1991-1992 Academic Catalog

162 Nursing Heal.th Information Prior to the first clinical practice students must provide documentation of: 1. Complete physical examination 2. Rubella and Rubeola immunity 3. Negative Mantoux test 4. History of Chickenpox or results of a Varicella titer 5. Childhood immunizations 6. Tetanus booster (within past 4 years) 7. Hepatitis B vaccine Uniforms/Equipment Each student must secure uniforms and name pins prior to the first clini– cal experience. Books and equipment needed in clinical settings will be purchased by the student. Admission to Nursing Clinical Courses Students apply to the Department of Nursing clinical courses during the winter quarter of the sophomore year of college. Students who meet the following criteria are admitted: 1. Cumulative grade point average (minimum GPA= 2.5). 2. Written statement of career goals. 3. Recommendation of academic advisor. 4. Health information (see above). 5. Payment of an application fee ($25 nonrefundable). 6. Evidence of liability insurance. 7. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 8. Computer literacy Requirements for Retention l Earn a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Attain clinical objectives. 3. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. Requirements for Graduation 1. Earn a grade of C- or above in all nursing courses. 2. Register for admission to the examination for state licensure as a regis– tered nurse. 3. Receive a positive recommendation by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. 4. Meet college requirements for graduation. Course Requirements In addition to completing the General Education requirements, nurs– ing majors must take the following courses. These requirements are di– vided into two segments, support cognate requirements and major requirements. The support cognate requirements, many of which satisfy General Education requirements, include: BI0-216, 217 HumanAnatomy and Physiology .................................... 10 BI0-218 Pathophysiology ...................................................................... 5 BI0-238 Introductory Microbiology ....................................................... 5 Author ofseveral nursing textbooks and a leader in nursing education in the region, Irene Alyn chairs the Department ofNursing.