Academic Policies and Procedures - Central Maine Community ...

programs of
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Nursing (NUR)
programs
of study
more than three weeks apart. Appli cants with a history of a
positive skin test should submit evidence of a yearly evaluation
by a health care provider.
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
An offi cial record of an immune titer must be provided.
In addition, other yearly tests and/or immunizations may be required.
4. Submit other medical or educational documentation as requested
by the Nursing Department.
5. Complete the application process by January 31st of the anticipated
enrollment year.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit the required documentation.
Once an applicant’s file is deemed complete, the applicant is
invited to an informal meeting with the Department Chairperson for
the purpose of reviewing the program and select ing the appropriate
course of study. Upon admission to the pro gram, the student is assigned
a nursing faculty advisor.
Admissions and Registration Condition
Due to compliance with the standards of the National League for Nursing
Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) and Maine State Board of Nursing,
prospective nursing students should be aware that admission and program
changes may occur.
Non-Academic Requirements
for the Nursing Major
1. Be certifi ed in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR - provider level)
prior to the start of the first nursing course. This certification must be
current through out the program.
2. Purchase the college professional liability insurance prior to the
start of the fi rst nursing course.
3. All nursing students (both full and part-time) must carry person al
health insurance.
4. Nursing majors must purchase uniforms before entry into the nursing
courses.
5. Clinical learning experiences take place in a variety of settings and
geographic locations. Nursing majors must therefore provide their
own transportation to and from the clinical settings.
6. Nursing majors must follow the proper course sequence and
should note that a minimum grade of C (with a satisfactory clinical
grade) in each nursing course is required in order to progress from
one nursing course to another. Students must adhere to the nurs ing
program attendance requirements. Failure to meet the atten dance
requirement may result in dismissal from the program. Completion
of all Nursing program courses with a grade of C or better and a
minimum GPA of 2.00 is required to graduate.
High school prerequisites for admission into this program: Algebra I,
Chemistry with labora tory, Biology with laboratory, completed application
process and results of the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) by January 31st
each year for competitive review process
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
Arts and Sciences (General Education) courses supportive to the
Nursing major must be taken prior to, or concurrent with nursing
courses as outlined in the curriculum design. Nurs ing courses must
be taken in the sequence listed. Students must achieve a minimum
grade of C in all nursing (NUR) courses and a satisfactory clinical
grade in each nurs ing course in order to progress from one nursing
course to another.
Semester I
Credit Hours
BIO 115 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec.) 3
BIO 116 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab) 1
ENG 101* College Writing 3
NUR 112 Foundations of Nursing/Nursing Care of Adults 9
NUR 115 Medication Preparation, Administration, 1
and Dosage Calculations
*Course placement determined by assessment test scores and/or
prior college course work.
Special Requirement
(3 credit hour)
NUR 116 Role Transition (this course is required only of Licensed
Practical Nurses prior to second year nursing courses)
Semester II
BIO 117 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec.) 3
BIO 118 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) 1
NUR 121 Nursing Across the Life Span I 10
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
Special Session
(2 credit hours)
NUR 134 Clinical Practicum (for only those pursuing the Diploma
award and exiting at the practical nursing level)
Semester III
BIO 211 Microbiology (Lec.) 3
BIO 212 Microbiology (Lab) 1
NUR 212 Nursing Across the Life Span II 9
PSY 111 Developmental Psychology 3
Semester IV
NUR 213 Nursing Across the Life Span III 9
COM 100 Public Speaking 3
___ ___ Elective: Humanities - Advisor approved 3
___ ___ Elective: General Education - Advisor approved 3
Total Credit Hour Requirements 68
Distribution of A.S. Credit Hour Requirements
Communication, Humanities and Social Sciences - 15 (22%)
COM 100, ENG 101, PSY 101, 111 and one elective.
Mathematics and/or Science - 12 (18%)
BIO 115, 116, 117, 118, 211 and 212.
Concentration - 38 (55%)
NUR 112, 115, 121, 212 and 213
Elective (General Education) - 3 (5%)
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