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Program Description
This five semester program is designed to prepare the graduate for practice as an RN. Upon successful completion of all program requirements the graduate is eligible to apply to take the RN State Licensing exam.
RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explaining post-treatment home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Some RNs may work to promote general health by educating the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease. RNs also might run general health screening or immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars on various conditions.
Specific work responsibilities will vary from one RN to the next. An RN’s duties and title are often determined by their work setting or patient population served. RNs can specialize in one or more areas of patient care.
Additional Course Information
Upon satisfactory completion of the associate degree sequence with a minimum of “C” in each course of the prescribed curriculum, the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Successful completion of the OJC nursing program requirements for graduation will also entitle the graduate to submit an application to the State Board of Nursing for the State Licensure Examination. The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Nursing is designed to be completed in two (2) years of full-time course work, plus a series of prerequisite courses prior to application to the program.
OJC Nursing Admission Requirements
For Beginning RN (ADN ) Program:
- Obtain general college admission to Otero Junior College. Submit a completed application at the Student Services Office on the OJC campus or on-line at www.ojc.edu. Student must be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate.
- Complete required pre-admission courses (Pre-requisite Courses) with a grade of C or higher for each course and a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for the five listed courses. The science course must be completed within seven years of the start date of the program.
Required Pre-Admission Courses (Pre-requisite Courses):
- English composition I (3 credits)
- Human Growth & Development (3 credits)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits)
- Microbiology (4 credits)
- Apply to the nursing program at OJC using our [Online Application] or our printable [Nursing Application] 78 Mb PDF file.
- Provide official transcripts confirming completion of Pre-requisite courses and GPA to the OJC Nursing Department.
- Clear Criminal background check and urine drug screen (to be completed when instructed by the OJC Nursing Department). See the [Disqualifying Offences] document for more information.
- Upon notification of admission to start the nursing program, complete the remaining clinical requirements –i.e. physical exam, hepatitis B and varicella vaccinations etc. (specific forms and instructions will be included in the notification letter).
For LPN to RN Program:
- Complete steps 1-6 as above.
- Provide a copy of your LPN license.
- Provide official transcripts of your LPN program courses. If your Practical Nursing (PN) program was completed more than ten years prior to application additional testing may be required. Contact the Nursing Office for more information.
- Complete the NUR 189 LPN to RN Transition course with a grade of C or higher if you graduated from a non Colorado Community College System (CCCS) PN program or from a CCCS PN program prior to January of 2007. Contact the OJC Nursing Office for the dates of the next scheduled NUR 189 course.
Graduation Requirements
- The graduate must fulfill all requirements of the College for graduation.
- The graduate of nursing must pass all courses with a minimum grade of C.
- The graduate must be competent in all critical nursing skills pertaining to the scope of practice for a registered nurse.
- The graduate must be competent in calculations of medications. The student is required to pass a medication administration proficiency examination at 100 percent mastery in order to progress to the spring semester of the ADN program. (See the Nursing Student Manual for further information.)
Legal Requirements for Registered Nursing Licensure
During application for licensure, the student must answer the following questions:
- “Have you ever been convicted of a crime or have you ever had accepted by a court a plea of guilty or nolo contrendre? Have you received a deferred judgment or deferred prosecution?”
- “Are you now, or were you for the 12 months preceding the date of this application, addicted to any controlled substance; a regular user of any controlled substance without a prescription; and/or habitually intemperate in the use of intoxicating liquor?”
If any question is answered “yes,” the student needs to meet with the Chair of the Nursing Department for counseling because the Colorado State Board of Nursing has specific requirements for licensure.
Nursing Links:
Gainful Employment: Nursing as a Career.
According to College in Colorado.org, this career is in the Health Science cluster, Therapeutic Services pathway in the Colorado Career Cluster Model ~
College in Colorado: Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
More about Nursing at U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics ~
Registered Nurse
Find out more about Nursing and Medical Careers at O Net Online ~
25-1071 - Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
29-2041 - Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
31-9092 - Medical Assistants
31-1012 - Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
29-2061 - Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
The US Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided here is the best available to us but represents one year’s data only, however, we hope that this information is helpful to our current students and to prospective students as they make their career and educational choices.
If you have any questions regarding the data provided and what it means to you as a student, please feel free to contact OJC Student Services.
For more information on Gainful Employment requirements, please click here.
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