PROFESSIONAL NURSING

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Grade: 12

Credits: 3 units, 1.5 Fall Semester, 1.5 Spring Semester

College Credit: UCM NUR 1700/2710, NUR 2000 (4 hrs credit available to eligible students)

Prerequisite: GPA: 2.5 cumulative or better; Attendance: 90% or better; Math:  Algebra I, B- or higher; Reading/Writing: 10th grade level; Science: Biology and Chemistry,  B- or higher.

Recommended:  Anatomy and Physiology (completed or concurrent enrollment); Chemistry II, Algebra II, College Prep English.

Requirements For Clinical Placement: Upon approval in the program, a negative drug screen and TB skin test results (at student expense), background check and proof of immunizations; Achievement of Standard on Professional Nursing Scoring Guide.

Is becoming a Registered Nurse a goal of yours? Professional Nursing at STA is designed for seniors who are preparing for a college-level Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN). Students will be introduced to what it means to be a Registered Nurse and focus on essential competencies for a successful transition into a BSN program. This year-long course will focus on concepts of medical language, medical math, the nursing process, nursing documentation, effective communication, and medical ethics. OSHA-10, AHA Basic Life Support-CPR, and AHA First Aid certifications are also included in this course. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice clinical skills in classroom settings, through hands-on lab experiences, within simulation labs, throughout the community, and by participating in hospital shadowing.

Students must provide their own transportation for off-campus lab/shadowing experiences. Clinical/ shadowing experiences are dependent on the guidelines at partner locations.

More information can be found at: https://sta.lsr7.org/pn