Instructional Council: Nursing Program (42)
GPA: 2.00
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Description: The Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion (CCL) Program is available at eight of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of healthcare settings. The Practical Nursing Program provides eligibility for students to apply for the national exam for the practical nurse license. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
The Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion (CCL) Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
Program offerings:
This program is offered at the following sites:
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College
GateWay Community College
Glendale Community College
Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College/Boswell
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix College
Scottsdale Community College
Waiver of Licensure/Certification Guarantee:
Admission or graduation from the Nursing Program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice nursing. Licensure requirements and the subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act: Statutes, Rules and Regulations, independently of any college or school requirements for graduation.
Pursuant to A.R.S. ? 32-1606(B)(17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting this application. If you cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years, the Board cannot process your application.
All nurse applicants for certification and licensure will be fingerprinted to permit the Department of Public Safety to obtain state and federal criminal history information. If there is any question about eligibility for licensure or certification, contact the nursing education consultant at the Arizona State Board of Nursing (602-889-5150).
Health Declaration:
It is essential that Nursing students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.
Health & Safety Requirements for the Nursing Program:
1. Students must submit a Health and Safety Documentation Checklist verifying completion of all requirements and maintain current status throughout the program.
2. Students must submit the Health Declaration Form signed by a licensed health care provider.
3. Students must test negative on a timed urine drug screen.
4. Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy.
Grade Requirements:
Students must obtain a C grade or better or pass in P/Z graded courses in all courses in program.
Course Fee Information:
Please see class schedule for information regarding course fees.
University Transfer Students: For students planning a University Program
Students who are planning to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing may obtain their prerequisite courses at the Maricopa Community Colleges. For information on courses that meet requirements for admission into a baccalaureate program, please contact a program advisor.
PRACTICAL NURSE EXIT OPTION
Following completion of the practical nurse level program of study, the student is eligible to apply for licensure as a practical nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N.) are employed in acute, long-term, and community-based health care agencies under the direction of a registered nurse. Practical Nurses function within their legal scope of practice and use professional standards of care in illness care and health promotion activities for clients and families across the life span
The Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006, 212.363.5555, ext 153.
Consumer Program Costs and Career Information: CG, EM, GC, GW, MC, PC, PV, SC
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
The Nursing Programs Core Values of Caring, Holism, Nursing Role Development, Critical Thinking, Safe Practice, and Information Management and Technology are integrated into the student learning outcomes/program competencies.
Admission Criteria: High School diploma or GED,
Formal application and admission to the program is required.
A passing score on a nursing program admission test is required to complete an application.
The Nursing Program Chair reserves the right to deny acceptance of an admission application if the applicant was dismissed for issues relating to academic integrity, unsafe patient care, and/or two (2) or more failures from any nursing program.
All applicants holding or receiving a certificate as a Nursing Assisting and/or license as a Practical Nurse must remain in good standing with the Board of Nursing. Once enrolled, students receiving any disciplinary actions against their certificate or license must notify the Nursing Program Chair within five (5) school days. The Nursing Program Chair reserves the right to restrict the students participation in clinical experiences and involvement in patient care until the certificate and/or license is valid and unrestricted.
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Area Note: The credit hour range is subject to change depending on the students educational experience.
+BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR
+BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR
One year of high school biology 0-4
+ BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
+ CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND
+ CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR
One year of high school chemistry 0-4
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR
+ MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR
+ MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR
Satisfactory completion of higher level mathematics course 3-5
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR
+ PSY240 Developmental Psychology (3) 3
Credits: 10-20
Required Courses
+ NUR151 Nursing Theory and Science I 10
+ NUR171 Nursing Theory and Science II 8
+ NUR191 Practical Nursing Transition Course 3
Credits: 21
Restricted Electives
Credits:
General Electives
Credits:
Program Competencies
1. Creates an environment utilizing therapeutic communication and caring to achieve desired client outcomes. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
2. Demonstrates effective communication skills both verbally, behaviorally, and in writing with health team members, clients and their families. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
3. Provides culturally competent care to a diverse population. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
4. Demonstrates legal and ethical behaviors in all nursing activities. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
5. Applies the nursing process to provide safe client care. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
6. Applies scientific principles and clinical reasoning to safely provide evidence-based clinically competent care within the current healthcare environment. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
7. Demonstrates accountability for quality improvement in the health care system. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
8. Integrates technology to assist in providing safe, effective client care. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
9. Manages information confidentially and effectively to insure positive client outcomes. (NUR151, NUR171, NUR191)
10. Provide nursing care individuals and families across the lifespan that addresses the needs of diverse clients by engaging them in their healthcare decisions. (NUR191)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12-09-08
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
