PROGRAM IN PRACTICAL NURSING
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Board of Nursing for South Carolina. The Practical Nursing Program prepares men and women for the practice of nursing to provide direct client care across the lifespan. The practical nurse graduate is prepared to function in the role of provider of care and manager of care for individuals and families with common health problems. This nurse functions dependently under supervision as a health care team member in a variety of health care settings.
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Computer Adaptive Testing of the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses. Graduates who successfully pass the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses are eligible to apply for licensure as a practical nurse in any of the 50 states or U.S. territories.
There are legal limitations for state licensure in South Carolina for graduates with prior convictions and/or disciplinary action. The policy from the Board of Nursing for South Carolina will be distributed to all students.
Clinical facilities may require drug screens and/or background checks before allowing students to participate in clinical rotation. Students participating in clinical may be required to have a drug screen at any time during their rotation. Students accepted to the program must be eligible to attend clinical at all facilities.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
1. Applicants for admission to the Practical Nurse Program must meet the entrance requirements of the parent institution. Admission to the Practical Nursing Program requires the student to be a high school graduate or equivalent.
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
* Compass Asset Pre-Algebra 54 Numerical 43 & Elementary Algebra 31
Reading 88 Reading 42 Writing 79 Writing 41 * SAT Score: 880 Total (480 Verbal, 400 Math) if taken after April 1, 1995; 750 Total (400 Verbal, 350 Math) if taken before April 1, 1995, or ACT: Composite 19 (Verbal 21, Math 16).
ORTo enhance potential for success in the program, the faculty recommends completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program and work experience as a CNA.
ADMISSION BY TRANSFER
1. The student must meet present admission criteria to the Nursing Program.
2. The student must submit a letter from the previous school attended stating that he/she left in good standing and is eligible for readmission.
3. The student must provide the nursing department manager with a detailed course syllabus showing course and unit objectives. Courses for which transfer credit is given must meet the objectives of the comparable York Technical College/University of South Carolina Lancaster courses.
4. The student must demonstrate competencies in the course to be transferred either by exam, by previous grade and documentation or both.
5. The Nursing Evaluation Committee will review requests for transfer credit and will make a recommendation for official action to the Registrar/Admissions Officer.
6. Only those students in good standing for readmission are eligible to be considered for transfer.
7. Admission by transfer is on a space available basis.
MAJOR: Practical Nursing (41.0 Semester Credit Hours)
DIPLOMA: Health Science
A. GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
* ENG 101 English Composition I 3.0
* ENG 102 English Composition II 3.0
PSY 201 General Psychology 3.0
Subtotal 9.0
B. REQUIRED CORE SUBJECT AREAS
* NUR 104 Nursing Care Management 4.0
* NUR 206 Clinical Skills 2.0
* NUR 159 Nursing Care Management II 6.0
* NUR 209 Nursing Care Management III 5.0
* NUR 211 Care of the Childbearing Family 4.0
Subtotal 21.0
C. OTHER HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
* BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 4.0
* BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II 4.0
COL 101 College Orientation 1.0
* NUR 106 Pharmacology Basics 2.0
Subtotal 11.0
Total Credit Hours 41.0
*Courses in this program which require a minimum of "C".
Practical nursing classes include campus and clinical laboratory hours. Students are required to drive to a variety of clinical agencies to complete the clinical component of the nursing courses. Students are expected to drive to either campus for classes according to the class schedule.
Students may be assigned to morning, afternoon, or evening clinical experience anywhere in the tri-county area. Clinical experience may range from 4 - 12 hours per clinical day.
Students must have a completed health form. Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification is required. Student must have proof of health insurance. Liability insurance is also required (through York Technical College).
Suggested Plan of Study
Health Science Diploma
First YearFall Spring Summer
BIO 210 BIO 211 +NUR 209
COL 101 +NUR 159 +ENG 102
ENG 101 +NUR 211
+ NUR 104 PSY 201
+ NUR 206
+ NUR 106+Courses in the curriculum that require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Students successfully completing the first three semesters are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination) and for Licensure as a Practical Nurse (PN).
All NUR courses and General Education must be taken in sequence as outlined in the curriculum display. Required science courses that are more than seven years old must be repeated or the student has the option to test on the content.
To enhance potential for success in the program, the faculty recommends completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) and work experience as a CNA.
If additional information is needed, please contact:
Mary Anne Laney, RN
Associate Dean, Nursing & Allied Health
mlaney@yorktech.comJane Fleischer, RN
Nursing Program Coordinator
jfleischer@yorktech.comKerri McGuire
Admissions Counselor
kmcguire@yorktech.comch.comLAST UPDATED: Thursday, September 04, 2008
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ACCREDITATION
York Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Additional accreditation is associated with some specific programs and is described in the program information section of this catalog. York Technical College has established and maintains agreements with area vocational schools and area senior colleges to aid the transfer of student work both to and from the College. Accreditation documents are located in the Office of the President.
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