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NURSING ORIENTATIONFALL 2021 STARTDAY AND EVENING/WEEKEND COHORT
WELCOME TO THOMAS NELSON NURSING PROGRAMINTRODUCTIONS
PROGRAM OF STUDY New program of study Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Reminder: Request Official Transcripts
First SemesterBIO 142 (Pre-Req. to NSG 152 and NSG 170)Human Anatomy and Physiology II4NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4NSG 106 Competencies for Nursing Practice2NSG 130 Professional Nursing Concepts1NSG 200 Health Promotion and Assessment3TOTAL CREDITS14Second SemesterBIO 150 (Pre-Req. to NSG 210 and NSG 211)Introductory Microbiology 4NSG 152 Health Care Participant 3NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts 6TOTAL CREDITS13Third SemesterCST 100 or CST 126Principles of Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communications 3NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I 5NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II 5TOTAL CREDITS13Fourth SemesterPHI 220 Ethics3NSG 270 Nursing Capstone 4NSG 230 Advanced Professional Nursing Groups 2NSG 252 Complex Health Concepts4TOTAL CREDITS13TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 67
CLINICAL ORIENTATION PACKETS Riverside confidentiality statement and clinical application required. PN-RN studentsdue by May 3 and RN students due by June 25. [RHS Application] Riverside Patriot’s ColonySentara Williamsburg/CareplexThe ChesapeakeMary Immaculate HospitalAll sites require the COVID-19 release form [COVID Form] and N95 masks. Ifalready N95 fit tested, please submit a copy of your Fit Test Completion Card withyour RHS clinical application.
RULES AND REGULATIONS The Board may refuse to admit a candidate to any examination, refuse to issue alicense, certificate, or registration to any applicant and may suspend any license,certificate, registration, or multistate licensure privilege for a stated period orindefinitely, or revoke any license, certificate, registration, or multistate licensureprivilege, or censure or reprimand any licensee, certificate holder, registrant, ormultistate licensure privilege holder, or place him on probation for such time as itmay designate for any of the following causes:
RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license, certificate, or registration; 2. Unprofessional conduct; 3. Willful or repeated violation of any of the provisions of this chapter; 4. Conviction of any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; 5. Practicing in a manner contrary to the standards of ethics or in such a manner as to make hispractice a danger to the health and welfare of patients or to the public; 6. Use of alcohol or drugs to the extent that such use renders him unsafe to practice, or any mental orphysical illness rendering him unsafe to practice; 7. The denial, revocation, suspension or restriction of a license, certificate, registration, or multistatelicensure privilege to practice in another state, the District of Columbia or a United States possession or territory; or 8. Abuse, negligent practice, or misappropriation of a patient's or resident's property.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK/DRUG TESTING To place your order go to:https://portal.castlebranch.com/HO27bgdtPN-RN REGISTER BY: FRIDAY APRIL 2, 2021RN REGISTER BY: THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2021To place your initial order, you will be prompted to create your secure myCB account. From within myCB, you will beable to:View order resultsUpload documentsManage requirementsPlace additional ordersComplete tasksPlease have ready personal identifying information needed for security purposes. The email address is username.Contact Us: 888.914.7279 or servicedesk.cu@castlebranch.com
THOMAS NELSON STUDENT ID BADGE Hampton Campus Police will be taking photos and processing nursing IDbadges:Monday, August 9 to Thursday, August129:00 am to -11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Badges are required for clinical rotations
CLINICAL DRESS GUIDELINES Unless notified, full uniforms are to be worn for clinical rotations at all hospital sites and at all on-campus skill and sim labs.The Thomas Nelson Community College nursing uniform consists of the following: 1. Teal scrubs with School Emblem and white lab coat (Purchased at Uniform Warehouse)2. White Hose or White Socks (Above the ankles)3. White Nursing Shoes (Closed heels and toes)4. Watch with Second Hand5. Thomas Nelson Community College Name Badge (Purchased at Uniform Warehouse)6. Bandage Scissors7. Stethoscope (Dual Head)8. Blood Pressure Cuff (Adult)9. Hemostat10. Black Pen and Pad11. Pen
UNIFORMS Order uniforms at Uniform Warehouse.Payment is due at the time of theorder by Cash or Credit Card; personal checks are not accepted. Due toCOVID restrictions, only 2 customers are allowed in the store at onetime. Students will need to call 757-595-6794 upon arrival in the parkinglot and wait to be called into the store. Mask and social distancing isrequired. All fitting rooms remain closed, but assistance with sizing will beprovided. PN-RN Orders due by April 5 RN Orders due by May 21 [Order form link]
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND IMMUNIZATIONS PN-RN Physical Requirements due by May 3. 2021-22 flu shot documentation (to be completed by your provider) will beprocessed in September when the new flu serum becomes available. At that timedirection and information will be provided, but this form along with your providerreceipt and documentation are to be returned the nursing office. [Flu Form]RN Physical Requirements due by June 25.Physical exam – submit 3-page form.2-step PPD -- Complete the survey portion at the top. Your provider will completethe middle box for Step 1, and you will return to your provider 2 weeks later tocomplete Step 2. Your provider will need to complete both the Thomas Nelson formand the Sentara form. [PPD Form] and [Sentara PPD Form]
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND IMMUNIZATIONSfor your immunization history to include: 4. Providei. 2documentationMMR vaccines or positive titer ii. 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (history of chicken pox is not sufficient)iii. 3 HepB vaccines, positive titer, or new 2 vaccine HepB-CpG series, or sign theHepB declination waiver. HepB is the only requirement that can be waivediv. Current TdapDocumentation for all of the above physical requirements is due:PN-RN by May 3 and RN students by June 25.Please email separate PDF files for the below requirements to PSAHHS@tncc.edu:a. Physical Exam formsb. Thomas Nelson PPD formc. Sentara PPD formd. Immunization History documentation includes MMR, Varicella, HepB & Tdap
CPR Provide a copy of your AHA BLS Certification for HealthcareProviders. Please contact the American Heart Association for moreinformation and follow their direction for BLS for Healthcare Providers. Please scan a copy of your new or current CPR certification topsahhs@tncc.edu.
POLICIES AND FORMS TO RETURN Nursing Forms: Nursing Policies Acknowledgement FormRelease of Waiver of Liability,Release of CBC & Personal Information for Clinical,Off Campus Use of equipment,Latex Response PlanPhoto Videotape Release form.PN-RN due by May 3 and RN students due by June 25 sent in one PDF filePSAHHS@tncc.edu
NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES Attendance Policy Cell phone policy Dress Code Professional Behavior Communication Progression Complete program policies are found on : tncc.edu/health/nursing/information and resources
NURSING PROGRAM APPROXIMATE STUDENT EXPENSESTUITION (as of May 2020)(Per Semester)Virginia / Out-of-State Resident (per credit) 160.20/ 357.80(Includes Auxiliary, Parking, Technical & Institution Fees)TEXTBOOKS 1,900.00UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENTEstimated 450*Available for purchase at Uniform WarehouseVACCINATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEstimate 600BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREEN 120.00STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (SNA) MEMBERSHIPAnnual Dues (Strongly Recommended) ( 30/year x 2 years) 60.00NCLEX LICENSURE PREPARATION AND TESTING 660.00Nursing Achievement Tests for NCLEX Preparation [includes on-site NCLEX review course at end of program] ( 165/semester)NCLEX State Board Examination 450.00GRADUATION EXPENSESNursing Cap (Optional) 12.00 0.00- 100.00 Nursing Pin (Optional) (Prices vary based on upgrades; College pays for sterling silver)APPROXIMATE EXPENSES LISTED ABOVE 4,074.00APPROXIMATE TOTAL TUITION FOR 67 CREDITS (AS OF 03/26/18)TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES 14,807.40All costs are approximate and subject to change. 10,733.40
STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION
ODU CONCURRENT ENROLLMENTThe concurrent enrollment nursing student will complete all ODU BSN nursing courses Online while concurrentlyenrolled in prelicensure nursing courses at an affilated institution. For more information, visit this current-enrollmentAdvisors work with students to develop an individual plan of study to fulfill all requirements. This programcontributes to the BSN prepared workforce as well as prepares RNs for graduate programs by creating aseamless progression from the AAS to the BSN. Following graduation from the prelicensure program andsuccessful completion of the NCLEX RN licensure exam, the student will be awarded 33 nursing transfer creditstoward completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The student will complete an additional 33nursing credits at ODU. Fall, spring, and summer enrollment is available.For assistance, please email a copy of your transcripts to our intakeadvisors as follows. If your last name begins with:A-K contact Todd Marville tmarvill@odu.edu,L-Z contact Mark Pryor mpryor@odu.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION Nursing office Hampton III Suite 747 Office is currently closed due to COVID.Campus re-opening announcementswill be made as new information is available. 757-825-2808 psahhs@tncc.edu
QUESTIONS
Sentara Williamsburg/Careplex . The Thomas Nelson Community College nursing uniform consists of the following: . 660.00 Nursing Achievement Tests for NCLEX Preparation [includes on- site NCLEX review course at end of program] ( 165/semester) NCLEX State Board Examination 450.00 .
