Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Descriptin (Keep this page fr yur reference) The Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram prepares graduates t use their skill and knwledge t fulfill the rle f the nurse: Enhance human flurishing, demnstrate sund nursing judgement, cntinually develp prfessinal identity, and pssess a spirit f inquiry t imprve the quality f patient care. Encmpassed within these rles are the cre cmpnents f cntext and envirnment, knwledge and science, persnal/prfessinal develpment, quality and safety, relatinship-centered care, and teamwrk. These cre cmpnents are intrduced, develped, and built upn thrugh the curriculum. Graduates are eligible t take the Natinal Cuncil Licensure Examinatin fr Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram is rganized arund a clearly defined cnceptual framewrk and cmbines general educatin and nursing curses. The nursing curses crrelate classrm and clinical instructin in a variety f cmmunity agencies.* *Transprtatin t the cmmunity agencies is the respnsibility f each student. Upn cmpletin f the prgram the student can; 1. Advcate fr patients and families in ways that prmte their self-determinatin, integrity and nging grwth as human beings (human flurishing). a. develp, implement and evaluate individualized plans f care fcusing n services and activities that prmte independence, maintain r restre health, r supprt a peaceful death; b. advcate fr the access t and quality f care fr patients; c. use teaching/learning prcesses t facilitate the patients in infrmed decisin-making t achieve psitive utcmes and supprt the client s functinal patterns; d. prvide culturally cmpetent care that demnstrates respect fr diverse patients. 2. Make judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence, that integrate nursing science in the prvisin f safe, quality-care and prmte the health f patients within a family and cmmunity cntext (nursing judgment); a. utilize the nursing prcess while incrprating Grdn s functinal health patterns as a basis fr clinical judgment t ptimize utcmes f care fr the patient, family and cmmunity; b. perfrm essential nursing skills as identified by the critical criteria; c. cllabrate with the patient, family, significant thers and members f the health care team in the management f care; d. establish and maintain effective/therapeutic cmmunicatin with patients, families, significant thers and members f the health care team; e. manage the direct prvisin f nursing care thrugh effective rganizatinal skills, apprpriate delegatin and supervisin within the scpe f practice; f. emply principles f quality and safety, healthcare plicy and cst effectiveness t imprve healthcare utcmes. 3. Implement ne s rle as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, respnsibility, ethical practice and an evlving identity as a nurse cmmitted t evidence-based practice, caring, advcacy and safe, quality care fr diverse patients within a family and cmmunity cntext (prfessinal identity); a. recgnize situatins beynd ne's knwledge and experience and seek cnsultatin frm apprpriate resurces in a changing healthcare envirnment; b. integrate caring behavirs in managing care; c. exhibit prfessinal behavirs/practice as defined by the ethical, legal, and regulatry framewrks f nursing; d. use infrmatin and technlgy t cmmunicate, manage knwledge, mitigate errr and supprt decisin making.
4. Examine the evidence that underlies clinical nursing practice t challenge the status qu, questin underlying assumptins and ffer new insights t imprve the quality f care fr patients, families, and cmmunities (spirit f inquiry); a. recgnize and examine evidence-based literature/research fr use in nursing practice; b. value cntinuus learning within the nursing prfessin. Students are admitted t the prgram in the Fall Semester f each year. Cllege applicatins and class schedules are n the web at www.ashland.ktcts.edu Acceptance int the Assciate Degree Nursing prgram is based n a selective admissins prcess. In rder t be cnsidered fr admissin, applicants must cmply with cllege and prgram admissin requirements prir t Nvember 30 fr admissin t a spring NSG 197 curse. Prgressin in the Assciate Degree Nursing prgram is cntingent upn achievement f a grade f C r better in each bilgical science, nursing and mathematics curses and maintenance f a 2.0 cumulative grade pint average r better (n a 4.0 scale). Healthcare Prvider CPR requirements must be successfully cmpleted prir t enrlling in the first nursing curse and must be kept current thrughut the prgram. Dcumentatin f a current and unencumbered LPN license and dcumentatin f digital/cmputer literacy as defined by KCTCS is required prir t enrlling in the first nursing curse. The Kentucky Bard f Nursing (KBN) may deny a nursing graduate admissin t the NCLEX-RN Exam if an individual has been cnvicted f a misdemeanr r felny that invlves acts that bear directly n the qualificatins f the graduate t practice nursing. Enrllment in the Assciate Degree Nursing prgram may be limited because f available clinical/ labratry facilities, as well as faculty and financial resurces. Admissin is pen t all qualified students regardless f ecnmic r scial status and withut discriminatin based n race, clr, creed, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, natinal rigin r disability. In additin t ther qualificatins, the cllege will, in cmpliance with KCTCS regulatins and in the manner and t the extent permitted by law, endeavr t prvide pprtunities t all students in rder t prmte diversity amng the student ppulatin in the Assciate Degree Nursing prgram. The fee schedule can be fund in the ACTC catalg and n the Assciate Degree Nursing Website. In additin t tuitin, Assciate Degree Nursing students are respnsible fr transprtatin t varius health agencies, purchase f bks and nline resurces, purchase f liability insurance, purchase f unifrms and ther required supplies. All students admitted t the prgram are required t submit dcumentatin f immunizatins, including but nt limited t Hepatitis-B, MMR and results f a recent TB test. Students enrlled in nursing curses are als required t cmplete a drug screen and backgrund check arranged thrugh the prgram at their expense in rder t participate in learning at varius clinical sites. Fr further details r questins, cntact Elizabeth McGinnis MSN/Ed., RN Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Crdinatr, at 606-326-2150 r elizabeth.mcginnis@kctcs.edu.
Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Curriculum (Keep this page fr yur reference) The fllwing is the prpsed curriculum fr the Assciate Degree Nursing prgram. Depending n the general educatin curses taken by the student, he/she, upn cmpletin f the prgram, will be eligible fr degree credentials. The student is encuraged t discuss curriculum ptins with his/her advisr prir t enrlling in curses. General educatin curses may be taken prir t admissin. If general educatin curses are nt taken prir t admissin they must be taken in the sequence stated belw: Prpsed Fall 2018 Curriculum Guidelines* NSG 197 PREREQUISITE COURSES Must be cmpleted prir t Day 1 f NSG 197 -DLC 100 Intr t Cmputers (r prf f digital literacy) (0-3) - PSY 110 General Psychlgy (3) -PSY 223 Develpmental Psychlgy (3)* -BIO 137 Anatmy & Physilgy I (with lab) (4) FIRST SEMESTER SCHEDULE (SPRING) -ENG 101 Writing I (3) -NSG 197 Medical Surgical Nursing I (3) -NSG 215 Pharmaclgy I (1) -NSG 212 Behaviral Health Nursing (3) SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE (FALL) -NSG 220 Medical Surgical Nursing II (6) -NSG 211 Maternal Newbrn Nursing (3) -BIO 225 Medical Micrbilgy (4) -ENG 102 Writing II (3)* -Cmmunicatins Curse (COM 181 r 252) (3) * - THIRD SEMESTER SCHEDULE (SPRING) -NSG 230 Medical Surgical Nursing III (6) - NSG 213 Pediatric Nursing (3) - NSG 225 Pharmaclgy II (1) -Heritage, Humanities, Freign Language (3) -BIO 139 Anatmy & Physilgy II with lab (4) -Healthcare Prvider CPR (0-1) -AA r AS Quantitative Reasning curse (3) *Prpsed Curriculum Revisin Pending Apprval Fall 2017 (t be implemented August 2018). The curses abve with a red asterisk (*) will be mitted frm the prgram if apprved. This will nt affect the PN-RN students beginning in January 2018. Healthcare Prvider CPR requirements must be successfully cmpleted prir t enrlling in the first nursing curse and must be kept current thrughut the prgram. See yur advisr t select the apprpriate general educatin curses frm the apprved list fr the AAS Degree requirements.
Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Requirements fr Applicatin (Return this frm with yur applicatin) Student Name: Student ID#: The applicant is respnsible t see that the fllwing requirements are met and that all cmpnents required fr applicatin are n file in the admissins ffice n later than 5PM, Nvember 30, 2017 Please place yur initials n the lines beside each circle indicating the requirement has been r will be met and return this frm with yur cmpleted applicatin. Nursing at the technical level invlves the prvisin f direct care fr individuals and is characterized by the applicatin f verified knwledge in the skillful perfrmance f nursing functins. All students shuld pssess sufficient: 1. Visual acuity, such as is needed in preparatin and administratin f medicatins, and fr the bservatin necessary fr patient assessment and nursing care; 2. Auditry perceptin t receive verbal cmmunicatin frm patients and members f the health care team and t assess health needs f peple thrugh the use f mnitring devices such as cardiac mnitrs, stethscpes, IV infusin pumps, fire alarms, etc.; 3. Grss and fine mtr crdinatin t respnd prmptly and t implement the skills, including manipulatin f equipment, required in meeting health needs; 4. Cmmunicatin skills (speech, reading, writing) t interact with individuals and t cmmunicate their needs prmptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the individual s interest; Is able t understandably speak and write the English language and t read the English language with cmprehensin; 5. Intellectual and emtinal functins t plan and implement care fr individuals. Applicatin fr admissin t the cllege. Applicatin fr admissin t the Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Official high schl transcript indicating that the applicant has r will cmplete a high schl curse f study r a passing GED fficial scre reprt. Official transcripts f all pstsecndary wrk cmpleted at ther institutins (including high schl dual credit curses). Transcripts are fficial nly if legible and transmitted frm schl t schl. Curses cmpleted after the applicatin deadline will nt be cnsidered fr pints determinatin. Recrd f ACT r equivalent placement tests. Scres received after the deadline will nt be cnsidered fr pints determinatin Dcumentatin f attendance at a preadmissin cnference with the prgram crdinatr r the crdinatr s designee. Active, unencumbered KY Practical Nursing License Glbal (ACTC GPA plus all ther pst-secndary GPAs) GPA f 2.5 r higher (n a 4.0 scale) based n curses abve the 100 level. All students are required t take a natinally nrmed, standardized nursing entrance exam at the student s expense, the first week f class, if accepted t the prgram.
Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Applicatin (Return this frm t admissins) Please print: I, ( ) wish t apply t the (Full Name) (Student ID#) Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram at Ashland Cmmunity and Technical Cllege fr the fall semester f (year). Current mailing address (include street address, City, State and Zip cde): (Yur letter will be mailed t this address) Scial Security Number (required fr Kentucky Bard f Nursing certified list): Names f all pst-secndary schls attended (include vcatinal r technical clleges and high schl dual credit). Current KY LPN License Number: (please initial) I have read the Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Infrmatin frm and have included the Requirements fr Applicatin frm, initialed, with this applicatin. I understand that I must have all f the requirements listed n the Requirements fr Applicatin frm cmpleted as written. I understand that the deadline fr applicatin t the spring 2018 Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram is Nvember 30, 2017 and that any dcuments/requirements received after that date will result in my applicatin being incmplete, and therefre nt cnsidered. I have received an Assciate Degree Nursing Infrmatin frm, have read this dcument in its entirety, and have had all questins cncerning the prgram and the applicatin prcess explained t me. I knw that I must cmplete a new applicatin each year. Student signature: Date: **T be cmpleted by admissins: Date Applicatin (with Requirements fr Applicatin frm attached) received Received by: (admissins staff)
Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Selective Admissin Scre Sheet (Admissins will cmplete, keep this cpy fr yur reference) Student Name: Student ID#: I. ACT/SAT Scre ACT/SAT Cmpsite scres: ACT Scre *SAT Scre Pints Pssible *(Verbal/Math Cmbined) 20 1020-1050 1 21 1060-1090 2 22 1100-1120 3 23 1130-1150 4 24 1160-1190 5 25 1200-1230 6 26 1240-1270 7 27 1280-1300 8 28 1310-1340 9 29 1350-1380 10 30 1390-1410 11 31 1420-1440 12 32 1450-1480 13 33 1490-1510 14 34 1520-1550 15 35 1560-1590 16 36 1600 17 POINTS RECEIVED: II. GPA Glbal Cllege GPA (Based upn 12 r mre hurs (100 level r greater curses) GPA Pint Value Assigned 4.00 25 3.90-3.99 20 3.75-3.89 15 3.50-3.74 10 3.00-3.49 5 POINTS RECEIVED: TOTAL POINTS RECEIVED
Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram Eligibility Check List (Cmpleted by admissins; keep a cpy fr yur reference) Student Name: Student ID#: The applicant must meet the fllwing requirements in rder t be cnsidered fr the Assciate Degree Nursing Prgram. If the student DOES meet ALL criteria, cmplete the Selective Admissin Scre Sheet. 1. Has cmpleted applicatin t ACTC. Yes N a) If yu are enrlled in the current semester, yu d nt need t re-apply, unless yu are a visiting student. b) If yu are a visiting student this semester OR nt enrlled, yu need t apply fr the spring 2018 semester. 2. Has cmpleted an applicatin t the ADN Prgram Yes N 3. Official high schl transcripts r GED Yes N 4. Official transcripts fr all pstsecndary wrk cmpleted at ther institutins Yes N 5. Student has a Glbal GPA f 2.5 r higher Yes N 6. Results f ACT r equivalent placement tests Yes N 7. Current, unencumbered KY LPN License Yes N 8. Dcumentatin f attending a pre-admissin nursing advising cnference Yes N NOTES :