2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

The following items are required to complete admissions criteria for Selective
Programs:
1. Application for Admission
2. High School Transcript or High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) and
Transcripts from all other institutions attended.
3. Payment of Application Fee
4. Successful completion of required testing
Admission to the Selective Programs is competitive and completion of minimum
requirements does NOT guarantee acceptance to a program.
Health Science Programs:
The Health Science departments reserve the right to change curriculum as
deemed necessary at any time for preparation to new and emerging roles in society.
Credits for Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Developmental
Psychology will be accepted in transfer to a Health Sciences Program only if they
are completed within 5 years of entry. All required science courses must be 4 credits
and have a lab component. Anatomy and Physiology I and II must be completed
at the same college for acceptance.
Applicants must submit a physician-completed Health Form to the College Nurse
before final acceptance to a Health Science Program. The form must document that
the applicant is in good physical and mental health, free of any communicable disease
and is physically and mentally capable of fulfilling all duties as required by
the respective program. Applicants are responsible for the expense of the health
exam and/or cost of required immunizations.
Health forms are provided by the respective department after the initial acceptance.
The health form must be submitted by the deadline date established by the
Health Science departments. Attendance will be prohibited from any clinical activity
until a completed health form is on file. The student will be responsible for
payment of fees for make-up time as a result of the action. Current cardiopulmonary
resuscitation certification (CPR) must be documented.
Criminal record check completed by Pennsylvania State Police must be submitted.
The Nursing Department also requires that a Child Abuse Clearance be
passed.
Nursing — In addition to the general Health Science Program requirements, entrance
into the Nursing Curriculum has, as minimum requirements, the following:
(Note — The College reserves the right to select the most qualified applicants.)
(a) Successful completion of the following secondary school courses: one
year of algebra, one year of biology, and one year of chemistry with final
grades of at least “C.”
(b) Rank in the upper two fifths of the high school graduating class. Minimum
college G.P.A. 2.0.
(c) Achieve passing score in the Nursing pre-admission examination. Information
and applications for the test will be forwarded upon application
to the College Admissions Office.
(d) Students who seek to transfer from an NLN approved Registered Nursing
program must contact the Nursing Department to obtain materials
they will need to initiate the transfer procedure.
(e) Licensed Practical Nurses seeking advanced standing (placement) should
contact the Nursing Department for further information.
(f) Verification by signature of Required Essential Cognitive and Physical
Functions of nursing students.
PA State Board of Nursing advises that a person convicted of any felonious act
may be prohibited from licensure.
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