Nursing Program Outcomes

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The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Thomas Nelson Community College has as its

mission to empower students to obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to

successfully apply for the National Council for Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses,

to become safe providers of patient-centered care, to be competitive in a global healthcare

market, and to become lifelong learners. The nursing program will anticipate and shape the

future by providing individualized, flexible, technologically advanced education in a

supportive environment that meets the diverse and evolving needs of its student body and

the community.

This program of study is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills

required for employment as entry-level registered nurses in physician’s offices, clinics,

hospitals, long term care facilities, and mental health facilities. This program of study allows

students the opportunity to articulate to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) at

four-year colleges and universities. Students should contact the specific four-year institution

for further information.

This program is fully approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing. The

program is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

(ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta GA 30326 (www.acenursing.org)

Nursing Program Outcomes

The program outcomes reflect the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 2013 Standards and Criteria.

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The licensure pass rate for Thomas Nelson Community College graduates on the

NCLEX-RN for first time takers will be 100%.

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Eighty percent of students who are admitted into the Thomas Nelson Community

College nursing program will complete the program within three years.

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Ninety percent of Thomas Nelson Community College nursing graduates will rate

overall program satisfaction at average or above average.

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Ninety percent of Thomas Nelson Community College nursing graduates seeking

employment will be employed within one year after graduation.

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Nursing Graduate Outcomes

Upon completion of the nursing program, graduates will be able to:

•Apply the nursing process to provide safe, patient-centered care to diverse populations.

•Apply principles from nursing theory, the humanities, natural, and psychosocial sciences

when providing safe, patient-centered care to diverse populations.

•Demonstrate the ability to utilize therapeutic communication techniques when providing

safe, patient-centered care to diverse populations.

•Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork to effectively function as a member of the

interdisciplinary healthcare team when providing care to diverse populations.

•Demonstrate individual accountability and responsibility for personal, professional, and

leadership development.

•Integrate evidence-based practice, professional guidelines from the Commonwealth of

Virginia Board for Nursing Nurse Practice Act, and the QSEN core competencies for

associate degree graduates.

•Demonstrate the ability to locate, utilize, and evaluate various information types from

diverse sources.

•Apply ethical values and legal practices when providing safe, patient-centered care to

diverse populations.

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NURSING PROGRAM OF STUDY (HAMPTON CAMPUS) Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

Fall Admission

The following courses are included in the total number of credits required for the A.A.S. in Nursing degree, but must be completed before applying to the nursing program.

Course # Course Title Credits

BIO 101 General Biology I 4

BIO 141 Human Anatomy I 4

ENG 111 College Composition I 3

Total Credits 11

First Semester (Fall) BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ... 4

NUR 100 Introduction to Nursing and Health ... 1

NUR 104 Fundamentals of Nursing ... 6

NUR 105 Nursing Skills ... 2

NUR 117 Communications, Nursing Process, and Care Planning ... 1

NUR 135 Drug Dosage Calculations ... 2

SDV 100 College Success Skills ... 1

Semester Credits 17 Second Semester (Spring) BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology ... 4

NUR 180 Essentials of Maternal/Newborn Nursing ... 3

NUR 200 Essentials of Mental Health Nursing ... 3

NUR 202 Medical/Surgical Nursing I ... 3

Semester Credits 13 Third Semester (Summer) HLT 138 Principles of Nutrition ... 2

NUR 226 Health Assessment* ... 3

Semester Credits 2

Fourth Semester (Fall) SPD 100 or Principles of Public Speaking or SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ... 3

NUR 212 Second Level Nursing II... 8

PSY 201 or Introduction to Psychology I PSY 230 Developmental Psychology . ... 3

Semester Credits 14 Fifth Semester (Spring) NUR 213 Second Level Nursing III ... 8

NUR 254 Dimensions of Professional Nursing ... 1

PHI 220 Ethics ... 3

Total Degree Credits 69

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Table 4.8b NURSING PROGRAM OF STUDY (HISTORIC TRIANGLE CAMPUS) Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

Spring Admission

The following courses are included in the total number of credits required for the A.A.S. in Nursing degree, but must be completed before applying to the Nursing program.

First Semester (Spring) BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ... 4

NUR 100 Introduction to Nursing and Health ... 1

NUR 117 Communications, Nursing Process, and Care Planning ... 1

NUR 135 Drug Dosage Calculations ... 2

Semester Credits 17 Second Semester (Fall) BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology ... 4

NUR 180 Essentials of Maternal/Newborn Nursing ... 3

Semester Credits 13 Third Semester (Summer) HLT 138 Principles of Nutrition ... 2

Fourth Semester (Spring) SPD 100 or Principles of Public Speaking or SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ... 3

NUR 212 Second Level Nursing II... 8

PSY 201 or Introduction to Psychology I PSY 230 Developmental Psychology . ... 3

Semester Credits 14 Fifth Semester (Fall) NUR 213 Second Level Nursing III ... 8

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Table 4.8c LPN to RN Articulation

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

The following courses are included in the total number of credits required for the A.A.S. in Nursing

Degree, but must be completed before applying to the Nursing program.4.8b

BIO 142 Human Anatomy II 4

First Semester (Spring) BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology... 4

NUR 115 LPN Transition I ... 3

NUR 180 Essential of Maternal/Newborn Nursing………….3

Semester Credits 14 Second Semester (Summer) HLT 138 Principles of Nutrition ... 2

Third Semester (Fall) SPD 100 or Principles of Public Speaking or SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication 5 ... 3

NUR 212 Second Level Nursing II ... 8

PSY 201 or Introduction to Psychology I PSY 230 Developmental Psychology. ... 3

Semester Credits 14 Fourth Semester (Spring) NUR 213 Second Level Nursing III ... 8

Semester Credits 12 In the LPN to RN articulation agreement, upon successful completion of NUR 115 credit is awarded for the following: NUR 100 Introduction to Nursing and Health ... 1

Awarded Credits 12

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