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Dabney S. Lancaster Community CollegeAssociate’s Degree in Nursing ProgramInformation PacketInformation PacketRevised January 20191
Table of ContentsAn Overview of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program . 3Student Achievement Outcomes . 3Essential Functional Abilities . 4ADN Program Curriculum. 6Criteria for Nursing Curriculum . 7Course Time Limits . 7Admission Requirements for the ADN Program . 8Associated Costs . 13Important Names and Numbers . 13INSTITUTIONAL POLICY FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITYDabney S. Lancaster Community College declares and affirms a policy of equal educationalopportunity and non-discrimination in the administering of all educational programs andsupporting services. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or handicap in violation of Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1964. Dabney S. Lancaster Community College is further committed toensuring equal treatment and equal access to its educational programs and facilities by allstudents.Information PacketRevised January 20192
An Overview of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) ProgramThe ADN program at DSLCC consists of five semesters (67 semester credit hours) of fulltime study. Students who successfully complete the program earn an Associate of AppliedScience Nursing Degree. They are then eligible to apply to take the National CouncilLicensure Examination for Registered Nurses. DSLCC’s ADN Program is approved by theVirginia Board of Nursing, which may be reached at (804) 367-4515 or 9960 Mayland Dr.,Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission forEducation in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), which may be reached at (404) 975-5000 or 3343Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326.NOTE: For information about the LPN-RN Transition Pathway, please see the LPNRN Transition Pathway Course Information PacketStudent Achievement OutcomesNCLEX-RNPass tudentOptionEmploymentRateLPN to RNTransitionPathway(Based ongraduate surveydata and 86%*2017100%201756%201750%201785.7%2016100% 201679.17%201669%201666%201685.7%2015100% *Calculated by the number of graduates responding to surveys and/or reached byfaculty divided by the total number of graduates. Calculated by graduate surveys.Information PacketRevised January 20193
Essential Functional AbilitiesThe following categories of functional abilities are essential for licensure and jobperformance of a member of the nursing profession. A brief description and examples ofrepresentative activities/attributes are included.CATEGORYGross Motor SkillsFine Motor SkillsPhysical EndurancePhysical ithmeticInformation PacketDESCRIPTIONGross motor skills sufficient to provide the full range ofsafe and effective nursing care activities, such as movingwithin confined spaces, reaching above shoulders,reaching below waist, standing, and maintaining balanceFine motor skills sufficient to perform psychomotor skills,such as grasping small objects with hands, keying/typing,pinching, picking, twisting, and squeezing with fingersPhysical stamina sufficient to perform client careactivities for entire length of work role such as standingduring surgical or therapeutic procedure, or performingCPRPhysical strength sufficient to perform a full range ofmotion and client activities such as pulling and pushing25 pounds, supporting and lifting up to 25 pounds,moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds and squeezingwith hands to operatePhysical abilities sufficient to move from place to place ina quick manner and to maneuver by twisting, squatting,climbing, and walkingAuditory ability sufficient for physical monitoring andassessment of client health needs, which includeshearing faint body sounds, faint voices, hearing situationswhen not able to see lips, and hearing auditory alarmsVisual ability sufficient for accurate observation andperformance of nursing care, which includes seeingobjects up to 20 inches away and 20 feet away, depthperception, peripheral vision, and ability to distinguishcolor and color intensityTactile ability sufficient for physical monitoring andassessment of health care needs which include feelingvibrations, detecting temperature and feeling differencesin surface characteristics, sizes, and shapesOlfactory ability sufficient to detect significantenvironmental and client odorsReading ability sufficient to comprehend the written wordat a minimum of 10th grade levelArithmetic ability sufficient to do computations at aminimum of an 8th grade level which includes readingand understanding columns of writing, reading graphicprintouts and digital displays, calibrating equipment,converting numbers to and/or from the metric system,Revised January 20194
CATEGORYEmotional stabilityAnalytical thinkingCritical thinking skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication SkillsInformation PacketDESCRIPTIONmeasuring time, counting rates, using measurementtools, reading measurement marks, computing fractions,and using a calculatorEmotional stability sufficient to assumeresponsibility/accountability for actions, which includesestablishing therapeutic boundaries, dealing with theunexpected, adapting to changing environment/stress,focusing attention on a task, performing multipleresponsibilities concurrently, and handling strongemotionsReasoning skills sufficient to perform deductive andinductive thinking for nursing decisions, which includestransferring knowledge from one situation to another,processing information, problem solving, evaluatingoutcomes, prioritizing tasks, and using short term andlong term memoryCritical thinking skills sufficient to exercise sound nursingjudgment which includes identifying cause-effectrelationships, planning/controlling activities for others,synthesizing knowledge and skills, and sequencedinformationInterpersonal abilities sufficient to interact withindividuals, families, and groups respecting social,cultural and spiritual diversityCommunication abilities sufficient for interaction withothers in written and oral form, which includes teaching,explaining procedures, giving oral reports, and conveyinginformation through writingRevised January 20195
ADN ProgramConcept-Based CurriculumPre-RequisitesSDV 100 - College Success SkillsBIO 141 - Human Anatomy & Physiology IENG 111 - College Composition IPSY 230 - Developmental PsychologyITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications & ConceptsORITE 119 - Information LiteracyCreditsFirst Semester - FallBIO 142 - Human Anatomy &Physiology IINSG 100 - Intro. to NursingConceptsNSG 106 - Competencies forNursing PracticeNSG 130 - ProfessionalNursing ConceptsNSG 200 - Health Promotionand AssessmentSemester CreditsThird Semester - FallENG 112 - CollegeComposition IINSG 210 - Health CareConcepts INSG 211 - Health CareConcepts IICredits1433314CreditsSecond Semester - SpringCredits4BIO 150 - Introductory Microbiology44NSG 152 - Health Care Participant32NSG 170 - Health/Illness Concepts6Semester Credits131314Credits355Fourth Semester - SpringNSG 230 - Advanced ProfessionalNursing ConceptsNSG 252 - Complex Health CareConceptsCreditsNSG 270 - Nursing Capstone4HUM EEE - Humanities Elective(PHI 220 – Ethicsis recommended)Semester Credits13Semester Credits24313Total Program Credits 67Nursing Credits 39Support Credits 28Information PacketRevised January 20196
Criteria for Nursing Curriculum All Nursing courses must be taken in the order and semester listed.All general education courses within the Nursing curriculum must be taken in orbefore the semester listed.Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all Nursing, Biology, English, andPsychology courses.Biology courses should include an in-person, on-campus lab – virtual labs may nottransfer.Course Time LimitsReadmitting Nursing Students:Due to the rapid changes in health care, any nursing student who withdraws from thenursing program and later applies for readmission must repeat courses with the NSGprefix if the course is more than 2.5 years old at the time of readmission. This applies toDSLCC Nursing Students only – if not a DSLCC Nursing Student, see the policy thatapplies to Admission Requirements for Transfer Nursing Students in the NursingProgram Handbook. Readmission date is the start date of the semester in which thestudent would resume their nursing coursework. Credit by exam may be attempted inthese courses.All Nursing Students:BIO 141 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I and/or BIO 142 – Human Anatomy &Physiology II must be repeated or seek credit-by-exam, if more than 7 years old.Anatomy and Physiology courses should include an in-person lab – virtual labs are notrecommended.Information PacketRevised January 20197
Admission Requirements for the ADN Program1. Graduation from high school or GED Students must have either graduated from high school or have completed their GEDor have a Home School Transcript of Completion. High school seniors may apply foradmission to the program and may be admitted pending their graduation. Anadvanced degree of Associate’s or higher may be considered in lieu of high schoolgraduation.2. Transcripts Official transcripts from high school and from colleges attended should be submittedto:Nursing OfficeDabney S. Lancaster Community College1000 Dabney DriveClifton Forge, VA 244223. Admission to College Students must be admitted to DSLCC before being considered for admission to thenursing programADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THENURSING PROGRAM4. Academic Placement Test Scores Students will need to take the placement test in Math to determine if remedial work isrequired.Remedial work must be completed before being considered for admission into theNursing ProgramPLACEMENT TESTVirginia Placement Test (VPT) - Math **Information PacketREQUIRED SCOREMust pass Units 1-5Revised January 20198
The VPT Math Placement test may be waived if student has met any of the followingstandards:MATH PLACEMENT MEASURESH. S. GPA and Alegbra II **SAT Mathematics Score **ACT Mathematics Score **GED – Math **H. S. GPA OR SCORE RANGE3.0 or higher510-520 (or higher)19-21 (or higher)165 or above** High School GPA (H. S. GPA) is valid for five (5) years after the date of high schoolgraduation. SAT, ACT, and GED Test scores are valid for five (5) years after the date ofthe test. Virginia Placement Test (VPT) – Math scores are valid for five (5) years aftherthe date of the test. Previously taken developmental courses will be valid for five (5)years after the term taken.5. Grade Point Average (GPA) Nursing candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 before being considered foradmission to the Nursing Program. Curricular GPA will be determined by gradesreceived for prerequisite coursework as well as any other courses taken to meet therequirements of the Associate’s Degree in Nursing.6. Nursing Entrance Test (ATI TEAS Test of Essential Academic Skills [ATI TEAS]) Beginning September 1, 2016, DSLCC will be using the 6th Edition of the ATITEAS Test (simply called the ATI TEAS). We will no longer accept scores fromthe ATI TEAS Test Version V.Nursing Test (ATI TEAS) Calendar Year – May 1 to April 30(ATI TEAS test must be taken by April 30)ATI TEAS Test scores may not be more than 24 months old as of the April 30thtesting deadline.Nursing candidates may take TEAS test as many as 3 times during May 1 to April 30for a FALL admission: for example o For Fall 2019: students have from May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019o For Fall 2020: students have from May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020Contact Nursing Office (540-863-2838) for ATI TEAS test registration information.Cost of registration and test are 70.00 each time test is taken.Optional study manuals are available at an additional cost (as of May 2018 cost isapproximately 50.00)DSLCC Tutoring Center offers TEAS Test Preparation. Students wishing toparticipate should complete Math and English placement testing first.Students should then make an appointment to meet with the Nursing ProgramHead, Tina Hawley, to complete a request form for TEAS Prep Tutoring.Student will then take the request form to the DSLCC Library to make anappointment for an individual tutoring session.Information PacketRevised January 20199
7. Admission Ranking Nursing candidates must achieve a National Percentile Rank of 45 or greater ineach of the following ATI TEAS test categories:o Readingo Mathematicso Scienceo English and Grammar UsageA National Percentile Rank of 45 corresponds to the following Individual AdjustedScore for each of the ATI TEAS test categories:ATI TEAS CategoryReadingMathematicsScienceEnglish & Grammar Usage National Percentile Rank45454545Individual Adjusted Score72.3%64.6%51.6%62.0%If the minimum National Percentile Rank (45) is not obtained in one or morecategories, subsequent test scores (maximum of 3 tests) may be used to replacesub-standard scores.Nursing candidates are ranked for admission based on1. Overall National Percentile Rank Average (This is a composite score obtained byaveraging together the highest score achieved in each of the four categories – Reading,Mathematics, Science, and English and Grammar Usage)2. A 45 or greater must have been obtained in each ATI TEAS test category, asemphasized above.3. For Nursing candidates with equal ATI TEAS overall test scores, highest GPA(based upon prerequisite courses) will then be used.8. Nursing Application Form Forms are available within the Nursing Office or online on the DSLCC website.(Selects “Programs of Study” from the QuickLinks dropdown menu, then select“Nursing (ADN)”Applications will be accepted beginning January for Fall admission.Deadline for submission is May 15th. (All application materials/transcripts/etc.must be received by this date).9. Information Session with Nursing Program Head You will be required to meet with the Nursing Program head for an interview toreview information and admission requirements. It is the applicants responsibility tocontact the Nursing Program head to schedule an interview.Accepted applicants will be required to attend an orientation session. Failure toattend the orientation will result in forfeiture of your position in the program.Information PacketRevised January 201910
10. Notification Policy Nursing candidates will be notified via formal letter regarding admission status byJune 1st.Those offered admission to the Nursing program MUST complete the following for finalacceptance:1. Health Form with the following requirements: Up-to-date immunizations:o Tdap (Tetanus booster)o MMRo Varicellao Hepatitis B (strongly recommend, but may decline)o Flu vaccine (during season)Two-step tuberculin skin test (TST)Physical exams---to be determinedNOTE:Additional costs may be incurred depending on individual immunization requirements.1. Drug Screen and Background Check These screenings MUST be obtained through CastleBranch, Inc.o Information is available in the Nursing Office or call 540-863-2838o Costs for these screenings are the responsibility of those offered admissionand are approximately 155.00o Deadline for these screenings is August 9.Screenings may have to be repeated based on clinical settings’ contractualagreements.Failure to submit and/or pass the drug test will result in denial of admission to and/ordismissal from the Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program.2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)All Allied Health Programs at DSLCC require “CPR for Health Care Providers”certification Deadline for submitting an up-to-date CPR card to the Nursing Office is August 9.3. Students must obtain and submit an official copy of their DMV Driving Record to theNursing Department by August 9.4. Students should have Medical Insurance coverage.Information PacketRevised January 201911
5. Submit written confirmation to the Nursing Department of their acceptance ofadmission and intention to enter the Nursing Program6. Attend the mandatory orientation session. Failure to attend the orientation will resultin forfeiture of the student’s position in the program.NOTE:After having completed all of the Nursing Program requirements, please be awarethat final licensure determination resides with the Virginia Board of Nursingunder the following stipulations:Code of Virginia # 54-367.32: The Nursing Board shall have the power to deny . . . (anursing license) . . . upon proof that the person:a. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license;b. Is guilty of a felony or of a crime involving moral turpitude;c. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes;d. Is addicted to the use of alcohol or habit-forming drugse. Is mentally or physically incompetent; orf. Is guilty of unprofessional conductInformation PacketRevised January 201912
Associated CostsDescriptionEstimated CostNursing Kit – 1st Level 140.00 taxWhite Pants 15.00- 25.00White Shoes 25.00- 60.00Lab Coat 20.00- 25.00Hose/Socks 5.00Red/Black Pens 2.00/eachNursing Pin 38.25Blue Scrub Top 25.00- 27.00Stethoscope 10.00- 15.00Blood Pressure Cuff 25.00Bandage Scissors 6.00HESI Program4 semesters @ 200.75Nursing Cap 11.00st1 Year Background& Drug Test 155.002nd Year Drug Test 61.00CPR Course & Certification 65.00st1 Semester Textbooks 920.94nd2 Semester Textbooks 491.503rd Semester Textbooks 490.98th4 Semester Textbooks 143.97Tuition 153.75/CreditVirginia Board of NursingRN Application Fee 190.00NCLEX Exam Fee 200.00Total CostsQuantityTotal Cost121 pair13 pair41 (optional)11114 semesters1111111167 credits11 140.00 tax 30.00- 50.00 25.00- 60.00 20.00- 25.00 15.00 8.00 38.25 25.00- 27.00 10.00- 15.00 25.00 6.00 803.00 11.00 155.00 61.00 65.00 920.94 491.50 490.98 143.97 10,301.25 190.00 200.00 14,242.89 taxPlease note that the costs listed are estimates only and are subject to change. Thisinformation is provided for the convenience of students who may wish to develop abudget while completing the nursing program. Check college website for current tuitionrates. Check with book store for current price on required books.Information PacketRevised January 201913
Important Names and NumbersTina Hawley, RN, MSNNursing Program Head540-863-2802thawley@dslcc.eduJulie AndrewsAdministrative AssistantNursing Department540-863-2838jandrews@dslcc.eduStudent Services:540-863-2820DSLCC Bookstore540-863-2908DSLCC Financial Aid Office540-863-2821DSLCC Library540-863-2864Information PacketRevised January 201914
DSLCC Nursing Students only – if not a DSLCC Nursing Student, see the policy that applies to Admission Requirements for Transfer Nursing Students in the Nursing Program Handbook. Readmission date is the start date of the semester in which the student would resume their nursing cour
