Upon completing the Associate of Science in Nursing Program, the graduate will:

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1 Associate of Science in Nursing Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing Program is to enhance the health status of the region by educating professional nurses for entry into practice as caring and competent nurse generalists. Program Goals: The nursing program goals include: 1. Maintain a first time NLCEX-RN pass rate of 80% or greater.. 7% of the nursing students entering the program will graduate complete the program within 6 semesters.. 90% of new graduates and alumni will rate the overall program from satisfactory to excellent.. 90% of the graduates seeking employment are employed within months of graduation Student Learning Outcomes Upon completing the Associate of Science in Nursing Program, the graduate will: Caring 1. Provide compassionate nursing care to clients regardless of different values, beliefs, culture, and lifestyles. Communication. Demonstrate appropriate verbal, non-verbal, therapeutic, professional, and technological communication skills.. Facilitate collaboration among all health care team members and the client(s). Critical Thinking. Use knowledge of nursing science and disease processes; critical thinking skills; and evidence based findings to demonstrate proficiency in planning safe and effective client care. Professionalism. Provide nursing care according to legal, ethical and professional standards while considering the impact of economic, political, social and demographic forces. 6. Demonstrate accountability for professional growth and lifelong learning. Therapeutic Nursing Interventions

2 7. Demonstrate competency in the nursing process. 8. Develop an individualized teaching plan based on assessed needs. 9. Manage the care of individual client(s) across healthcare settings.

3 Associate of Science Nursing The nursing program is designed to prepare the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and enter a career as a beginning practitioner of nursing. Employment opportunities are at an all-time high in West Virginia and nationwide. Registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with. million jobs. More new jobs are expected to be created for registered nurses than for any other occupation. The practice of nursing is regulated in each state. The nursing law of West Virginia addresses criteria for application for licensure. The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses has the power to deny opportunity to procure licenses through testing if the applicant has willfully committed a felony under the laws of West Virginia. Students considering entry to the nursing program must meet general college admission requirements and complete an academically rigorous set of pre-requisite courses before applying for separate admission to the nursing program. Admission to the nursing program is limited to students in the fall or spring semester and is highly competitive. Admission requirements for the nursing program include an overall GPA of.0 or better, completion of all pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or better, and completion of the Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a composite score of at least 7.8%. Candidates are scored by how much they exceed the entry requirements. The candidates with the highest scores are offered admission. Nursing courses provide classroom, laboratory, and direct patient care learning experiences in local hospitals and other healthcare agencies. Once admitted to the program students are required to obtain and maintain American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers, have a physical examination to ensure they meet the technical standards for the challenges of providing patient care, provide proof of current immunization status and be free of active tuberculosis disease. Clinical courses take place between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M., seven days a week. Nursing students must have reliable transportation and childcare to meet the expectations of the program. Uniforms and skills equipment purchase is required for this program. The ASN program is fully accredited by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. The Board was established by the West Virginia Legislature to promote and protect public health, safety, and welfare through the regulation of registered professional nurses and dialysis technicians. West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses 101 Dee Drive, Charleston, WV 11 Telephone: (0) rnboard@state.wv.us Website: The ASN program is accredited through 00 by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). The NLANC is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing

4 education programs (Clinical Doctorate, Master s Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree, Diploma, and Practical Nursing program). The Commission has authority and accountability for carrying out the responsibilities inherent in the application of standards and criteria, accreditation processes, and the affairs, management, policy-making, and general administration of the NLNAC. The NLNAC is nationally recognized as a specialized accrediting agency for both post-secondary and higher degree programs in nursing education. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) Peachtree Road NE, Suite 80 Atlanta, GA 06 Telephone: (0) nlnac@nlnac.org Website:

5 Pre-requisites First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Course Progression Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing CAHS 0/1 Human Anatomy & Physiology I CAHS / Human Anatomy & Physiology II English 101 CAHS /L or 7/L Chemistry PSYC 0 Introduction to Psychology COMM 0 Fundamentals of Speech MATH 101, 10 or 1 NURS 10 Introduction to Professional Nursing NURS 108 Basic Nursing Skills NURS 118 Health and Wellness CAHS 0/1 Microbiology NURS 10 Health Assessment NURS 1 Family Health Nursing NURS 160 Clinical Nursing I NURS 16 Pharmacology and Pathophysiology NURS 0 Adult Nursing Care I NURS 10 Clinical Nursing II NURS 1 Mental Health Nursing NURS Adult Nursing Care II NURS 6 Clinical Nursing III NURS 8 Transitions to Professional Nursing Credits to Graduate 7 Clinical Hours Clinical Hours: Credit Hours :1 60 clinical hours during program Credits