NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL

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NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL STATE
UNIVERSITYSchool of Nursing
Make lifetime friends with fellow classmates as
you meet the challenges of the School of
Nursing! Become prepared to step into the 21st
Century... The World of Professional Nursing!
Noble Hall
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The Deans Desk
Each of you will come to the School possessing
talent, personality, and potential for success,
as well as, the motivation to acquire qualities
identified as essential for professional nursing
practice. We realize that you are one of a kind.
We are here to respond to those qualities that
make you the special person you are and to help
you become the best that you can be. Use your
abilities and make the most of your
opportunities.
Patricia Price Lea, Ph.D., R.N. Dean Associate
Professor
pricelea_at_ncat.edu
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History
Established in 1953. One of seven
schools/colleges of North Carolina AT State
University. First accredited in 1971 by the
National League for Nursing.
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Mission Statement

• The School of Nursing provides an environment of
  
• Academic excellence,
• Scholarly inquiry and civility
• Prepare nurses for entry into professional
  practice through
• Advanced technology
• Clinical experiential learning and
• Diverse community involvement

ON THE GREEN
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Curriculum Purpose
Emphasis is on the preparation of minority
nurses. The program provides knowledge derived
from

• Liberal Arts
• Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Behavioral Sciences and
• Nursing

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Admission Criteria
LICENSED RNs LPNs

• are accepted as transfer students.
• A maximum number of transferable credits is
• 80 semester hours from a four-year
• college or university and
• 64 semester hours from a
• Two-year college.

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Student Organizations
Organizations within the School of
Nursing TELOCA (Tender Loving Care) Sigma Chi
Beta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Mu
Tau Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society of Nursing, Inc. International
Nursing Organization
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Support Services

• Admitted students have access to
• A full-time counselor to assist with the
  test-taking and study skills.
• Computer assisted learning.
• The Office of Student Services.

Accountability-Responsibility-Professionalism
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Professionalism
Nursing at North Carolina AT State University
encompasses every aspect of professionalism

• Caring
• Dedication
• Commitment
• Volunteerism
• Grades
• Morals
• Ethics

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Learning Assistance Laboratory
The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) in the
School of Nursing has been in operation since
1978. Its major purpose is to

• Support the Nursing Program
• Enhance the Learning Process

The LAC is also equipped with an IV simulator and
a homodynamic monitor that allows students
hands-on critical care experiences prior to "real
life" clinical experiences.
A RN lab coordinator is available to assist
students in mastering these skills.
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Sim-Man
Our 35,000 Digitally-enhanced Mannequin
Blood Pressure
Pulsating
Breathing

• programmed to simulate a range of illnesses and
  medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest.
  Students are told of Sim-Man's "symptoms" and
  must perform the appropriate assessments and
  treatments. Sim-Man's condition improves or
  deteriorates depending on the student's
  intervention. "The beauty of Sim-Man is it allows
  students to be immersed in real-time experiences,
  Students learn what it's like to have to make
  decisions quickly in an environment where it is
  safe to make mistakes.

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VIRTUAL TEXTBOOK P R O J E C T

• The active learning environment of the classroom
  can expand into the students' personal world. 
  This allows the student to more fully review
  class material at his or her own pace. 

• Ultimately, this will help our students gain a
  better understanding of the science of nursing
  that impacts their lives.

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Enrichment Programs
Annual Graduate School Fair
Mu Tau Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International
Nursing Honor Society, Inc. ANNUAL RESEARCH DAY
STARS MENTORING PROGRAM Youll know a nursing
student by the STARS they Wear.
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Computer Laboratory  
The School of Nursing has been designated as a
computer laboratory site. Services available to
students and faculty include

• Word processing
• Internet capability
• Training for development
• Enhancement of computer skills

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Research
Center on Health Disparities
The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing,
in partnership with the North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State University
School of Nursing received a

• 2.3 Million
• Five-Year Grant

• from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to
  create the
• Center on Health Disparities Research

Understanding Health Disparities Across the Life
Span
whitaker_at_ncat.edu
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Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, when
accompanied by nursing licensure prepares the
graduate for beginning practice in a variety of
health care settings

• Clinics
• Extended Care Facilities
• Home Health Care
• Hospitals
• Military Sciences
• Public Health Agencies

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Professional Nursing
BSN DEGREES PAVE THE WAY
Enhance Critical Thinking Skills Graduate
Education Nurse Practitioner Nurse
Administrator Nurse Educator Certified Nurse
Anesthetist
hickss_at_ncat.edu
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HBCU Health Promotion Alliance
People Helping People
Our Goal The partnerships goal is to improve
institutions of higher learning, their
communities, and agencies, to engage in research
to provide information and education to the
citizens on the major health problems in their
communities.
Our Partners Elizabeth City State
University Fayetteville State University North
Carolina AT State University St. Augustine
College
http/www.organizations.uncsu.edu/hbcualliance.com
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Financial Assistance
The following are several sources of financial
aid awards available to students   North
Carolina Nurse Scholarship Program North Carolina
Nurse Loan Program Chancellors
Scholarship Community Donated Scholarships ROTC
Scholarships National Black Nurses
Association Chi Eta Phi TELOCA Alumni
www.discovernursing.com/scholarship
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NCLEX-RN Preparation
Nursing Comprehensive Licensing Examination
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Accreditation Affiliation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University School of Nursing is Approved
by The North Carolina Board of Nursing 3424
National Drive, Raleigh, NC 27602, 919-782-3211,
www.ncbon.org Accredited by The National League
for Nursing Accreditimg Commission (NLNAC
)Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Program in
Nursing 61 Broadway-33rd Floor, New York, NY,
800-669-1656-Ext. 153, www.accrediting.com.nlnac.o
rg The school is a member of the following
organizations American Association of Colleges
of Nursing Southern Regional Education Board
Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing
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North CarolinaAgricultural Technical State
University

School of Nursing 1601 East Market Street-Noble
Hall Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone [phone] Fax [phone] /
336-334-7301 Website www.ncat.edu

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
  University is committed to equality of
  educational opportunity and does not discriminate
  against applicants, students, or employees based
  on race, color, national origin, religion,
  gender, age, or disability. Moreover, North
  Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
  University is open to people of all races and
  actively seeks to promote racial integration by
  recruiting and enrolling a larger number of
  diverse students.

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THE BOROUGH
78 miles W of Raleigh 54 miles W of Durham 48
miles W of Chapel Hill 27 miles E of
Winston-Salem and 91 miles NE of
Charlotte Greensboro was settled by
freedom-loving Scots-Irish, Germans, and
Quakers.
GREENSBORO
Today, the thriving city is a leader in higher
education and the manufacturer of textiles,
pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, and electronic
equipment, as well as the home of a large
insurance industry. The city is considered to be
one of the most desirable places to live in
America for families.
NORTH CAROLINA
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THE QUEST
ALBUM The Evolution of Mann SONG Push! Push!
ARTIST Herbie Mann
PRESENTATION Carolyn A. Shepard cshepard_at_ncat.edu
2004-2005