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ADN - Nursing A.A.S.

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CRApplied Associate of Science

Program Full Description

The Associate Degree nursing program at Lehigh Carbon Community College at the Main Campus located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania; at the Donley Center Site located in Allentown, PA; and the Morgan Center Site located in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 www.acenursing.org.The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. The Nursing Associate Degree program maintains full approval status with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The associate degree nursing program prepares graduates to deliver quality care to promote and/or maintain and restore health and well-being. Emphasis of this program will be educating persons to perform holistic nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings. In addition to classroom instruction, students will receive clinical instruction. Students who earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing must successfully complete the Virtual ATI NCLEX-RN review course to be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN). Success on this examination qualifies a nurse to practice as a registered/licensed nurse.

Advisor Notes

Nursing is a restricted program. Students are accepted on a competitive basis based on available seats and meeting requirements for program entrance. Students interested in applying for Nursing should enter the Health Science A.S. program and complete the prerequisites listed in the Nursing Program Sequence. See the Admission Requirements for details on admission to the program. To continue in the program, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.20 and earn a C+ or better in all nursing courses. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in required general education requirements to graduate. Students who have earned a “D” or “F” or have withdrawn are readmitted on a space-available basis only. A student may repeat only one nursing course (prefix ADN) in which a “D” or “F” grade has been earned. Requirements of the program will be the requirements at the time of readmission. Special program costs include health examinations, supplies, uniforms, standardized examinations, vaccinations, insurance, and SNAP membership.

Program Objectives

Program Objective

*Accreditation Standard

College-Wide Competency

Synthesize information from nursing, biological, social and behavioral sciences into the delivery of nursing care.

4.3: Teaching/instructional strategies and learning activities in all learning environments are varied, appropriate for the method of delivery, and incorporate learning and technology resources to facilitate the students' achievement of course student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies

#1: Think Critically

#2: Communicate Effectively

#4: Participate Cooperatively Within a Team

#7: Observe and Analyze the Diverse Human Experience

#9: Evaluate Ethical Aspects of Decision Making

Promote, maintain and restore health integrity of assigned clients by utilizing evidence based practice, technology and resources for the achievement of quality patient/client outcomes

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies

4.7: Emphasizing the role of the nurse at the educational level for which students are being prepared, the curriculum incorporates contemporary concepts in all learning environments, including, but not limited to:

a. diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or social determinants of health;

b. evidence-based practice, research, and/or scholarship;

c. information literacy;

d. interprofessional collaboration and delegation; and

e. professional identity and scope of practice.

#1: Think Critically

#5: Use Current Technology Effectively

Use the nursing process to provide safe, cost effective, quality care to individuals, families and communities across the lifespan.

4.3: Teaching/instructional strategies and learning activities in all learning environments are varied, appropriate for the method of delivery, and incorporate learning and technology resources to facilitate the students' achievement of course student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies

4.9: Clinical/practicum learning environments and experiences:

a. have current written agreements that specify expectations for all parties for the protection of the student;

b. reflect evidence-based nursing practice;

c. meet regulatory agencies' requirements for clinical/practicum learning environments, as applicable; and

For Undergraduate Programs:

d. reflect the educational level at which students are being prepared to facilitate the achievement of the course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

#1: Think Critically

#8: Apply Scientific Reasoning

Communicate therapeutically to ensure safe, quality care to individuals, families, and communities.

4.3: Teaching/instructional strategies and learning activities in all learning environments are varied, appropriate for the method of delivery, and incorporate learning and technology resources to facilitate the students' achievement of course student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies

4.9: Clinical/practicum learning environments and experiences:

a. have current written agreements that specify expectations for all parties for the protection of the student;

b. reflect evidence-based nursing practice;

c. meet regulatory agencies' requirements for clinical/practicum learning environments, as applicable; and

For Undergraduate Programs:

d. reflect the educational level at which students are being prepared to facilitate the achievement of the course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

#2: Communicate Effectively

Provide inter-professional, evidence based care that is socially responsible, environmentally sound, and culturally/spiritually sensitive to diverse populations within select healthcare delivery systems.

4.5: The nursing program of study includes:

Undergraduate Programs:

a. General education courses/concepts that enhance nursing knowledge and practice for the educational level at which students are being prepared.

b. Nursing courses that facilitate student achievement of course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

#2: Communicate Effectively

#7: Observe and Analyze the Diverse Human Experience

Demonstrate accountability, advocacy and professionalism within the framework of legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession.

4.3: Teaching/instructional strategies and learning activities in all learning environments are varied, appropriate for the method of delivery, and incorporate learning and technology resources to facilitate the students' achievement of course student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies

#4: Participate Cooperatively Within a Team

#9: Evaluate Ethical Aspects of Decision Making

Develop attitudes, values and personal qualities that reflect a commitment to lifelong learning as a professional nurse and member of the healthcare team.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies

#6: Apply Information Literacy Skills

*Approval standards for the Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) can be found at ACEN's website.