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Program Description
As defined by the American Nurses Association,
professional nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human
responses to actual and high-risk health problems.
The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Programs at
Grossmont College prepare men and women for national licensure to
practice professional nursing in critical, acute, chronic,
ambulatory and home health care settings. For students without
previous nursing education, the nursing courses cover four semesters
plus the prerequisite science courses. Nursing science didactic is
coordinated with laboratory experience in local hospitals and health
agencies under the guidance of nursing faculty members. In addition
to the nursing courses, the major requires selected general
education courses from the natural, behavioral and social sciences.
A special application for this major is required. Applications to
the Nursing Program will be accepted for both programs after
prerequisite requirements are met.
California Licensed Vocational Nurses are eligible
to apply for a three-semester LVN-RN Transition Program. California
LVN's also may take the "30-unit option" but will not be graduates
of the Nursing Program or the college unless all other requirements
are met. An individual evaluation will be made for students
wishing to transfer into the Nursing Program or to receive credit
for previous education.
Upon completion of the degree requirements, the
graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEXRN).
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TEAS-Test of Essential Academic Skills
Nursing Program
Pre-Entrance Exam
Effective Fall 2007, all ADN and LVN-RN students must
pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
This is a diagnostic test that covers basic Math,
Reading, and Science. Students who fail to achieve a
passing score must complete additional pre-nursing
course work as directed by the nursing department.
Students may prepare for this test by going to the
ATI testing site
( http://www.atitesting.com/)
go to Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS
test will be given by the nursing faculty prior to
starting the nursing program at a time set by the
nursing department.
*****TEAS
REMEDIATION UPDATE*****
Due
to recent information obtained by the State Chancellor’s
office we have modified part of our policy for the Test
of Essential Academic Skills and are strictly enforcing
the existing policy. Effective January 01,
2009, we will no longer be able to accept a
passing TEAS score beyond 2 attempts.
As a
student, this change in policy means if you have taken
the TEAS more than two times with a failing score, you
are ineligible for the Nursing Program at Grossmont
College. Students’ scores received after
January 01, 2009 that indicate more than 2
attempts, will be notified of their ineligibility.
The
Nursing Program is strictly enforcing our existing
policy regarding remediation, effective October 15,
2008. If you have failed once, remediation is
required within one year of the unsuccessful test date.
(See Remediation Options below). Second test
scores supplied to the Nursing Program without proof of
remediation will not be accepted. If remediation
is required for the first TEAS test taken, you must wait
30 days before taking the second TEAS test if you are
completing self-remediation.
Remediation Options:
For students who achieve 45% - 67% in the Math,
English, or Reading Comprehension TEAS, you may
self-remediate prior to retaking the TEAS. If a
score of less than 67% in the Science section is
achieved, you may also self-remediate.
Self-remediation consists of completing a TEAS practice
test with a passing score. TEAS practice exams can
be purchased from the ATI website. Students may
also take the prescribed remediation listed below.
For those who achieve less than 45% in the Math,
English, or Reading Comprehension sections of the TEAS,
the student must complete one of the following two
options within one year of your test date;
1. Course completion based upon the students individual
remediation requirements.
a.
Math
– Math 88 or Math 89 with a ‘C’ or better.
b.
English or Reading Comprehension – English 90 or 90R
with a ‘C’ or better.
OR
2. Complete a TEAS review course at Southwestern College.
Upon completion of the class,
submit proof of completion to the
Grossmont School of Nursing.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
DO
NOT DRINK MORE THAN 8 OUNCES OF LIQUIDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
OF YOUR URINE DRUG SCREEN.
The day of your urine
drug test, DO NOT drink more than 8 oz. of any liquid
. If you drink an excessive amount of liquid prior
to conducting your urine drug screen, the results will
be diluted and/or altered and therefore incomplete.
If your drug screen results come back dilute, you will
not be able to be placed in clinical settings therefore,
you will be ineligible to enter the nursing program.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN
ALL
nursing students in
ALL
programs will be required to complete a
background check and urine drug
screen. THIS
IS A HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE AGENCY REQUIREMENT.
Students will be given the information to obtain these
requirements upon admission to the program. The
Background Check is completed through American Data Bank
(ADB) --->
http://sdnsebackground.com/. DO NOT
COMPLETE THIS REQUIREMENT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN
INVITATION TO START THE PROGRAM.
Discrimination Statement
The
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed,
color, nationality, gender, age, or handicap in
admission or access to, treatment of, or employment in,
its programs and activities.
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