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NURSING
Health service occupations are growing twice as fast as the average rate for all occupations.
Registered nurses constitute the largest health care occupation with 2.3 million jobs.
SJRCC nursing program
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Nursing (A.S. Degree)
Nursing Assistant (Long-term Care) (Vocational Certificate)
Phlebotomist (Vocational Certificate)
This notice is to update you on laws related to health care licensure and prior criminal history. The following two items will provide you information on legislative changes and the Board of Nursing's perspective on prior criminal history and disciplinary action that may impact your eligibility to complete clinical experiences in the nursing program and that may impact your eligibility to take the NCLEX licensure examination.
As a student it is your responsibility to remain abreast of regulations and laws that impact licensure. If you have questions regarding whether this law applies to you, please consult an attorney. The college is unable to provide legal advice.
Criminal Background Alert (PDF)
Nursing (0208)
Associate in Science degree
The Nursing program is a limited access program.
The Nursing Core Courses will be offered on the Palatka and Orange Park campuses for the respective programs with selected
clinical experiences in health care facilities within and around the tri-county service area of SJRCC. A student must earn a grade
of "C" or above in all courses required in the program.
General education courses are available on all three campuses.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
All requirements MUST be completed before the first day of an application period. No points accrued during an application period will be added.
- Orange Park - Spring (January enrollment)
Accepting applications
September 1 - 30
- Orange Park - Summer (May enrollment)
Accepting applications February 1 - 28
- Palatka - Fall (August enrollment)
Accepting applications May 1 - 31
NOTE: Applications that do not make the intended semester will not "rollover" to the following semester. You must notify our office in writing prior to the next application deadline if you would like your application to be considered for the next available semester.
For more information, please call (386) 312-4176 or (904) 276-6863.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The purpose of the program is to provide students with the knowledge, attitude, and skills required in professional nursing practice and to contribute to the promotion of health in the community. Care and concern for humanity is interrelated with scientific knowledge to promote health and the quality of life. Also, the achievement of personal and professional goals, individual intellectual, social, and economic advancement is presented in the content of community service responsibilities.
The A.S. degree in Nursing prepares students for a career as registered nurses and:
- Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN);
- the program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing;
- the program articulates to a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing;
- the program consists of 76 credit hours of general education, nursing-related and nursing core courses; and
- students must earn a grade of "C" or above in all courses required in the program.
SEE THE NURSING CLASS IN TRAINING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The ASN program is a limited access program. Student selection is objective and based on a point system (see application).
All requirements MUST be completed before the first day of an application period. No points accrued during an application period will be added.
To apply for admission to the nursing program a student must have completed all of the following:
Download PROGRAM DESCRIPTION from college catalog (PDF)
for courses, student selection and NEW post admission requirements!
NURSING FACULTY & STAFF:
Dr. Mary Anne Laney, Ph.D., RN - Dean of Nursing
Dr. Billie Blake, MSN, BSN, Ed.D. - Associate Dean of Nursing
Jo-Ann R. Whitesell, CMSRN, MSN - Instructor
Marvina Steadman, MSN, RNC - Instructor
Jill Scott, RN, MSN, CCRN - Instructor
Jane Bowditch, RN, MSN - Lab Coordinator/Instructor Orange Park
Kathy Hagy, RN, MSN, CCRN - Instructor
B. Michele Pate, RN, MSN, ARNP - Instructor
Ellyn D. Dunlap, RN, MSN, MA - Instructor
Rebecca Solberg, RN, BSN -Lab Coordinator/Instructor
Kaye Walker - Administrative Assistant (Palatka)
Lori Gaskin - Palatka Secretary
Sonya Lattimore - Orange Park Secretary
Questions? Contact the Nursing Department (386) 312-4176 or e-mail
Kaye Walker
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Nursing Assistant (Long-term Care) (0206)
Vocational Certificate
This program does not earn college credit. Vocational credit is awarded.
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants, nursing aides, and orderlies in nursing homes. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the national nursing assistant examination being utilized in Florida in accordance with Chapter 400.211, F.S. and Part II Chapter 464,
F.S. Nursing Assistants do not need to be certified except to work in nursing homes, unless it is a condition for employment in other institutions.
Program content includes, but is not limited to interpersonal skills, medical terminology, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology, nutrition, pet-facilitated therapy, health and safety including Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)-heart saver level, and employability skills.
The program is offered three times a year.
For additional information, call (386) 312-4176 or the Orange Park nursing office at
(904) 276-6863.
POST ADMISSION REQUIREMENT: All students are asked to sign a consent and waiver for SJRCC to perform a Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen. Failure to provide this consent will render the applicant ineligible for admission to the program. Admission to the program is conditional upon the results of the Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen.
Download program description from catalog (PDF).
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Phlebotomist (0210)
Vocational Certificate
This program does not earn college credit. Vocational credit is awarded.
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as phlebotomists or healthcare support workers in hospitals, nursing homes and home health care agencies. There is no state licensure required for phlebotomists however, graduates with required amounts of work experience may obtain certification from national credentialing agencies such as the National Certification Agency for Laboratory Personnel, American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.
Program content includes, but is not limited to, interpersonal skills, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens, maintaining the integrity of the specimen, preparing blood smears, labeling specimens, collecting timed specimens, promoting the comfort and well-being of the patient, observing safety policies and procedures, medical terminology, emergency procedures including CPR (Heartsaver), delivering clinical specimens, sorting and recording specimens, centrifuging specimens and preparing aliquots of samples, distributing samples and preparing collection trays.
For additional information, call (386) 312-4176 or the Orange Park nursing office at
(904) 276-6863.
PHLEBOTOMIST COURSES:
HCP 0001 Health Careers Core 90
HCP 0750C Phlebotomist 75
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 165
POST ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All students are asked to sign a consent and waiver for SJRCC to perform a Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen. Failure to provide this consent will render the applicant ineligible for admission to the program. Admission to the program is conditional upon the results of the Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen.
Download program description from catalog (PDF).
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