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1 wilson community c o l l e g e Allied Health Programs Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Biotechnology General Occupational Technology Practical Nursing (LPN) Surgical Technology

2 table of contents About Wilson Community College... 2 Introduction... 2 Admission Information... 2 How to Apply... 3 Tuition and Fees... 3 Financial Aid... 3 Frequently Asked Questions... 4 curriculum areas of instruction Associate Degree Nursing... 5 Biotechnology... 7 General Occupational Technology... 8 Practical Nursing... 9 Surgical Technology Notes map Campus Map Material contained herein is subject to change without notice and should not be regarded as a binding obligation on the College. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconveniences such changes might create for students. wilson community c o l l e g e Published October ,000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $.32 per copy. This brochure is printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper using soy or vegetable inks. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 1 Wilson Community College

3 about wilson community college Wilson Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. Established in 1958, it is one of the system s oldest institutions. From its beginning, it has offered quality education to those who have enrolled in its programs. The College is committed to its mission of providing high quality educational programs that include associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in over 30 areas of instruction. Our faculty and staff have a reputation for providing academic excellence, personal attention, and support that have enabled students to reach their educational and personal goals. introduction Welcome to a uniquely American place, a community college. Originally conceptualized by Thomas Jefferson at the time of the birth of our country, the community college has for over 100 years been a very important link to education and a vital point of service for members of its community. Wilson Community College is a dynamic member of the over 1,100 community colleges serving the United States and proud to be one of the 58 community colleges serving the State of North Carolina. It is our purpose at Wilson Community College to be a partner with you in seeking and accomplishing your training, learning, and educational goals. The College is here to assist you in defining and refining those goals, finding pathways and providing tools to meet them, and to ultimately help you discover what is already there inside you. This brochure will provide you with information on our services, as well as details on current curriculum offerings designed by Wilson Community College in response to the needs of members of our community. Dr. Rusty Stephens, President, Wilson Community College admission information Wilson Community College is a co-educational comprehensive community college that is open to all applicants who are high school or GED graduates or who are at least 18 years of age. However, the College reserves the right to refuse admission or readmission to an applicant if it appears such action is in the best interest of the College and/or the student. The College has an Open Door Policy, which means that students are assisted in selecting programs that serve their needs and objectives in life, consistent with their background aptitudes and expressed interests. Wilson Community College requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, from a regionally accredited public, private, or online high school or state-recognized home school for admission to all curriculum degree, diploma, or certificate programs of study. All applicants must provide an official transcript prior to admission to such programs. Some programs including, but not limited to Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Surgical Technology, may have additional admissions requirements. Admissions and readmissions policies and procedures are administered through the office of Student Development. All appeals requests shall be directed to the Dean of Student Development, where all decisions are final. Admission criteria and limitations are subject to review and change by the State Board of Community Colleges and the NC General Assembly. See the College catalog for further information. Wilson Community College 2

4 how to apply Submit a completed Wilson Community College Application for Admission to the Student Development Center. 2. Have your official high school (and college) transcripts mailed to the Admissions Office, PO Box 4305, Wilson, NC Schedule and take the placement test in Student Development. 4. Meet with an admissions counselor. tuition and fees Tuition and fees are subject to change by act of the N. C. General Assembly. In-State Students Per credit hour through 15 credit hours $69.00 Sixteen (16) credit hours and above $ *North Carolina Senior Residents, 65 years of age or older, are exempt from tuition charges for up to six hours of credit instruction per semester. Out-of-State Students Per credit hour through 15 credit hours $ Sixteen (16) credit hours and above $ Student Fees 1. Student Activity Fee - The $1.35 per semester hour student activity fee covers insurance and student activities for students enrolled in curriculum courses. Insurance coverage is accident insurance and covers students while in class and coming to/going from campus by the most direct route. This fee has a maximum of $21.60 per semester for 16 or more credit hours. 2. Student Technology Fee - The $16.00 per semester technology fee supports instructional technology and computer use. 3. Security/Parking Fee - The $15.00 per semester security/parking fee covers campus security and parking services. 4. Additional Costs - Some academic programs have costs in addition to tuition, fees, and books, such as required supplies, materials, malpractice insurance, and uniforms. For more information regarding additional costs in your academic area of interest, contact Student Development, (252) financial aid At Wilson Community College we are committed to helping our students start or continue their education. If finances are a problem, the financial aid office works with students individually to identify resources that will enable them to continue their education. A wide range of financial assistance is available including grants, loans, scholarships, and a work study program. Working closely together, the student and the financial aid office are often able to devise a suitable plan of assistance. Because funds are limited in some programs, you are encouraged to apply early. 3 Wilson Community College

5 frequently asked questions Do you offer classes that will not conflict with my work schedule? Wilson Community College offers both day and night classes in many areas. Usually students can take classes at times that do not conflict with their work schedule. A few of the programs, such as Fire Protection and Criminal Justice, have classes taught both day and night to accommodate students who work rotating shifts. Distance education courses also offer flexibility for many students. 2. Do I have to take a test? This depends upon the program you wish to enter. For Associate Degree and Diploma programs, a test may be required for placement purposes in English, reading, math, and computer skills. For certificate programs, no test is required. College transfer students must take a biology placement test unless they have transferable college level science course credits. SAT and ACT scores may be used for placement purposes. Previous college credit may also be used for course placement, thus making testing unnecessary. 3. How long will it take to complete my program? This depends on the program in which you enroll as well as whether you enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Associate Degree Programs usually take two years (full-time), Diploma programs take one year (full-time), and Certificate programs may take only one or two semesters (full-time). Part-time students will take longer to complete the requirements for graduation. 4. Is there a fee to apply or take the test? No, there is no application fee or testing fee for admissions. In some cases, we can accept recent placement test scores from other colleges. 5. How soon should I apply? Apply as soon as you know you want to attend Wilson Community College. By submitting your application early, you will have more time to complete the application and take the placement test and may be eligible for early registration. You also need to request transcripts from your high school and any other colleges you have attended. It takes about four weeks for financial aid applications to be processed. By applying now, you will be admitted to the College and will be ready to begin when the next semester starts. In programs with high demand and limited enrollment (such as nursing) the multi-level admissions process begins as much as six months prior to the up coming fall semester. 6. Do you help students find jobs? Yes, we have career placement counselors who help our students find jobs. They host career fairs, workshops, and classroom presentations. Career placement counselors also assist with resume preparation and provide resume referrals to local employers. 7. What if I need help studying for my classes? Wilson Community College offers tutoring and other academic help through Student Support Services and Smarthinking online tutoring. For more information on these services, contact a counselor or your advisor. 8. Where is your campus located? The campus is located at 902 Herring Ave. (NC Highway 42 East) Wilson, North Carolina. Wilson Community College 4

6 curriculum areas of instruction associate degree nursing (RN) The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of health care, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities. NOTE: For complete admission criteria for the nursing program, refer to the College catalog. associate degree FALL SEMESTER SEMESTER HOURS BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 * PSY 150 General Psychology 3 NUR 111 Introduction to Health Concepts 8 Total 16 SPRING SEMESTER BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 * PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 **NUR 112 Health - Illness Concepts 5 **NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts 5 Total 17 SUMMER SEMESTER CIS 113 Computer Basics 1 NUR 113 Family Health Concepts 5 Total 6 FALL SEMESTER * MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3 * ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 NUR 117 Pharmacology 2 **NUR 211 Health Care Concepts 5 **NUR 212 Health System Concepts 5 Total 18 SPRING SEMESTER * COM 231 Public Speaking 3 * HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts 10 Total 16 Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 73 (continued) 5 Wilson Community College

7 associate degree nursing (RN) (continued) Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nursing FALL SEMESTER SEMESTER HOURS * MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3 * ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 *** NUR 214 Nursing Transition Concepts 4 *** NUR 212 Health System Concepts 5 NUR 117 Pharmacology 2 Total 17 SPRING SEMESTER * COM 231 Public Speaking 3 * HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts 10 Total 16 Transition Curriculum Total: 33 *Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. **Note: NUR 112 and 211 will run the first 8 weeks of the semester. NUR 114 and 212 will run the second 8 weeks of the semester. NUR 112 and 211 must be passed in order to continue to the second 8 weeks. ***Note: NUR 214 will run the first 8 weeks of the semester. NUR 212 will run the second 8 weeks of the semester. NUR 214 must be passed in order to continue to the second 8 weeks. Note: Once admitted to the nursing program, all remaining courses must be taken in sequence. Note: If any facility prohibits the student from participating in the clinical experience, the student will be dismissed due to an inability to progress and complete the curriculum. Note: Clinical hours vary each semester based upon the availability of clinical sites. Wilson Community College 6

8 biotechnology The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. Coursework emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist, laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician. Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service. NOTE: Upon completion of all requirements, the A.A.S. in Biotechnology is granted by Pitt Community College. The courses offered at Wilson Community College are listed below. associate degree FALL SEMESTER SEMESTER HOURS ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 * ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 * BIO 111 General Biology I 4 * CIS 110 Introduction to Computers or WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals 3 * CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry 3 CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1 Total 15 SPRING SEMESTER ENG 112 Argument-Based Research or ENG 113 Literature-Based Research or * ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting 3 * BIO 112 General Biology II 4 * CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry 4 *Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Total 14 SUMMER SEMESTER - Pitt Community College BIO 275 Microbiology 4 BTC 250 Principles of Genetics 3 BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques 4 *Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 Total 14 FALL SEMESTER - Pitt Community College BTC 270 Recombinant DNA Technology 4 BTC 285 Cell Culture 3 *Math Elective 3 *Science Elective 4 Total 14 (continued) 7 Wilson Community College

9 biotechnology (continued) SPRING SEMESTER - Pitt Community College BTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience 2 BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques 4 *Science Elective 4 Total 10 Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 67 Electives: 1. *Math Elective: Choose three (3) hours from: MAT 110, 115, 161, or MAT 175 and 175A. 2. *Science Elective: Choose eight (8) hours from: BTC 275, 286; PHY 110 and PHY110A, PHY 151; CHM *Social/Behavioral Science Elective: Choose three (3) hours from: POL 120; PSY 150; SOC 210, *Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: Choose three (3) hours from: ART 111; HUM 110, 115, 120, 130, 140, 160; MUS 110. See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program. *Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. General Occupational Technology The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma, and/or certificate by taking courses suited for their individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College. Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities. General Occupational Technology Major Courses Select 18 semester hours from a combination of core courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the College. Select from prefixes for major courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the College. See your advisor for more information. General Education Courses Students take a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics; and a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Required COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Minimum Major Course Hours 47 Minimum General Education Hours 15 Minimum Computer Hours 1 ACA 111 or ACA Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree: 64 Wilson Community College 8

10 Practical Nursing (LPN) The Practical Nursing Curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long-term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians offices. diploma FALL SEMESTER SEMESTER HOURS NUR 101 Practical Nursing I 11 ** BIO 106 Intro to Anatomy/ 3 Physiology/Microbiology * PSY 150 General Psychology 3 ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 Total 18 SPRING SEMESTER NUR 102 Practical Nursing II 12 NUR 117 Pharmacology 2 CIS 113 Computer Basics 1 * ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 Total 18 SUMMER SEMESTER NUR 103 Practical Nursing III 10 Total 10 Total Semester Hours Required for Diploma: 46 *Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. **Note: BIO 168, BIO 169 and BIO 175 may be substituted for this course. Note: Once admitted to the nursing program, all remaining courses must be taken in sequence. Note: If any facility prohibits the student from participating in the clinical experience, the student will be dismissed due to inability to progress and complete the curriculum. Note: Clinical hours vary each semester based upon the availability of clinical sites. 9 Wilson Community College

11 Surgical Technology The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare clients for surgery and assist surgeons during operations. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/ outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians offices, and central supply processing units. Students of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board on Certification in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within a four week period prior to or after graduation. associate degree FALL SEMESTER SEMESTER HOURS * ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 SUR 110 Intro to Surgical Technology 3 BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 SUR 111 Periop Patient Care 7 Total 18 Spring Semester BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 SUR 122 Surgical Procedures I 6 SUR 123 SUR Clinical Practice I 7 Total 17 Summer Semester * PSY 150 General Psychology 3 SUR 134 Surgical Procedures II 5 SUR 135 SUR Clinical Practice II 4 SUR 137 Prof Success Prep 1 Total 13 Fall Semester BIO 175 General Microbiology 3 * ENG 115 Oral Communication 3 * PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 * MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3 * HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 Total 15 Spring Semester SUR 210 Advanced SUR Clinical Practice 2 SUR 211 Advanced Theoretical Concepts 2 CIS 113 Computer Basics 1 Total 5 Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 68 *Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. Note: Wilson Community College s Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). (continued) Wilson Community College 10

12 Surgical Technology (continued) diploma FALL SEMESTER SEMESTER HOURS * ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 SUR 110 Intro to Surgical Technology 3 BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 SUR 111 Periop Patient Care 7 Total 18 SPRING SEMESTER BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 SUR 122 Surgical Procedures I 6 SUR 123 SUR Clinical Practice I 7 Total 17 SUMMER SEMESTER * PSY 150 General Psychology 3 SUR 134 Surgical Procedures II 5 SUR 135 SUR Clinical Practice II 4 SUR 137 Prof Success Prep 1 Total 13 Total Semester Hours Required for Diploma: 48 * NOTE: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. NOTE: Wilson Community College s Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Committee in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). 11 Wilson Community College

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16 We offer degrees and diplomas in many different curriculum areas. Let us help decide which one is right for you. Accounting Advanced Transportation Technologies Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Basic Law Enforcement Training Biotechnology Business Administration College Transfer Community Spanish Interpreter Computer Information Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Technology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Electrical/Electronics Technology Fire Protection Technology General Education General Occupational Technology Information Systems Security Interpreter Education Lateral Entry Mechanical Engineering Technology Medical Office Administration Networking Technology Nursing, Associate Degree Office Administration Paralegal Technology Practical Nursing School-Age Education Simulation and Game Development Surgical Technology Welding Technology wilson community c o l l e g e (252) Herring Avenue, Wilson, NC