Catalog 05-06 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Health ProgramsLPN - ADN Upward Mobility OptionThe Upward Mobility Option is designed for the Licensed PracticalNurse who wishes to advance to a Registered Nurse with an AssociateDegree in Science. This program provides the opportunity, through additionaleducation, to apply for Registered Nurse Licensure upon successfulcompletion. All nursing courses must be completed within four yearsof the date of entry in the first nursing course. Applicants must meetthe admission requirements and receive a satisfactory score on the NLNAcceleration Challenge Exam I-Book I exam which is offered periodicallythroughout the year (see admission requirements below). Informationregarding the admission test may be obtained from the Admissions Officeat 603-271-7134.Admission to the nursing program is very competitive. Selection is determinedby a cumulative point system that is based on high school level prerequisite coursesand grades, applicable college courses and grades and the Challenge Exam score (see#5 below). References are considered critical to the admission process and areevaluated.*Transfer credit will be evaluated on an individual basis and mayresult in six(6) nursing credits being awarded. In addition, the LPN mustcomplete the following curriculum:Curriculum for students entering program in 2005-06.Program Comments:RN and Upward Mobility Nursing1. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a group informationsession; please call the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134 for details.2. Prior to the start of the clinical nursing courses, students arerequired to have on file in the Health Services Office (603-271-7153) documentation of: current medical insurance; acomplete physical examination; current immunizations; currentCPR certification for one and two person adult, infant andchild. Professional liability insurance is arranged by the Collegeand will automatically be charged to the student’s account.3. Clinical facilities are located within a radius of 60 miles ofNHTI.4. All students enrolled in a clinical nursing course will be chargeda $350/semester Nursing Clinical Surcharge. The followingcourses carry this charge: NU 115, NU 116, NU 117 and NU215.HEALTHFIRST YEARFALL SEMESTERCL LAB CRBI 195 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 2 4EN 101 English Composition 4 0 4# NU 177 Upward Mobility Nursing 2 0 2PY 105 Introduction to Psychology 3 0 313SPRING SEMESTERBI 196 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 2 4# NU 116 Nursing IIA or# NU 117 Nursing IIB 6 15 11PY 220 Human Growth and Development:The Life Span 3 0 318SECOND YEARFALL SEMESTERBI 202 Microbiology 3 3 4MT xxx Math Elective** 3-4 0 3-4# NU 117 Nursing IIB or# NU 116 Nursing IIA 6 15 1118-19SPRING SEMESTEREN xxx English Elective 3 0 3IT 102 PC Applications 3 0 3# NU 215 Nursing III 4 15 9PI 242 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3 0 318Specific Admission RequirementsUpward Mobility OptionPreference will be given to students whose applications are complete and receivedby the NHTI Admissions Office no later than the second week in August.Students will not be considered for admission until all admission requirementshave been met.1. High school or college biology with lab AND chemistrywith lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;2. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher orNHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;NHTI Alumni ProfileAlecia CargillClass of 2004Major: Nursing“I transferred to NHTI from another collegewhere my career goal to be a nurse wasnot encouraged. There’s no way I’d be in thenursing profession without the great support I received from the NHTIfaculty and Learning Center. Now, I’m working as a nurse at ConcordHospital, and I hope to enter UNH’s RN to master’s degree program. I’mpassionate about the profession and enthused to do what I know I was meantto do.”TOTAL CREDITS 73-74*# Indicates major field courses* Includes six(6) credits awarded from Challenge Exam.** Any course with a prefix of MT except MT 103-115; students willbe advised regarding appropriate course selection.Health, Character and Technical Standards, see page 48.3. Preference will be given to students who hold an active New HampshirePractical Nursing license and are in good standing with theBoard of Nursing; applicants must submit a copy of their licensewith their application for admission;4. Submit, on NHTI nursing reference forms, two referencesfrom professionals, supervisors or teachers;5. “Decision Score” of 70 or better on the National League for NursingAcceleration Challenge Exam I – Book I. Information regardingthis test is available from the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134or 1-800-247-0179.Though this curriculum is designed to be completed in the format listed, students may choose to take more time, depending on their individualcircumstances. Students who anticipate taking more time to complete the program are strongly encouraged to consult with their department head at thetime of registration each semester to ensure that prerequisite requirements are met and course selection is appropriate.44