Nursing – Abilene
Important Notice
This is a reminder that the deadline for the next NOADN/AfterCollege Scholarship is Thursday, July 1, 2010. NOADN and AfterCollege award two (2) $1000 scholarships twice a year to students who are seeking an associates degree in nursing. I know its summer, but please take a moment to submit your application before the deadline. You may view all prior winners, eligibility requirements and access the application by clicking on the link below.
http://www.aftercollege.com/content/article/aftercollege_n-oadn_scholarship/1052340190/
Please apply before the deadline to be considered.
Vocational Nursing Program
Cisco College offers a one-year Vocational Nursing program, leading to a certificate in vocational nursing, which prepares the graduate to take the licensure exam. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Licensure must be granted by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas.
Associate Degree in Nursing
Cisco College has two program options for persons seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing. Completion of either option allows the graduate to seek state licensure as a registered nurse. Individuals with no previous nursing licenses can enroll in the generic two-year option. Persons licensed as vocational nurses can enroll in the LVN-RN option.
The LVN-RN option is a one-year program for licensed vocational nurses leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse must be granted by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas. Applicants to the program must be graduates of a state-approved vocational/practical nursing program, be currently licensed in Texas and must have completed the required prerequisite courses with a GPA of 2.0 or better. Beginning in 2011, the LVN-RN program will begin in the summer. The application deadline date is February 1.
The generic two-year option is designed for individuals not licensed as a nurse. It leads to an AAS, which prepares the graduate to take state licensing exams.
Curriculum
Program leading to an Associate’s Degree (two-year or LVN-RN option) may include the following courses:
General Courses:
English
Microbiology
Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Life Span Growth & Development
Government
College Algebra OR Elementary Statistics
Social Problems Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
VN to RN Program:
Integrated Nursing Skills II
Concepts of Nursing Practice
Integrated Client Care Management
Integrated Care of Client with Complex Health Care Needs
Clinicals – 3 one each semester
Generic 2-Year Program:
Introduction to Professional Nursing
Integrated Nursing Skills I
Clinical for Mental Health Nursing
Integrated Nursing Skills II
Dosage Calculation for Nursing Pharmacology
Integrated Care of Client /Common Health care
Integrated Care of Client / Complex Health Care
Clinicals and others
Program leading to a Vocational Nursing Certificate may include the following courses:
Nutrition
Health Science
Dosage Calculation
Drug Classification
Foundations of Nursing
Basic Nursing Skills
Medical Surgical Nursing
Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
Pediatrics
Advanced Nursing Skills
Clinicals
After successful completion of the curriculum, the student is eligible to take the National
Council Licensure Examination.
Persons interested in seeking an Associate in Applied Science Degree should:
- Fulfill the Cisco College requirements for admission; refer to college catalog.
- Be a high school graduate or have received a GED and submit all transcripts.
- Have completed pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of “C.”
- Take the ACCUPLACER (or have taken the THEA) or provide documentation of exemption.
- Have documentation of current immunizations—Hepatitis B series required or show serologic confirmation of immunity to Hepatitis B virus.
- Be an Licensed Vocational Nurse licensed to practice in Texas (only necessary for the LVN-RN one-year option.)
Persons interested in seeking a Vocational Nursing Certificate should:
- Fulfill the Cisco College requirements for admission; refer to college catalog.
- Submit all transcript and/or GED scores.
- Take the ACCUPLACER or THEA.
- Have documentation of current immunizations—Hepatitis B series required or show serologic confirmation of immunity to Hepatitis B virus.
Acceptance
All candidates for admission who meet the minimal criteria for admission will be considered. However, the number of applicants normally exceeds the number of students who can be admitted to each class. Preference for admission is determined by the balance of the following factors:
- Number of support, technical, academic, and/or pre-requisite courses completed
- GPA
In addition to the above mentioned factors, additional components may be considered.
Additional components for acceptance to the Vocational Nursing program include: date of completed application, special situations and successful developmental work.
Contact the following for more information:
Jackolyn Morgan, Dean Health Sciences
Teri Brown