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Nursing - NURS.AS |
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General Nursing Program InformationNursing is a profession which combines both the art and science of compassionate care for people of all ages, from all walks of life, in a wide variety of health care settings to promote health, prevent illness and to care for ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles. (International Council of Nurses, 2014). STCC Department of Nursing Philosophy:Nursing education, at the associate degree level, is the minimum educational preparation for registered nurse practice. Students are viewed as self-directed in the learning process, interacting with educators and other health-care providers in attainment of nursing competencies. The graduate is prepared to communicate effectively and provide health promotion and health maintenance as well as administer direct care to persons and families with health problems. Faculty is responsible for assisting students towards academic and career achievement in a positive, caring and encouraging environment. Faculty responsibilities include: supporting nursing ethical and practice standards, acting as an advocate in promotion of the profession, providing a role model for students, and demonstrating a commitment to professional growth.
STCC offers an Associate Degree in Nursing. We prepare students for careers as Registered Nurses. Student graduating from our program are eligible to take the licensing exam by the National Council Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered nurses (RN). Our program admits new students each Fall and is designed as a two year (four semesters) day-time program. Although the curriculum is laid out over four semesters, we strongly encourage students to complete the non-nursing courses prior to applying to the program. The STCC Nursing curriculum is rigorous and includes classroom lectures, a nursing skills laboratory, participation in patient simulation in our nationally recognized SIMS Medical Center (www.simsmedicalcenter.com), and clinical rotations each semester which take place in a variety of hospitals and health care agencies in the Springfield and the Pioneer Valley region of Western MA. Although the STCC Nursing Program is a day-time program, clinical experiences may be scheduled during both evening and weekend hours.
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AccreditationThe STCC Nursing Program is approved and regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/dhpl/nursing/ Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing The program also has full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN©: http://acenursing.org
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LicensingGraduates of the nursing program receive an Associate of Science in Nursing degree, and are eligible to take the computer-based adaptive National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®). This test is offered through: NCLEX Testing with Pearson VUE; Pearson VUE delivers the NCLEX examination for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
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Seamless Transition and Advanced DegreesThe Institute of Medicine (IOM) recognizes that nurses are vital to the successful transformation of our health care system, and that nurses prepared with Associate Degrees in Nursing (ADN) are essential to the delivery of health care. An additional recommendation is that the ADN degree be a first step in career-long academic progression. Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. The IOM recommends the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree be increased by 2020. STCC and other Nursing education programs in Massachusetts are working collaboratively toward meeting that goal to make it easier for ADN Registered Nurses to obtain advanced degrees. Learn more about the STCC/UMASS Amherst Seamless Curriculum Track Associate’s Degree to RN to BS in Nursing Program: http://www.umass.edu/nursing/node/731 STCC has nursing articulation agreements with numerous baccalaureate programs such as American International College, Elms College, Framingham State University, the University of Massachusetts - all campuses, and Russell Sage College in New York. Students accepted into STCC’s associate degree program are also accepted into the bachelor’s degree nursing program of their choice to complete a four year course of study. Additionally, STCC nursing graduates transfer to many other colleges and universities offering advanced degrees. Students entering STCC holding accredited bachelor, masters degrees or higher degrees may qualify for entry to a Masters in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree upon completion of the associate degree from STCC. Individual advising will occur. Limitless opportunities are possible. Some opportunities are linked below: Elms College: www.elms.edu/academics/academic-divisions/nursing/ American International College: http://www.aic.edu/academics/hs/nursing Chamberlain College of Nursing: http://www.chamberlain.edu/ Fitchburg State University: http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-departments/department-homepage-nursing/ Framingham State University: http://www.framingham.edu/nursing/index.html UMass Graduate School of Nursing: http://www.umassmed.edu/gsn/index.aspx Salem State University: http://www.salemstate.edu/nursing/ Russell Sage University: https://www.sage.edu/rsc/academics/programs/nursing/
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Application to the Nursing ProgramAll materials for application must be received by the Admissions Office no later than February 1 of the application year to receive acceptance into the Fall class. We strongly recommended you attend one of our monthly Nursing Information Sessions in advance to help prepare for your application: http://www.stcc.edu/admissions/events.asp Admission Prerequisites
Application Process All materials for application must be received by the Admissions office no later than February 1, of the application year. Admissions Office Springfield Technical Community College One Armory Square P.O. Box 9000 Springfield, MA 01102-9000Those materials include:
6. A letter from an employer for any applicant with direct patient care experience describing job experience and length of time in that position. No other letters of reference or recommendations should be submitted. TIP - How to strengthen your application:
Acceptance letters are mailed out to students in early April. Although regular classes begin in September, accepted students must attend two mandatory sessions in the spring and early summer.
Transfer and Advanced Placement Students
1. An LPN with current registration with the Board of Nursing must first apply and be admitted as a student into the Nursing program. Once admitted, a challenge examination for LPNs will be administered within the Nursing Department. Contact the Director of Nursing once you receive an acceptance letter. This exam will be scheduled and administered at a date to be determined by Nursing department prior to the summer success work-shop. A student may take the examination once; no retakes are permitted. This examination provides the LPN with an opportunity to validate knowledge of the concepts usually presented in Nursing 1 (Fundamentals of Nursing), which is the foundation for the subsequent nursing courses. All LPNs who successfully complete the challenge examination will be granted credit for Nursing 1 (8 credits) but are required to pay for the granted credits. This information will then be reflected on your final transcript. 2. Student records must indicate that the accumulated theory and clinical experience of the student meet the curriculum requirements for School of Practical Nursing in Massachusetts. 3. The LPN license must be in good standing without restriction or violation. 4. The accepted LPN candidates with advanced placement must take Issues in Nursing 1 (1 credit) during the fall semester. This course needs to be completed before entering the spring semester. 5. LPNs challenging the Nursing I course will still need to successfully complete the math dosage calculation for Nursing I before the first semester. Additional conditions may apply and will be determined by the Director of Nursing on an individual basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applying for Re-Admission to this ProgramStudents who leave this health program before completing it may apply for re-admission. Click here for information about the re-admission policy and process. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background Testing and Further RequirementsCORI/SORI: All accepted nursing students must undergo CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender Record Information) or other relevant check(s). Dependent on the findings, participation in the Nursing program or clinical affiliation related thereto may be denied. For further information, please contact the Office of the Dean. *** Some clinical agencies require fingerprinting in addition to CORI/SORI. The cost of this is approximately $35.00 and is to be covered by the student. Individuals with previous court convictions must also meet the eligibility requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing for licensure. Prospective students should review the Good Moral Character CMR set by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. For further information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/dph/boards/rn CPR Certification: Students are required to maintain CPR certification (American Heart Association Professional Rescuer) throughout the entire nursing program. Certification must be valid on or before August 15 of the admission year and annually thereafter unless the certification covers a multi-year window. The School of Nursing reserves the right to rescind the admission status of any student not meeting all pre- and post- admission requirements. CPR Certification is available through STCC. Information can be found at: Health Care Training: http://www.stcc.edu/wd/Healthcare/ Nursing Programmatic Technical Standards Nursing Drug Screening Health Program Latex Policy Student Latex Release Form Mandatory Health Records: All required health records, immunizations, and physicals MUST be filed in the STCC Health Services office by July 15 of the admission year. The Health Office is located in the Building 20 Suite, third floor center (413-755-4230). The Nursing Program reserves the right to rescind the admission status of any student not meeting, as well as not submitting, all post-admission requirements in a timely manner. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(NURS.AS) Curriculum
The Nursing Program bases its curriculum on The Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies©, as set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( http://www.mass.edu/currentinit/documents/nursingcorecompetencies.pdf ). Our Nursing graduates will meet the program outcomes and can be viewed here: Nursing Program Outcomes. NOTE: Segments of the Nursing courses are planned in conjunction with the clinical agencies, and may deviate from the College hours.
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NUR-101 - Nursing 1 | 8 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NUR-124 - Issues in Nursing 1 | 1 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO-231 - Anatomy & Physiology 1 | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO-231L - Lab: Anatomy & Physiology 1 | 1 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSY-101 - General Psychology | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG-101 - English Composition 1 | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total: 19 credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NUR-121 - Nursing 2 | 9 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NUR-204 - Pharmacology for Nurses | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO-232 - Anatomy & Physiology 2 | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO-232L - Lab: Anatomy & Physiology 2 | 1 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PSY-210 - Lifespan Human Growth and Development | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total: 19 credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NUR-201 - Nursing 3 | 9 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO-235 - Microbiology | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO-235L - Lab: Microbiology | 1 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC-101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total: 16 credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NUR-221 - Nursing 4 | 9 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NUR-224 - Issues in Nursing II | 1 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG-102 - Composition 2: Intro to Literature | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EL-GEN - General Elective | 3 credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total: 16 credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total (NURS.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 70Honors ProgramAll qualified nursing students are encouraged to participate in the Honors Program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Matriculation and AdvancementMatriculation Status Note: The Nursing Program has developed a leveled math content area that is integrated into the nursing curriculum. You will be required to prove proficiency in medication dosage calculation by successfully passing an exam with a grade of 90 or better each semester in order to progress through the program. In order for a student to matriculate in the Nursing Program, the student must maintain a quality point average of 2.30 (C+) or 77% in each nursing course.
Eligibility for Promotion
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Additional General Information
Technology Requirements
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Nursing Faculty and Departmental Staff
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