Nursing Associate Degree Bridge from Licensed Practical Nursing Associate Degree

A graduate of this program who becomes a Registered Nurse in a variety of health care settings will have the potential for employment in the following areas:

STAFF NURSE: is responsible for making nursing diagnoses and treating human responses to actual and potential health problems in health care facilities and insurance areas.

• CHARGE NURSE: assumes the same responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in addition to directing the work flow and coordinating and managing the provision of care of patients and other staff in a medical facility.

Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

• REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM APPLICATION

• Completed application.

• High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)

• To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 3.0 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.

• One semester of college Chemistry with a "C" or better OR two semesters of high school Chemistry with a "C" or better. NWTC course that would fulfill Chemistry requirement; 10-806-134.

• General Anatomy * Physiology (10-806-177) with a "B" or better (if completed in the spring 2009 or prior, a "C" or better is acceptable.)

• All students must have completed Intro to Biochemistry (10-806-186) with a "B" grade or better (prerequisite of Chemistry with a "C" grade or better).

If Intro to Biochemistry was completed in the summer 2012 or prior, a "C" grade or better is acceptable.

• Advanced Anatomy & Physiology (10-806-179) with a "B" or better (if completed in the spring 2009 or prior, a "C" or better is acceptable.)

• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (10-801-196).

• Developmental Psychology (10-809-188).

• English Composition 1 (10-801-136) or Written Communication (10-801-195).

• Nursing Pharmacology (10-543-103) with a "B" or better. (Students who have completed 31-543-303-Nursing Pharmacology-do not need to complete this course)

• Graduate of an accredited PN program or within three months of graduation (Please supply official transcripts).

• Proof of current LPN licensure is required to start the program.

• Attend mandatory orientation.

• Submit required immunization documentation. A fee is charged for this service. Must be completed to be accepted to the program.

• Students are required to complete an American Heart Association BLS Provider course prior to clinical experiences. Students are required to maintain a current CPR card to comply with affiliating agency requirements. Must be completed to be accepted to the program.

• Complete caregiver background check. A fee is charged for this service. Must be completed to be accepted to the program.

• Implement one's role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility, ethical practices. and an evolving professional identity as a nurse committed to evidence-based practice, caring, advocacy and quality care.

• Demonstrate appropriate written, verbal, and nonverbal communication in a variety of clinical contexts.

• Integrate social, mathematical, and physical sciences, pharmacology, and pathophysiology in clinical decision making.

• Provide patient centered care by utilizing the nursing process across diverse populations and health care settings.

• Minimize risk of harm to patients, members of the healthcare team and self through safe individual performance and participation in system effectiveness.

• Lead the multidisciplinary health care team to provide effective patient care throughout the lifespan.

• Use information and technology to communicate, manage data, mitigate error, and support decision making.

The Nursing-Associate Degree program is accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 850, Atlanta GA 30326

(404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org

The Nursing Associate Degree program is approved by:

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Dept. of Regulation & Licensing

1400 East Washington St.

P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708-8935

(608) 266-2112

• Students will be required to purchase a uniform, provide their own transportation to assigned sites, and cover any other expenses related to clinical experiences. Students may be expected to travel distances, and participate in p.m. clinicals.

Students will be required to show proof of an annual flu vaccine. Students may be required to complete drug testing by clinical agencies.

Program is only offered on a part time basis, including a weekend option.

Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Graduates are eligible to apply for direct transfer of credit in the Bachelor of Science completion nursing programs at the University of Wisconsin and private colleges and universities.

Individuals with criminal records may be ineligible for licensure. Individuals with abuse records may be ineligible for employment in nursing homes.

NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (1997 WISCONSIN ACT 27). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into this program must complete a background check through www.castlebranch.com AND complete a Background Information Disclosure (BID) form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the BID form must be truthful and match any findings on the criminal record check. Information regarding this process is provided to students immediately upon acceptance into the program. Students with a criminal history may be denied access to placement at the discretion of the clinical or practicum site. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee clinical/practicum placement or guarantee graduation within typical program timing.