NURSING PROGRAM ORIENTATION

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NURSING PROGRAM ORIENTATION
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Nursing Program

• Cathy Hawkins
• Health Programs Specialist
• [phone], ext. 2279
• Email chawkins_at_palomar.edu

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

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

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EVENING/WEEKEND PROGRAM

• The E/W Section has been placed on hold until we
  can secure additional faculty. This option has
  always been contingent on faculty, funding, and
  facility availability.

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NON-DEGREE PROGRAM

• 30-unit option
• Available for LVNs ONLY
• Interested? Remain after the presentation!

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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 COMPETENCY
• Intermediate Algebra
• Math 56, 60 or higher
• ASSET test score
• COMPASS test score

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PREREQUISTIES

• SCIENCE COURSES
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Microbiology
• Time Limits
• 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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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Two (2) Application Periods
• September 1st-November 1st
• February 1st April 1st

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete Application Packet
• Application
• Proof of high school graduation or higher
• Transcripts from all colleges (except Palomar)
• Completion of all prerequisites or a work-in
  progress form.

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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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WAITING LISTS

• Beginning Level 5-6 semesters
• LVN/RN Step-Up 1-2 semesters

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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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. Effective Fall 2008
  all incoming students will be required to pass
  this exam with a cumulative score of 67. The
  TEAS exam can be retaken if necessary after
  remediation.
• (should be completed at least 6 months prior to
  entry!)

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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
• 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
• National University

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WHAT TO DO NOW?

• Apply to the college.
• Take assessment tests
• Make appt. with the Nursing liaison counselor,
  Elvia Nunez (760 744-1150, ext. 2179).
• Register for Biology 102

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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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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

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NURSING PROGRAM ORIENTATION