SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM

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 2

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  Subacute care facilities  Skilled nursing facilties  Outpatient clinics  Doctor’s offices  Corrections  Laboratories  Home health 3

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 Elementary Algebra EngRd 310 – Prose Analysis & Interpretation Read, write, comprehend, speak English 4

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

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 6

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 7

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 8

Clinical Facilities  Sutter General  Sutter Roseville  Mercy General  UCDMC Clinics  Eskaton Greenhaven 9

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) 10

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 11

Assessment Testing Must take TEAS 5 before applying; cost ($35) Only the 1st passing score of 53 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 to purchase TEAS 5 Study Manual ($42); also available in Learning Resource Center 12

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 13

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

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 open enrollment period Check website carefully 15

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

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 17

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

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 19

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

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