Nursing Program Information

1. Nursing Program Information

2. Nursing ProgramContact Information Gail RodriquesProgram Health Specialist(760) 744-1150, ext. 2279fax: 760-761-3581 Email: grodriques@palomar.edu www.palomar.edu/nursing

3. Degree Programs Generic-4 semesters (2 years) LVN to RN-2 semesters (1 year)

4. Generic Program New cohort accepted each semester Fall – 30-36 students Spring – 30-36 students Currently a Monday – Saturday commitment but students must be flexible. Schedules vary and classes may be morning, afternoon or evening. Full time commitment!

5. LVN-RN Step Up Students enter in the third semester of the Generic Program. Number of available spaces varies – determined by students that do not matriculate thru the first two semesters of Generic Program. LVN–RN Step Up is not subject to the generic application procedure. There is a separate LVN-RN Application.

6. Admission Criteria for the Generic Nursing Program

7. Multi Criteria Used in Application Procedure Previous degrees GPA in Sciences & GE Coursework Proficiency in 2nd language TEAS – 1st score

8. Additional Multi Criteria Points Allied Health Professions Life Experience Volunteer hours in the health care field (100 hrs. minimum within 3 years)

9. Application Dates Generic Program August 26-September 30 Spring entrance January 27-March 3 Fall entrance Can reapply, if not accepted.

10. Application Dates LVN-RN Step UpJanuary 2 – March 1 Accepted applicants are notified in April and admitted to the Nursing Program on a space available basis.

11. Prerequisites forGeneric & LVN-RN High School Graduation, Equivalency (GED) or higher degree Students must submit an unofficial copy of High School Diploma, high school transcript, GED certificate or transcript showing higher degree

12. Previous Degree SB-1393 If a student has a Baccalaureate or higher degree from accredited U.S. Institution they are exempt from support course work.

13. Prerequisites Math Competency Intermediate Algebra or any higher Math (college level) Palomar College - Math 56, 60 or higher Math

14. Prerequisites Science Courses Human Anatomy – 10 years Human Physiology – 7 years Microbiology – 7 years Minimum 2.5 GPA required

15. Prerequisites forLVN Step Up Program Same as Generic plus the following: Nursing 110 (offered Fall semester only) Copy of current CA LVN license Note: If you did not graduate from a regionally accredited LVN program and desire the degree….See me for information regarding your options after the presentation.

16. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Diagnostic test that covers Math, English, Reading & Science. The first score on the TEAS exam will be used for the application. Resources are available on our website to prepare for successful test taking. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative score of 62%. If below 62%, the TEAS exam can be repeated once after remediation but the first score is used for the application. You must have a Palomar College student ID to take the test at PCC.

17. Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Nursing Curriculum is identical. Students must declare a degree plan immediately after admission into the Nursing Program.

18. Course Requirements for AS & AA Degrees Psychology Sociology Speech English Composition Humanities

19. Additional Requirements for AA Degree American History & Institutions (6 units) Health Education and Multicultural requirements are waived for the AA & AS degree in Nursing. (met by curriculum)

20. Application Process Application Packet must be complete. Incomplete packets will not be processed. Application & required checklist Proof of high school graduation or higher degree Unofficial transcripts supporting all coursework completed toward the AA or AS degree in Nursing TEAS score –unofficial when applying & official when accepted (all TEAS test taken must be submitted) Support documents as listed on application for additional point awards

21. Nursing Curriculum Nursing 117 & 103 Nursing 118 & 203 Nursing 217 (LVNs enter) Nursing 218

22. Background Check All incoming nursing students are subject to a background check. Includes but not limited to the following: Seven years residence/background history SSN Trace OIG/GSA-Medicare fraud Nationwide Sex Offender Registry 10-Panel Drug Screen

23. Legal Status Requirement Clinical sites mandate that nursing students must be a legal resident. The BRN requires a SSN before graduates can sit for the NCLEX exam. Legal residents without a SSN can begin the Nursing Program but may not be accepted by a clinical site and therefore not be able to continue in the Nursing Program.

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

25. General Information • Program Costs • Employment Opportunities

26. After Graduation NCLEX Exam ADN to BSN Programs CSUSM San Diego State University University of Phoenix On-line BSN programs

27. 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 in the state.

28. What To Do Now Apply to the college Take assessment tests Make appointment with Jose Fernandez or Tom Ventimiglia in the counseling office at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2179 Enroll in prerequisite courses not yet completed