1	Registered Nursing Pre-Application Tutorial Coahoma Community College School of Nursing 2 Year RN & LPN/RN Fast Track Evelyn F. Smith, EDD, RN-Director of Nursing Programs
2	Goals of This Tutorial In this program you will learn 1.Requirements of the RN Program 2.Estimated costs and considerations before entering a nursing program 3.Tips on how to prepare for a nursing program 4. Where to get an application to the CCC-RN Program
3	This Tutorial Will help you decide if the CCC RN program is right for you Will give you realistic information on how much time and effort is required in the program Will give you realistic information on what you will need to be successful in the nursing program
4	About the RN Program The CCC Registered Nursing Program is a four semester sequence of nursing courses The nursing courses start after completion of prerequisites and general education courses for generic students LPN/RN Fast Track is 2 semesters of courses
5	The RN Program There are classroom (lectures, discussion, seminar) activities as well as clinical (hospital, clinic, daycare) hours in the RN Program Formal acceptance to the RN Program is required before you can enroll in any nursing (NUR) courses.
6	What is an R.N.??? R. N. stands for Registered Nurse A Registered Nurse is a valuable member of the health care team that uses critical thinking, assessment skills and organizational skills to care for patients of all ages
7	The title “RN” Can only be used after completion of a nursing program and successful testing on the national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN)
8	What Kind of Person Makes a Good Nurse? Intelligent Motivated Honest Likes working with people of varied backgrounds, ages, and health conditions Communicates clearly Works well with their hands Caring and compassionate Has good physical, mental, and emotional health Has good math skills at the algebra level Has good attention for details Able to attend to lots of things at once Flexible Likes learning new things Self driven
9	Nursing - A Career Nursing requires that you keep up on changes in healthcare, so nursing involves lifelong learning Hospitals are always open so Registered Nurses work all shifts (day, evenings, and nights) and even work on holidays
10	Nursing is Challenging Nursing is both mentally and physically challenging Nurses must constantly think, problem solve, assess patients and situations Nurses must be able to lift patients, help them move, and perform other physical tasks
11	Comfort Around Others Nurses do have to work VERY closely with others You need to be able to relax and work in close quarters with others
12	A Nursing Career Can be satisfying and fun Gives you the chance to work in different types of specialty areas (cardiac care, emergency care, pediatrics-children, obstetrics-maternity, surgical nursing) Gives you the chance to make a difference in the lives of others
13	Another Level of Nursing Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) LPN training usually takes 11 months and students must then pass a licensing examination An LPN must work under the direction of an RN or MD LPN’s are not allowed to do all the skills and procedures that RN’s do
14	Pre-requisites to the Program School of Nursing Bio 2513/2511 A&P I Bio 2523/2521 A&P II Bio 2821/2921 Micro Epy 2533 Human G & Dev Hec 1253 Nutrition College Requirements Eng 1113 Comp I Eng 1123 Comp II Math Interm/College Algebra Psy 1513 Gen Psychology Intro. To Computers (optional)
15	Traditional 2 yr RN Program Sum I NUR 1011 Terminology Freshmen Yr/Fall NUR 1119 Fundamentals NUR 1111 Dosage calculation NUR 1122 Intro. To Pharmacology Freshmen Yr./Spring NUR 1212 Health Issues NUR 1224 Clinical Med. Surg NUR 1225 Med. Surg NUR 1231 NCLEX I
16	RN Program cont Soph. Yr/Fall NUR 2111 Clinical Mental Health NUR 2113 Mental Health Nsg NUR 2121 Clinical Mat. OB NUR 2123 Mat. OB Nsg NUR 2131 Clinical Peds NUR 2133 Pediatric Nsg NUR 2141 NCLEX II Soph. Yr/Spring NUR 2214 Med. Surg Clin NUR 2215 Med. Surg II NUR 2223 Mgmt. of Client Care NUR 2231 NCLEX III
17	LPN/RN Fast Track Sum I NUR 2012 Nursing Transition Soph. Yr/Fall NUR 2111 Clinical Mental Health NUR 2113 Mental Health Nsg NUR 2121 Clinical Mat. OB NUR 2123 Mat. OB Nsg NUR 2131 Clinical Peds NUR 2133 Pediatric Nsg NUR 2141 NCLEX II Soph. Yr/Spring NUR 2214 Med. Surg Clin NUR 2215 Med. Surg II NUR 2223 Mgmt. of Client Care NUR 2231 NCLEX III
18	Do I have to get my degree? Yes The RN program is an Associate Degree Program You are unable to take the licensing tests unless you have all degree requirements completed
19	Unit Load and Required Grades The full time sequence of courses is required of all RN students Students may not take courses on a part-time basis Nursing courses must all be passed with at least a “C” grade at 77%
20	When is the Hospital/Clinical Training? Some training may be 12hrs/wk The hours may be during the day, evening, or on weekends depending on the specific clinical rotation Shifts are arranged based on facility availability so hours and day can change In the final semester there are also clinical hours that must be arranged with an Rn mentor/preceptor which may not conform to the above schedule
21	Tips On Preparing Share with your family/friends the types of challenges you see ahead: School schedule (classroom & clinical) Costs of books, equipment, tuition, fees Study time (several hours each day) Transportation issues to clinical sites (which may include lodging at out of town clinical assignments) Need for babysitting or child care ( if applicable)
22	Tips On Preparing Apply when you are mentally, emotionally, physically and financially ready to dedicate yourself to two years of rigorous study Develop good study habits in your prerequisite courses Develop a good support system (family, friends) to help you through this challenge
23	How To Pay for College This is important as there are many cost associated with nursing education. You may want to: Investigate scholarships Apply for student loans You will want to talk with financial aid before applying to the program if finances are a concern so you can plan accordingly
24	Other Questions Contact The School of Nursing @ 662-621-4210 Nursing faculty are available by appointment