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Nursing Home Page

Meet the Faculty:

Delia Frederick
Delia Frederick, Program Coordinator
B.S.N., Univ of South Carolina
M.S.N., Univ of North Carolina
828.586.4091, ext. 258
800.447.4091, ext. 258
2nd floor, Balsam Center
dfrederick@southwesterncc.edu



Dianne English
Dianne English
B.S.N., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.S., Clemson
828.586.4091, ext. 336
800.447.4091, ext. 336
2nd floor, Balsam Center
denglish@southwesterncc.edu

 


Ellen Heim
Ellen Heim
B.S.N., Western Carolina University
828.586.4091, ext. 505
800.447.4091, ext. 505
2nd floor, Balsam Center
eheim@southwesterncc.edu

 


Barbara Connell
Barbara Connell
A.A.S., Valencia Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Carolina University
828.586.4091, ext. 307
800.447.4091, ext. 307
2nd floor, Balsam Center
bconnell@southwesterncc.edu



 

 
 
Practical Nursing

 

The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults.

Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

Diploma - D45660

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
click on title for course description
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 3 0 4
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
NUR 101 Practical Nursing I 7 6 6 11
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 13 9 6 18
             
Spring Semester 1        
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 3 0 4
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
NUR 102 Practical Nursing II 8 0 12 12
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 14 3 12 19
             
Summer Semester 1        
NUR 103 Practical Nursing III 6 0 12 10
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6 0 12 10
Major Course Descriptions  
Total Semester Hour Credits: 47  
         

Admissions Criteria
The program has a limited enrollment and only admits a class in the fall of each year.

Applications and all Phase I requirements must be completed by January 31 of the year in which the student wishes to enroll in the program.

PHASE I - To be completed by January 31
The applicant must:
1. Complete an application for admission to the College.
2. Be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
3. Submit official copies of all transcripts (high school and college). Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all necessary records are sent to the College's Admissions Office.
4. Have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale of the most recent academic transcript (high school or postsecondary).
5.
Meet the Southwestern Community College Placement Test requirement.

This may be met by one of the following methods:
a) Take and pass the basic components of the Computerized Placement Test. These consist of algebra, arithmetic, reading comprehension and grammar. The test is administered several times each week on the Jackson Campus and is free of charge. To schedule a test session, contact Testing Services at extension 332. If you do not pass the basic components of the placement test, it is recommended that you enroll in and successfully complete the appropriate developmental coursework. If you are unsuccessful in achieving the appropriate cut-off scores in any component, please see the academic retest policy.
b) Appropriate SAT or ACT scores. See Admissions section of this website for additional details.
c) Successful completion of a college level math and English course.
6. Take the Health Occupation Aptitude Examination. The cost of this test ia $15.00. The applicant will be required to pay this fee when registering for the test. Details for testing dates and times can be secured from the Admissions Office. This is not a pass or fail test. It is used to measure your potential to be successful in the program. You may take the test one time per annual application period.

PHASE II
The top 20 applicants* who have completed all parts of Phase I by the appropriate deadline will be scheduled for a personal interview. Applicants will be notified of date and time.

*As determined by GPA, HOAE score and specific course work

Notes
1. Applicants are responsible for submitting all the necessary records to the Registrar's Office.
2. Applications must be updated annually by applicants who were not accepted the previous year.
3. Applicants may take non-Practical Nursing, general education and related coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
4. Contact your advisor for detailed information about the objective selection process.
5. All students admitted into a health science program may be required, by clinical or Co-op site, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug testing, prior to, or during clinical education coursework. The results of these tests could affect the student’s ability to progress in the program.
6. All students completing a health science program may be required, by an external testing agency, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug test prior to a state or national licensing/certification board approving the graduate to sit for licensure/certification exams.
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