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PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY

PROGRAM INFORMATION 2017-2018 Cohort

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION OR ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION:

Tracy Owens, BBA 928-692-3005 [email protected]

Revised 10/2016 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROGRAM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 2

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 4

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION TO THE PNC PROGRAM ........................................................ 6

PNC PROGRAM CLINICAL EXPERIENCE ............................................................................. 7

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................ 7

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER .................................................................................................. 7

PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TECHNICAL STANDARDS .............. 8

TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS) ............................................................ 12

PRACTICAL NURSING CURRICULUM ................................................................................ 15

PNC PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................... 16

ESTIMATED PNC STUDENT COSTS ..................................................................................... 19

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Practical Nursing program is a student centered program that provides learning opportunities

in various settings where students work directly with registered nurses, doctors, and other

healthcare professionals to deliver delegated medical skills within the PNC scope of practice.

The program stresses meeting basic needs within a frame work of normal growth and

development throughout the life span. Learning experiences are developed utilizing the nursing

process as a framework for training the practical nursing student. Emphasis is placed on quality,

safe practice, and the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Past experience and

personal initiative are all considered important for success in this program.

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the graduate receives a certificate of proficiency

and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing

(NCLEX-PNC. With successful passage of the NCLEX-PNC, the graduate is eligible to practice

within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Arizona.

The Practical Nursing Program is fully approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing.

The Practical Nursing Program provides a foundation for career mobility with the associate or

baccalaureate professional nursing programs.

For more information regarding the Practical Nursing (PNC) Certificate, see the Practical

Nursing webpage.

The Practical Nursing program is located in Kingman at the Detroit Avenue Center Building.

Requirements for Graduation: Passing all core nursing courses with a 75% grade or better.

NOTE: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a "C" or better.

Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution. This is a 3-credit

course designed to develop essential skills to provide holistic, culturally sensitive, safe, and

effective nursing care to the older population.

The Arizona Nurse Practice Act in Arizona Revised Statute 32-1637, Qualifications of practical

nurse; application for license, (2016) states:

An applicant for a license to practice as and assume the title of a licensed practical nurse shall

file with the board a verified written application accompanied by the prescribed fee and shall

submit satisfactory proof that the applicant:

1. Has satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum in an approved practical or professional

nursing program and holds a diploma, certificate or degree from that program.

2. If convicted of one or more felonies, has received an absolute discharge from the sentences

for all felony convictions three or more years before the date of filing the application.

Therefore, the student should contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing (www.azbn.gov)

regarding eligibility to write the NCLEX for licensure prior to application to the Mohave

Community College Practical Nursing Program.

http://www.azbn.gov/

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A Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card is part of the application process to

the Arizona State Board of Nursing for nursing assistant, practical nurse, and registered nurses

licensure. Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) fingerprinting is a portion of the application

process for admittance to the PNC Program. Background checks are also required at the time of

application to the PNC Program, at the student’s expense.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following is a list of requirements for the Practical Nurse Certificate (PNC) program.

Application for general admission to Mohave Community College.

Applicant must be at least 17 years of age when applying and 18 years of age prior to start of

clinical rotation experience.

Graduation from a regional accrediting association as defined by the United States Office of

Education High School or other appropriate state educational agency; or a Certificate of

Equivalency (GED).

Appropriate score on MCC placement test or successfully passing PCS 021 (Reading); and

TRE 089 (Transitional English); or English 101/102.

MAT 101 (Math Literacy for College Students); or any higher level math course.

TEAS Test—this is conducted through the Testing Center at any one of the campuses.

HES 113—Medical Terminology with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C).

HES 129—Allied Health Anatomy & Physiology with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C);

OR,

BIO 201-Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 202—Anatomy & Physiology II with a

minimum grade of 2.0 (C).

NAP 115—Nurse Assistant Program. Other Allied Health experience must be reviewed and

approved by program Director. Minimum grade of 2.0 (C) must be achieved.

Background Check, conducted through Student Check (this is a nationwide check and

different from the AZDPS fingerprint check/card).

AZDPS fingerprint check/card. (For application instructions, click: )

Verification of Residency.

Official transcripts from other educational institutions must be sent directly to the MCC

Registrar’s Office to verify education requirements. A student copy may accompany the

application for “informational purposes” only.

The application review process will not discriminate based on race, color, national origin,

gender, religious background, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Any official transcripts should be acquired through the issuing facilities and directly mailed to:

Office of the Registrar

Mohave Community College

1971 Jagerson Ave.

Kingman, AZ 86409

Class positions are limited; therefore, students are encouraged to make early application

submissions. Application does not guarantee admission to the program.

INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered.

***Application deadline April 3, 2017 at 5pm***

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Admission to the program will be considered on the basis of:

Receipt of a completed PNC Program application with all applicable requirements.

Three (3) professional references from persons who have known the applicant in a

supervisory or educational setting and are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or work

ethics.

Official college transcripts, (Student copy of transcripts other than MCC, may be attached to

the application).

Complete educational and prerequisite requirements as outlined above.

Applicants will be notified of their status in 10 to 15 calendar days after application deadline.

A completed application packet must be received by:

Mohave Community College

Practical Nursing Department

1801 Detroit Avenue

Kingman, Arizona 86401

NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON MAY 1, 2017.

Applicants conditionally accepted to the PNC Program must notify the Practical Nursing

Department NO LATER THAN MAY 31, 2017 that they desire to attend the program.

Applicants not accepted to the Practical Nursing Program may be given an opportunity to be

considered for the next cohort.

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CONDITIONAL ADMISSION TO THE PNC PROGRAM

Conditional acceptance to the program will require the following documentation by the date

indicated for final approval:

CPR certification (American Heart Association-Healthcare Provider or the American Red

Cross Professional Rescuer level) and certification must be maintained during the entire

program. (Adult, child, or community CPR is not acceptable.) Online recertification IS

NOT accepted.

Physical examination and health clearance indicating ability to perform all aspects of

nursing, as outlined in the Essential Skills and Functional Abilities of a Nurse, attached.

Student Physical questionnaire indicating applicant’s understanding and acknowledgement of

their ability to perform all aspects of nursing, as outlined in the Essential Skills and

Functional Abilities of a Nurse, attached.

Proof of healthcare insurance.

Proof of immunizations and/or immunity to:

Hepatitis B

MMR

Varicella

Negative TB test or X-ray within six (6) months of clinical experience start in October.

Negative drug screening within twelve (12) months of start of class.

Completely filled out Degree Declaration;

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PNC PROGRAM CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical experience occurs in health care facilities throughout Mohave County including the

cities of Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman. Travel between clinical facilities are

required at the student’s expense. Clinical experiences may be scheduled on days other than the

general class times.

It is advised that students that are prevented for any reason from attending a clinical rotation at a

specific clinical site are encouraged to advise their instructor of this situation so alternative

opportunities can be explored to complete the clinical experience requirements of the program.

Because clinical experience sites are limited, schedules, when established cannot be changed

easily. It is the student’s responsibility to insure that appointments are made at times outside of

the clinical experience scheduled hours. The inability to attend the clinical experience may

result in the student not being able to complete the required experience hours, and thereby not

completing the course.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships, and federal financial aid. The

necessary forms can be secured at the Financial Aid Office or at:

http://www.mohave.edu/admission-to-mcc/financialaid/.

Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Director in the year preceding admission to

the nursing program. It is strongly recommended to apply for financial assistance and

scholarships along with the application process to the PNC Program.

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

Mohave Community College provides students with opportunities for additional tutoring and learning

assistance. Contact MCC Connect at 1-866-664-2832 for additional information.

http://www.mohave.edu/admission-to-mcc/financialaid/

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PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

TECHNICAL STANDARDS

(Functional Abilities Essential for Practical Nursing Practice)

The purpose of the Practical Nursing Certificate Program is to educate students to meet the program

outcomes and to ensure that graduates will not pose a danger to the patient. Certain functional abilities

are essential for the delivery of safe and effective nursing care. Certain functional and competencies are

essential in the core components of nursing practice, and there is a high probability that negative

consequences will result for patient/clients under the care of nurses who fail to demonstrate these

competencies. Reference material used in the development of these standards include local health care

facilities job descriptions and requirements, the Arizona Nurse Practice Act and The Functional Abilities

Essential for the Delivery of Safe, Effective Nursing Care (a descriptive research study conducted by the

National Council of State Boards of Nursing). The Technical Standards are reflected in the Nursing

Program’s performance-based outcomes, which are the basis for teaching and evaluating all nursing

students.

Practical Nursing Certificate students will receive both classroom and clinical instruction in several

nursing specialty areas (Medical/Surgical, Maternal/Child, Pediatric, Mental Health, etc.) and will be

required to demonstrate competency in each area.

In order to provide safe and effective patient care in the Practical Nursing Certificate Program, the student

must be able to demonstrate, (with or without reasonable accommodation), physical, cognitive, and

behavioral abilities required for satisfactory completion of all aspects of the program curriculum and

clinical agency requirements. Any applicant who has met the necessary academic prerequisites and can,

with or without reasonable accommodation, meet and/or perform the Practical Nursing Certificate

Program Technical Standards will be accepted for admission.

Students admitted to the Practical Nursing Certificate Program gain experience in many settings that are

physically demanding, e.g., hospitals, long term care facilities, community agencies, school settings and

clinics. During each clinical experience, the practical nursing certificate student is assigned clinical care

which includes medication administration and direct patient care. Students will be expected to adhere to

the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 which safeguards patient

confidentiality.

Transportation to and from health care facilities is the responsibility of the student. Please carefully read

the Practical Nursing Program Technical Standards.

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The practice of nursing requires the following functional abilities with or without reasonable

accommodations.

Functional

Ability

Standards and Examples of Required Activities

Gross Motor

Skills Gross motor skills sufficient to provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities

Move within confined spaces such as treatment room or operating suite

Assist with turning and lifting patients

Administer CPR

Fine Motor Skills Fine motor skills sufficient to perform manual psychomotor skills

Manipulate small equipment and containers, such as insulin syringes, vials, ampules, and pills

and medication packages, to administer medications

Perform tracheotomy suctioning, insert urinary catheter

Safely dispose of needles in sharps containers

Accurately place and maintain position of stethoscope for detecting sounds of bodily functions

Physical

Endurance Physical stamina sufficient to remain continuously on task for up to a 12- hour clinical shift

while standing, sitting, moving, lifting, and bending to perform patient care activities

Walk/stand for extended periods of time; turn, position, and transfer patients.

Manually resuscitate patients in emergency situations.

Physical

Strength Physical strength sufficient to perform full range of required patient care activities

Push and pull up to 300 pounds (with assistance) as well as emergency carts; stretchers and

wheel chairs with and without patients; medication carts; wheel chairs; and other equipment

Lift/move heavy objects up to 50 pounds without assistance

Mobility Physical ability sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces; full range

of motion to twist/bend,

stoop/squat, reach above shoulders and below waist and move quickly;

manual and finger dexterity; and hand-eye coordination to perform nursing activities

Move around in work area and treatment areas.

Position oneself in the environment to render care without obstructing the position of other

team members or equipment.

Hearing Auditory ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of patient healthcare needs

Hear normal speaking level sounds

Detect sounds related to bodily functions using a stethoscope

Hear auditory alarms (monitors, fire alarms, call bells)

Hear cries for help

Hear in noisy environments

Visual Normal or corrected visual ability sufficient for accurate observation and performance of

nursing care.

See objects up to 20 feet away

Visual acuity to read calibrations on 1 ml syringe

Assess skin color (cyanosis, pallor)

Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of health care needs

Feel vibrations (pulses);

Detect temperature changes;

Palpate veins for cannulation;

Able to work with hands in water and wash hands frequently,

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Smell Olfactory ability sufficient to detect significant environmental and patient odors.

Detect abnormal odors from patient (foul smelling drainage, alcohol breath);

Detect smoke.

Emotional/

Behavioral

Professional

Attitudes

Interpersonal

Skills

Emotional stability and appropriate behavior sufficient to assume responsibility/accountability

for actions.

Present professional appearance and demeanor; demonstrate ability to communicate with

patients, supervisors, coworkers to achieve a positive and safe work environment. Follow

instructions and safety protocols;

Honesty and integrity beyond reproach;

Establish rapport with patients, instructors and colleagues;

Respect and care for persons whose appearance, condition, beliefs and values may be in

conflict with their own;

Deliver nursing care regardless of patient’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual

orientation or diagnosis;

Conduct themselves in a composed, respectful manner in all situations and with all persons;

Work with teams, workgroups, and other disciplines;

Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries;

Demonstrate emotional skills to remain calm and maintain professional decorum in an

emergency/stressful situation;

Demonstrate prompt and safe completion of all patient care responsibilities;

Adapt rapidly to changing environment/stress;

Exhibit ethical behaviors and exercise good judgment;

Function effectively under stress, to work as a part of a team and to respond appropriately to

supervision; to adapt to changing situations, to respond appropriately to patients and families

under stress, and to follow through on assigned patient care responsibilities.

Abilities sufficient to demonstrate competencies such as:

Ability to arrive to a clinical on a timely basis;

Meet the demands for performance of duties;

Meet organizational requirements to perform these duties in a professional and competent

manner.

Communication Oral communication skills sufficient to communicate in English with accuracy, clarity and

efficiency with patients , their families and other members of the healthcare team including

non-verbal communication, such as interpretation of facial expressions, affect and body

language.

Give verbal directions to or follows verbal directions from other members of the health care

team, and participate in health care team discussions of patient care;

Elicit and record information about health history, current health state and responses to

treatment from patients or family members;

Convey information to patients and others as necessary to teach, direct and counsel individuals

in an accurate, effective and timely manner;

Recognize and report critical patient information to other Caregivers;

Communicate clearly in telephone conversations;

Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English at a level that meets the need for

accurate, clear, and effective communication.

Cognitive/

Quantitative

Abilities

Reading comprehension skills and mathematical ability sufficient understand written

documents in English and solve problems involving measurement, calculation, reasoning,

analysis and synthesis.

Calculate appropriate medication dosage given specific patient parameters;

Analyze and synthesize data and develop an appropriate plan of care;

Collect data, prioritize needs and anticipate reactions;

Transfer knowledge from one situation to another;

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Accurately process information on medication container, physicians’ orders, monitor and

equipment calibrations, printed documents, flow sheets, graphic sheets, medication,

administration records, other medical records, and policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to collect, analyze, and integrate information and knowledge to make clinical judgments

and manage decisions that promote positive patient outcomes

Conceptual/

Spatial Abilities

Conceptual/spatial ability sufficient to comprehend three-dimensional and spatial relationships

Comprehend spatial relationships in order to properly administer injections, start intravenous

lines, assess wounds of varying depths etc.

Clinical

Reasoning Ability to reason across time about a patient’s changing condition and/or changes in the

clinician’s understanding.

Evaluate patient or instrument responses, synthesize data, and draw sound conclusions.

Flexibility Adapt to Nursing Department course scheduling policy

Available to work the hours of an assigned schedule which could include any shift and day of

the week.

Once the program is in receipt of application and student receives letter of contingent acceptance

to the Practical Nursing Certificate Program, the student is responsible for notifying the Director

of the Practical Nursing Certificate Program of conditions that impact the student’s ability to

meet the Practical Nursing Certificate program Technical Standards. Any change in the

student’s ability to meet and/or perform the Practical Nursing Certificate Program Technical

Standards would require the student to provide the Director with documentation that they once

again meet Technical Standards for functional abilities essential to practical nursing practice.

If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the Practical Nursing Certificate Program,

participation is dependent on the identification of a reasonable accommodation. Students should

seek accommodation advising as soon as possible so that a plan for accommodation can be in

place at the beginning of the program. Applicants seeking admission to the Nursing Program

who may have questions about the Technical Standards and appropriate reasonable

accommodations are invited to discuss their questions with the Office of Disability Services.

Reasonable accommodation will be directed toward providing an equal educational opportunity

for students with disabilities while adhering to the standards of practical nursing practice for all

students. Registration with Disability Services is required before any accommodation requests

can be granted. Under no circumstances will any course requirements or technical standards be

waived for any student, with or without a disability. Reasonableness is determined by the office

of student disabilities and Student Services and the Practical Nursing Certificate Program on a

case-by-case basis utilizing the Practical Nursing Certificate Program Technical Standards.

Mohave Community College provides reasonable accommodations to those students who qualify

under the Americans with Disability Act, (ADA) as amended. Appropriate documentation will

be required to determine eligibility to receive accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility

to contact the office of student disabilities and request accommodations in a timely manner.

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TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS)

WHAT IS THE TEAS TEST?

The Test of Essential Academic Skills evaluates PNC Program applicants in four (4)

foundational areas, which are essential to your academic success in the PNC Program. The

Nursing Program requires you to take the TEAS Test as an entrance examination. Basically, the

test has four parts that ask you to answer multiple-choice questions covering the following:

Reading: paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.

(40 items, 50 minutes)

Math: Whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations,

percentages, and ratio/proportion. (45 items, 56 minutes)

Science: science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology,

basic physical principles, and general science. (30 items, 38 minutes)

English and Language Usage: punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words

and spelling. (55 items, 65 minutes)Total of 170 multiple choice questions.

WHO ADMINISTERS THE TEAS TEST?

The Testing centers at Mohave Community College administer the TEAS Test. The test is

purchased from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). Your TEAS scores are stored by

ATI and are available to you and to your school via the Internet. You can also have TEAS

results sent to other nursing schools at minimum cost through ATI.

HOW MUCH DOES THE TEAS TEST COST?

The cost of taking the TEAS test is $60.00 for students and $70.00 for non-students.

HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR TAKING THE TEAS TEST?

A review of basic concepts and theories in mathematics, reading, science, English and language

usage is recommended. ATI has two products, the TEAS Study Manual and a TEAS Online

Practice Assessment, available to guide your review and provide feedback on your study

progress. These products can be purchased online at the ATI website which is

www.atitesting.com.

CAN I USE A CALCULATOR ON THE TEAS TEST?

Calculators are NOT allowed during the TEAS TEST.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE TESTING CENTER?

Photo bearing identification such as a; passport, driver’s license, student identification card.

http://www.atitesting.com/

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WHAT CANNOT BE BROUGHT TO THE TESTING CENTER?

Cell phones, textbooks, backpacks, calculators. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided.

CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?

Students with documented disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Disability

Services Office at the local campus to make arrangements to take their test. Students requiring

extra time will not be able to take the computer based test because the program is self-timing and

cannot be adjusted. These students will be given a paper and pencil test instead. This test cannot

be scored locally, but must be sent back to ATI for scoring, requiring at least a one (1) to two (2)

week turnaround. Please take this into consideration when scheduling and allow sufficient time

prior to nursing program application due dates.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY TEAS TEST SCORES?

If you have taken the computer administered TEAS Test, your scores are available immediately

after the examination. If you have taken the pencil/paper version of the test, your examination

will be scored within 24 hours of receipt by ATI. Note that the 24-hour window is NOT 24

hours from the time you tested, but within 24 hours of ATI’s receipt of testing materials from

Mohave Community College.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I PASSED THE TEAS TEST?

The applicant’s adjusted individual total score is considered for admission as follows:

57.3% or above—1st priority for admission

50% to 57.2%--2nd priority for admission

40% to 49.9%—3rd priority for admission, if positions are available

CAN I RETEST TO GET A HIGHER SCORE?

Tests may be retaken after a minimum of 30 days and up to 3 times a year period.

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HOW TO REGISTER YOURSELF AS A TEST CANDIDATE FOR THE TEAS.

If you are not a current user on www.atitesting.com, you need to set up a new account. This will

allow you access to the testing and to complete a purchase on ATI’s online store. Please follow

the steps below to setup a new account:

1. Go to www.atitesting.com. Just under the Username and Password fill-in boxes, there is a

small link that states, “New to ATI? Create an account.” Click on that link to register

yourself with ATI.

2. Next, a web form will appear. Fill in all of the blue fields. Blue fields are required

information necessary to create a new account.

3. You will receive an email from ATI confirming your user login and password.

4. You will need to bring your user name and password with you when you go to the testing

center to take the TEAS.

TO SCHEDULE THE TEAS TEST, CONTACT THE TESTING COORDINATOR AT

YOUR LOCAL CAMPUS PROVIDED BELOW:

Heather DeJesus: [email protected], Bullhead City Campus, 928-758-3926

Cheri Stromle: [email protected], Neal Campus Kingman Campus, 928-757-4331

Kevin Smith: [email protected], Lake Havasu City Campus, 928-505-3389

Kim Naylor: [email protected], North Mohave Campus, 928-875-9116

MCC CONNECT: 866-664-2832



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PRACTICAL NURSING CURRICULUM

PREREQUISITES: HES 113, HES 129 or BIO 201 and BIO 202.

Note: Prerequisite General Education courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the

nursing program. Academic standards in Nursing require a 75% grade or higher in each course

to remain in the PNC Program.

Prerequisites for PNC Program

HES 113

(Medical Terminology) 3 Credit Hrs.

HES 129

(Allied Anatomy Physiology)

or 3 Credit Hrs.

BIO 201 (A & P I) and 4 Credit Hrs.

BIO 202 (A & P II) 4 Credit Hrs.

Prerequisite GPA 2.50

TEAS 57.3%

CNA Certification or other approved Allied Health

Experience

TOTAL PREREQUISITE

CREDITS 6-11

Each core nursing course must be completed and

successfully passed before progression into next core

nursing course.

Certified / Registered Medical Assistants may be

considered upon student request, program review and

Director / Faculty approval.

BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I & BIO 202

Anatomy & Physiology II may be substituted for HES

129.

Semester I PNC 101

(Fundamentals of Practical

Nursing Practice) 8 Credit Hrs.

PNC 120

(Gerontology for Practical

Nursing) 3 Credit Hrs.

PNC 110

(Pharmacology & Dosage

calculations for Practical Nurse) 3 Credit Hrs.

Total Credits: 14

Semester II

PNC 201

(Medical Surgical Nursing for

Practical Nursing) 8 Credit Hrs.

PNC 130 (Family Nursing for

Practical Nursing) 4 Credit Hrs.

Total Credits: 12

Semester III PNC 202

(Medical Surgical for Practical

Nursing II, Transition to Practical

Nurse Practice) 6 Credit Hrs.

Total Credits: 6

TOTAL CERTIFICATE

CREDITS 32

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PNC PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SEMESTER I

PNC 101—Fundamental of Practical Nursing Practice (8 Credit Hours)

Fundamentals for the Practical Nurse is an 8 credit course intended to provide the Practical Nursing

Student a foundation of Practical Nursing fundamental concepts. The course emphasis will include:

student development; caring and competency for patients and others throughout the life-span, critical

thinking and communication skills, leadership/fellowship and management skills, legal and ethical issues

within the nursing profession. Using the transitions "model", Practical Nursing students will learn to

provide caring and competent nursing care to patients undergoing situational and or health-illness

transitions in well-defined practice settings while identifying the student nurse's situational transition.

Nutrition, pathophysiology, and professionalism are integrated.

4 lecture; 12 lab

Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, HES 113 Medical Terminology, HES 129

Allied Health Anatomy and Physiology or BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 202

Human Anatomy & Physiology II.

Co-requisites: PNC 120 Gerontology for Practical Nursing, PNC 110 Pharmacology and Dosage

Calculations for Practical Nursing.

PNC 120—Gerontology for the Practical Nurse (3 Credit Hours)

Gerontology for the Practical Nurse is a 3 credit course designed to explore issues related to the aging

adult using the nursing process as the organizing framework. Also discussed are the impact of ageism,

alterations in physiological and psycho-social functioning, and the role of the practical nurse in caring for

older adult clients.

3 lecture

Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, HES 113 Medical Terminology HES 129


Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Co-requisites: PNC 101 Fundamentals for Practical Nursing, PNC 110 Pharmacology and Dosage

Calculations for Practical Nursing.

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PNC 110—Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for Practical Nurse (3 Credit Hours)

Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations prepares the Practical nurse to safely and accurately administer

medications to patients of all ages.

3 lecture

Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, HES 113 Medical Terminology, HES 129


Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Co-requisites: PNC 101 Nursing Fundamentals for Practical Nursing, PNC 120 Gerontology for Practical

Nursing.

SEMESTER II

PNC 201—Medical Surgical Nursing for Practical Nursing (8 Credit Hours)

Medical Surgical Nursing I is designed to introduce concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing with

emphasis on meeting the needs of the whole client. This course enhances the student's ability to assess,

apply nursing diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions as they apply to medical or

surgical patients. Successful students will assimilate the care needs of the client in conjunction with their

disease process or surgical intervention. Medical Surgical Nursing I enhances the student’s ability to

incorporate the nursing process as it relates to various disease processes and health promotion. Specific

body systems and the disease processes associated with them will be covered in the areas of etiology,

diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing considerations. The student has the opportunity to

apply the concepts of this course throughout the clinical portion of the program.

4 lecture; 12 lab

Prerequisite: PNC 101 Fundamental of Practical Nursing, PNC 120 Gerontology for the Practical Nurse,

PNC 110 Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for Practical Nurse.

Co-requisites: PNC 130 Family Nursing

PNC 130—Family Nursing for Practical Nursing (4 Credit Hours)

Family Nursing for Practical Nursing is a 4 credit class with a clinical component. Family Nursing for

the Practical Nurse will prepare students to provide family-centered maternal-child holistic healthcare in a

community-centered environment.

3 lecture; 3 lab

Prerequisites: PNC 101 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing, PNC 120 Gerontology for the Practical

Nurse, PNC 110 Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for Practical Nurse.

Co-requisites: PNC 201 Medical Surgical Nursing for Practical Nursing.

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SEMESTER III

PNC 202—Medical Surgical Nursing for Practical Nursing II (3 Credit Hours);

Transition to Practical Nurse Practice(3 Credit Hours)

Medical Surgical Nursing II is designed to introduce concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing with an

emphasis on meeting the needs of the whole client with the use of evidence-based-practice. This course

enhances the student's ability to assess, apply nursing diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing

interventions as they apply to medical or surgical patients, within the Practical Nurses scope of practice.

Successful students will assimilate the care needs of the client in conjunction with their disease process or

surgical intervention. Medical Surgical Nursing II enhances the student's ability to incorporate the nursing

process as it relates to various disease processes and health promotion including mental health and

leadership. Specific body systems and the disease processes associated with them will be covered in the

areas of etiology, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing considerations. The student has

the opportunity to apply the concepts of this course throughout the clinical portion of the program.

Prerequisites: PNC 201 Medical Surgical Nursing for Practical Nursing, PNC 130 Family Nursing for

Practical Nursing.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal standards within the Practical Nurse scope of practice (2)

2. Demonstrate and apply physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual components of caring behaviors for

self and others indicative of respect for human condition.(4)

3. Articulate effective communication skills in interactions with clients, families, peers, faculty, and

others while developing therapeutic relationships.(2,4)

4. Provide safe and effective nursing care utilizing the nursing process, evidence based practice

principles and Practical Nursing skills within the Practical Nurse scope of practice.(5,6,1)

5. Apply the nursing process, theory, evidence-based practice principles, and Practical Nursing skills to

expand nursing judgment and develop professional roles within the Practical Nurse scope of practice.

(6,5,4,3,2,1)

6. Recognize cultural biases, and biological and cultural differences which impact the health/illness

continuum. (4)

7. Implement health teaching using established teaching plans which promote, restore, maintain and

prevent illness for clients and families across the life span.(2,3)

8. Develop and implement management skills appropriate for Practical Nurse scope of practice to

provide leadership for clients, families, and other healthcare team members.(2,3)

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ESTIMATED PNC STUDENT COSTS

Tuition & Fees: 1ST Semester 2nd semester 3rd Semester Totals

Course Fee 1,300.00 1,300.00 1,300.00 3,900.00

Technical Fee 84.00 72.00 36.00 192.00

Activity Fee 14.00 12.00 6.00 32.00

Tuition Fee 1,134.00 972.00 486. 2,592.00

FEE TOTALS 2,532.00 2,356.00 1,828.00 6,716.00

Miscellaneous Costs**

Uniform, Watch, Shoes,

Travel Expense, etc.

800.00 800.00

800.00

TOTAL COSTS 3,332.00 2,356.00 1,828.00 7,516.00

Explanation of costs

Course Fees*, Technical Fees, Activity Fees can be reviewed at:

http://catalog.mohave.edu/mime/media/view/37/7886/2016-17+Fees+Table_rev092816.pdf

Course fees include, but are not limited to the cost of Electronic Books (with accompanying HESI testing

materials); Nurse Pack (used in skills training); ID Cards; NCLEX-PNC testing fees; Drug Screen.

Tuition costs can be reviewed at: http://catalog.mohave.edu/content.php?catoid=37&navoid=7926

**These estimates may include, but are not limited to costs associated with requirements for application

and follow-up during the program such as background checks, vaccinations, physicals, uniforms, etc.

All certificates are eligible for the WUE rate if the student is a resident of an eligible state. MCC

excludes Allied Health courses with the following prefixes from the WUE rate: DEH, EMS, NUR, PTA,

RAD, and SGT. Out of state tuition is $121.50 per credit hour. Check with Students Services at MCC

Connect, 1-866-664-2832 for more information. The Nursing Department recognizes that the MCC

Governing Board reserves the right to change or withdraw, without notice, curriculum, policies, tuition or

any other matters contained in this information packet.

Clinical travel is required throughout the program. Students should plan on an additional $1,000 or more

for all semesters to cover vehicle maintenance, fuel, and food expenses.

http://catalog.mohave.edu/mime/media/view/37/7886/2016-17+Fees+Table_rev092816.pdf

http://catalog.mohave.edu/content.php?catoid=37&navoid=7926

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Instructions for using fillable application form:

If you wish to save your completed form, you will need to download the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader

DC to your computer.

1. Click here for the free

download: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/?t=ccc632c2a28d822a3481720be2f

6db0e&tto=46f6fa20.

2. Complete the information needed about your computer.

3. Be sure to “unclick” the “Optional Offers” if you do not want them.

4. Click on “Install Now” button and follow any instructions to continue.

Once you have downloaded Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to your computer you are prepared to complete your

Practical Nursing Application.

1. Be sure that the fields are highlighted (button at top right of form)

2. Click into the field being completed. You will be prompted as to the type of input, i.e. date.

Tab, click on, or Enter to next field.

3. There are several locations that require a check mark. Tab to the appropriate box and press

the space bar or use your left mouse button, and your check mark will appear. If you need to

remove the check, simply press the space bar or left mouse button again and it will disappear.

4. This form will prompt you for a digital signature. The information you establish for the digital

signature is kept on your local hard drive and not sent to MCC.

5. You may email your application directly to [email protected] or you may print the

application and take it to your nearest MCC Campus and Student Services will be happy to

send it for you.

If you do not wish to use the electronic application, just print out the application and fill it out by

hand, making sure to print legibly.

If you need assistance filling out this form, please call Tracy in the Practical Nursing Office at 928-

692-3005 and she will be happy to help you.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK FOR A

CLINICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Mohave Community College-Practical Nurse Program

Background checks are required on incoming students to insure the safety of the patients treated by students in the clinical education program. You will be required to order your background check in sufficient time for it to be reviewed by the program coordinator or associated hospital prior to starting your clinical rotation. A background check typically takes 3-5 normal business days to complete. The background checks are conducted by PreCheck, Inc., a firm specializing in background checks for healthcare workers. Your order must be placed online through StudentCheck.

Go to www.mystudentcheck.com and select your School and Program from the drop down menus

for School and Program. It is important that you select your school worded as Mohave Community

College-Practical Nurse.

Complete all required fields as prompted and hit Continue to enter your payment information. The payment can be made securely online with a credit or debit card. You can also pay by money order, but that will delay processing your background check until the money order is received by mail at the PreCheck office. Texas residents will pay $53.58 and New Mexico residents will pay $53.27. Residents in all other states will pay $49.50. For your records, you will be provided a receipt and confirmation page of the background check performed through PreCheck, Inc. PreCheck will not use your information for any other purposes other than the services ordered. Your credit will not be investigated, and your name will not be given out to any businesses.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Does PreCheck need every street address where I have lived over the past 7 years? No. Just the city and state.

I selected the wrong school, program, or need to correct some other information entered, what do I do? Please email [email protected], with the details.

How long does the background check take to complete? Most reports are completed within 3-5 business weekdays.

Do I get a copy of the background report? Yes. Log into www.mystudentcheck.com and click on “Check Status”, and enter your SSN and DOB. If your report is complete, you may click on the application number to download and print a copy. This feature is good for 90 days after submittal. After 90 days, you will be charged $14.95 for a copy of your report, and will need to contact PreCheck directly to request this.

I have been advised that I am being denied entry into the program because of information on my report and that I should contact PreCheck. Where should I call? Call PreCheck’s Adverse Action hotline at 800-203-1654. Adverse Action is the procedure established by the Fair Credit Reporting Act that allows you to see the report and to dispute anything reported.

If you need further assistance, please contact PreCheck at [email protected].

http://www.mystudentcheck.com/


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Directions for completing the online DPS Fingerprinting website.

1st: Register for the site

2nd: Choose the Reason

The Reason should be: “Regular Application – Volunteer or Student”

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3rd: Choose the Sponsor

The Sponsor should be: “Health Science Students and Clinical Assistants ARS 15-1881”

Then finish the process.

Finally: Complete the rest of the Required Information.

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MCC MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

Student Application Form

All qualified applicants are considered for admission, and students are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or marital status. Information related to these areas will be used for statistical analysis and not as criteria for admission to the nursing program. All information will be kept confidential.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Date: Social Security #: (Last 4 digits only) MCC ID #:

Full Name: Date of Birth (Last) (First) (Middle) MM/DD/YYYY

Mailing Address: Street (Apt #)

HOME PHONE: City ST Zip (Area Code) Phone Number

Email Address: Cell Phone: (Area Code) Phone Number

ACADEMIC HISTORY

List all colleges, universities and institutions attended, including high school.

High School: Location: Diploma GED Date Rec’d:

College: Location: Degree: Date Rec’d:

College: Location: Degree: Date Rec’d:

Other: Location: Degree: Date Rec’d:

Practical Nursing Program PREREQUISITES: Please state if Completed or In Progress

READING ASSESSMENT: Score 74 or above; or PCS 021: Completed In Progress; or ENG 101: Completed In Progress

WRITING ASSESSMENT: Score 70 or above; or TRE 089: Completed In Progress; OR ENG 202: Completed In Progress

MATH 101 Completed In Progress; or Higher Level Math: ______________________________ Completed In Progress

TEAS Completed on ___________ or Retaking to improve score on ________________ Verified By:

HES 113—Medical Terminology Location: Completed In Progress

HES 129—Allied Anatomy & Physiology Location Completed In Progress or

BIO 201—Anatomy & Physiology I Location: Completed In Progress and

BIO 202—Anatomy & Physiology II Location: Completed In Progress

WORK HISTORY

Last five (5) years, beginning with most recent:

Occupation/Job Title Employer City/State Start Date End Date

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Personal Demographic Information

Responses to Gender, Birth Date, Marital Status, and Ethnicity/Race are voluntary and will be kept confidential. Failure to furnish this information will not adversely affect the status of this application; it is for statistical purposes only.

Gender: Male Female

Ethnicity/Race

American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic

Black/Non-Hispanic White/Non-Hispanic Other/Unknown

CERTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS

Licensure is the sole responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBON). If you have been convicted of a felony, OR other activity on your background check, it is your responsibility to contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing to verify eligibility to be licensed prior to submitting this application.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE CONSIDERATIONS

Due to the limited number of facilities available for clinical experience, it is requested that you contact our office if you know of a facility in which you are not permitted to use for your clinical experience so that alternative arrangements may be made. An example may be a facility with a policy of not permitting previous employees to use the facility for this purpose.

ATTESTATION AND SIGNATURE

I have read all associated documentation contained within this admission packet and fully understand the functional skills and requirements as outlined in the Technical Standards document included.

I understand that if accepted into the Practical Nursing Program, I will be required to travel for clinical experience and that I will be responsible for my own transportation and meals.

I understand that if accepted, I will be required to meet the health requirements of the Practical Nursing Program.

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this Student Application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if accepted into the Practical Nursing Program, any falsified statements on this application or within any of the associated documentation shall be considered cause for suspension or dismissal.

Signature: Date:

MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

Practical Nursing Program Mohave Community College

1801 Detroit Ave. Kingman, AZ 86401

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MCC

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM LETTER OF REFERENCE

To Be Completed by Applicant (please print) Complete the following section and give this form as soon as possible to someone who has observed you in a professional setting for a reasonable period of time. This should be an employer or community leader for whom you have worked or volunteered, or an instructor who has had the opportunity to view your accomplishments in a classroom setting.

Name: Date:

Address:

(Street or P.O. Box) (City) (State) (Zip)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits a matriculated student to have access to his/her file unless a waiver of that right has been signed. If you wish to waive your right to access your file, sign your name in the space provided. The waiver is NOT required as a condition of admission.

I hereby waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.

Applicant’s Signature: Date:

To be Completed by Evaluator This student is applying for admission to Mohave Community College Practical Nursing Program. Evaluations are invaluable to the decision making process. Please include any information that you feel is pertinent, and remember that the sooner you return this form to MCC, the sooner we can give this student our admission decision. Thank you.

Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas: Excellent Good Average Poor Do Not Know

Ability to work with others

Conceptual ability

Dependability

Leadership ability

Integrity / Honesty

Initiative / Motivation

Maturity

Empathy / Caring

Judgment

Overall Potential for Nursing Program

*Any additional comments you feel might be of value to the Nursing Department, please state them on the back.

Name:

Agency Represented: Title:

Address:


Signature: Date:

PLEASE RETURN TO

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MCC


PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM LETTER OF REFERENCE


Name: Date:

Address:








Conceptual ability

Dependability

Leadership ability

Integrity / Honesty


Maturity

Empathy / Caring

Judgment



Name:


Address:


Signature: Date:

PLEASE RETURN TO

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MCC


PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

LETTER OF REFERENCE


Name: Date:

Address:








Conceptual ability

Dependability

Leadership ability

Integrity / Honesty


Maturity

Empathy / Caring

Judgment



Name:


Address:


Signature: Date:

PLEASE RETURN TO

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