Nursing

Nursing Associate in Applied Science

Mission Statement: The Nursing Department is dedicated to the preparation of individuals to meet the health care needs of the public. Graduate nurses will be able to meet the healthcare needs of clients, families, and communities while recognizing the need for an individualized care plan. Faculty strive to incorporate essential competencies for nurse educators while preparing graduates that will become the future of the nursing profession. Entrance Requirements: Acceptable ASSET or COMPASS score (or ACT or SAT score) Type of Program: Day Please note that this program contains two years of clinical work. Typically general education courses have to be complete to be competitive during the weighted admissions process for the clinical seats which can add to the overall length of the program. Type of Degree: Associate degree Professional Credentials: Registered Nurse (subject to passing exam) Program Accreditation: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, State Board of Nursing for South Carolina, Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Dr., Suite 202, Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 896-4550 National Leaguefor Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000, www.nlnac.org Employment Opportunities: Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians offices, home health agencies, industrial nursing This program covers all aspects of the nursing profession and is designed to integrate both theory and practical hands-on educational experiences. In order to be eligible for seating into the program, students must meet college admission requirements and o Attend Career Talk (current within two years). o Meet criteria on SAT, ACT, or college placement tests (ASSET/COMPASS) to be placed into ENG 101 and MAT 120 and meet reading requirement, or transferred ENG 101 and MAT 120 or exited all developmental courses (reading, English, math and completion of MAT 102). o Have a technical GPA of 2.50. Students are admitted Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Seating Process: Submit a weighted admission form between the dates of Dec. 15 - Feb. 15 for potential admission into one of the summer/fall classes. Submit a weighted admission form between the dates of July 15 Sept. 15 for potential admission into one of the spring classes. o Students with the highest scores will receive an admissions letter, an intent form used to pay the $100 deposit, a criminal background information sheet and physical exam with detailed written requirements. o To reserve a seat, students must pay $100 non-refundable deposit, complete the physical exam form (physical may not be more than 12 months prior to beginning NUR courses), and complete criminal background information sheet by due date set in admission letter. Formal acceptance is contigent upon a crime-free criminal background check and a negative drug screening. The following general education classes can be taken with NUR courses or prior to entering the NUR program: BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I; BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II; BIO 225 Microbiology; MAT 120 Probability & Statistics; PSY 201 General Psychology; ENG 101 English Composition I; SPC 205 Public Speaking; and a university transferable Humanities course (see catalog description of a university transferable Humanities). A grade of C or higher is required in all related general education courses. A grade of C or higher is required in biophysical science courses. Biophysical science courses must be completed within five years of entering the clinical phase of the Nursing program. Biophysical science courses may be repeated one time only to achieve a passing grade. Students must have evidence of valid healthcare provider CPR certification, preclinical orientation, completed health physical, and documentation of required immunizations as a course requirement for AHS 160. A negative 10-panel drug screen is required for clinical eligibility. Random drug screens may be performed throughout the program. A crime-free criminal background check is required for clinical experiences. Students must be able to attend all clinical experiences. Any student who has ever been convicted of a crime or felony must contact the South Carolina Board of Nursing for further instructions related to state licensure. AHS 160 and NUR courses are five weeks in length. Students will be required to take comprehensive competency exams for theory and skills at the end of the 100-level nursing

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courses and will be required to make a satisfactory score on the exam prior to progressing into the 200-level nursing courses. If the students are unsuccessful on competency testing they will be required to stop program progression for a minimum of five weeks, remediate and retest. Further unsuccessful attempts will result in having to exit the program at the LPN exit (completion of Block IV). Students will be required to take comprehensive competency exams for theory and skill at the end of the 200-level nursing courses and will be required to remediate and make a satisfactory score on the exam prior to graduation or taking the RN licensure exam. Recommended Program Schedule Revision of the nursing curriculum is in progress and implementation of the new curriculum is expected to begin in fall 2012. Please note that general education courses will remain the same. PHASE I Block I AHS 160 BIO 210 ENG 101 MAT 120 NUR 108 NUR 109 NUR 112 NUR 113 PHASE II Block II BIO 211 NUR 114 NUR 116 NUR 117 NUR 118 NUR 119 NUR 133 PSY 201 Block III BIO 225 NUR 122 NUR 123 NUR 124 NUR 125 NUR 126 NUR 127 SPC 205 Block IV NUR 128 NUR 129 NUR 132 PHASE III Block V NUR 222 NUR 223 NUR 224 NUR 225 Block VI NUR 226 NUR 228 NUR 231 NUR 270 NUR 271

Introduction to Health Anatomy & Physiology I* English Composition I* Probability and Statistics* Patient Care Skills I Clinical Application Patient Care Skills II Clinical Applications II

1.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0

Anatomy & Physiology II* Introduction to Nursing Health Promotion Across the Lifespan I Clinical Applications IV Alterations in Health I Clinical Applications V Clinical Applications III General Psychology*/** Microbiology* Alterations in Health II Clinical Applications VI Health Promotion Across the Lifespan II Clinical Applications VII Alterations in Health III Clinical Applications VIII Public Speaking*/** Health Promotion Across the Lifespan III Clinical Applications IX Teamwork and Leadership

4.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 2.0 1.0

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Advanced Alterations in Health I Advanced Clinical Applications I Advanced Alterations in Health II Advanced Clinical Applications II Humanities elective*/** Health Promotion Across the Lifespan IV Advanced Alterations in Health III Advanced Clinical Applications III Principles of Management and Leadership Management and Leadership Practicum

1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 68.0

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*General Education course **Must be college transferable

For students who hold a South Carolina LPN license:

Prior to acceptance students must o Meet college admissions requirements. o Meet program eligibility requirements including Be a graduate of a NLNAC-accredited Practical Nursing program. If not, successful completion of NUR 190 is required. Hold an active South Carolina LPN license. Be employed within the past six months in an acute care or long-term care facility as a practicing nurse in a relevant job. Have current letters of recommendation from a school of nursing and/or current employer. Have attended Career Talk (current within two years). Have attended a pre-admission interview. o Meet program admissions requirements including Have completed all general education courses (listed below) and have a technical GPA of 2.50 (required for general education courses). NOTE: Greenville Tech LPN graduates after January 1, 2002, are exempt from NUR 201 and NUR 230 but must have completed all ADN general education courses and return within 12 months of completion of the LPN program. o Biophysical science courses must be completed within five years of entering the clinical phase of the Nursing program. o Biophysical science courses may be repeated only one time to achieve a passing grade. o BIO 216 may be taken to validate an expired biology course. o BIO 112 (or BIO 215) and BIO 216 may be substituted for BIO 210 and 211. o Students will receive credit for Phase I and Phase II of the ADN program and can enter Phase III based on space availability after successfully completing NUR 230 and NUR 201. Prior to entering clinical the student must o Have evidence of valid healthcare provider CPR certification. o Have a negative 10-panel drug screen for clinical eligibility. Random drug screens may be performed throughout the program. o Have a crime-free criminal background check. Students must be able to attend all clinical experiences.

Phase I and Phase II additional requirements NUR 230 Physical Assessment NUR 201 Transition Nursing Recommended Program Schedule PHASE III Block V NUR 222 NUR 223 NUR 224 NUR 225 Block VI NUR 226 NUR 228 NUR 231 NUR 270 NUR 271

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Advanced Alterations in Health I Advanced Clinical Applications I Advanced Alterations in Health II Advanced Clinical Applications II Health Promotion Across the Lifespan IV Advanced Alterations in Health III Advanced Clinical Applications III Principles of Management and Leadership Management and Leadership Practicum

1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 46.0

Total credit hours *General Education course **Must be college transferable

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Required General Education courses: BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I* BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II* BIO 225 Microbiology* ENG 101 English Composition I* MAT 120 Probability & Statistics* PSY 201 General Psychology*/** SPC 205 Public Speaking*/** Humanities Elective*/**

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For students who hold an active SC paramedic license and an associate degree:
Prior to acceptance students must o Meet college admissions requirements. o Meet program eligibility requirements including Be a graduate of an associate degree program rom a regionally accredited college. f Be a graduate of a state-approved Paramedic program. Hold an active South Carolina Paramedic license. Be employed within the past 6 months as a paramedic in a relevant job. Have current letters of recommendation from a paramedic school and/or current employer. Have attended CareerTalk (current within two years). Have attended a pre-admission interview. o Meet program admissions requirements including Have completed all general education courses (listed below) and have a technical GPA of 2.50 (required for general education courses). Satisfactory completion of NUR 190. o Biophysical science courses must be completed within five years of entering the clinical phase of the Nursing program. o Biophysical science courses may be repeated only one time to achieve a passing grade. o BIO 216 may be taken to validate an expired biology course. o BIO 112 (or BIO 215) and BIO 216 may be substituted for BIO 210 and 211. o Students will receive credit for Phase I and Phase II of the ADN program and can enter Phase III based on space availability after successful completion of NUR 190, NUR 201, and NUR 230. Prior to entering clinicals the student must o Have evidence of valid healthcare provider CPR certification. o Have a negative 10-panel drug screen for clinical eligibility. Random drug screens may be performed throughout the program. o Have a crime-free criminal background check. Students must be able to attend all clinical experiences.

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Required General Education courses: BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I* BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II* BIO 225 Microbiology* MAT 120 Probability & Statistics* ENG 101 English Composition I* SPC 205 Public Speaking* PSY 201 General Psychology*/** Humanities Elective*/** Recommended Program Schedule NUR 190 NUR 201 NUR 230 Phase III Block V NUR 222 NUR 223 NUR 224 NUR 225 Block VI NUR 226 NUR 228 NUR 231 NUR 270 NUR 271 Fundamental Nursing and Patient Care Skills Transition Nursing Physical Assessment

4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

1.0 3.0 3.0

Advanced Alterations in Health I Advanced Clinical Applications I Advanced Alterations in Health II Advanced Clinical Applications II Health Promotion Across the Lifespan IV Advanced Alterations in Health III Advanced Clinical Applications III Principles of Management and Leadership Management and Leadership Practicum

1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 47.0

Total credit hours *General Education course **Must be college transferable

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For students who are certified respiratory therapists:

Prior to acceptance students must o Meet college admissions requirements. o Meet program eligibility requirements including Be a graduate of an associate degree program rom a regionally accredited college. f Be a graduate of state-approved Respiratory Therapy program. Hold an active South Carolina respiratory therapist license. Be employed within 6 months as a respiratory therapist in a relevant job. Have current letters of recommendation from a respiratory therapy school and/or current employer. Have attended CareerTalk (current within two years). Have attended a pre-admission interview o Meet program admissions requirements including Have completed all general education courses (listed below) and have a technical GPA of 2.50 (required for general education courses). Satisfactory completion of NUR 190. o Biophysical science courses must be completed within five years of entering the clinical phase of the Nursing program. o Biophysical science courses may be repeated only one time to achieve a passing grade. o BIO 216 may be taken to validate an expired biology course. o BIO 112 (or BIO 215) and BIO 216 may be substituted for BIO 210 and 211. o Students will receive credit for Phase I and Phase II of the ADN program and can enter Phase III based on space availability after successful completion of NUR 201, NUR 230, and NUR 190. Prior to entering clinicals the student must: o Have evidence of valid healthcare provider CPR certification. o Have a negative 10-panel drug screen for clinical eligibility. Random drug screens may be performed throughout the program. o Have a crime-free criminal background check. Students must be able to attend all clinical experiences.

Recommended Program Schedule NUR 230 NUR 190 NUR 201 PHASE III Block V NUR 222 NUR 223 NUR 224 NUR 225 Block VI NUR 226 NUR 228 NUR 231 NUR 270 NUR 271 Physical Assessment Fundamental Nursing and Patient Care Skills Transition Nursing 3.0 1.0 3.0

Advanced Alterations in Health I Advanced Clinical Applications I Advanced Alterations in Health II Advanced Clinical Applications II Health Promotion Across the Lifespan IV Advanced Alterations in Health III Advanced Clinical Applications III Principles of Management and Leadership Management and Leadership Practicum

1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 47.0

Total credit hours *General Education course **Must be college transferable

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Required General E ducation courses: BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I* BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II* BIO 225 Microbiology* MAT 120 Probability & Statistics* ENG 101 English Composition I* SPC 205 Public Speaking*/** PSY 201 General Psychology*/** Humanities Elective*/**

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Nursing Associate Degree in Applied Science Transfer Track for Bachelors Degree in Nursing (RN/BS Track)
Courses offered within the Nursing Associate in Applied Science degree program provide access and transfer to Bachelor of Science Nursing programs. Students will have a curriculum sequence in the Nursing associate degree that provides a two-year sequence meeting the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, which students will receive upon completion and the student will be eligible to take the SC Board of Nursing licensure examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nursing. After completion of the Nursing associate degree program requirements, those students planning to pursue a bachelors degree in nursing are strongly urged to utilize Greenville Technical Colleges academic advising services. The transfer process for this track is very specific and leaves little opportunity for error in choosing classes. It is very important that students discuss curriculum and transfer requirements with their assigned academic advisor and with a transfer advisor at the four-year institution of their choice. It is most beneficial to the student if these discussions begin as soon as the choice to major in nursing at a fouryear institution has been made. Academic advising staff serving the Health Science/Nursing Division will be an excellent resource for students considering this academic option. High school preparation for nursing should include a strong emphasis on mathematics, science and basic English skills. Students not meeting the requirements for entry into MAT 120 and ENG 101 will have preparatory work to complete and may need more than proposed semesters to finish the nursing transfer course sequence. Choose any university transferable course not being used to meet other general education requirements for associate degree. See your academic advisor for more information. Please note, only grades of C or better are considered for transfer credit. Completion of Associate in Applied Science with a major in Nursing, current SC licensure as a registered nurse, and completion of the above additional general education requirements are required. Recommended Program Schedule Completion of Nursing Associate Curriculum Phase I-Block I Phase II- Block II, Block III, & Block IV Phase III- Block V Additional General Education requirements to transfer to a Bachelor of Science Nursing program (Students should meet with advisor from program of choice to assure program specific requirements are met.) RN-BS General Education Requirements ENG 102 English Composition II SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Mathematics Requirement: Choose one-3.0 MAT 220 Advanced Statistics MAT 109 College Algebra with Modeling MAT 110 College Algebra General College Sciences: Choose 4.0 - 8.0 hrs BIO 101 Biological Science I BIO 102 Biological Science II CHM 105 General Organic & Biochemistry CHM 106 Contemporary Chemistry I CHM 107 Contemporary Chemistry II CHM 110 College Chemistry I CHM 111 College Chemistry II Humanities: Choose 6.0-13.0 hrs Literature, History, Foreign Language, Music, Theatre, Philosophy, or Religion Electives: Choose 7.0-13.0 hrs BIO 240 Nutrition PSY 203 Human Growth & Development PSC 201 American Government NUR 230 Physical Assessment Total credit hours: 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 33.0-36.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

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