SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM Thank you for your interest in the Nursing Program at Shelton State Community College. SSCC is committed to helping students reach their career goals. The Nursing program prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN licensure exams. It is a balanced curriculum including general education and nursing courses, which must be taken in sequential order. The program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The ADN and PN tracks are also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, telephone 404.975.5000, or visit http://www.nlnac.org/home.htm. It is the aim of SSCC to graduate well-prepared nurses who are strong practitioners both clinically and academically. To that end, nursing students need to plan for 12-15 hours per week of clinical experience. Although these hours will be planned as conveniently as possible, there may be some 3-11 (nontraditional work hours) and week-end assignments. times are included in the packets available at the beginning of each nursing course. Nursing applicants are encouraged to complete as many of the academic requirements (non-nursing courses) as scheduling will permit prior to admission to the Nursing Program. Students are discouraged from working full-time while attending the Nursing Program. Transfer students to the nursing program will have to complete all other curriculum courses in the prescribed sequence. Academic credits will transfer as usual; however, Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 201 & 202) credits must have been completed within the past 5 years (if not, one course must be repeated for credit). The Nursing Program offers three tracks for the admission of students. Students who have no background in nursing are admitted to the two-year ADN track. Twenty-one (21) months, or five consecutive semesters, are required to this track of study with admission occurring during the Fall Semester. Students who have completed an approved PN program or hold a PN license are admitted to the career mobility track. Twelve to fifteen (12-15) months, or three to four (3-4) consecutive semesters, are required to complete this track of study with students entering during the Summer Semester. A third track is the Practical Nursing (PN) Program. The PN track is a twelve (12) month (three semesters) program. Classes for the PN track are admitted in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Final student selection for either track is made by the Nursing Program Admissions Committee. Information About Licensure: Applicants for admission to Shelton State Community College Nursing Program need to be aware of the following information about Licensure. The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) application for licensure by the examination includes a series of questions regarding past arrests or convictions for DUI and/or criminal offenses (misdemeanor or felony), history of mental illness, substance abuse, placement on state or federal abuse registry, and previous court-martial or military discipline. Candidates are advised to respond honestly as failure to do so can result in denial of license. Applicants to write the examination may be denied by the (ABN) based on this review. Therefore, successful completion of the RN or PN Program does not guarantee eligibility to write the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exam for licensure. For further information contact the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) office at RSA Plaza, Suite 250, 770 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 303900, Montgomery, AL 36130-3900, telephone 800.656.5318 or 334.292.5200 or visit www.abn.state.al.us. Progression and Reinstatement: A grade of C (75% or above) must be maintained in each nursing course and a grade of C (70% or above) in each general education course to continue in the Program. Failure of one or more courses in a semester or withdrawal (for any reason) from one or more courses in two separate semesters will result in non-progression in the program. Failure to maintain the required grades in any course will result in non-progression in the Program. Courses with a dosage calculation component require an 85% in that component to pass the entire course. Students who experience non-progression in the Nursing Program and desire reinstatement in the Program must apply for reinstatement within one (1) year from the term of non-progression to be eligible. Students dismissed from the Program for disciplinary reasons and/or unsafe client care will not be allowed reinstatement to the Nursing Program. **************************************************************************************************
Minimum Admission Standards for the ADN Program (Two Year Track): 1. Unconditional admission to the college. 2. Receipt of completed application packet for the ADN Two Year Track by June 1 st. 3. Minimum of 2.50 GPA on the last 24 hours of college credit for students with previous college credit (undergraduate or graduate). Official SSCC transcript must be included in the application packet. 4. Minimum of 2.50 cumulative high school GPA for students without prior college course work (official high school transcript or a GED must be included in the application packet). 5. Eligible to enroll in or completed: a. ENG 101 and MTH 100 or higher as determined by college placement. b. BIO 201 during the first term of nursing courses (as a pre-requisite to BIO 201, students must successfully complete BIO 103 or achieve a passing score on the ACS approved placement. 6. In good standing with the college. 7. Meeting the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing. 8. An official Test of Essential Skills V (TEAS) score taken prior to application and taken within the last 3 years. Admission to the Two-Year Track program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Information for Admission Calculation of Points for Students Meeting Minimum Two-Year Track Admission Standards: After meeting all minimum requirements, applicants are rank-ordered using a point system based on: 1. Official TEAS V score, the higher the score the greater the points received for the selection process (maximum points 150). 2. Points from selected college courses (i.e. BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 220) or selected high school courses (i.e. Algebra II or higher level math, highest level Biology, Chemistry) are awarded based on the grade received in the course. A grade of A is assigned more points than a grade of C, and 3. Additional Points Maximum of 11 points as determined by the following: Points Criteria 2 Completed 18 hours of the required academic courses for the nursing program at Shelton State Community College. 3 Completed Medical Profession Program in High School. Completed or enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Program (EMT). Completed or enrolled in Nursing Assistant Program (NAS) OR Volunteer/Work in Healthcare Field (6 months or more) 6 Completed BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 220, ENG 101, MTH 100 A total of 251 points are possible with these selection criteria. ************************************************************************************ Minimum Admission Standards for the ADN Program (Mobility/LPN To RN Track): 1. Unconditional admission to the college. 2. Receipt of completed application packet for the Mobility Track Nursing Program by November 1 st. 3. Minimum of 2.50 GPA on the last 24 hour of college credit (undergraduate or graduate). Official SSCC transcript must be included in the application packet. 4. Completion of prerequisite courses which include: ENG 101 English Composition I, MTH 100 Intermediate Algebra or higher level math as determined by college placement, BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, and BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Note: NUR 200 Nursing Career Mobility Assessment is required for students who did not graduated from an approved Alabama College System PN program using the standardized state curriculum within the last two (2) years. 5. A valid unencumbered Alabama practical nurse license. 6. Documentation of employment as an LPN for a minimum of 500-clock hours (approximately 3 months full-time employment) within the 12 months prior to admission.
7. Good standing with the college. 8. Meeting the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing. 9. An official Test of Essential Skills V (TEAS) score taken prior to application and taken within the last 3 years. Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Information for Admission Calculation of Points for Students Meeting Minimum Mobility Track Admission Standards: After meeting all minimum requirements, applicants are rank-ordered using a point system based on: 1. Official TEAS V score, the higher the score the greater the points received for the selection process (maximum points 150). 2. Points from selected college courses (i.e. BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 220) are awarded based on the grade received in the course. A grade of A is assigned more points than a grade of C, and 3. Additional Points Maximum of 11 points as determined by the following: Points Criteria 5 Completed BIO 220 General Microbiology and two (2) or more of PSY 200 General Psychology, PSY 210 Human Growth and Development, Speech elective or Humanities. 3 Completed LPN certificate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. 6 Completed LPN certificate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at Shelton State Community College. A total of 251 points are possible with these selection criteria. ************************************************************************************ Minimum Admission Standards for the Practical Nursing Track: 1. Unconditional admission to the college. 2. Receipt of completed application packet for the PN Track by June 1 st for Fall admission and October 1 st for Spring admission. 3. Minimum of 2.50 GPA on the last 24 hours of college credit for students with previous college credit (undergraduate or graduate). Official SSCC Transcript must be included in the application packet. 4. Minimum of 2.50 cumulative high school GPA for students without prior college course work (official high school transcript or a GED must be included in the application packet. 5. Eligible to enroll in: a. ENG 101 English Composition I as determined by college placement. b. MTH 116 Math Applications or MTH 100 Intermediate Algebra or higher level as determined by college placement. c. BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I during the first term of nursing courses (as a prerequisite to BIO 201 students must successfully complete BIO 103 or achieve a passing score on the ACS approved placement. 6. Good standing with the college. 7. Meeting the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing. 8. An official Test of Essential Skills V (TEAS) score taken prior to application and taken within the last 3 years. Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Information for Admission Calculation of Points for Students Meeting Minimum PN Track Admission Standards: After meeting all minimum requirements, applicants are rank-ordered using a point system based on: 1. An official TEAS V score, the higher the score the greater the points received for the selection process (maximum points 150); 2. Points for selected college courses (i.e. ENG 101, MTH 116) or selected high school courses (i.e. Algebra II or higher level math, highest level Biology) are awarded based on grade received in the course. A grade of A is assigned more points than a grade of C ; and
3. Additional points Maximum of 11 points as determined by the following: Points Criteria 2 Completed 18 hours of at Shelton State Community College. 3 Completed Medical Profession Program in High School. Completed or enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Program (EMT). Completed or enrolled in Nursing Assistant Program (NAS). OR Volunteer/Work in Healthcare Field (6 months or more). 6 Completed all Academics required for the Practical Nursing (PN) Track A total of 221 points are possible with these selection criteria ************************************************************************************ Listed below are Estimated Costs for the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs: Uniforms: Two Year (AD) Mobility (AD) PN 1 Pair White Shoes 60.00 60.00 60.00 1 Coat (SSCC Monogrammed) 32.00 32.00 32.00 2 Uniforms (SSCC Monogrammed) 100.00 100.00 100.00 1 Deluxe Dual Head Stethoscope 30.00 30.00 30.00 1 Pocket Organizer 6.00 6.00 6.00 1 Reusable Penlight 8.00 8.00 8.00 1 Scissors 5.00 5.00 5.00 1 Watch (with second hand) 40.00 40.00 40.00 Subtotal: 281.00 281.00 281.00 Tuition (including academic courses) and Fees: Tuition, Maintenance, and Instruction Fees 6480.00 5670.00 4050.00 Books (estimate) 1800.00 1300.00 1300.00 Testing and Accident and Liability Insurance 650.00 550.00 550.00 Preclinical Screening Fee 30.00 30.00 30.00 Background Check 17.00 17.00 17.00 Nurse Pacs 100.00 50.00 100.00 Application for Licensure 85.00 85.00 85.00 NCLEX Review Fee 250.00 250.00 250.00 Subtotal: 9612.00 8152.00 6582.00 Optional: Cap and Gown for Graduation 35.00 35.00 35.00 Composite Pictures 40.00 40.00 40.00 Nursing Pin & Lamp 65.00 65.00 65.00 Temporary Permit 50.00 50.00 50.00 Student Nurses Association Dues 40.00 40.00 40.00 Subtotal: 230.00 230.00 230.00 Approximate Cost for each of the Nursing Programs: 10060.00 8663.00 7093.00 ************************************************************************************************** Standard Associate Degree Nurse Curriculum (Two Year Track):
First Semester MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra or higher level Math 3 3 0 0 3 *BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 3 2 0 5 NUR 102 Fundamentals of Nursing 6 3 6 3 12 NUR 103 Health Assessment 1 0 3 0 3 NUR 104 Pharmacology 1 0 3 0 3 Semester : 15 9 14 3 26 Second Semester ENG 101 English Composition I 3 3 0 0 3 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 3 2 0 5 NUR 105 Adult Nursing 8 5 3 6 14 NUR 106 Maternal & Child Nursing 5 4 0 3 7 Semester : 20 15 5 9 29 Third Semester PSY 200 General Psychology 3 3 0 0 3 BIO 220 Microbiology 4 2 4 0 6 NUR 201 Nursing Through the Lifespan I 5 3 0 6 9 Semester : 12 8 4 6 18 Fourth Semester SPH 106, 107, or 116 - Speech 3 3 0 0 3 PSY 210 Human Growth & Development 3 3 0 0 3 NUR 202 Nursing Through the Lifespan II 6 3 0 9 12 Semester : 12 9 0 9 18 Fifth Semester Humanities Elective 3 3 0 0 3 NUR 203 Nursing Through the Lifespan III 6 4 0 6 10 NUR 204 Role Transition for the Registered Nurse 4 2 0 8 6 (Preceptor 3:1) Semester : 13 9 0 12 21 Program s: : 72-76 : 1710 (114 x 15) General Education : 30 (41.7%) Nursing : 42 (58.3%) *Prerequisite: BIO 103 or satisfactory performance on ACS approved placement test. Standard Mobility LPN to Associate Degree Nurse Curriculum:
Prerequisite Courses prior to NUR 201 MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra or higher Math 3 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENG 101 English Composition I 3_ Prerequisite 14 First Semester **NUR 200 Nursing Career Mobility Assessment 6 3 9 0 12 Second Semester PSY 200 General Psychology 3 3 0 0 3 BIO 220 Microbiology 4 2 4 0 6 NUR 201 Nursing Through the Lifespan I 5 3 0 6 9 Semester : 12 8 4 6 18 Third Semester SPH 106, 107, or 116 - Speech 3 3 0 0 3 PSY 210 Human Growth & Development 3 3 0 0 3 NUR 202 Nursing Through the Lifespan II 6 3 0 9 12 Semester : 12 9 0 9 18 Fourth Semester Humanities Elective 3 3 0 0 3 NUR 203 Nursing Through the Lifespan III 6 4 0 6 10 NUR 204 Role Transition for the Registered Nurse 4 2 0 8 6 (Preceptor 3:1) Semester : 13 9 0 12 21 Program s: : : General Education : Nursing : 57-61 1320 (88 x 15 wks.) 30 27 *Prerequisite: BIO 103 or satisfactory performance on ACS approved placement test. *NUR 200 is required for those students who did not graduate from the Alabama College System standardized curriculum within the past two years. Only those students who did not graduate from our standardized curriculum will be given 15 non-traditional credit hours after completion of NUR 200 and the LPN Mobility Curriculum. These 15 credit hours are added to the 57-61 hours to make a total of 72-76 hours as required by the curriculum.
Standard Practical Nursing Curriculum: First Semester MTH 116 Math Applications or MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra or higher level Math 3 3 0 0 3 *BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 3 2 0 5 NUR 102 Fundamentals of Nursing 6 3 6 3 12 NUR 103 Health Assessment 1 0 3 0 3 NUR 104 Pharmacology 1 0 3 0 3 Semester : 15 9 14 3 26 Second Semester ENG 101 English Composition I 3 3 0 0 3 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 3 2 0 5 NUR 105 Adult Nursing 8 5 3 6 14 NUR 106 Maternal & Child Nursing 5 4 0 3 7 Semester : 20 15 5 9 29 Third Semester NUR 107 Adult / Child Nursing 8 5 0 9 14 NUR 108 Psychosocial Nursing 3 2 0 3 5 NUR 109 Role Transition 3 2 3 0 5 Semester : 14 9 3 12 24 Program s: : : 49-53 1095 (73 x 15 wks.) *Prerequisite: BIO 103 or satisfactory performance on ACS approved placement test. Note: Curriculum may change to meet the requirements of institutional, state, or national approval / accrediting agencies.