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2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXFall Term*** NUR 2209C Medical-Surgical Nursing for Adults& Children II 12** SYG 2000 General Sociology (G.E.) 3*** NUR 2005C Nursing Skills Lab 217Spring Term*** NUR 2500C Nursing Care for Mental Health 6*** NUR 2403C Nursing Care of Parents & Infants II 6NUR 2931 Nursing Selected Topics 1* Humanities Elective (G.E.) 316Summer Term*** NUR 2801C Nursing Practicum 7* Subject to change.** These courses are not always offered in the sequence listed.Students may be required to complete them in a different sequence.*** Check the course descriptions for prerequisites.# Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.NURSE ASSISTANTOCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATEProgram Code: 3390Description of Program: This program is designed to preparean individual to work as a nursing assistant in a hospital,nursing home, skilled nursing facility, and in otherhealth care settings. The participant should be able toprovide basic patient care to all age groups in a safe manner.Emphasis is placed on good clinical skills and effectivecommunication. Successful completion of the coursepermits the graduate to take the state exam for certification.Some weekend hours are required for clinical purposes.Special Requirements: (1) Successfully pass CPR prior toor during the first two weeks of classes to remain in program,(2) Score Reading - 8, Mathematics - 8, and Language- 8, on TABE test prior to registration.Length: 180 contact hoursPrefix Number Course Name Contact Hrs.HCP 0100 Nursing Assistant 180Home Health Continuing Workforce EducationThis course is developed in accordance with the <strong>Florida</strong>Department of Children and Families guidelines for theHome Health Aide (Publication No. 10D-68.014, HomeHealth Aide Reg., Dept. Children & Families).Students taking this course will receive 40 hours of specializedinstruction designed to prepare the CNA for entrylevel employment in the home health field. Emphasis isplaced on communication, interpersonal relationships,nutrition, shopping, and home safety. Special Requirements:(1) Possess a Nurse Assistant certification fromthe <strong>State</strong> of <strong>Florida</strong>, (2) Current Adult CPR card, (3) First AidCard, recommended.Prefix Number Course Name Contact Hrs.VHZ 0506 Home Health 40PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN)OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATEProgram Code: 3400Description of Program: This program is designed to provideclassroom theory and clinical experience in nursingskills. The program includes the scientific principles of nursingcare common to all patients and the development of thebeginning skills necessary to implement a nursing careplan. Guided learning experience in the care of selectedpatients is provided in community facilities. Upon completionof the program, the participant is eligible to take theNCLEX exam for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.The program is approved by the <strong>Florida</strong> Board of Nursing.This Board has the authority to deny a license to any applicantfound guilty of violating <strong>Florida</strong> Statute 464.018, (<strong>Florida</strong>Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act - Professional Regulations).Length: Eleven (11) months, eight (8) credit hours, 1222contact hours / 40.73 occupational credits130

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