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Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021 Health Declaration: It is essential that students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients' lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application. Health and Safety Requirements for MCCCD Nurse Assisting Program: 1. Students must meet and maintain health and safety requirements throughout the program. 2. Admission to a Maricopa County Community College District health program requires that students be in compliance with the MCCCD Supplemental Background Check Policy. Evidence of a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for program application. 3. Negative urine drug screen. Grade Requirements: Student must obtain a C grade or better in all courses. University Transfer Students: For students planning a university program: Students who are planning to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing may obtain their prerequisite courses at Maricopa Community Colleges. For information on courses that meet requirements for admission into a baccalaureate program, please contact a program advisor. THE NURSE ASSISTING PATHWAY The nurse assisting pathway is designed to prepare students to complete the Nurse Assistant certification/licensure through the Arizona State Board of Nursing to practice in a health care agency as a nurse assistant. Completion of the Nurse Assistant program of study provides job ready skills as a nurse assistant. Program Notes: This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Program Prerequisites: None NURSING - FAST TRACK PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN FAST TRACK PRACTICAL NURSING (22-29 CREDITS; CODE 5114) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses or within the program. Division: Nursing Program Director: Jeri Lastine 191