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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013PROGRAM OVERVIEW1.1 INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Nursing Program. We are pleased that youhave chosen to study Nursing and are delighted to have the opportunity to assist in achieving theacademic and personal goals of each student. This is an exciting and challenging time to prepare forentry into the practice of nursing. Students are encouraged to work diligently toward their goals to findpersonal and career fulfillment.The Nursing Program Student Handbook is a guide to the program objectives, policies and the degreeplan of the program. Designed as a guide to communicate information of vital importance to the student,it is reviewed annually and revised as needed by the nursing faculty and student representatives.Information about approval and/or accreditation of this program can be obtained from the following:State Approval:New Mexico Board of Nursing6301 Indian School Road NE, Suite 710Albuquerque, NM 87111Telephone: (505) 841-6349Website: www.bon.state.nm.usNote: DACC cannot guarantee approval status from the New Mexico State Board of Nursing will not change while the student isenrolled in the program. Students will be notified of any change.National Accreditation: N/ANote: The DACC nursing program is not nationally accredited. Graduating from an unaccredited program adversely impactspotential future academic and employment opportunities. Some employers have policies requiring applicants to be graduates of anationally accredited program. In addition, some RN-BSN programs, including NMSU’s, and other advanced degree programsrequire applicants to be graduates of a nationally accredited program. Students are encouraged to research their options prior toaccepting their seat within our program.1.2 VISION, MISSION AND VALUESCollege Vision: Dona Ana Community College (DACC) will be a premier learning college that isgrounded in academic excellence and committed to fostering lifelong learning and active, responsiblecitizenship within the community.Nursing Program Vision: To educate and prepare students of diverse backgrounds for lifelong learningthrough excellence in nursing education, thus allowing them to promote health and wellness in patientsacross the lifespan.College Mission: DACC is a responsive and accessible learning-centered community college thatprovides educational opportunities to a diverse community of learners in support of workforce andeconomic development.6 | P a g e