Page 170 of Delgado Community College 2006-2007 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

171 NURSING DEGREE: ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DIVISION: CHARITY SCHOOL OF NURSING Successful completion of the program qualifies the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination for state licensure as a Registered Nurse and to seek employment as nurse in a firstlevel position in various health-care settings. Graduates are prepared to continue study for a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The School of Nursing has full approval from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. (61 Broadway, 33rd floor, New York, NY 10006. Phone 1-212-363-5555) To be eligible for admission to the Associate of Science degree program a student must: 1. Be non-remedial (non-developmental) in English and Math. 2. Attain an overall college grade-point-average (GPA) of at least 2.0 if college work is attempted. 3. Attain a GPA of at least 2.5 in all non-nursing (required related or general education) courses attempted in the nursing curriculum. 4. Have a Delgado Community College GPA of 2.0 (if applicable). 5. Earn a composite score of 100 or greater (50th percentile) on the PAX-RN test. 6. Meet Delgado Community College admission requirements. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing reserves the right to deny a student admission to clinical nursing courses. A copy of the information required by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is available in the nursing admissions information bulletin. Failure to meet these requirements can result in denial of admission to the clinical nursing courses. Please note that drug testing is required upon admission and/or at various times during the nursing program. A criminal history record information and background check are required of all students in the nursing program. A class is admitted each January and August. The program may be completed in a minimum of five semesters and one summer session. This is a limited enrollment program with competitive admission. Admission is a function of the School of Nursing Admissions Committee. To obtain an Information Packet and application contact the Nursing Admission Office at csn@dcc.edu, 504-568-6484, 568-6411 or write to 450 S. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112. The degree program is offered in the day or evening division. Licensed practical nurses who wish advanced placement may choose one of two options: course challenge exams or enrollment in NURS 132, an accelerated option. Both options have specific requirements and admission timelines. To obtain information regarding either option, contact the School of Nursing at 504-568-6485. Transfer students from other nursing schools must meet admission and progression criteria at the time of application. Additionally, the student must be in good standing at the previous nursing program. The Nursing Admissions Office must be contacted for specific information and the timelines for admission. Prerequisites to enrollment in first nursing course: BIOL 251 Anatomy Physiology I ENGL 101 English Composition I BIOL 253 Anatomy Physiology I Lab MATH 118 Algebra for College Students Students who elect to take Anatomy and Physiology II lecture and lab prior to enrolling in nursing courses must have completed both courses within five years of enrollment in the first clinical nursing course (NURS 112). Continued next page.

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