NURSING - 430
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 105

Nature of the Profession: Registered nurses (RNs) care for the sick and help people stay healthy. They observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Other duties may include administering medication, assisting in convalescence and rehabilitation, instructing patients and their families in proper care, and helping individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.

Program Design: The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and has full approval of the Ohio Board of Nursing. The program is designed to be completed in seven quarters when taken on a full-time basis. Admission to the Nursing courses requires written acceptance by the Department of Nursing according to the admission requirements listed on the special nursing application. Students may elect to complete some or all of the general education course requirements prior to being admitted into the nursing courses. Continuation in the Nursing Program requires a grade of C or above in all courses listed in the program outline. The cumulative grade point average must be at least a C. There is a time limit on completion of science and nursing course requirements. 

Application Process:
1) Complete the Southern State Application for Admission and the Self Directed Placement Assessment. 

                                                                                                                               2) Complete the Associate Degree Nursing Program application (blue form).
 

3) Provide documentation verifying high school graduation or GED certificate to nursing office. 

4) Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of C or higher (if these courses were taken more than five years ago, updating knowledge is strongly recommended.)                                                                                                       a.    High school chemistry or CHEM 120 and 122, or higher level                                b.    High school algebra or MATH 117 or higher level                                                  c.    High school biology or any BIOL course (BIOL 205 required for entrance into NRSG   101).

5) Copies of transcripts from any school of higher learning previously attended must be received in the Nursing Office.  Student may request copy from SSCC Student Records office.

6) Achieve satisfactory scores required by the Pre-Entrance Nursing Test (Assessment Technologies Inc. TEAS test) or ACT Assessment. http://www.sscc.edu/academics/Nursing_testing.htm

7) After completing criteria 1-6, participate in an interview with the Director of the Nursing Department or designee to discuss the requirements and objectives of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.  At this time, your name will be placed on the admission wait list according to the date and time admission requirements were completed.

8) Completion of BIOL 205, Anatomy & Physiology I, with a grade of C or higher.

9) Document a cumulative college GPA of 2.50 or greater in all coursework prior to entering NRSG 101.

10) After acceptance, but prior to assigned dates, the accepted student must:                 a.     Attend required orientation.  Failure to attend will result in removal from wait list. b.     Complete the Physical Examination Record (form provided by Nursing Department)c.     Purchase liability insurance via SSCC and maintain throughout program.            d.     Purchase required uniform.                                                                              e.     Register for classes required and pay fees according to general college policies.  f.      Maintain current CPR certification (Healthcare provider or Professional Rescuer        level) and TB screening throughout program.                                                            g.     Complete a fingerprinting and background check per SSCC Health Sciences policy.

11) It is important for the Nursing Student to be aware that any prerequisite courses are listed in the college catalog for each course in the curriculum and must be carefully followed.

A prospective Nursing Student needs to be aware that fingerprinting and background checks will be conducted. Students must be cleared before they may participate in clinical experiences. This policy is based on the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4723.28. A past felony or misdemeanor conviction may be a disqualifying factor.

Students with disabilities requiring specific reasonable accommodations should contact the Disabilities Services Office for case assessment at the time of application.

The complete Associate Degree Nursing Admission Policy is available in the Nursing Office.