NURSING PROGRAM ORIENTATION

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NURSING PROGRAM ORIENTATION
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Nursing ProgramContact Information

• Cathy Hawkins Health Program
  Specialist(760) 744-1150, ext. 2279fax
  760-761-3581
• Email chawkins_at_palomar.edu
• www.palomar.edu/nursing

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FALL 2010
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DEGREE PROGRAMS

• Generic
• LVN to RN
• Diploma RN to ADN
• Transfer
• Credit By Examination

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NON-DEGREE PROGRAM

• 30-unit option
• Available for LVNs only.
• See me for more information after the
  orientation.

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DAY SECTION

• Students are accepted to the Day Section of the
  Nursing Program twice a year .30 36 students
  enter in the Fall and Spring semesters. Schedule
  varies-some E/W hours are possible in the Day
  Section.

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EVENING/WEEKEND SECTION

• The Evening/Weekend Section of the program is
  always contingent on faculty, funding and
  facility availability. We hope to accept a cohort
  of 20 students once a year (fall semester).
  Students must be flexible. Schedules vary and
  classes may be day or evening. Full time!

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BASIC PROGRAM

• Prerequisites
• AA Degree Requirements
• Nursing Curriculum

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PREREQUISITES

• Program Orientation
• High School Graduation, Equivalency (GED) or
  higher degree

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PREREQUISITES

• MATH COMPETENCYIntermediate Algebra or any
  higher math (college level)
• Math 56, 60 or higher
• COMPASS test score

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PREREQUISTIES

• SCIENCE COURSES
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Microbiology
• Time Limits
• Life Science Prerequisite Biology 102

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PREREQUISITES

• GRADE POINT AVERAGE
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the science
  prerequisite courses

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LVN STEP-UP PROGRAM

• Additional Prerequisites
• Valid California LVN License
• Nursing 110
• Note If you did not graduate from an accredited
  LVN program and desire the degree.See me for
  information regarding credit by exam

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APPLICATIONS

• Applications are accepted twice a year.
• September 1st-November 1st
• February 1st April 1st
• Apply when working on last prerequisite(s)

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete Application Packet
• Application
• Proof of high school graduation or higher degree
• Transcripts supporting prerequisites from all
  colleges except Palomar (unofficial are fine!)
• Completion of all prerequisites or work in
  progress form for coursework being taken during
  semester application is submitted.

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SELECTION PROCESS

• All eligible applicants are placed in 2 groups A
  and B
• A all prerequisites are done.
• B prerequisite(s) is in progress

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WAIT LIST

• Beginning Level about 2 2 ½ years
• LVN/RN Step-Up 1-3 semesters

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• NURSING SUPPORT COURSES
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Speech
• English Composition

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• AA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• Humanities
• American History Institutions
• Health Education (waived)
• Multicultural Requirement (met by Nursing
  curriculum)

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TEAS EXAM

• This is a diagnostic test that covers Math,
  English, Reading Science.
• All incoming students will be required to pass
  this exam with a cumulative score of 67.
• The TEAS exam can be repeated once if necessary
  after remediation.
• Requirement must be met by May for Fall admission
  by November for Spring admission.
• SEE NURSING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO

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NURSING CURRICULUM

• Nursing 117 103
• Nursing 118 203
• Nursing 217 (LVNs enter)
• Nursing 218

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Program Costs
• Employment Opportunities

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PHYSICAL DISCLAIMERS

• Moderate to heavy lifting carrying (20-40
  pounds)
• Fine motor dexterity
• Good vision hearing
• Excessive periods of walking standing

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BACKGROUND CHECKS for all incoming students

• Criminal History Search to include
• SSN Trace
• OIG/GSA-Medicare fraud
• Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
• 10-Panel Drug Screen

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LICENSURE

• NCLEX
• ENDORSEMENT
• CEUs

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FURTHER EDUCATION

• ADN-TO BSN PROGRAMS
• CSUSM
• San Diego State University
• On-line BSN programs

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INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER PROGRAMS

• Please log on to www.rn.ca.gov
• for information about all the nursing programs in
  California. This site includes the five year pass
  rate for all accredited programs.

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WHAT TO DO NOW?

• Apply to the college
• Take assessment tests
• Make appointment with Elvia Nunez or JoAnne
  Lesser in the counseling office. Ext. 2179
• Register for Biology 102-if taking prerequisites
  at Palomar College.

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NURSING PROGRAM ORIENTATION
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30 UNIT OPTION

• Valid California ONLY
• Non-graduate for duration of
• license
• Associate Degree in NURSING will not be
  granted.
• Employment may be limited.
• BSN programs may not accept you