|
The Practical Nursing program is a
three semester program that prepares individuals to care for
patients in varied health care
settings under the direction of a registered nurse or duly qualified
medical practitioner. Currently, the program is offered annually in the
Fall semester at the Jefferson campus. The deadline for application
submission is as published for the ADN program. Admission is highly competitive
and is based on the following minimum criteria:
Unconditional admission to the college.
Receipt of completed application for the
Practical Nursing Program by due date.
A minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA for students
with previous college work.
A
minimum of 2.50 high school GPA for
students without prior college work
(GED
acceptable
in lieu of high school transcript).
Eligibility for English 101 and Math 116 as
determined by college policy.
Good standing with the college.
Meeting the essential functions or technical
standards required for nursing.
A score of 76 or higher on the COMPASS
Reading Examination (or related
ACT Reading
Score of 17 or higher).
Prior to the beginning of clinical
experiences, students must submit a medical examination form.
Immunizations and/or titers for several communicable diseases are
required as part of this exam. Required immunizations may be obtained
from any health care provider but since health insurance
often does not cover immunizations for adults, students may want to check
with local health department clinics. The Shelby County Health
Department (205-664-2470) will provide JSCC nursing students
immunizations regardless of the student's county of residence. The fee
schedule (as of May 2008) is:
| Test |
Cost |
| Measles/mumps/rubella |
$5.00 |
| Hepatitis B
|
$30.63 per injection
if the student is 19years or older;
$5.00 per injection if younger than
19 years |
| Chickenpox |
$5.00 if there is a
negative titer |
| TB skin test |
No charge |
All policies found in the Jefferson
State Community College Catalog and Handbook apply to nursing students.
However, additional policies and procedures specific to the Department
of Nursing may be found in the Nursing Student Handbook.
|
