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GENERAL INFORMATION and
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Division of Health Studies offers a five semester Associate Degree
Nursing (ADN) program. Upon satisfactory completion, the Associate
of Applied Science Degree is awarded and the graduate is eligible to
apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Graduation from the program
however, does not guarantee Board of Nursing approval to take the
NCLEX-RN licensing examination. |
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After acceptance each student must:
1. Submit completed medical examination forms (at student expense)
that provide evidence the student is free of communicable disease
and chemical dependency, and is physically and psychologically able
to participate fully in both classroom and clinical aspects of the
program. The nursing faculty reserves the right to require at any
time (at student expense) an additional medical examination in order
to evaluate the student’s state of physical, mental, and/or
emotional health such as during pregnancy, infectious diseases,
interference with mobility, emotional instability, chemical
dependence, etc. When an examination or treatment is required,
written proof must be provided by the physician attesting to the
student’s ability to carry out both classroom and clinical
requirements of the program. NOTE: Northwest-Shoals Community
College reserves the right to remove from the program any student
who is refused use of facilities by clinical agencies.
2. Since the nursing curriculum includes direct patient care,
students must meet the Essential
Functions with or without
reasonable accommodations. These functions relate to physical,
mental, and emotional capabilities of prospective students and are
available by clicking here or
by requesting a copy from the Nursing Department. Additional health
criteria are required by clinical agencies.
3. Purchase regulation uniforms and specified accessories.
4. Possess current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation at
the health care provider level (BCLS). Community CPR is not
acceptable. If a student is not certified with the appropriate CPR,
the student may take EMS 100 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I. This
course meets the CPR requirement for two years.
5. Receive certain immunizations at the student’s expense.
6. Purchase professional liability insurance through the College.
7. The student is expected to participate in and pay for periodic
standardized testing.8. Complete drug testing (both yearly
and at random at student's expense) as directed by Health Studies
Division. Further information in writing regarding required
drug testing is available from the Health Studies Division.
The student may be required to
have background checks to attend certain clinical sites.
These fees will be at the student's expense.
It is recommended that each student carry health insurance
because neither the College nor affiliated clinical agencies provide
health care for students.
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Northwest-Shoals Community College, 2080 College Road, Phil
Campbell, AL 35581
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