PRACTICAL NURSING Technical Certificate Admission Process

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PRACTICAL NURSING Technical Certificate

the Practical Nursing Program at South Arkansas Community College, approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, is designed to prepare practical nurses to assist in providing nursing care in a variety of acute and convalescent health care environments for patients across the lifespan. Students seeking admission to the nursing program must complete all pre-nursing courses as outlined below. the program offers two three-semester day programs in El Dorado and a three-semester day program at our satellite campus in Warren in addition to a four-semester evening program in El Dorado. the day program begins each January and each August. the night evening program begins on an alternating January and August schedule. Students admitted to the day program are expected to complete the program in three semesters (12 months). Students admitted to the evening program are expected to complete the program in 4 semesters (18 months). Each unit or segment of the program must be successfully completed in order to proceed to the next level. Graduates of either of these programs will be qualified to give bedside nursing care including: administration of medications, performance of a variety of procedures requiring technical skills; and the application of scientific principles, such as sterile technique. upon successful completion of this program, the student will be awarded the technical Certificate in Practical Nursing and will be eligible to take the National Council licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nurses. The awarding of the certificate in practical nursing is not contingent upon the successful completion of the NClEX examination. Successful completion of the NClEX examination allows the individual to practice nursing as a licensed Practical Nurse (lPN). there is an application deadline for each class. Admission Process

Applicants to any of the lPN professional programs MuSt:

1. provide official copy of high school transcript or GED equivalency 2. provide official transcripts from all colleges attended, if applicable 3. complete all general admissions procedures to the college

4. complete all necessary basic studies requirements according to placement tests 5. exhibit a cumulative grade point average (gPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0

grading scale (“C” or better)

6. complete all prerequisite nursing courses with a 2.0 or greater gPA on a 4.0 grading scale

7. be enrolled in no more than two nursing prerequisite courses during the semester immediately prior to the semester in which the student desires admission to the lPN program (example, during the summer for fall admission or during the fall for spring admission). All remaining prerequisite nursing courses must be successfully completed by the end of the semester prior to the beginning of the professional program.

8. complete and submit health and Natural Sciences application packet 9. successfully complete the hoBEt V achieving acceptable scores in all areas

(paid for by the student at the time of test - $30)

10. meet with nursing academic advisor or health-science career advisor

11. provide proof of an unencumbered drug screen and criminal background check required upon acceptance into the program

12. provide proof of current AHA CPR certification—health care provider—OR Arkansas Department of health approved equivalent course upon acceptance into the program

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if skin testing not allowed

14. provide proof of hepatitis B immunization upon entry or sign Declination Statement

15. provide proof of immunity to varicella. Proof may consist of 1) proof of vaccination, 2) statement of physician verifying that student had varicella, or 3) varicella antibody titer indicating immunity.

Applicants will be selected based on a point system derived from a combination of cumulative gPA, prerequisite gPA and hoBEt V scores. Students will be allowed to take the HOBET V three times, and the highest HOBET V score on file at the application deadline will be the score that is accepted and utilized to calculate the student’s total points. Readmission of former Students Procedure

1. Written essay that includes the reason readmission is requested and the student’s plan for success.

2. Faculty will review the application of each student who is eligible for a second admission.

3. in the event of readmission, the program will have to be repeated in its entirety. 4. if a student was accepted for admission into a program one time and did not complete

the program for academic reasons, he/she is eligible for readmission into the program for a second time oNly.

5. if the hoBEt V is less than 12 months old, it will be accepted; if it older than 12 months, the hoBEt V must be repeated.

6. No concurrent enrollment of prerequisites and professional program courses will be allowed.

Advanced Placement

Nursing students who wish to transfer to South Arkansas Community College’s lPN program must first submit a letter of good standing from their previous institution. Because all lPN programs are not using a standard curriculum outline, students must submit to an assessment exam given by the Nursing Department to validate competency in theory and practical skills being transferred to allow for proper placement into SouthArk’s lPN program. Admission is neither automatic nor assumed.

Academic Progression

Students must complete all components of nursing courses with a grade of “C” (80) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.

Graduation Policy

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dependent upon meeting standards in the ASBN Nurse Practice Act and Rules. you will be required to sign a statement before beginning the nursing program that states that you have read and understand ACA 17-87-312 and the specific offenses which, if pled guilty to, pled nolo contrendre to, or found guilty of, will make an individual ineligible to receive or hold a license in Arkansas. you can access this information at the Arkansas State Board website at www.arsbn.arkansas.gov.

PREREQUISITE COURSES

COURSE SEM.HR.

Biol 2064/l Anatomy and Physiology i/lab 4

Biol 2003 Nutrition and Diet 3

RNSg 2113 Math for Nurses 3

Total 10

PRACTICAL NURSING January Day Program SPRING SEMESTER

P NS 1101 geriatrics 1

P NS 1102 Pharmacology i 2

P NS 1106 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills 6

P NS 1111 Vocational, legal, and Ethical Concepts 1

P NS 1112 Body Structure and Function 2

P NS 1142 Practicum i 2

Semester Total 14

SUMMER SEMESTER

P NS 1204 Medical Surgical Nursing i 4

P NS 1212 Pharmacology ii 2

P NS 1222 Nursing Mothers and infants 2

P NS 1232 Nursing of Children 2 P NS 1242 Practicum iiA 2 Semester Total 12 fALL SEMESTER COURSE SEM.HR. P NS 1301 Mental health 1 P NS 1302 Pharmacology iii 2

P NS 1314 Medical Surgical Nursing iiC 4

P NS 1365 Practicum iiiC 5

P NS 1353 NClEX Preparation/Professional Development 3

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PRACTICAL NURSING August Day Program

fALL SEMESTER

P NS 1106 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills 6

P NS 1111 Vocational, legal, and Ethical Concepts 1

P NS 1142 Practicum i 2

SPRING SEMESTER

P NS 1215 Medical Surgical Nursing 1 5

P NS 1212 Pharmacology ii 2

P NS 1222 Nursing Mothers and infants 2

P NS 1232 Nursing of Children 2 P NS 1235 Practicum ii 5 Semester Total 16 SUMMER SEMESTER COURSE SEM.HR. P NS 1301 Mental health 1 P NS 1302 Pharmacology iii 2

P NS 1333 Medical Surgical Nursing ii 3

P NS 1342 Practicum iii 2

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ...51

PRACTICAL NURSING Four-Semester Evening Program

SPRING SEMESTER

P NS 1106 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills 6 P NS 1111 Vocational, legal, and Ethical issues 1

P NS 1142 Practicum iA 2

SUMMER SEMESTER

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fALL SEMESTER

P NS 1204 Medical Surgical Nursing iB 4

P NS 1212 Pharmacology ii 2 P NS 1301 Mental health 1 P NS 1343 Practicum iiiA 3 Semester Total 10 SPRING SEMESTER COURSE SEM.HR. P NS 1302 Pharmacology iii 2

P NS 1402 Practicum iVA 2

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ...51

PRACTICAL NURSING Four-Semester Evening Program

fALL SEMESTER

P NS 1106 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills 6 P NS 1111 Vocational, legal, and Ethical issues 1

P NS 1142 Practicum iB 2

SPRING SEMESTER

P NS 1202 Medical Surgical Nursing iA 2

P NS 1222 Nursing of Mothers and infants 2

P NS 1232 Nursing of Children 2 P NS 1243 Practicum iiB 3 Semester Total 11 SUMMER SEMESTER COURSE SEM.HR. P NS 1212 Pharmacology ii 2 P NS 1301 Mental health 1

P NS 1342 Practicum iiiB 2

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fALL SEMESTER

P NS 1302 Pharmacology iii 2

P NS 1324 Medical Surgical Nursing iii 4

P NS 1414 Practicum iV 2

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ...51 Students must complete all components of nursing courses with a grade of “C” (80) or higher to progress to the following semester. Each preceding semester is a prerequisite to the following semester. Courses are sequenced so that material covered in subsequent courses is based on that covered in previous courses.

Basic Studies Requirements

Reading - ACt 19 or above (or) ASSEt 41 or above (or) CoMPASS 82 or above (or) complete BStD 0113 Reading Skills ii. Students testing into basic studies reading are required to take the Nelson-Denny reading test for placement into the appropriate reading class.

Writing - ACt 19 or above (or) ASSEt 42 or above (or) CoMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.

Math - ACt 16 or above (or) ASSEt Numerical Skills 39 or above (or) CoMPASS 36 or above (or) complete BStD 0413 Elementary Algebra.

SAS - A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses

LPN/LPN to RN Matrix

Pre-Nursing Courses LPN LPN to RN Hours

Biol 2064/l human Anatomy and

Physiology i/l Required Required 4

Biol 2003

Diet and Nutrition Required Required 3

RNSg 2113 Math for Nurses Required Required 3

CSCi 1003 Computers and

information Processing Required 3

Biol 2074/l

human Anatomy and Physiology

ii/l Required 4

MBio 1124/l

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ENgl 1123

Composition ii Required 3

PSyC 2003

general Psychology Required 3

PSyC 2223

Developmental Psychology oR

human growth and Development Required 3

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PRE-NURSING CURRICULUM fOR TRANSfER TO OTHER COLLEGE RN PROGRAMS

Students who wish to earn an advanced degree in nursing may take many of their general education and related courses at South Arkansas Community College.

Students planning to transfer to other nursing programs should consult the director of the nursing department at the selected transfer college regarding admission procedures and course requirements.

PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES Technical Certificate

the Technical Certificate in Pre-health Sciences is awarded after the successful completion of a rigorous 27-30 credit hour curriculum. This certificate is designed for students intending to apply to one of the health Science AAS programs at South Arkansas Community College. this program allows students to earn an award after approximately one year of college education. in order to receive the technical Certificate in Pre-health Sciences a grade of “C” or better must be earned in each course listed in the curriculum and a student must have a cumulative gPA of 2.00.

Each health Science AAS program at South Arkansas Community College has unique grade, application, and prerequisite requirements. obtaining a Pre-health Sciences Technical Certificate does not indicate or imply pending admission into a Health Science AAS Program. Furthermore, the Pre-health Sciences Technical Certificate does not indicate that all prerequisites have been completed for application into the various health Science AAS Programs. Please meet with the health Sciences Career Advisor or a Health Sciences Program Director for specific program application and prerequisite requirements.

Note: All certificate seeking students must meet basic studies score requirements (ACT/ SAt/COMPASS). If deficiencies exist, the student must complete the required basic studies course(s).

CURRICULUM: PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES TECHNICAL CERTIfICATE (27-30 CREDIT HOURS)

English (6 credit hours)

ENgl 1113 Composition i

ENgl 1123 Composition ii

Technology (3 credit hours)

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Mathematics (one course minimum). Note: A student may not test out of completion. Each student must com-plete one of the following courses.

BStD 0513 intermediate Algebra (no credit hours are calculated for graduation purposes from BStD courses)

MAth 1023 College Algebra

RNSg 2113 Math for Nurses

Science (12 credit hours minimum)

Biol 1004/l Fundamentals of Biology/lab

Biol 1024/l Zoology/lab

Biol 1034/l general Botany/lab

Biol 1114/l Biology for Majors/lab

Biol 2064/l human Anatomy and Physiology i/lab

Biol 2074/l human Anatomy and Physiology ii/lab

Biol 2304/l kinesiology/lab

ChEM 1014/l Chemistry i for health/lab

ChEM 1024/l Chemistry i for Science Majors/lab

ChEM 1124/l Chemistry ii for Science Majors/lab

MBio 1124/l Microbiology /lab

Social Science

(3 credit hours minimum)

PSyC 2003 general Psychology