “C”.

GUIDELINES FOR PLACING APPLICANTS ON ACCEPTED

AND STAND-BY LIST

When the number of accepted applicants exceeds available positions in the nursing program, positions will be filled chronologically from the earliest file completion date to the latest date. File completion is defined as the date when all items are in the file. If more than one file is completed on the same date, the application date will be used in determining status. When all available positions are filled, additional accepted applicants are placed on a stand-by list and may be moved into the program as positions become available. Students on stand-by will be given priority for next entry date.

CRIMINAL RECORD/CHILD AND DEPENDENT ADULT

ABUSE REGISTRY CHECKS

Students enrolled in a nursing course with a clinical component will be required to complete a residency history, national criminal background check, child and dependent adult abuse registry checks, and sex offender check completed prior to beginning nursing courses. Any student who is not continuously enrolled in the nursing program, regardless of reason, must complete a new national criminal background check, child and dependent adult abuse registry checks, sex offender, and nationwide healthcare fraud and abuse check prior to entering the nursing program. Students assigned to a clinical experience at a health care facility, home care agency or nursing home licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health will also be required to complete a Minnesota criminal background check.

The Iowa or Minnesota Department of Human Services have the final authority in determining whether prohibition of the student’s involvement in a clinical experience is warranted. If the student is rejected for participation in a clinical experience or if the student refuses to submit to the registry checks, the student will be unable to complete the clinical courses, assignments, or graduate from the nursing program. It is the student’s responsibility to report any criminal, child abuse or adult abuse charges pending against his/her record. Failure to disclose may result in dismissal from the nursing program.

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Furthermore, in compliance with 655 Iowa Administrative Code 2.5(5), students and prospective students are hereby notified that they may not take a nursing course with a clinical component if they have:

1) been denied licensure by the board

2) a license currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in any U.S. jurisdiction

3) a license/registration currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in another country due to disciplinary action

Anyone applying for an Iowa nursing license is required to complete a federal criminal background check. Due to a change in Chapter 147.3 of the Iowa Code, the Iowa Board of Nursing will now consider all criminal records of applicants. The question regarding criminal record on the examination application previously read “Have you been convicted of a felony?” The question now reads “Have you ever pled guilty to, or been convicted of, a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation? (Include deferred judgments.)” Exam applicants will need to submit, with the examination application, photocopies of court records; i.e. judgment entry or sentencing order.

The Iowa Board of Nursing has no statutory authority to review the felony conviction of a student of nursing who has neither completed the nursing program approved by the Board nor filed an application with the Board. The Iowa Board of Nursing staff will NOT answer questions regarding an individual’s criminal record. All convictions MUST be submitted and will be reviewed.

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To: Director of Nursing Education

From: Doug Bartels, Executive Director of Enforcement

Date: August 1, 2014

Subject: Alcohol related criminal offenses

The Iowa Board of Nursing requires that all criminal convictions a nursing student applying for initial licensure has ever received be disclosed on their application for licensure. This includes deferred judgments and expunged cases. Once licensed, nurses are required by law to report all criminal convictions within 30 days of final disposition.

Board staff and the Board itself devotes a significant amount of time to reviewing criminal convictions. The largest amount of criminal conviction reviews center around alcohol and drug related offenses. The Board has denied licensure based on alcohol and drug related offenses, or issues an initial license that required that the new licensee spend their first year on probation submitting to drug and alcohol screening. Both of these responses creates permanent public discipline for the new licensee, which may limit their ability to obtain work at some employers. Likewise, the Board continues to monitor licensees in the same way and impose similar

conditions for licensees who give the Board cause for concern about a potential substance abuse issue that may pose a threat to the public. The Iowa Board of Nursing remains committed to ensuring that competent nurses practice within their state, who are free from alcohol and drug addiction.

In many cases the applicant expresses regret for the poor decision making that led to their convictions and further expresses that they wish they could have known then what they know now. The purpose of this letter is to inform nursing students that their actions outside of the classroom, and outside of their future nursing practice, that results in criminal convictions, shall be reviewed by their licensing Board, and may impact their future career in nursing. Nursing students are encouraged to keep this information in mind when making decisions that could affect their future in Nursing.

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Governor Terry E. Branstad Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds

BOARD OF NURSING Kathleen R. Weinberg, MSN RN

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HEALTH AND WELFARE OF STUDENTS

Health documentation and other program requirements must be submitted and approved before attending a nursing course with a clinical component. Students will be required to have an account with CertifiedBackground.com. This company will complete the criminal background check, monitor health documentation and other program requirements. Information will be provided at nursing orientation regarding setting up an account and submitting required documents to CertifiedBackground.com.

1. In order to be assigned to a clinical rotation documentation must be submitted and approved by CertifiedBackground.com before the final week of the previous semester. Failure to comply will result in not being assigned to a clinical rotation. It is the student’s responsibility to stay current throughout the nursing program. Students may not attend clinical experiences until all documents have been submitted, approved and remain current. 2. Students may be required to consent for drug testing and release that information to external

affiliating agencies for clinical experience. This test will be at the cost of the student. If the student is denied approval for participation in a clinical experience or if the student refuses to submit to the drug testing, the student will be unable to complete the clinical courses, assignments, or graduate from the nursing program.

3. A new physical exam will be required every three years. The Iowa Lakes Community College Physical Exam form must be completed by physician (MD/DO), nurse practitioner (ARNP/NP), or physician assistant (PA-C) within six months of entry.

4. The following immunizations/testing are required. All vaccinations and testing will be done through the student’s private health care provider. The college is not responsible for the cost of the vaccine/testing.

a. Tuberculosis: Proof of Tuberculin skin test using the two-step method (second test 7 to 21 days after first test or per health care provider recommendation) within the last six months prior to entry to the Nursing Program. It is recommended that students who have received the BCG (bacilli Calmette-Guerin) vaccine be tested with the QuantiFeron Gold® test. The TB Conversion Assessment form must be completed every year following initial testing. If either test is positive or reactive a physician’s evaluation of the student’s TB status and a statement approving client contact must be submitted. If any student reports signs, symptoms, or exposure to TB they must be evaluated by their health care provider and given approval to attend class and clinical.

b. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Proof of immunity by vaccination (two doses) of MMR or positive blood titer for all three diseases. Note: The first dose must be after your first birthday and in 1957 or later. The second dose must be at least 28 days after the first dose (usually given at age 4-6 year or later). If a titer is negative, you must receive a booster vaccine and provide evidence of a positive titer.

c. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap): Proof of vaccination within the last 10 years. d. Chicken Pox (Varicella): One of the following is required: 2 vaccinations (28 days

apart) OR positive antibody titer OR medically documented history of disease.

e. Hepatitis B Vaccine Series: Proof of vaccination series (three doses), or positive blood titer. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a blood titer 1-2 months after the third dose to determine immunity. If you have received the Hepatitis B vaccine and do not have documentation, a blood titer will be required. Before students can start

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clinical, at least two vaccines will be required if they will be working with patients or may come into contact with blood and/or body fluids.

f. Influenza: Vaccination is required each year at the beginning of flu season or no later than October 1st or according to clinical facility policies.

5. The following immunization is recommended.

a. Meningitis: Information regarding this vaccine can be found in the Iowa Lakes Community College Student Handbook and Planner. All college students receive Meningitis information, and may choose to receive or decline the vaccine. Students are encouraged to discuss this with their health care provider.

6. The Iowa Department of Health guidelines will be followed relating to issues of communicable disease. Participation in clinical experiences may be restricted in compliance with these guidelines.

7. It is the student’s responsibility to inform Nursing Coordinator and individual clinical instructor regarding any limitations/conditions. The student must sign a “Waiver of Liability” which describes prescribed limitations while engaging in the classroom and/or clinical activities. If a student’s health condition does not meet the Iowa Core Performance Standards (found in this handbook), the Nursing Program reserves the right to restrict participation in clinical experiences.

8. Each student is responsible for his or her own physical well-being. Iowa Lakes Community College does not purchase or carry health and/or accident insurance on students. Iowa Lakes Community College nor its employees or representatives will be responsible for medical bills if/or when they advise a student to seek medical attention for an illness or injury. Information on purchasing a health and/or accident insurance policy from a private vendor is available in the Campus Business Office.

9. Students may be asked to provide a copy of their health insurance card/documentation. 10. In the event of any accident or exposure to blood or body fluids in the clinical setting, the

students are covered under the Iowa Lakes Community College Workers’ Compensation program. The student will follow the institution’s protocol for care of the accident or injury and the institution/college policy regarding appropriate documentation.

11. Iowa Lakes Community College does not carry insurance to cover the theft of student’s personal property. Therefore, neither Iowa Lakes Community College nor its employees or representatives will be responsible for the loss of student personal property by theft, fire, or any other means. Students are encouraged to obtain insurance for their personal property from their private insurance agency.

12. It is recommended that the student work only limited hours prior to the scheduled classroom hours. A student may not work within eight hours prior to a scheduled clinical shift. It is also recommended that students avoid scheduling additional courses that conflict with classroom/clinical preparation. Rationale: A student who does not have adequate rest or preparation prior to clinical may jeopardize client safety, as well as college relations with the clinical facilities.

13. Iowa Lakes Community College is considered a ‘government’ building and will comply with the new state of Iowa law concerning tobacco use effective July 1, 2008, for all college property including the parking lots and grounds. For more information call 888-944-2247 or visit www.IowaSmokefreeAir.gov. NO SMOKING Pursuant to the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is also not permitted during any clinical experience.

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NONDISCRIMINATION

STATEMENT

It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, genetic information, or age in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Kathy Muller, Iowa Lakes Community College EOE Officer at 712-3620433 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576

IOWA CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Iowa Community colleges have developed the following Core Performance Standards for all applicants to Health Care Career Programs. These standards are based upon required abilities that are compatible with effective performance in health care careers. Applicants unable to meet the Core Performance Standards are responsible for discussing the possibility of reasonable accommodations with the designated institutional office. Before final admission into a health career program, applicants are responsible for providing medical and other documentation related to any disability and the appropriate accommodations needed to meet the Core Performance Standards. These materials must be submitted in accordance with the institution’s ADA Policy.

CAPABILITY STANDARD SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY

ACTIVITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

Cognitive-Perception

The ability to gather and interpret data and events, to think clearly and rationally, and to respond appropriately in routine and stressful situations.

 Identify changes in patient/client health status

 Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations

Critical Thinking Utilize critical thinking to analyze the problem and devise effective plans to address the problem.

 Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations

 Develop plans of care as required Interpersonal Have interpersonal and

collaborative abilities to interact appropriately with members of the healthcare team as well as individuals, families and

groups. Demonstrate the ability to avoid barriers to positive interaction in relation to cultural and/or diversity differences.

 Establish rapport with patients/clients and members of the healthcare team  Demonstrate a high level of patience

and respect

 Respond to a variety of behaviors (anger, fear, hostility) in a calm manner  Nonjudgmental behavior

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CAPABILITY STANDARD SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Communication Utilize communication

strategies in English to communicate health

information accurately and with legal and regulatory guidelines, upholding the strictest standards of confidentiality.

 Read, understand, write and speak English competently

 Communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, using written, verbal and/or visual methods

 Explain treatment procedures  Initiate health teaching

 Document patient/client responses  Validate responses/messages with

others Technology

Literacy

Demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of

technological skills that are essential for providing safe patient care.

 Retrieve and document patient

information using a variety of methods  Employ communication technologies to

coordinate confidential patient care

Mobility Ambulatory capability to

sufficiently maintain a center of gravity when met with an opposing force as in lifting, supporting, and/or transferring a patient/client.

 The ability to propel wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. alone or with assistance as available

Motor Skills Gross and fine motor abilities to provide safe and effective care and documentation

 Position patients/clients

 Reach, manipulate, and operate equipment, instruments and supplies  Electronic documentation/ keyboarding  Lift, carry, push and pull

 Perform CPR

Hearing Auditory ability to monitor and

assess, or document health needs

 Hears monitor alarms, emergency signals, ausculatory sounds, cries for help

Visual Visual ability sufficient for

observations and assessment necessary in patient/client care, accurate color discrimination

 Observes patient/client responses  Discriminates color changes  Accurately reads measurement on

patient client related equipment Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for

physical assessment, inclusive of size, shape, temperature and texture

 Performs palpation

 Performs functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention

Activity Tolerance

The ability to tolerate lengthy periods of physical activity

 Move quickly and/or continuously  Tolerate long periods of standing and/or

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Environmental Ability to tolerate environmental stressors

 Adapt to rotating shifts

 Work with chemicals and detergents  Tolerate exposure to fumes and odors  Work in areas that are close and

crowded

 Work in areas of potential physical violence

 Work with patients with communicable diseases or conditions

Updated by Iowa Board of Nursing, September 2013 Reviewed by Iowa Lakes Community College, January 2014

CLINICAL AND PRECEPTORSHIP EXPERIENCE

A primary strength of community college nursing education is that students, early in their education, begin applying in the clinical setting what they have learned in the classroom. Clinical experiences take place at area hospitals and nursing homes. Nursing faculty instruct, supervise and evaluate students delivering nursing care to assigned clients/residents. Additional experiences occur at physician’s offices, community and home health agencies at various mental health and maternal-child health agencies.

Students will be assigned to a clinical site and shift at the beginning of each rotation. Clinical assignments may change from rotation to rotation to provide students a variety of clinical experiences. Clinical shifts vary from 6 to 10 hours in length depending on the clinical course requirement. Students may be assigned either daytime or evening shifts.

Clinical sites are located in the 5 county area including counties in southern Minnesota. Students may be assigned any clinical location and will therefore need reliable transportation.

Students may be expected to obtain patient assignments the day before scheduled clinical days. Students need to allow time in their schedule for obtaining their patient assignment which includes going to the assigned facility, gathering and researching patient’s health information. In addition to supervised clinical experiences students will be provided an opportunity to participate in a preceptorship. A preceptorship affords students an opportunity to work one on one with an LPN or RN. The Practical Nursing program preceptorship is scheduled in the third semester in a long-term care setting. Associate Degree Nursing students will have the opportunity to apply for a preceptorship experience in the 5th_{semester of the ADN program.}

Any ADN student that has had to repeat any nursing course does not qualify for the Professional Nursing Preceptorship. ADN students who meet the criteria for the preceptorship will participate in a designated patient care experience under the supervision of a registered nurse. ADN students who do not meet the preceptorship criteria or choose not to apply to the preceptorship will participate in a clinical experience.

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PLAN FOR ENSURING NCLEX-PN AND NCLEX-RN PASSAGE

In order to determine readiness of preparation for taking the NCLEX exam, PN and ADN students will take periodic testing each semester. Any student identified as at risk for failing their NCLEX exam will meet with an instructor and develop a plan for remediation.

It is essential that all nursing graduates of Iowa Lakes Community College pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in order to become a nurse. The examination is designed to protect the public from nurses who are not safe to practice nursing because of insufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to think critically. You must pass the exam in order to meet the requirements for licensure.

It is highly recommend that students go to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing web site, www.ncsbn.org and review the candidate bulletin.

There are four levels of cognition (thinking ability) used on multiple choice tests:  Knowledge Questions - What do you know?

 Comprehension - What do you understand?

 Application - What can you apply to real life nursing?

 Analysis - What can you analyze? Can you break this down into it’s specific parts and recognize the assumptions and patterns to determine appropriate care?

LICENSURE

In order to apply for a license in each respective state, the candidate must apply for graduation and contact each state board of nursing where they plan to practice to obtain the proper documents. Candidates for licensure will be required to pass a criminal background check in the state you wish to be licensed. Students will also need to register for the licensing exam (NCLEX) at www.ncsbn.org. There will be expenses related to the exam and licensure.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1. Any student having a name, residence, telephone number, or e-mail change after initial application, must notify the business office, records office, and the Nursing Program Office Associate to ensure accuracy of personal records.

2. Students are required to make full payment of tuition and fees by the first day of the current term. No student may register in any new term who has a prior indebtedness to the college, and the official transcript and diploma will be withheld. If payment arrangements are not made by the end of the current semester students will not be able to register for classes; therefore, their seat in the nursing program will not be held for the next semester.

3. Textbooks/Course Syllabi/Nursing Program Student Handbook

a. Textbooks and syllabi will be purchased prior to the beginning of each semester. Textbooks will be available for purchase through the Bookstore one week prior to the beginning of classes. If a student has financial aid, Bookstore Vouchers may be obtained from the Business Office. The student must have a photo ID and printed course registration.

PRACTICAL NURSING & ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING. Program Information and Student Handbook