LVN/PARAMEDIC TO ADN MOBILITY SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-SOUTH Admissions Information

16 Pages·2014·2.07 MB·English

by  Dean Van Handel

Admissions Information Session

LVN/PARAMEDIC TO ADN MOBILITY
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-SOUTH

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www.sanjac.edu/nursing
Program Information
• The LVN/Paramedic to A.D.N. Mobility Program is an accelerated program designed for
LVN’s or Paramedics that desire to become Registered Nurses.

• The ADN Mobility program is an adult-student centered learning environment

• Successful completion of the program requires a commitment to professionalism and
personal sacrifice

• The program is 3 semesters long (excluding the summer unless remediation is required)

• Applications for admissions are accepted in the Fall and Spring semesters only.

• Program students are required to attend classes either one or two days a week including
an additional day a week for clinical. (days may vary each semester)

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It is recommended students who are actively employed not work more than 20 hours/week to promote
success in the ADN Mobility Program.

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Things to know before you apply…

• This is an accelerated program, which entails a faster pace compared to transitional
programs.

• It requires commitment to disciplined preparation, study-time, and student
accountability on and off campus.
• 1:3 hour –prep-time
• 1:3 hour –study-time

• The ADN mobility program classes are offered in 8 and 16 week formats.

• Didactic and Clinical classes can be scheduled on any day of the week; including
weekends, evenings, and/or night sessions.

• Clinical can be held at numerous hospitals in the Houston and surrounding area.

*** There are no preferences given for clinical day or time assignments***

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What are the required
pre-requisites?
• BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I • RNSG 1301 Pharmacology

• BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II • RNSG 1108 Dosage Calculations for
Nurses

• BIOL 2420 Microbiology and Pathology
• RNSG 1215 Health Assessment

• ENGL 1301 Composition I
• BIOL courses must be completed within

the last 5 years with no grades less than
• ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311
a “C.”
Technical Report and Writing

• RNSG courses must be completed within
• MATH 1314 College Algebra or higher
the last 2 years with no grades less than

a “C”.
• PSYC 2301 General Psychology

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Admission Requirements
• In order for an applicant to be considered for admission:

• A prospective applicant must first be accepted into San Jacinto College before being
eligible to apply for admissions for the LVN/Paramedic to A.D.N. Mobility Program.

• All pre-requisites must be completed with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.

• Applicant must successfully pass the HESI Admission Exam with a score of 75% or
higher on each section. The exam can only be taken at San Jacinto College South
Campus.

• Prospective applicant must not have failed out of any RN program within the past
two (2) years.

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Required Documentation
• All required documentation needs to be submitted in a folder
 Student name must be written on all documentation

• Required Documentation

 Prospective Applicant Checklist

 Program Admissions Application

 Medical Records and Physical Examination form (including a copy of all
immunization records.)

 Copy of CPR card (front and back) ACLS (Paramedics)

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Required Documentation
 Copy of LVN and Paramedic license (internet print out is acceptable)

 All official transcripts need to be submitted and evaluated by the SJC Enrollment
Services Department at the time of application submission

 Degree Evaluation ( Instructions are attached to application)

 All official transcripts must also be submitted to the A.D.N. Mobility Department
along with the application for admissions

Applications will not be accepted if they are missing any of the required documentation
or if not submitted in a folder. As a result, applications will be deemed incomplete and will not
be considered for admissions into the ADN Mobility program.
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Immunization Requirements
Tdap
• All students must show proof of at least one dose of tetanus/diptheria since 2005.

TB Skin Test
• Student must show proof of a TB Skin test within the past 12 months or Chest
X-ray within the past 24 months. Results must include date administered and read.

MMR Series ( Rubella, Mumps, and Measles)
• All students must provide proof of positive titer results for the MMR series.

Hepatitis B Series
• All students must show proof of 3 doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine ( No older than 3
years) or serologic confirmation of immunity. (Include copy of HEP B titer result)

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Immunization Requirements
Varicella
• All students must provide proof of positive titer result. History of disease is not
acceptable.

Influenza
• All students must show proof of seasonal influenza vaccine and must show proof
of renewal prior to annual expiration.

Copies of immunization records must be submitted with the application for admissions
in order for the application to be accepted. If immunizations expire while in the
program, it is the students responsibility to provide updated documentation to the
A.D.N. Mobility Department in a timely fashion.

The TB Skin Test and the Influenza Vaccine must be completed annually.

Students will not be able to attend clinical if their immunizations are expired.
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Background Check and Drug Screening
• A background check and drug screening is required by all prospective applicants as part
of the admissions requirements.

Criminal Background Check: (Must be completed during the application period)
A criminal background check will be required before the application will be considered
for admissions in the A.D.N. Mobility program. The criminal background check will be
completed via certifiedbackgroundcheck.com. Having a criminal background will not
necessarily disqualify a prospective student for admissions into the A.D.N. Mobility program.
However, a Declaratory Order will be required. If you suspect something may show on your
background, you must submit a request for a Declaratory Order through the Texas Board Of
Nursing. Please begin the process immediately as it can take 6-8 weeks to be completed. For
more information regarding requesting a declaratory order, please contact the Texas Board
of Nursing.
***REMEMBER you must have a Declaratory Order on file from the Texas Board of Nursing and turned
in with your application prior to the first day of class.

Drug Screening: (Must be completed during the application period)
Students who receive a positive drug screening will not be allowed to enter the program
unless sufficient documentation in regards to the positive outcome is submitted.
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