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Curriculum

Required general education courses may be completed at an accredited college of the student’s choice. A minimum grade of "C" is required in each of the courses listed below. The science courses (Human Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology) must be taken within seven years of beginning the nursing program.

Books

LPN and RN - Chanute 2009 - 2010

LPN and RN - Ottawa - 2009 - 2010

Prerequisites:

CNA - Certified Nurses Aide
Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab - 5 hrs.
General Psychology - 3 hrs.
Developmental Psychology - 3 hrs.

Pre-Nursing Classes:


Intro to Nursing – 2 hrs.

Drug Calculations - 1 hr.

 

Freshman Year (Level I – LPN)

General Education Course:

Nutrition – 3 hrs.
English Composition I - 3 hrs.

Nursing Classes

Foundations of Nsg – 6 hrs.
Adult Care I - 5 hrs.
Adult Care II - 5 hrs.
Family Nsg I - 6 hrs.

Nursing Pharmacology - 3 hrs.
 

Completion of Level I, prepares the student to take the state board examinations for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

All LPN’s wishing to be admitted into the nursing program must complete the following course:
Introduction to Associate Degree Nursing - 5 hrs.

Sophomore Year (Level II – RN)

General Education Course:

Microbiology with Lab - 5 hrs.
Interpersonal Communication - 3 hrs

Introduction to Sociology - 3 hrs.

Computer Literacy Test-Out - 0 hrs.

Nursing Classes

Family Nsg II - 4 hrs.
Mental Health - 4 hrs.
Patient Care Management - 4 hrs.

Nsg Care of Complex Patient – 4 hrs.


Completion of Level I and Level II prepares the student to take state board examinations for Registered Nurse (RN).



Upon successful completion of the nursing program, students will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree with a major in nursing (ADN).

 

Estimated Cost of the Nursing Program

Cost Estimates

Chanute

Independence

Ottawa

Special fees for nursing students, at student’s expense, include the purchase of uniforms, liability insurance, health insurance, criminal background check, name pins, watch with a second hand, stethoscope, white shoes and hose/socks, TB skin test or chest x-ray, immunizations, physical, CPR and pinning fees.


Scholarships

A limited number of nursing scholarships are available through the nursing department based upon the scores of the nursing entrance exam and financial need.  Eligible students receive a scholarship application with their acceptance letter in Level I.  Other available scholarship opportunities are posted by instructors on Inside NC as they become available.

Additional scholarships are available through the financial aid office.


Uniforms

CLASSROOM-DRESS CODE

All nursing students will be expected to wear apparel that is non-disruptive in the classroom setting.

CLINICAL DRESS CODE

Student Uniforms as described by the dress code and in compliance with the dress code set forth by affiliating agencies are to be worn while engaged in clinical experiences.  To protect and enhance the student’s projected image, health care practices, and the welfare of the client, the following standards of personal appearance are to be adhered to by all NCCC Nursing Students.

 The nursing student’s uniform consists of a 2-gray scrub top, 1-white lab coat, and 1-peach polo. Students will purchase their own black scrub pants. Students must be in full uniform on all clinical and clinical assignment days.  Each student shall wear a name tag stating he/she is an NCCC nursing student while in the clinical area.  Full-length hose are to be worn by the nursing student with a skirt uniform and either full-length hose or plain white socks with pants.  Plain, white, leather shoes are mandatory and are to be kept clean, in good repair, and worn only for clinical days.  Sandals, canvas tennis shoes, clogs, Crocks, open toe or sling-back shoes are not to be worn with student uniform.  Uniforms are worn for clinical assignment in cooperating agencies or by request of the instructor.  The peach polo along with the black scrub pants are to be worn during lab and other community activity assignments.

 Students are responsible for the care of their uni­forms, which are to be kept clean, pressed, and in good repair.

The gray scrub tops, white lab jacket and peach polo shirt are ordered by the school and will be purchased through the bookstore.  The student shall be responsible for securing the remainder of their uniform.

 A white lab coat may be worn over the approved student uniform with name tag in the clinical area. 

Student must wear name tag, uniform scrub pants, either gray scrub top or peach polo, (lab coat is optional) as directed by instructor, to pick up clinical assignments or visit departments, outside of regularly scheduled clinical time.

 Caps are obtained through the college bookstore.  Green stripes for caps for use after graduating from Level I (PN) and black stripes for use after graduating from Level II (RN) may be obtained through the nursing office.

 Makeup should be applied tastefully.  The body and clothing must be kept clean.  Daily bathing, use of deodorant, and good oral hygiene are essential.  Perfumes and cologne are not recommended in the clinical agencies.  The student's hair is to be kept clean, controlled and professional in appearance.  Un­adorned hair clips or hair combs may be used to secure hair firmly in place.  Short, well-groomed fingernails, without polish, are required during clinical times.  A watch with a second hand is required.  Students may wear wedding and engagement rings and one pair of small, plain earrings that do not extend below the ear lobe. No other visible piercing is allowed including tongue piercing. Male nursing students shall be clean shaven or have neatly trimmed facial hair. Visible tattoos will be covered according to facility policy or instructor discretion.

 Students are to adhere to the uniform policy.  Faculty reserve the right to send a student home who comes to clinical, lab or assigned community activities noncompliant with the uniform dress code.  This will result in a clinical absence for the day.

Chanute and Independence

Shari Proctor
Administrative Assistant - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Mary Grimes School of Nursing
800 W. 14th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-2820, ext. 254, or (800) 729-6222, ext. 254 (KS only)
Fax: (620) 431-0082 "Attention Nursing"
E-mail: nursing.chanute@neosho.edu
 

Ottawa

Kelly Hamm
Administrative Assistant - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Mary Grimes School of Nursing
226 Beech Street
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-2067, ext. 314, or (888) 466-2688, ext. 314 (KS only)

Fax: (785) 242-2067
E-mail: khamm@neosho.edu

 

Last Update:  10/20/09