CYPRESS COLLEGE 2014–2015
In addition, the student will need to purchase required uniforms, watch with sweep second hand, name badge, stethoscope, and other equipment required for clinical practice. Information regarding the specific requirements in place at the time of initial enrollment into nursing clinical courses is provided at a mandatory orientation meeting scheduled for applicants selected each semester.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM REGISTERED NURSING Program Code: 1S03785
The program educates nursing students for patient/client services in a variety of health care settings. Clinical experience in hospitals and other health care agencies is correlated with classroom instruction. At the satisfactory completion of all courses and the specified general education requirements, the individual will receive an Associate in Science degree and will be eligible to write the Registered Nursing State Licensing Examination. (If you have been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation, it may prevent your attending clinical rotations where criminal background checks are required. You will be required to declare offenses on your state application to write the licensing exam, which may affect your eligibility to become licensed.) The nursing program is approved by California State Board of Registered Nursing and nationally accredited by the NCNAC. For the requirements to complete the Associate in Science Degree, see the Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree section of this catalog.
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR APPLICANTS
1. Eligibility for admission to Cypress College. 2. High school graduation, or passing of the General Education Development Test (GED), or the High School Proficiency Test, or a graduate of an accredited college. 3. Good physical and mental health as determined by a medical examination upon admission to the program. In compliance with the State Board of Registered Nursing Guidelines, no student with impaired health status (which includes use of legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or other chemicals) shall be admitted or allowed to remain enrolled in the Nursing Program. Students applying to the Nursing Program with a history of substance abuse, physical impairment, or mental/ emotional impairment shall be required to provide proof of active participation in a recognized treatment program at the time of application. Evidence of continuing rehabilitation may be required
if admitted or re-admitted to the Nursing Program. These standards are necessary for the Cypress College Registered Nursing Program to be in compliance with the Board of Registered Nursing Guidelines and maintain full accreditation. 4. Total college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (“C”) or better. 5. Completion of ENGL 100 C with “C” or better as determined by a counselor from transcript. 6. Completion of Biology 231 C (General Anatomy), Biology 241 C (Human Physiology), (CHEM 101 C strongly recommended), and Biology 220 C (Medical Microbiology) with “C” or better. All must have been completed within five years of application.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
See application on Health Science application website. Applications must be completed online September 1–10. Please see the Health Science Application link on the Registered Nursing home page. Applicants must submit official transcripts (except Cypress and Fullerton Colleges) and signature page in person to the Health Science Applications office, Health Science Building, Cypress College 9200 Valley View Street, Cypress, California 90630-5897 by October 1st. Please bring photo identification. The Nursing Program admits students twice each year, fall and spring. Applicants will be notified of status via email. All applicants who wish to remain on the applicant list must file an updated application every year during the application period in September. Applicants again will be notified of updated status in writing. Notify the Health Science Application Office in Writing: 1. if you change your name, address or telephone number 2. if you wish to withdraw your name as an applicant Please Note: F-1 visa students will not be accepted for admission into any program when applications by qualified U.S. citizens exceed space available. * Contact Health Science Application Office for the specific final days of application, hours and last day to submit transcripts because of holidays or weekends, (714) 484-7270.
REGISTERED NURSING CURRICULUM
Program Code: 1S03785
Nursing courses must be taken in specific sequence. For further information, see a Health Science Counselor. The student must attain a minimum grade of “C” in each required course to continue in the program. All students will have to meet the prerequisites of English 100, Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. The nursing program also requires completion of Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, and Human Communication. Per SB 139, section 66055.8 of the Education Code, California Community Colleges that operate a registered nursing program shall waive the general education requirements for the associate of science degree, in Nursing, for any student who has been admitted to the program and who has already earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. Cypress College will only accept degrees granted from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Courses
The nature of the learning experiences in the registered nursing program requires that students engage in direct patient care in assigned clinical facilities. All enrolled students are required to meet the same health and safety standards required of nurses in the contracted clinical facilities. For this reason each student enrolled in the nursing program must complete the following requirements at his/her own expense prior to the first day of attendance: 1. Physical examination with health clearance indicating good physical and mental health status with no limitations to providing direct patient care. 2. Proof of current immunizations or immunity by titer. 3. Testing for communicable diseases including, but not limited to, the following: Tuberculosis, rubella, rubeola, varicella, hepatitis. 4. Malpractice insurance and health insurance. 5. Current CPR certification at the Professional Health Provider level. 6. Background checks.
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