SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE

1. SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM

2. INTRODUCTION • VN program is 3 semesters in length • Full time program • Approved by BVNPT • Graduates qualified to take NCLEX-PN examination • Concurrent theory, laboratory practice, facility experiences

3. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Subacutecare facilities • Skilled nursing facilties • Outpatient clinics • Doctor’s offices • Corrections • Laboratories • Home health

4. Preparation High school & college prep → algebra, biology & chemistry with labs HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Nurse 325: Medical Dosage Calculations Math 34: Pre - Algebra or eligible for Math 100 - Elementary Algebra EngRd 310 – Prose Analysis & Interpretation Read, write, comprehend, speak English

5. Educational Requirements • PROOF OF ONE: • High school graduation (transcript) • GED scores • Prior college degree • Foreign high school evaluation for equivalency in U.S. (NACES)

6. Other requirements READING: If no A. S. Degree or higher will need: ENGRD 11: Reading Skill Development or Eligible for ENGRD 110: Efficient Reading PHYSICAL Physical Examination CPR with AED Background check and drug screening

7. Prerequisite Courses • BIOL 100 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 u) OR BIOL 430 (5 u) & BIO 431 (5 u) • *Need minimum 3.0 GPA in sciences • AH 110 Medical Language (3 u) • FCS 340 or NUTRI 300 Nutrition (3 u) • FCS 324 Human Development (3 u) • PSYC 300 General Principles (3 u) • *Minimum combined GPA 2.5 for above classes • TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS = 15 units

8. Vocational Nursing Courses First semester:Units VN 120: Meeting Adult Basic Health Needs = 12 Second semester: VN 130: Meeting Health Needs of All Age Groups = 12 Third semester: VN 140: Meeting Complex Adult Health Needs = 12 TOTAL VOCATIONAL NURSING UNITS = 36

9. Clinical Facilities • Sutter General • Sutter Roseville • Mercy General • UCDMC Clinics • EskatonGreenhaven

10. Financial Costs • Background check, drug screen, immunization tracker=$115 • CPR with AED – Health Provider = $60 • Books, uniform, shoes, Nurse Kit ($94), supplies=$1500 • Malpractice insurance ($30), Healthstream($14) = $44 • Physical exam, immunizations, PPD, flu shot = $200 • Tuition for nursing courses ($46 x 36 units) = $1656 • Graduation and licensing fees = $300 • T O T A L (ESTIMATE)= $ 3875 • (plus access to computer, Internet, printer, ink, paper)

11. Financial Aid Available, apply early, takes months to process Dollar amount varies based on number of units taken per semester Many scholarships are available; posted on bulletin board in Nursing Department Check with counselor for information Plan: achieve a degree as your educational goal

12. Assessment Testing Must take TEAS 5 beforeapplying; cost ($35) Only the 1st passing score of 60 or greater accepted HIGHLY recommend studying for the test If a passing score is not achieved, there is a required 3 month wait before being re-tested ATI website www.atitesting.com/onlinestore to purchase TEAS 5 Study Manual ($42); also available in Learning Resource Center

13. Time Commitment • FULL TIME PROGRAM • 4 days/week (26 hours class/clinical and 40 hours studying/preparing) • Varying times for theory and clinical • Students must achieve 75% or higher in each VN class for progression in program

14. Application Process • SCC VN program uses online application process • Must apply to the district at www.scc.losrios.edu in order to obtain a student ID # • With student ID # the student can access application through eservices account

15. Enrollment Criteria includes: • Previous degrees, health care licenses, certification, direct patient care experience • Grade point average (GPA) • Life/special circumstances, veteran status • Second language proficiency • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) • Application online; must reapply each semester • Check website carefully

16. Total Possible Points for VN • All 9 criterion yields possible 105 points • 60 points needed for random selection pool • As of 1-2012, if reapplied 2+ times, will receive extra points until SPR 2017 • Below 60 points not eligible to apply • Class selected from random selection pool

17. How Does the Student Benefit? • Higher GPAs and TEAS scores increase odds of getting into the program • Work and life experiences can add points • Grades earn point values • Will know if eligible to apply to the program • No wait lists

18. Timelines • Application timelines have changed • One application period; fall and spring classes chosen • When completing online application you will learn whether you qualify for the pool • If eligible to apply, start gathering supporting documents

19. Need To Submit Supporting Documents • Verification of Program Enrollment Criteria • Support documents confirm responses • Must submit all documents with online application cover page at the same time • Incomplete applications are not processed • Will not be notified re missing documents • It is the responsibility of the student to make sure there are no missing documents

20. Conviction History • May not be allowed in a clinical facility • May not be qualified for nursing license • BVNPT has the right to deny any graduate opportunity to take NCLEX-PN • Prior to getting into the VN program, if criminal history is a concern, please check with the BVNPT www.bvnpt.ca.gov

21. Miscellaneous • Tattoos may not be visible • Mandatory nursing orientations • Can be dismissed for excessive absenteeism • Students are expected to take the seat in the semester offered • VN program has no waitlists • Follow online application instructions carefully!