Nursing

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

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   Course Objective:
   

Description:

This program is designed to prepare the student for beginning employment as a staff nurse giving direct care to patients. On successful completion of the program, the student will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and will be eligible to apply for licensure and submit application to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program permits students to enter or exit from the program based on their specific needs, space availability, and time limitations. Entry into the Nursing Program requires prior admission.

Competencies to be achieved:

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Patient-Centered Care: Graduates will be prepared to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that is individualized to each patient’s values and preferences.


2. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate effective and empathetic communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.


3. Professionalism: Graduates will exhibit professionalism and demonstrate legal and ethical nursing practice in a dynamic healthcare environment.


4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of collaborative practice and appropriate leadership, working well with each other and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.


5. Safety: Graduates will be able to demonstrate safe practices and identify potential safety risks in the healthcare setting.


6. Quality Improvement: Graduates will use clinical judgment and actively engage in nursing practices that enhance and contribute to quality improvement in patient care.


7. Evidence-Based Practice: Graduates will apply evidence-based practices and use information and technology to make informed and effective clinical decisions.


8. Informatics: Graduates will be prepared to enter the nursing profession using informatics to improve patient outcomes, decrease medical costs, and decrease medical errors in the healthcare setting.

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   Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
   

$15,440 – if a student wishes to get the LPN halfway through then there is an additional $550 cost for that test at the State Board of Nursing.

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   Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
   

• Medical-Surgical Nursing Focus on Clinical Judgement Lina Honan ISBN-13: 978-1-975190-94-1


• Davis Drug Guide ISBN-13: 9781719650038


• Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, Susan Ricci ISBN: 978-1-975156-49-7


• Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Linda Anne Silvestri, Angela Silvestri ISBN: 9780323795302
  
  
  
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     Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
     
  
  
  
  


• Stethoscope, bandage scissors, penlight, clipboard, wrist watch with second hand


• Approved Embroidered GilaCC Nursing Uniform Scrub Top and Pant


• ATI Access


• Black or white close toed shoes with no other colors (No Crocs)

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   WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
   

Name: Veronica Peterson

Email: veronica.peterson@gilacc.org

Phone number: (928) 468-8039

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   Direct Website link to the program: gilacc.org/nursing
   

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   Additional information:
   

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Background check through Verify Student is required. The link below contains information the Arizona State Board of Nursing requires for Active RN Licensure.

https://azbn.gov/discipline-complaints/reporting-criminal-charges

• Other requirements needed: Urine Drug screen, Flu Shot, COVID vaccine, Fingerprint Clearance Card

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   Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
   

Please click the link below to view the refund policy

https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=36031574&revid=l72rVyxOH8wBMxslshSfQXizw==&ptid=wEzEbxSpLBtMOEWBemBE9w==&secid=&PG=6&IRP=0&isPndg=false

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   Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
   

• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No: No, we are currently working towards ACEN accreditation in the future.

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: Yes

Career Pathway: LNA (Prerequisite), LPN (Optional – Eligible to sit for licensure exam halfway through), RN (Eligible to sit for licensure exam at the end of program) can continue further education and get a BSN, MSN or DNP at universities.

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

 Yes or No (Explain): Yes, transferable AAS and RN License from AZBN is transferable to any compact state

• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: Yes

Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://accjc.org/ and https://azbn.gov/

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   Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.

None at this time as we are just beginning to enroll students as of this summer. However, Gila Community College previously partnered with EAC to provide this program on both Gila Community College campuses in Globe and Payson AZ. We do not have access to the data from previous semesters.

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