Practical Nurse - Advanced Certificate

Fall First Year:

• BIO 152W - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4 ¹
• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3 ²
• HSC 105 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2

Winter First Year:

• BIO 153W - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4 ¹
• MTH 117 - Math for Allied Health Credits: 2
• PHM 285 - Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals Credits: 3

Fall First Year Clinical:

• PNE 121W - Fundamentals of Nursing Credits: 6
• PNE 121LW - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Lab Credits: 3

Winter First Year Clinical:

• PNE 122W - Care of the Adult I Credits: 6
• PNE 122LW - Care of Adult I Lab Credits: 3

Spring First Year Clinical:

• PNE 123W - Care of the Adult II Credits: 2
• PNE 123LW - Care of Adult II Lab Credits: 2
• PNE 125W - Basic Maternal Child Credits: 3
• PNE 125LW - Basic Maternal Child Lab Credits: 1

Total Credits: 44

Notations

1. Students must have completed BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  or BIO 240  and BIO 241  within the past ten years. If this time period is exceeded, an approved biology course must be taken to refresh this content. Please see the nursing program coordinator to determine which course(s) must be taken.
2. It is important that you check a semester ahead of time when you plan on validating for the nursing program to make sure course requirements have not changed. Updated information can be found through the nursing web page: www.delta.edu/nursing, calling the Counseling Office (989-686-9330) or the Nursing Discipline Office (989-686-9500).
3. Prerequisite qualifications for validation are: (a) be admitted to Delta College, (b) provide transcripts reflecting high school diploma or GED, and all other colleges or training institutions attended, (c) completion of core courses with a grade of "C" or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater for validation. Math competency exam is offered through the Assessment/Testing Office in D-101. All listed requirements must be completed for graduation. A minimum prerequisite of Reading Level 4 is required for validation.
4. Due to the limited capacity of clinical facilities and the specific requirements of the accreditation agencies, this Program is considered a "limited enrollment" program. You will be eligible to attempt to register for clinical courses only after successfully completing the prerequisite qualifications and receiving a "Semester and Year of Validation" from the Registrar's office. You must attempt registration for clinical entry each fall semester following validation until admission into the clinical portion of the program.
5. Prior to entrance into the first clinical course, you must provide documentation of current or prior certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Michigan or documentation of competency in Basic Nursing Skills. Please refer to Basic Nursing Skills guidelines for admisstion into Nursing programs at www.delta.edu/nursing. Prior certification requires documentation of specific abilities from employers. This documentation must be submitted to the Nursing Discipline Office (F226).
6. The Nursing Student Handbook contains additional information, requirements and specific program policies that you are required to comply with while enrolled in the nursing program. See www.delta.edu/nursing Nursing Student Handbook. You must comply with all Nursing Program Policies.
7. In addition to tuition and textbook costs, you must provide your own uniforms, clinic shoes, name tags and transportation to clinical agency settings, including possible parking charges. See www.delta.edu/nursing for program costs.
8. First semester PNE nursing courses (PNE 121W  & PNE 121LW ) are offered each Fall Semester. With successful progression, the student will complete the program the following August. If a student graduates from the Delta PN program and would like to pursue the transition track of the ADN program, there are two options: One option is the PN graduate must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and work full time as a LPN for a minimum of one year; or if the PN student carries a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the PN program (including prerequisites) and has all pre-requisites for the ADN program completed, the Delta PN graduate who is successful on their NCLEX-PN exam, may validate for the LPN to ADN Transition track and attempt registration for the next Transition entry class the following Winter. Refer to Nursing RN Transition Track for additional program information.
9. Program-Entry Health Requirements: You must submit an up-to-date complete physical examination report to the Nursing Office prior to entrance into the first clinical course. As a clinical student, you are required to have the Influenza vaccine and a TB skin test annually. (A positive TB test will require a recent chest x-ray). The physical examination must confirm that you are free from communicable disease and capable of performing all the duties necessary for the safe care of patients. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccine immunization must be submitted with the physical exam form or you must submit a signed waiver form. For persons born after 1957, documentation of immunization for MMR must be provided. Evidence of current (within ten years) Tetanus immunization status is required. You must submit all up-to-date health requirements to the Nursing Discipline Office prior to entrance into the first clinical course. CPR Training: You must have a CPR card, which must remain current throughout the clinical program. A photocopy of your certificate must be turned in to the Nursing Discipline Office prior to the start of classes. The CPR certification must include one and two person rescuer, child and infant rescuer, airway obstruction relief, and use of AED. Students with expired CPR certification, TB test, and/or physical exam will not be allowed to attend clinical
10. Any student with a previous or current felony/misdemeanor conviction must inform the Nursing Program Coordinator of said conviction. Students should be aware that a felony/misdemeanor conviction may constitute grounds for ineligibility to sit for the Nursing Licensure examination. Students should be aware that the current licensure application form now requires that a criminal background check including fingerprinting be completed. Questions regarding licensure can be found at ttp://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense or be directed to the Michigan Board of Nursing at 517-335-0918.
11. All entering nursing students must be fingerprinted as part of health care agency requirements. Students will complete and sign a release form allowing Delta College Public Safety to complete a background check. Information about this process will be provided to the student at orientation. Results of the background check will be secured and kept confidential, but may be shared with clinical agencies when requested or as otherwise required by law. If results indicate a felony/misdemeanor conviction, the Nursing Program Coordinator will discuss the findings and the process with the student. A felony/misdemeanor conviction may delay or end the student’s nursing education, delay graduation, or change the curriculum from which the student may graduate.
12. If a student in good standing (2.0 or better) or granted reentry into the program has a period of inactivity within a program track that exceeds 18 months, the student will need to revalidate for a program track and complete the entire clinical program.
13. A person can achieve PNE program completion if NUR 240W  and NUR 240LW , or NPT 260AW  and NPT 260ALW  are successfully completed.
14. Certificate Requirements: Earn a minimum of two-thirds of program credits or 24 credits at Delta College, whichever is less. Note that the nursing program handbook requires at least two semesters of the clinical program be taken at Delta College in order to graduate from the nursing program.
    1. BIO 240  and BIO 241  can be taken in place of BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  
    2. ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C  or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of ENG 111  

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Delta College

Undergraduate certificate in Practical Nurse - Advanced Certificate
Program Length: 18 months

Students graduating on time

37% of Title IV students complete the program within 18 months¹

Program Costs*

$5,357 for in-state tuition and fees

$8,419 for out-of-state tuition and fees

$2,100 for books and supplies

$6,183 for off-campus room and board

Other Costs:

Additional program equipment, materials, or required testing fees; approximately $520

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*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.
Note that this information is subject to change.

Students Borrowing Money

30% of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it²

The typical graduate leaves with

$0 in debt³

The typical monthly loan payment

$0 per month in student loans with 6.8% interest rate⁴.

The typical graduate earns

$38,297 per year after leaving this program⁵

Graduates who got jobs

31% of program graduates got jobs according to the state job placement rate⁷

Program graduates are employed in the following fields:

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Licensure Requirements⁶

This program meets licensure requirements in

Michigan*

*State requires students to sit for licensure EXAM

Additional Information:

No additional notes provided.

Date Created: 6/15/2017

These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education

Footnotes:

1. The share of students who completed the program within 100% of normal time (18 months).

2. The share of students who borrowed Federal, private, and/or institutional loans to help pay for college.

3. The median debt of borrowers who completed this program. This debt includes federal, private, and institutional loans.

4. The median monthly loan payment for students who completed this program if it were repaid over ten years at a 6.8% interest rate.

5. The median earnings of program graduates who received Federal aid.

6. Some States require students to graduate from a state approved program in order to obtain a license to practice a profession in those States.

7. State Job Placement Rate:

   Name of the state this placement rate is calculated for:

   Michigan

   Follow the link below to find out who is included in the calculation of this rate:

   http://www.michigancc.net/perkins/resources-guide.aspx

   What types of jobs were these students placed in?

   The job placement rate includes completers hired for: Any jobs
   Positions that recent completers were hired for include: n/a

   When were the former students employed?

   This rate is based on program completers who were already employed or within six months of completion

   How were completers tracked?

   Graduation application survey and follow up survey

8. Accreditor Job Placement Rate: N/A

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