Registered Nursing Program: Application and Admission …

1 Registered Nursing Program: Application and Admission Process San Joaquin Valley College 8344 West Mineral King Avenue Visalia, CA 93291. 559-651-2500. 4580 Ontario Mills Parkway Ontario, CA 91764. 909-948-7582. RIGHT TO CHANGE REQUIREMENTS: This Application , its contents and attachments are subject to change, without notice, as San Joaquin Valley College deems necessary or appropriate. ADS383 1 REV TABLE OF CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION 3. GENERAL INFORMATION 3. Program Overview 3. Tuition and Fees 3. Curriculum Overview 3. Transfer of Credit 4. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 5. Application PROCESS 4. SELECTION PROCESS 5. ACCEPTANCE 5. CONSIDERATIONS 6. CONCLUSION 6. SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS 7. Application Forms 8. RN program Enrollment Options 10. ADA Compliance Statement 11. Core Performance Standards 12.

2 Acknowledgement of Enrollment Process 13. San Joaquin Valley College is in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title IX of Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and all other applicable federal, state and local laws. SJVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by law. ADS383 2 REV INTRODUCTION. Thank you for your interest in San Joaquin Valley College's RN Program! We can say with great NOTE: When applying for licensure to the State assurance that since SJVC was founded, our of California Board of Registered Nursing , cornerstone principle has not changed: we have an applicants are required to report any unwavering commitment to our students and their disciplinary action against a professiona l success.

3 Please consider us your partner as you move license and/or misdemeanor or felony through steps in the Application process. convictions; certain convictions may result in denial of licensure. Each case is considered individually by the BRN. GENERAL INFORMATION. PROGRAM OVERVIEW TUITION AND FEES. Enrollment in the San Joaquin Valley College The admissions advisor will provide current RN program is open to th ose individuals who tuition information. Included in tuition are lab meet the entrance requirements, have supplies, library access, parking , health completed the Application process, and are assessment, titers and immunizations [as applicable], selected for the program. drug testing, background check, liability insurance, school pin and graduation ceremony, licensure The program is approved by the California Board of Application and NCLEX fees.

4 Registered Nursing (BRN). The complete curriculum is offered in linear 20-week terms. There are two entry Not included in tuition are textbooks, uniforms, shoes, level options: watch with second display, BLS certification, transportation, meals, child care, and housing. Option 1 - For the RN Program with completed pre- requisite and degree requirement GE courses CURRICULUM OVERVIEW. These applicants have completed their pre-requisite GE The General Education courses total 35 credit units. In courses at San Joaquin Valley College or another order to progress from one term to the next, the accredited college. These courses must have been student must meet all course requirements, including completed, with a grade of C or better, by time of earning a grade of C or better in each course.

5 After Application submission: Anatomy, Physiology, completing all GE courses, the student may take the Microbiology, English 1A, Intermediate Algebra, Nursing courses in the RN Program which are Psychology, Sociology, Speech, General Chemistry and presented in four consecutive, sequential terms, Philosophy 1C. totaling 51 credit units. All these courses are required for licensure. The Ethics, and Career Services Seminar This curriculum covers the RN Course Requirements courses are additional courses required by SJVC in which includes RN Terms 1 4. order for the AS degree to be awarded. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. Option 2 - For the RN Program- with all pre-requisite courses completed except co-requisite course Phil 1C BIOL 10 Human Anatomy with lab 4 units These applicants have completed all of their pre- MTH 122 College Algebra Part B 3 units requisite GE courses, with the exception of the Phil 1C ENG 122 Composition and Reading Part B 3 units BIOL 45 Human Physiology with lab 5 units course, at another accredited college.

6 These applicants SOC 1 Intro to Sociology 3 units may apply for Admission into the program. Transfer BIOL 14 Microbiology with lab 4 units credit is available for all completed GE course work SPC 1A Intro to Public Speaking 3 units graded at a C or better. For these students, the PSY 1 General Psychology 3 units CHEM 3 General Chemistry with lab 4 units curriculum includes the Phil 1C course, as well as the PHIL 1C Ethics* 3 units RN Course Requirements including RN Terms (semesters) 1 4. Phil 1C must be completed at SJVC *Any course meeting Area C2 Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, or for this option. Foreign Language) requirements is acceptable. If not transferred in at the time of enrollment, student must take Ethics at SJVC to fulfill SJVC's requirements for an AS degree.

7 Upon successful completion of the Nursing Program, the college will award the candidate an Associate VISALIA Registered Nursing COURSE REQUIREMENTS. Degree in Nursing and recommend him/her as an RN Term 1- 20 weeks RN 10 Fundamentals of Nursing - Theory 3 units eligible applicant for the National Council Licensure RN 10L Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 3 units Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). RN 43 Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing - Theory 3 units (Except for the Non-Degree option students.) RN 43L Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing - Clinical 2 units RN 12 Nursing Seminar 1: Pathophysiology 2 units Total units per term: 13 units ADS383 3 REV RN Term 2- 20 weeks TRANSFER OF CREDIT. RN 23 Maternal Child Nursing - Theory 3 units The College has well-defined policies that govern the RN 23 L Maternal Child Nursing - Clinical 2 units RN 24 Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing - Theory 3 units acceptance of credit for coursework completed at other RN 24L Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing - Clinical 3 units institutions.

8 For specific information, please contact RN 22 Nursing Seminar 2: Pharmacology 2 units the Registrar; in general: Total units per term: 13 units RN Term 3 - 20 weeks Credits Earned at Accredited Institutions RN 35 Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing -Theory 3 units SJVC may accept credits from regionally accredited RN 35L Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing -Clinical 3 units RN 36 Health Appraisal 2 units institutions, nationally accredited institutions, or RN 37 Pediatrics - Theory 3 units specialized and professional accrediting bodies as RN 37L Pediatrics - Clinical 2 units recognized by the Council on Higher Education Total units per term: 13 units Accreditation, the U. S. Department of Education or RN Term 4 - 20 weeks regulating commission. RN 30 Geron-Comm Health Nursing -Theory 1 unit RN 30L Geron-Comm Health Nursing Clinical 1 unit An applicant may be permitted to obtain credit by RN 46 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing - Theory 3 units examination (Competency-based credit) in subject RN 46L Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing - Clinical 4 units RN 44 Leadership 3 units matter fields in which he/she is especially qualified RN 50* Work Study 0 units through previous training or experience for which credit Total units per term: 12 units or advanced placement has not been given.

9 The Total ADN Program units:** 86 units examination may include written, oral, or skill tests, or a *Not a degree requirement. Students will be enrolled in this course at combination of all three, and will be sufficiently the discretion of the Program Director. comprehensive to determine that the student has **May vary based upon credit transferred in to ADN program . essentially the same knowledge and skills as those students who successfully complete the course in ONTARIO Registered Nursing COURSE REQUIREMENTS regular course enrollment. RN Term 1- 20 weeks RN 10 Fundamentals of Nursing - Theory 3 units RN 10L Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 3 units Credits Earned in Foreign Institutions RN 43 Mental Health Nursing - Theory 3 units RN 43L Mental Health Nursing - Clinical 2 units A course-specific evaluation is required for students RN 12 Nursing Seminar 1: Pathophysiology 2 units seeking to transfer foreign education credentials.

10 Any Total units per term: 13 units of the following sources may be used: RN Term 2- 20 weeks RN 38 Maternal Newborn and Pediatrics - Theory 4 units International Education Research Foundation, Inc. RN 38 L Maternal Newborn and Pediatrics - Clinical 3 units Credentials Evaluation Service RN 24 Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing - Theory 3 units RN 24L Beginning Medical Surgical Nursing - Clinical 3 units Box 3665. RN 22 Nursing Seminar 2: Pharmacology 2 units Culver City, CA 90231. Total units per term: 15 units Phone: (310) 258-9451. Fax: (310) 342-7086. RN Term 3 - 20 weeks RN 35 Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing -Theory 3 units Email: RN 35L Intermediate Medical/ Surgical Nursing -Clinical 3 units RN 36 Health Appraisal 2 units Institute for International Credentials Evaluation RN 39 Gerontology/Community Nursing - Theory 3 units At California State University, Fresno RN 39L Gerontology/Community Nursing - Clinical 2 units Total units per term: 13 units 5150 North Maple Avenue, M/S JA56.