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2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook

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Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021 Fingerprint Clearance Card to be copied by the advisor or designee. If there is any question about eligibility for licensure or certification, contact the nursing education consultant at the Arizona State Board of Nursing (602.771.7800). Health Declaration: It is essential that nursing 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. Students who have a chronic illness or condition must be maintained on current treatment and be able to implement direct patient care. 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. All students must provide documentation of compliance with all health and safety requirements. Only students in compliance with the mandatory health and safety requirements are permitted to remain enrolled in nursing courses. Health and Safety Requirements for the Fast Track Nursing Program: 1. Students must submit a Health and Safety Documentation Checklist verifying completion of all requirements and maintain current status throughout the program. 2. Students must submit the Health Declaration Form signed by a licensed health care provider. 3. Students must test negative on a timed urine drug screen. 4. Admission to a nursing program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy. Admission Criteria: 1. Application and acceptance into Fast-Track Practical Nursing Program. 2. A passing score on a nursing program admission test is required to complete an application. 3. Documentation of Health and Safety Requirements. 4. Fingerprint Clearance Card. 5. High school diploma or GED is required. Applicants must signify that they meet this requirement by providing high school diploma/transcripts or GED completion OR by signing the nursing application page containing the 'Declaration of High School Graduation or GED completion.' In some instances, high school diploma/transcripts or proof of GED completion may be required. Program Prerequisites: 0-6 Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) (0) OR Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) (0) OR + NCE150 Advanced Placement: Nurse Assisting (1) AND + NCE151 Advanced Placement: Nurse Assisting Lab (1) 2 OR + NUR158 Nurse Assisting (6) OR Equivalent (0-6) OR Waived by Nursing Program Director for Military Veterans demonstrating equivalent work experience 0-6 193

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