SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM

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1 SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM Thank you for your interest in the Nursing Program at Shelton State Community College (SSCC). SSCC is committed to helping students reach their career goals. The SSCC Nursing program prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN licensure exams. It is a balanced curriculum, including general education and nursing courses, which must be taken in sequential order. The program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) track is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, contact or visit It is the mission of SSCC to graduate well-prepared nurses who are strong practitioners both clinically and academically. Nursing students should plan for twelve to fifteen hours per week of clinical experience. Although these hours will be planned as conveniently as possible, there may be three to eleven nontraditional work hours and week-end assignments. times are included in the course information and other documents available at the beginning of each semester. Nursing applicants are encouraged to complete as many of the academic requirements (non-nursing courses) as scheduling will permit prior to admission to the Nursing program. Students are discouraged from working full-time while attending the SSCC Nursing program. Transfer students to the nursing program will have to complete all other curriculum courses in the prescribed sequence. Academic credits will transfer as usual; however, Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 201 and 202) credits must have been completed within the past five years. If not, one course must be repeated. The SSCC Nursing program offers the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Twenty-one (21) months, or five consecutive semesters, are required to complete the program. Students who have successfully completed the ADN program through the end of the third semester may opt to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). A student may opt out of the ADN program at this point to work as an LPN, or the student may continue and complete the ADN program as long as progression criteria is met. Students who successfully complete the ADN program may take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Students may also bridge into the ADN-RN Mobility program option from other health programs, for example, paramedic to RN, LPN to RN, veteran LPN/paramedic to RN and others as determined by the College. Refer to the application process for admission periods for the nursing programs. Final student selection for either track is made by the Nursing Program Admissions Committee. Information About Licensure: Applicants for admission to Shelton State Community College Nursing programs should be aware of the following information about licensure: The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) application for licensure by the examination includes a series of questions regarding past arrests or convictions for DUI and/or criminal offenses (misdemeanor or felony), history of mental illness, substance abuse, placement on state or federal abuse registry, and previous court-martial or military discipline. Candidates are advised to respond honestly as failure to do so can result in denial of the ability to take the exam and to become licensed. Therefore, successful completion of the RN or PN program does not guarantee eligibility to write the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exam for licensure. For further information, contact the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) office at RSA Plaza, Suite 250, 770 Washington Ave., P.O. Box , Montgomery, AL , contact , , or visit Progression and Reinstatement: To progress in the program, a grade of C (75% or above) must be maintained in each nursing course and a grade of C (70% or above) in each general education course. Failure of one or more courses in a semester or withdrawal for any reason from one or more courses in two separate semesters will result in non-progression in the program. Failure to maintain the required grades in any course will result in non-progression in the program. Courses with a dosage calculation component require an 85% grade in that component to pass the entire course. Students who experience non-progression in the nursing program and desire reinstatement in the program must apply for reinstatement within one (1) year from the term of non-progression to be eligible. Students dismissed from the program for disciplinary reasons and/or unsafe client cares are ineligible for reinstatement to the nursing program.

2 Minimum Admission Standards for the ADN Program : 1. Applicant must have unconditional admission to the College. 2. Applicant must complete and submit application packet for the ADN Nursing program by June 1. Applications are completed online and accepted between May 1 and June 1 of each year. 3. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.50 GPA on the last 24 hours of college credit earned (undergraduate or graduate). An official SSCC transcript with all transfer credit must be available by the application deadline. 4. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.50 cumulative high school GPA (for students without prior college course work). An official high school transcript or GED certificate must be available by the application deadline. 5. Applicant must be eligible to enroll in or have completed the following: a. ENG 101 and MTH 100 or higher as determined by college placement b. BIO 201 during the first term of nursing courses (BIO 103 is a pre-requisite to BIO 201) 6. Applicant must be in good standing with the College. 7. Applicant must meet the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing. 8. Applicant must have an official Test of Essential Skills V (TEAS V) score taken prior to application and within the last three years. Admission to the ADN Nursing program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Information for Admission Calculation of Points for Students Meeting Minimum Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission Standards: After meeting all minimum requirements, applicants are rank-ordered using a point system based on the following: 1. Official TEAS V score There is a maximum of 150 points; therefore, the higher the score the greater the points received for the selection process. 2. Points from selected college courses (i.e. BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 220) or selected high school courses (i.e. Algebra II or higher level math, highest level biology, chemistry) are awarded based on the grade received in the course. A grade of A is assigned more points than a grade of C. 3. A maximum of 11 additional points as determined by the following: Points Criteria 2 Completed eighteen hours of the required academic courses for the nursing program at Shelton State Community College. 3 Completed medical profession program in high school. Completed or enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Program (EMT) Completed or enrolled in Nursing Assistant Program (NAS) OR Volunteer/work in healthcare field (six consecutive months or more) 6 Completed BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 220, ENG 101, MTH 100 A total of 251 points is possible with these selection criteria. ************************************************************************************ Minimum Admission Standards for the ADN-RN Mobility Nursing Program (Mobility Option): 1. Applicant must have unconditional admission to the College. 2. Applicant must complete application packet for the ADN-RN Mobility Nursing program by published deadline. Applications are completed online. 3. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.50 GPA on the last 24 hour of college credit (undergraduate or graduate). An official SSCC transcript with all transfer credit must be available by the application deadline. 4. Applicant must have completed prerequisite courses including: ENG 101 English Composition I; MTH 100 Intermediate Algebra or higher level math as determined by college placement; BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I; BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II; SPH 106 or 107; and PSY 210 Human Growth and Development. Note: NUR 209 Concepts for Healthcare Transition Students is required for

3 students who want to bridge into the ADN-RN Mobility program from other health programs. For example: Paramedic to RN, Veteran LPN/Paramedic to RN, and others as determined by the College; and LPNs who did not graduate from the ACCS Standardized Concept Based curriculum within the last two (2) years. 5. Applicant must be in good standing with the College. 6. Applicant must meet the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing. 7. Applicant must have an official composite ACT score of 18 or higher. (NOTE: Effective Fall 2016) Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Note: The Nursing curriculum may change to meet the requirements of institutional, state, or national approval/accrediting agencies. ************************************************************************************ Listed below are estimated costs for the Associate Degree-RN Nursing program: Uniforms: Two Year (AD) 1 Pair White Shoes Coat (SSCC Monogrammed) Uniforms (SSCC Monogrammed) Deluxe Dual Head Stethoscope Pocket Organizer Reusable Penlight Scissors Watch (with second hand) Subtotal: Tuition (including academic courses) and Fees: Tuition and Fees 10, (66 hrs.) Books (estimate) 1, Testing and Accident and Liability Insurance Preclinical Screening Fee Background Check Nurse Pacs Application and Transaction fees for Licensure NCLEX Review Fee Subtotal: 13, Optional: Cap and Gown for Graduation Composite Pictures Nursing Pin and Lamp Temporary Permit Student Nurses Association Dues Subtotal: * approximate cost for the Nursing program: 14, *Prices are subject to change. Tuition and fees are due at time of registration. If a portion of the registration expenses are to be paid by some type of financial aid, it is the responsibility of the student to provide evidence of such arrangement to the Cashier s Office at or before registration. **************************************************************************************************

4 Standard ACCS One Plus One Concept Based Associate Degree Nurse-RN Curriculum: First Semester Contact NUR 112 Fundamentals Concepts of Nursing MTH 100 Intermediate Algebra or Higher BIO 201 A and P Note: Following successful completion of the first semester, the student is eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Certification Exam. Second Semester NUR 113 Nursing Concepts I ENG 101 English Comp I PSY 210 Human Growth & Development BIO 202 A and P II Third Semester Contact NUR 114 Nursing Concepts II NUR 115 Evidence Based Reasoning SPH 106 or 107 Speech Note: Students are eligible to take NCLEX-PN licensure exam after successful completion of the third semester. Fourth Semester Contact NUR 211 Advanced Nursing Concepts BIO 220 General Microbiology Fifth Semester Contact Contact NUR 221 Advanced Evidence Based Reasoning Humanity Elective (Ethics Preferred) Program s Associate Degree Nursing (AD) Nursing 39 Academic and Nursing Theory Contact 660 Academic 27 Academic and Nursing Contact 255 TOTAL CREDITS 66 Nursing Contact hours 675 TOTAL PROGRAM CONTACT HOURS 1590

5 Standard ADN-RN Mobility Nursing Program ACCS Concept Based Curriculum: Prerequisite courses prior to NUR 209 Credit MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra or higher Math 3 *BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 SPH 106 -Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR SPH 107 -Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 PSY 210 -Human Growth and Development 3 Prerequisite 20 Mobility Concept Based Curriculum First Semester Contact **NUR 209 Concepts for Healthcare Transition Students **Required for students who want to bridge into the ADN-RN program from other health programs. For example: Paramedic to RN, LPN to RN, Veteran LPN/Paramedic to RN, and others as determined by the College. After completion of the NUR 209 course, 15 non-traditional hours of credit will be awarded and placed on the student s transcript. credits awarded after completion of the course will be 25 credits. LPNs completing the ACS Standardized Concept Based curriculum can return for RN completion within two years, but must meet the current admission criteria to the program. Second Semester NUR 211 Advanced Nursing Concepts BIO 220 General Microbiology Third Semester Contact Contact NUR 221 Advanced Evidence Based Reasoning ***Humanity Elective (Ethics Preferred) Program s: General Education : 27 Nursing : 39 Credit : 66 ***Students may choose from Art and Art History, Foreign Language, Literature, Music, Music History, Philosophy, Ethics, Religion, Theater, and Dance. Note: The Nursing Curriculum may change to meet the requirements of institutional, state, or national approval / accrediting agencies. 2016