HEALTH CAREERS ● PORTERVILLE COLLEGE ● 100 East College Avenue ● PORTERVILLE ● CA ● 93257

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https://www.portervillecollege.edu/health-careers/health-careers Revised 07/14/2016

PORTERVILLE COLLEGE

HEALTH CAREERS DIVISION

ASSOCIATE SCIENCE NURSING PROGRAM

MISSION

The mission of the Porterville College Associate Degree Nursing Program is to prepare entry-level

registered nurses as providers and managers of care across the health/illness continuum and as

members within the profession. Graduate nurses will collaborate with members of the health care team,

be effective communicators, be politically aware, and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning.

The study of nursing is the application of knowledge from the arts and sciences. The purpose of the

Porterville College Associate Degree Program is to provide the foundation for students to become

competent registered nurses. The ADN Program respects the individuality of students and recognizes

that each student has different educational, experiential, cultural, spiritual, economic and social

backgrounds and a unique support system. The aim of the Program is to provide a positive, innovative

learning model that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills so that the

graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare

settings.

A grade of “C” or better is required in each nursing course for progression toward the Associate of

Science Nursing Degree.

NOTE: The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) protects the public by screening applicants

for licensure in order to identify potentially unsafe practitioners. The law provides for denial of

licensure for crimes or acts, which are substantially related to nursing qualifications, functions or

duties. Conviction of any offenses other than minor traffic violations must be reported to the Board of

Registered Nursing at the time of application for licensure. Business and Professions Code 480 and

Nurse Practice Act article 3 section 2761. For clarification contact the ADN Program Director or the

Board of Registered Nursing, P.O Box 944210, Sacramento, California, 94244-2100, (916) 322-3350.

NOTE: Providing a Social Security Number (SSN): Pursuant to Section 30(c) of the Business and

Professions code the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) will not process any application

for licensure unless the applicant provides a United State SSN. The Nursing Practice Act provides for

a unified examination and licensing application. Once an applicant passes the examination, a license

is automatically issued. Under these circumstances the BRN cannot accept applications for the

examination and licensure without a SSN.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Employment in the field for registered nurses is excellent locally and nationally. The registered nurse

enjoys a well-compensated, rewarding, highly flexible career, which should continue in the future. This

field is expanding and growth in the job market is projected.

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to function as:

1. Provider of Care – The graduate will provide safe nursing care through therapeutic nursing

interventions to clients with critical and complex disease states.

2. Manager of Care – The graduate will provide safe nursing care consistently utilizing critical

thinking skills for clients who have critical and complex disease states.

3. Member of Profession – The graduate will consistently demonstrate accountability, advocacy,

legal/ethical and caring behavior, and responsibility for one’s own professional growth,

behavior, and form/informal education.

ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

Graduation from an accredited high school (graduates from outside the United states must have

transcripts evaluated by an approved independent agency), or successful completion of General

Education Development (GED) or California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). These

requirements are defined by the current Nurse Practice Act, Title 16, California Code of

Regulations, Section 1412.

A grade of “C” or better in the following Prerequisites:

o ENGL P101A (Expository Composition) 4 units at Porterville College, or equivalent

course at another accredited college.

o ANAT P110 (Human Anatomy) 4 units at Porterville College, or equivalent course at

another accredited college

o PHYL P101 (Introductory Physiology) 5 units at Porterville College, or equivalent 4-5

semester unit physiology course at another accredited college.

o MICR P106 (Microbiology) 5 units at Porterville College, or equivalent 4-5 semester unit

microbiology course at another accredited college.

Scholastic Eligibility with a Pre-requisite Validation score of 75%

o Scholastic eligibility is determined through the California Community College Chancellors

Office Pre-requisite Validation approved formula (SB 1309).

o The Pre-requisite Validation score designates the probability of successfully completing

the ADN program

o The Pre-requisite Validation formula uses the following criteria:

1. Core Biology GPA – all Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology courses taken at

the college level.

2. Core Biology repetitions – the number of times a student has repeated a Core Biology

course including withdrawals.

3. English GPA – all credit English course grades regardless of the level of the course.

4. Overall GPA– the college GPA as it appears on college transcripts.

NOTE: Higher grades than the minimum “C” will increase a student’s overall success in meeting the

Pre-requisite Validation score of 75%. Students who do not meet this criteria will be offered a

remediation program.

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NOTE: Porterville College Associate Degree Nursing Program will implement the Multi-Criteria

Selection and Ranking process for student selection (AB 548) for the March 2017 application

period. Refer to program website for more information.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

Pre-enrollment applications and deadlines for the LVN-to-ADN Program are available from

the Health Careers Division or from the program’s website.

Only students who meet the educational and pre-nursing requirements and follow the pre-

enrollment procedures will be considered for the program. Meeting all these requirements does

not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Selection is based on a random selection process from among the qualified applicants and is

subject to space availability. Students must reapply each semester. There is no waiting list.

All qualified applicants will be placed in a random selection resulting in the conditional

acceptance of enough students to fill the program enrollment seats, plus selection of 20

alternates.

All conditionally enrolled students and alternates will be required to complete the latest edition

of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), developed by the Assessment Technologies

Institute, LLC (ATI). The TEAS is a state approved nursing assessment test. Students must

rank at or above the average composite percentage of 62% to be eligible for enrollment into

the program. Students who do not meet the 62% minimum score on the first attempt will be

offered a TEAS remediation program.

Transfer-In-Policy: Students wishing to transfer into any semester of the Nursing program are

asked to contact the Health Careers Department at 559-791-2321. The office can give you

current information on availability of space.

NOTE: As a condition of enrollment into the Nursing program, the student is required to have a

physical examination, inoculations, TB clearance, drug screen, background check, and current BLS

card (at the student’s expense).

NOTE: The student is responsible for providing uniforms, laboratory fees, necessary equipment and

transportation to off-campus laboratory locations. There are morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend

clinical experiences that may change with limited notice.

SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY REMEDIATION PROGRAM

Students who do not meet the scholastic eligibility requirements of a Pre-requisite Validation Cut-

Score of 75% may successfully complete all of the following remediation requirements to be

considered eligible for enrollment into the ADN Program:

1. Completion of EDUC P076 – Effective Learning Skills with a “B” grade or higher

2. Completion of NURS P110 – Pathophysiology with a “B” grade or higher

3. Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course with a “C” grade or higher or

current CNA certification with proof of recent work experience

4. Completion of NURS P100 – Strategies for Nursing Success with a “C” or higher

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TEAS REMEDIATION PROGRAM

Students who fail to achieve a composite score of 62% or higher must remediate before retaking the

exam. There must be 90 days between attempts. All students receive a detailed analysis of exam results

from ATI that directs students to specific study areas. Refer to Health Careers website for additional

TEAS preparation and additional remediation guidelines.

*Successful completion of the Remediation Program must be completed within 12-months of

initial application to the ADN Program to be considered eligible. Students wishing to be re-

considered must provide proof of successful completion of all remediation steps.

OTHER BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING REQUIREMENTS

MATH P051 (Intermediate Algebra) OR higher, 5 units at Porterville College or an equivalent

course at another accredited college

COMM P101 (Introduction to Public Speaking) OR COMM P102 (Interpersonal

Communication)

PSYC P101A (General Psychology)

SOCI P101 (The Social World) OR ANTH P102 (Cultural Anthropology)

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

General education courses are required to graduate from Porterville College with an Associate Degree

in Nursing. It is suggested that most of these courses be completed prior to beginning the ADN

Program. NOTE: Some of the general education courses are also prerequisite courses for the Associate

Degree in Nursing OR required by The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

Area A: Education – NURS P100 is recommended, EDUC P101, EDUC P102 and EDUC P107

may also meet the requirement

Area B: Writing - ENGL P101A (4 units) (“C” or higher) – prerequisite course for the program

Area C: Communications – COMM P101 or COMM 102 (“C” grade or higher) –required by

the BRN for the program

Area D: Mathematics - MATH P051 (“C” grade or higher) – required by the BRN for the

program

Area E: Biological Science – ANAT P110, PHYL P101 and MICR P106 (“C” grade or higher)

– all are prerequisite courses for the program

Area F: Physical Science – CHEM P106 is recommended – this course is a prerequisite for

Microbiology

Area G: History/Political Science – HIST P117, P118 OR POLS P101

Area H: Social/Behavioral Science – PSYC P101A AND SOCI P101 OR ANTH P102 –

required by the BRN for the program

Area I: Analytical Thinking - this area is met by completing the Associate Degree Nursing

Program courses

Area J: Multicultural Studies - this area is met by completing the Associate Degree Nursing

Program courses

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Area K: Health/Physical Education - this area is met by completing the Associate Degree

Nursing Program courses

Area L: Humanities: PHIL P112 is recommended or any course as listed in Area L of the

General Education Checklist

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The following courses are taken after the student enters the Program.

FIRST SEMESTER

NURS P120 Nursing Fundamentals (2.5 Lec/2 Lab) 4.5

NURS P121 Medical Surgical Nursing 1 (2.5 Lec/2 Lab) 4.5

NURS P122 Basic Pharmacology 3.0

Total 12.0

SECOND SEMESTER

NURS P123 Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 (2.5 Lec/2 Lab) 4.5

NURS P124 Obstetrics-Maternity Nursing (1.5 Lec/1.5 Lab) 3

NURS P127 Pediatric Nursing (1.5 Lec/2 Lab) 3.5

Total 11.0

THIRD SEMESTER

NURS P125 Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing (2 Lec/1.5 Lab) 3.5

NURS P126 Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 (2.5 Lec/3 Lab) 5.5

Total 9.0

FOURTH SEMESTER

NURS P128 Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 (3 Lec/4 Lab) 7.0

NURS P129 Gerontology Community Nursing (1 Lec/1 Lab) 2.0

Total 9.0

Note: All graduation requirements of the college must be met to earn an Associate Degree Nursing and

to take the NCLEX RN – Licensure Exam.

RECOMMENDED COURSES PRIOR TO ENTERING THE PROGRAM

NURS P100 Strategies for Success in a Nursing Program

NURS P110 Pathophysiology

Nurse Assistant Certification (contact the Porterville Adult School for availability of CNA

courses.)

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The California Board of Registered Nursing approves the PC Associate Degree Nursing Program. The

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools

and Colleges accredits Porterville College.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act, Porterville College provides services and

benefits to students regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital

status, medical condition or disability. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to

administration and participation in vocational education programs. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of

the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.)

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PORTERVILLE COLLEGE

HEALTH CAREERS

CONDITIONAL ENROLLMENT

As a condition of enrollment in any Health Careers Program, students are required to submit to and

pass a designated drug and alcohol screening, a background screening, and physical examination

clearance (at the student’s expense). Please note the following:

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

A physical examination completed by a physician of the student's choice is required when entering the

Program to demonstrate that a student meets the following technical standards necessary to meet the

Program objectives. Appropriate immunizations and TB clearance are also required and are performed

at the student's expense.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS Nursing students must meet the following essential technical standards to ensure the safety and welfare

of the patients, the healthcare team, and themselves. A physical examination performed by a medical

doctor determines whether a student meets the technical standards or any accommodations that may

be necessary.

Standing and/or walking most of a shift.

Bending or crouching several times per hour.

Lifting and carrying a minimum of 30 pounds several times an hour.

Lifting and moving up to 300 lbs. with the assistance of 2-3 persons.

Reaching overhead above the shoulder 90 degrees.

Utilizing eyesight to observe clients and manipulate equipment under various illumination

levels.

Hearing to communicate with the patient and healthcare team.

Manipulating medical equipment and accessories, including but not limited to switches, knobs,

buttons, keyboards, patient lines, and tubes, utilizing fine and gross motor skills.

Performing the assigned job responsibilities with the intellectual and emotional functions

necessary to ensure patient safety and exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Utilizing sufficient verbal and written skills to efficiently communicate in English with the

patient and healthcare team.

Utilizing the above standards/functions to respond promptly to the patient’s needs and/or

emergency situations.

DRUG / ALCOHOL SCREENING

As a condition of application in any Nursing/Allied Health Program with a clinical laboratory

component, students are required to submit to and pass a designated drug and alcohol screening.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Every student offered space in the program will be required to submit to a background screening (at

the student’s expense) as part of his or her clinical requirements for admission. Please note the

following:

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A history of felony conviction(s) or any bar, exclusion or other ineligibility for federal program

participation could render a student ineligible for clinical placement, as determined by the

clinical agencies.

If a student cannot obtain background clearance from the clinical agencies, it will not be

possible to place the student in the clinical areas, which is a required component of the program.

In the event that a student cannot obtain a background clearance, the space will be forfeited.

Students who are found to be ineligible for clinical placement by the clinical agency after

admission to the nursing program shall be subject to dismissal from the program, as they will

be unable to complete mandatory clinical rotations.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – BLS (formerly CPR)

Prior to the beginning of the nursing program, and then throughout the program, students are required

to show proof of a valid American Heart Association BLS – Healthcare Provider. This BLS card

must be valid until the end of the Program. It is your responsibility to provide a copy of the current

BLS card to the nursing department and to carry a copy of this card while attending clinical in the

healthcare facilities, preferably in your portfolio.

PROGRAM SUPPLY INFORMATION Students will be required to purchase uniforms, textbooks and selected equipment, provide

transportation to off-campus clinical education sites and pay current college fees. An estimated cost

for books, uniforms, fees and required equipment for the first term of the Program is approximately

$2000.00. In addition to registration fees and books, the Nursing Program fourth semester’s expenses

will include Program Completion activities, Program pin and State Board application fees. Total

program cost is approximately $6,200.00.

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PORTERVIILE COLLEGE

HEALTH CAREERS

APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR THE NURSING PROGRAM

APPLICATION PERIOD

March 1 – March 31 for the program scheduled to start in the FALL semester.

Application Deadline The Health Careers office must receive the application packet prior to the application deadline above.

Application packets received after this deadline will not be accepted.

REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION DEADLINE

January 31 – for courses taken from any college other than Porterville College

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Read these guidelines carefully to ensure your application experience runs smoothly:

1. READ the Nursing Program General Information Sheet and related documents on the

Porterville College Nursing Program Website for enrollment eligibility and enrollment process

and other important program information.

2. COMPLETE ALL PREREQUISITE COURSES BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR PC

NURSING APPLICATION. Courses in progress will not be accepted.

3. APPLY TO PC BY SUBMITTING AN ONLINE APPLICATION

A. Students who have never attended Porterville College must submit an online

application. https://www.portervillecollege.edu/getting-started/becoming-student

B. First time students to Porterville College will be issued a Student ID number and Gmail

address. The ID is to be used for all college transactions and Gmail is the mode of

communication used by the college to students.

4. GET YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER and LOGIN TO YOUR PORTERVILLE COLLEGE

GMAIL ACCOUNT.

5. COURSES FROM ANY COLLEGE OTHER THAN PORTERVILLE COLLEGE.

A. Pre-requisites taken from colleges other than Porterville College need to be evaluated by

Admissions and Records.

B. Complete Request for Transcript Evaluation form. Form can be obtained from Admissions

and Records or the PC Health Careers webpage https://www.portervillecollege.edu/health-

careers/our-programs

C. Submit OFFICIAL transcripts and Request for Transcript Evaluation form to Admissions

and Records prior to the deadline of January 31.

D. Once your transcripts have been evaluated and posted to your Porterville College

transcripts, print your unofficial Porterville College transcripts.

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6. OBTAIN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of High School, GED, CHSPE, or higher degree.

7. PRINT UNOFFICAL PORTERVILLE COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

8. NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATION

Print and complete the appropriate nursing program application, ADN Application or LVN-

RN Application, from https://www.portervillecollege.edu/health-careers/our-programs.

9. SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

Submit completed application with unofficial Porterville College transcripts and proof of High

School graduation or equivalency to the Health Careers office during the appropriate

application period.

10. LVN-RN applicants include with your application a copy of your current active California

LVN license with IV certification and proof of 6 months job experience within the past year.

11. Failure to meet all application requirements/procedures will result in an incomplete

application and will not be considered for selection.

APPLICATION STATUS

1. APPLICATION SUBMITTED

2. DO NOT CALL the Health Careers office to inquire about the status of your application as

verification will not be given over the phone. With over hundreds of applications to carefully

review, we will update you on your status as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience.

You will be notified regarding the results approximately EIGHT (8) WEEKS AFTER THE

CLOSING DATE.

3. APPLICATION QUALIFIED

We have reviewed your application and have determined that you meet all program

requirements and are qualified for selection to the Nursing Program.

4. ACCEPTED FOR CONDITIONAL ENROLLMENT

Congratulations! You have been selected for conditional enrollment to the Nursing Program.

You will be notified by email and/or phone and mailed further instructions.

5. ALTERNATE

You have been selected as an alternate. You will be notified by email and/or phone and mailed

further instructions.

6. NOT SELECTED

You are qualified and your application was not selected for this enrollment period. You are

eligible to reapply as a returning qualified applicant.

7. APPLICATION NOT QUALIFIED

We have reviewed your application, and based on program requirements, your application is

not qualified. You will be mailed further information.

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PORTERVILLE COLLEGE Associate Degree Nursing Program

Admission to: Fall Spring Year: _____________________ Semester: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Personal Information

Full Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First M.I Previous Last

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Home Phone: ( __ )___________________________ Cell Phone: ( ____ )______________________________________

Birth Date:___________________________________ Student ID# :_______________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

U.S. Citizen: Yes No Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces /are the spouse of an eligible veteran? Yes No

Do you have a valid Social Security Number or Tax Payer ID Number? Yes No

If previously enrolled in a RN program, please state where and when?___________________________________________ N/A

Have you ever applied to the Porterville College RN Program? Yes No

If yes, under what name?________________________________ When?__________________________________

Were you a PC alternate? Yes No Have you taken the TEAS V? Yes No

If required, have you completed all the steps of the remediation plan (attach proof)? Yes No N/A

Job Information

Name of Employer: Position:_______________________________________

All Colleges Attended

College Name City, State Dates Attended Degree Awarded

I have read and understand the above regulations and certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided on this document is

complete and accurate. I understand that any misinformation, intentional or otherwise, may result in removal of consideration for the program.

Signature: Date:

06/21/2016

Mail to: Porterville College Health Careers

100 E. College Ave. Porterville, CA 93257 Attn: Applications

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