ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING/PRACTICAL NURSING General Information Treasure Valley Community College offers a career ladder nursing curriculum which is accredited by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and NLNAC Candidacy has been granted. Successful completion of the ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING (AAS) requirements prepares the graduate to take the NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSING EXAMINATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES (NCLEX-RN). The student may exit the program upon completion of the first year to be eligible to take the NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSING EXAMINATION FOR PRACTICAL NURSES (NCLEX-PN), no grade below a “C” is acceptable in any required course. Progression to the second year of the nursing program is based upon a 3.00 GPA grade in nursing courses and a GPA of 2.70 in general education courses that are required in the FIRST year. The nursing program is a restricted-entry program. Students must apply for admission and meet the college and program criteria before being considered for acceptance. Students must be officially admitted to the Nursing Program before they can enroll in a Nursing course (NURS 101, etc). Application packets are available the first week of winter quarter in the nursing department and on the TVCC Website. There is a registration deadline for the Preadmission exam. Selection is made once each year through a selection process (see score sheet). PRE-NURSING students are strongly advised to take required general education courses prior to admission to the nursing program (see score sheet). THE PROGRAM: Provides a balance between general education (social/biological science, humanities) and nursing content. Students acquire nursing skills under supervision of qualified instructors in classroom and laboratory settings, and apply nursing concepts and skills in various community facilities - hospitals, long-term facilities, clinics, and community health agencies. A candidate for the nursing program must demonstrate a personal history of mental and physical health compatible with fulfilling the requirements of the nursing program and obtaining licensure to practice nursing (see "Technical Standards for Nursing", formerly "Essential Functions", list). Students are required to have a criminal background check. A student can be denied admission based on the results of the background check. Any candidate or student whose license to practice nursing at any level in any state has been suspended, revoked or encumbered in any way may be denied admission to or dismissed from the program. Graduates completing the Associate Degree Program may qualify for admission to Baccalaureate programs. However, transfer of credits is the prerogative of the baccalaureate institution. Prospective students must attend a nursing program information session before making an advising appointment. These sessions are offered each month (there will be no information sessions held in the summer or during college breaks): 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm in the Nursing Department; Treasure Valley Community College reserves the right to make changes in admission procedure and curriculum requirements without notice. NOTE: It is the policy of the Treasure Valley Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and non-discrimination should contact the Human Resources Director located in the Student Services Center on the south side of the Four Rivers Cultural Center Building. Telephone (541) 881-5836. 8/11 |
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