Associate of Applied Science | 68 credits minimum

Nursing Division
Jordan Campus General Information 801-957-4073
Division Office 801-957-6260
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Academic Advising JHS 047, 801-957- 6215
Health Science Admissions JHS 065G, 801-957-6363

Program Faculty
Professor - Beverly Anderson
Associate Professor - Debora Jackson
Assistant Professor - Julie Rowsey, Shane Carter, Karen Risch, Tana Marchbanks, Scott Belnap, Kristen Harris, Deborah Williams, David Cluff, Brian Hoskisson, Raymond Searles, Robert Beeler, John Williams, Spencer Lowe

Program Description
The nursing program is a selective admission program that takes two years to complete once accepted. It is recommended that the student declare a Pre-Health Science major prior to applying to the program. Successful completion entitles the student to an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) and eligibility to test for a Registered Nursing license.  Completing the additional General Education requirements needed for an Associate of Science Degree (AS) or Certificate of Completion will further the students readiness to transfer into a four-year institution for the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Career Opportunities
The Nursing program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX exam to be licensed as a registered nurse (RN).  RN’s manage and provide care in various healthcare areas including acute care, long-term care & community settings.

Transfer/Articulation
RN-BSN Options: SLCC students who have completed an Associate of Science degree or Certificate of Completion, in addition to the AAS degree in Nursing, have an option to pursue RN to BSN training at a variety of 4 year institutions, (which includes transferring to the University of Utah under a formalized agreement).

The University of Utah and most institutions offers the RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science Nursing) degree via an “on-line” format.

Interested students should consult with SLCC Nursing Advisor, Deron Hutchinson, at (801) 957-6215 and or the nursing program advisor at the institution they plan to pursue their RN to BSN training.

Estimate Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course Fees: $1750
Textbooks (Required and Recommended):$1400

Estimate Time to Completion
Nursing Courses 2 years. (Note: Additional semesters are needed to complete prerequisite application requirements prior to acceptance).

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Program Entry Requirements
Applying to the SLCC Nursing program does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Applicants are selected for admission to the nursing program via a merit based/competitive admission process. Note that the Nursing program is restricted in the number of applicants we admit per admissions cycle. We accept 80 students twice per year.

Applicants are admitted into the nursing program without discrimination or harassment based on beliefs, sex, national origin, age, or marital status. Students with disabilities can be admitted to the nursing program if they can meet nursing program performance objectives with reasonable accommodations.

Admissions Requirements

1. Be admitted to SLCC as a matriculated student.
2. High School Graduate or equivalent.
3. For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed.   Send to:
   SLCC Transfer Evaluation Office
   4600 South Redwood Road
   P.O Box 30808
   Salt Lake City, UT  84130-0808
4. Also submit a transfer evaluation request form located at: http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/
   This process may take 4-6 weeks and must be completed before a student’s application will be considered.
5. ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES
   The following (5) courses and corresponding labs must be completed before applying to the nursing program. Each graded course or lab must be completed with a C grade or better. Prerequisite requirements are as follows:
   • MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra (QS)                        
   • BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS) /BIOL 1615 College Biology I Lab         
     BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy /BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab  
   • BIOL 2420 Human Physiology /BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab  
   • CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry /CHEM 1115 Elementary Chemistry Lab  
     Note:
     • Math, Chemistry and College Biology can be taken concurrently.
     • Human Physiology and Anatomy can be taken concurrently.
     • We will accept an equivalent AP course (with a score of 3 or higher) toward the prerequisite application requirements for the nursing program. Please see the nursing academic advisor for an interpretation of your AP scores grade equivalences.
6. Documentation of CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) course.OR documentation of MA (Medical Assisting) experience.
   Current CNA or MA certification and or patient care experience is preferred, but is not a mandatory for admission requirement.
7. ATI TEAS V Proctored Assessment.  This test is purposed to assess the academic and intellectual readiness of prospective nursing students. The minimum acceptable score for each category is as follows:
   Reading 48%, Mathematics 47%, Science 34%, and English/Language Usage 40% with a minimum overall score of 42%.
8. Required Support Courses: Although not mandatory, it is strongly urged they be completed before applying for the nursing program. Support courses not completed before admission to the nursing program must be completed prior to beginning the 3rd semester of the nursing program (with a C or better).
   Required Support Courses must be completed prior to beginning the third semester and include:
   • ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing (EN)  
   • PSY 1100 Lifespan Human Growth and Development (SS)  or FHS 1500 Lifespan Human Development (SS)  
9. An application for the nursing program can be found on MySLCC under the Student Tab within the Health Sciences Portal and Program Admissions drop-down menu.

Additional information relating to the application criteria for the nursing program can be located at: http://www.slcc.edu/nursing/admissions/index.aspx and by consulting with the SLCC Nursing Advisor.

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Specialized Accreditation
The Salt Lake Community College Associate of Applied Science degree is approved by the Utah State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, INC., ACEN, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone (404) 975-5000. www.acenusing.org

The program provides both general and technical education for all nursing students, including practical nurses to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Registered Nursing.

Specific information will be given to accepted students by program faculty regarding testing sites that have been approved by SLCC for both drug-screening test and criminal background check. The expenses of these requirements are additional student costs.

The clinical placement agencies make the final determination about accepting students for placement in their facility, and may decline to have students placed at their facility, based on the criminal background record of the student. The latter may cause the student not to be able to complete all of the program requirements.

In addition, if the criminal background check discloses issues of concern it will be the responsibility of the student to contact the licensing agency and seek advice regarding eligibility for licensure and requirements needed to progress in this profession.

For students who choose to complete their LPN licensure, the Program offers a Preparation for NCLEX-PN Examination course (NURS 1250 ) at the completion of the first year.

Students accepted into the nursing program must meet the same health and safety requirements as the participating clinical facilities require of their own employees.

Licensure Information
Graduation from the Nursing program does not guarantee the ability to obtain a Utah state license to practice as a Nurse. Licensure is the exclusive right and responsibility of each state.  In order to practice as a Nurse, students must satisfy individual state requirements, independent of SLCC graduation requirements. It is highly recommended that students consult in advance with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), or similar agencies in other states, to find out more about eligibility for licensure. DOPL can be reached at 801-530-6628 or at their website.

For students who plan to work as a Nurse in another state, here is one suggested website for researching state licensure requirements: License Finder sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. If you have difficulty finding the licensure requirements for your state, please contact your academic advisor or SLCC’s state authorization coordinator for help. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge 2 - Communicate Effectively 3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy 4 - Think Critically and Creatively 5 - Civic Engagement 6 - Work Professionally and Constructively 7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy
Integrate nursing that is patient-centered, caring, culturally sensitive, and based on thephysiological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients.	1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Collaborate with members of the Inter-professional health care team to promote continuity of patientcare and achievement of optimal outcomes.	2, 4, 6
Use best current evidence, expert opinion, and clinical expertise as a basis for nursing practice and clinical judgment.	1, 3, 6
Promote the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies to advance healthcare services.	1, 2, 4, 6
Provide a safe environment for patients, self, and others.	1, 2, 4, 6
Integrate information technology resources into the provision of patient care.	3, 7
Develop and implement health-related education to patients that will facilitate their acquisition and reinforcement of knowledge and skills, adoption of new behaviors, and modifications of attitudes.	1, 2, 4, 6
Practice nursing in a professional, ethical, and legal manner.	2, 4, 6
Use leadership skills in the management of safe, quality patient care.	2, 4, 6
Analyze the interrelationship of microsystems within a healthcare-related macrosystem and its impact patient care.	1, 4
Use verbal and nonverbal communication that promotes an effective exchange of information, shared decision making, patient satisfaction, and achievement of optimal patient outcomes.	1, 2, 4, 6

COMMUNICATION (CM)
No (CM) required. The philosophy of the Nursing Program contains communication as a curriculum thread. Courses integrate communication into content presented in the classroom and clinical settings. Students learn basic communication skills in the beginning level courses. Additional content is added with each course, including group dynamics, group communication, therapeutic and non-therapeutic patterns of communication.

HUMAN RELATIONS (HR)
No (HR) required. Human Relations training is embedded within the Nursing curriculum. Human needs and interpersonal relationships are constant with each patient/nurse relationship and are threaded throughout the nursing curriculum.

DISTRIBUTION AREAS
Distribution area credits are fulfilled by completing courses required as prerequisites for the Nursing program.

• Life Sciences is fulfilled by taking BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615  
• Social Science is fulfilled by PSY 1100  or FHS 1500