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Associate
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The A.D.N. Program at This Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the
Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, Department
of Health, P.O. Box 47860, Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-236-4700, http://www.doh.wa.gov/nursing,
and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
(NLNAC), 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, http://www.nlnac.org). |
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Application,
Admission and Program Admission Timelines From October 17, 2005 – until
5 pm on January 13, 2006. Applications accepted for Fall 2006 Class (application forms can be obtained,
beginning October 17, from the Health
Sciences Education & Wellness Institute in R130.
Nursing applications are NOT
available in the Selection of class completed. Results of selection mailed to all applicants. Application Procedure Completed
application forms are accepted in Health
Sciences Education & Wellness Institute Office
beginning a. Standard
application form for Washington Community Colleges. A BCC
application fee will apply. Acceptance
to BCC does not guarantee acceptance to the ADN program. If transfer credits
are to be considered, official transcripts must be attached to the ADN
application. For BCC credits, an
unofficial transcript must be attached. b. Application
form for Associate Degree Nursing Program. All forms pertaining
to the Associate Degree Nursing Program will be issued through the Health
Sciences Education & Wellness Institute, R130 Submitting Applications All applications for admission,
transcripts, and correspondence should be delivered in person, or by mail to
this college office: Nursing
Admission Application, R130 |
Admission
Requirements To be considered for admission to the ADN program,
applicants must comply with the following prerequisites at the time of application to the program. Documentation (transcripts and/or
assessment scores) must be included with the application: n High school GPA is not
considered a factor if the applicant has completed at least 15 credits from
the General Education Requirements.
(Applicants may be admissible with completion of at least 15 credits
in General Education Requirements (which may include Biology 101 and English
101) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.) Regardless of high school GPA, students are not admitted into
the nursing program with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.0 in courses used to
satisfy the General Education Requirements (see page 2). If at least 15 credits of General
Education Requirements are completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and
a minimum GPA of 2.0 in each course, then a high school transcript is not
required with application unless the transcript is needed as proof of high
school chemistry completion. n Completion of English 101 (Written Expression) with a
grade of C or better. May be used as an elective. n Completion of Chemistry 101 OR n Completion of Math (Intermediate Algebra Math
099) with a grade of B- or better within 5 years of application, OR assessment into Math 105 Pre-Calculus
via a BCC Assessment test within two quarters of application. Credit
for college level math may be considered if math has been completed
within the past five years. 2000-2005 Completion
of Compass Reading assessment with a
score of 80 or above within 2 years of application. Copy of score must be submitted. Placement
test appointments can be made at 564-2243.
If a Math Placement score is used to meet this requirement, the
placement must be for Math 105 or above; Math 107 is not
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Additional
Information Students must
meet the Admission Requirements to be admitted into the ADN Program. Admission is selective and competitive. Historically,
students admitted have been those who have completed all/most of the General
Education Requirements (see page 3). BIO 260 & BIO 261 must be completed prior
to enrollment in the nursing program. This is not a requirement for application;
however, completion of all 44 General
Ed credits will enhance your position for acceptance. The
expectations related to computer skills and knowledge are: keyboarding; word
processing; and ability to access Internet, conduct a literature search, and
obtain course materials in this web-supported program. If your skills are
below this level, you must take a computer course that will eliminate the
deficiencies. The
license to practice nursing in the State of On
acceptance to the program, the student will be asked to complete a Washington
State Patrol form. The completion of this form is required by clinical
facilities. The
applicant should be aware that some clinical facilities are fingerprinting
students for federal background checks and are randomly screening for drug
usage. For those interested in
obtaining a BSN, BCC has an articulation agreement with the UW Bothell
campus. The financial impact to you will be lessened by completing 2 years at
BCC, being successful on NCLEX, and then completing the remaining year at UW
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participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and
discrimination.
at www.bcc.ctc.edu/nursing for any significant changes.
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General
Education Requirements The following courses, including electives, may
be completed at *Biology 260
(Human Anatomy & Physiology) 6
credits *** *Biology 261
(Human Anatomy & Physiology) 6
credits *** NOTE: Biology
260 and 261 must be completed prior to entering the program in the Fall. *Biology 250
(Microbiology) 6
credits *** Psychology 100
(Introduction to Psychology) 5
credits Psychology 204 (General Developmental Psychology) 5 credits Speech
230 (Intercultural Communication) 5
credits Electives:
college level courses that are 100 level or above (for example, BIO 101) 11 credits *Biology
101 is a prerequisite for Biology 250, Biology 260, and Biology 261. Biology
101 is not required by the BCC Nursing Program, but may be included as part
of the 11 elective credits required. **Psychology
204 and Biology 250 must be completed prior to sophomore year. ***If 5 credit Human Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology classes
are taken, an additional 3 credits of electives are required. Credits
earned for the courses listed above are acceptable only if the following
apply: n a grade of C (2.0) or above has been earned in
the course; cumulative GPA in courses used to satisfy General Education
Requirements must be at least 3.0 at time of application. n
transfer courses are equivalent to BCC courses as determined by the college.
Students may be asked to submit course descriptions for courses at other
institutions for evaluation. All General Education Requirements not done prior to admission must be
completed while in the program. In
order to increase the chances for acceptance into the ADN program, it is
recommended that the support courses and electives be completed prior to
application. |
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Curricular Plan of Associate Degree Nursing Program |
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Fall
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Winter
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Spring
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Freshman Year * |
Fundamentals of Nursing Nursing 100X 7 credits Nursing 100Z 5 credits Psychology
100 5 credits Total 17 credits |
Medical-Surgical Nursing I Nursing 101X 6 credits Nursing 101Z 6 credits Speech
230 5
credits Total 17 credits |
Medical-Surgical Nursing II Nursing 102X 5 credits Nursing 102Z 7 credits Biology
250 6 credits Psychology
204 5 credits Total 23 credits |
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Sophomore Year |
Maternal-Child Nursing Nursing 220X 7 credits Nursing 220Z 5 credits OR Psychiatric Nursing Nursing 221X 6 credits Nursing 221Z 5 credits Elective 5 credits Total
16/17 credits |
Maternal-Child Nursing Nursing 220X 7 credits Nursing 220Z 5 credits OR Psychiatric Nursing Nursing 221X 6 credits Nursing 221Z 5 credits Elective 5 credits Total 16/17
credits |
Contemporary Issues in Nursing Nursing 222X 6 credits Nursing 222Z 7 credits Elective 1 credit Total 14 credits |
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*Biology 260 and 261 required prior to
starting Nursing 100 X & Z. |
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College
courses typically have a ratio of 1 credit hour to 1 clock hour (hour of
attendance) per week. Nursing theory courses (X courses) have this 1:1 ratio.
For example, Nursing 100X is a 7 credit course with an average of 7 clock
hours/week for a total of 77 clock hours over the 11 week quarter. Nursing
clinical courses (Z courses) have a 1:2 ratio. For example, Nursing 100Z is a
5 credit course with an average of 10 clock hours/week for a total of 110
clock hours/quarter. |
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Students must earn a grade
of ‘C’ or above in all Nursing X and Z courses to progress in the program and
to apply for graduation. |
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Associate Degree Nursing Program
GROUP ADVISING SESSIONS
It is strongly recommended that
prospective applicants attend a group advising session where important
information about the nursing program is provided. After attending this session, additional
information may be obtained by contacting the nursing program at
425-564-2012.
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PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS RELEVANT TO NURSING
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Speak, comprehend, read and write in English to
meet need for accurate and clear communication.
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Respect differences in clients and co-workers.
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Remain at client’s side for a prolonged period of
time without sitting for purposes of monitoring and frequent assessments.
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Manually position clients that are lying in a bed
or sitting in a chair.
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Lift thirty (30) pounds of weight without
assistance.
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Push an occupied wheelchair, shower chair, or
stretcher.
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Move immobile clients from stretcher to bed, bed
to stretcher, or bed to chair and back alone or with assistance from personnel.
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Visually monitor clients in dimmed light.
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Respond to communication by clients with or
without direct view of client’s face.
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Respond to monitor alarms, emergency signals, and
call bells from clients in a noisy environment.
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Adapt readily to environmental changes and
multiple task demands.
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Maintain adequate concentration and attention in
client care settings.
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Organize and retain information in basic knowledge
and skill area.
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Make sound clinical judgments and decisions based
on standards of nursing care.
2006 ADMISSIONS SELECTION CRITERIA
The Associate Degree Nursing
Program uses the following criteria for class selection:
1.
Determine that applicant meets the following basic qualifications.
a.
Completion of English 101 with at least a 2.0. (May be used as an elective.)
b.
Completion of Chemistry 101 or 1 year High School Chemistry with at
least a 2.0.
c.
Assessment into Math 105 (Precalculus I) during Spring, Summer or Fall
quarter, 2005, or completion of
Math 099 (Intermediate Algebra) with a B- or better, or other college level
math within the past 5 years.
d.
Reading assessment
with a score of 80 or above within 2 years of application. Copy of score must be submitted.
e.
Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 in General Education Requirements
listed in this publication.
2.
Rank students in descending order until all spaces are filled (50).
Rank
by:
1. General Education Requirement credits
completed.
As
an example, applicants with all General Education Requirements (44 credits)
completed and with at least a 2.0 grade point for each class and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for those credits will be at the top
of the list.
2. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above.
3. Supplemental factor score:
a. Work experience giving direct patient care (nurse aid, EMT) if yes, explain. = 2
points
b. Work experience in health care with indirect care (phlebotomist, med
tech, RT) = 1 point
Proof of above factors may be required.
Please see planning
worksheet on reverse.
Application Planning Worksheet
ADN Program – Fall 2006 Requirements
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College Courses Required
at Application
The following three requirements must be satisfied (including
documentation) at the time of application, for an application to be
processed.
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English: |
English 101 (Written
Expression) with a grade of C or better Can be used as an elective. |
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Math: |
Placement
into Math 105 (Math 107 does not qualify) by assessment within 2 quarters of
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Intermediate
Algebra (Math 099 at BCC) with a grade of B- or better within 5 years at time
of application. |
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Chemistry: |
Chemistry
101 or a year of High School Chemistry with a grade of C or better. |
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