Nursing
UPDATE FOR 2012 APPLICANTS as of 5/01/2012
A message from the nursing program director and the admissions department about your nursing application:
Letters were mailed to all applicants last Friday, April 25th. If you haven't received your letter, please contact Student Services at Clatsop Community College right away.
Applicants are currently challenging the points awarded on their application, and that process will soon be complete.
If you have the question, "Why didn’t I get a point for my CNA class?", here's the answer:
Although taking a CNA course may have earned an applicant points in previous years, the 2012 Nursing Application does not award points for current CNA certification unless it was part of the applicant’s high school or job corps curriculum.
WHEN WILL I HEAR IF I GOT INTO THE PROGRAM?
A message from the nursing program director and admissions department:
I know all of you are anxious to know "Did I get into the program?"
Here are some dates that information will be available to you:
April 27: Letters mailed to students regarding score, announcing open period for challenge on points.
April 30-May 3: During this time, you will be able to challenge the points awarded to you on your application. Instructions on how to do this will be sent to you with your letter.
May 4-9: Invitation to participate in essay sent to top applicants.
May 4-9: Notice sent to applicants not selected to participate in essay.
May 18: Essay date for invited applicants.
PLEASE do not contact the program director or student services asking "Has my application been scored yet?" OR "Am I one of the top 40?" Please be patient!
ESSAY DATE SET FOR MAY 18TH
The date for the proctored essay for the top 40 applicants to the nursing program at Clatsop CC has been set for Friday, May 18th. Two sessions will be offered, the first from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. and the second from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. If you are selected as one of the top 40 applicants, you will receive specific instructions at a later date with instructions of how to proceed, etc. For now, please reserve this date for your essay.
UPDATE FOR 2012 APPLICANTS as of 2/03/2012:
If you have never attended classes at Clatsop CC and need to apply to the college as part of your nursing application process, please apply for college admission online. You can also pay your $15 admission fee at that time. Please then put on your nursing application that you have completed this task online. You will still need to pay the $50 program application fee. Follow the link to admissions from the college's homepage.
Note: This does not apply to current CCC students.
Changes for 2012:
The only change for 2012 is that points for Math have been eliminated on the point scale. As Mth 95 is now graded pass/no pass rather than with a letter grade, no one will receive points for math. However, the prerequisite of math is still in place. Contact the Director of Nursing and Allied Health is you have any other questions.
Thank you for your interest in nursing at Clatsop Community College. Clatsop offers an Associate Degree in Nursing with a four-term Practical Nursing Certificate option. Enrollment is limited and you must apply for admission. If accepted, you will begin nursing classes fall term. Applications are evaluated on a point scale that is based on grade point average, course work completed, residency, previous degrees, and a proctored essay.
PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: After successfully completing four quarters of the ADN program, you will be eligible to receive the Practical Nursing Certificate and may take the licensing exam for practical nursing (LPN/LVN). Licensed practical nurses care for patients under the direction of an RN, physician, or dentist. They collect information about the patient's health, help plan care, and administer medications and other treatments. Practical nurses work primarily in hospitals and long-term care. They may also work in medical or dental offices, clinics, and caring for patients in the home.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN-RN program): After successfully completing the two-year ADN program, you will receive an Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Degree and are eligible to take the licensing exam for registered nursing (RN). Registered nurses are caring and use knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities to help individuals, families, and groups with health needs. RNs plan, care, and work with people to help them become healthier or to regain health after illness or surgery. Nurses teach health practices to clients and other health care providers, and frequently supervise the work of nursing assistants and practical nurses. RNs also administer medications and perform treatments for patients. Nurses work in a variety of settings, including hospitals and long-term care, schools, industry, clinics, and patients' homes.
RE-ENTRY OR ADVANCED PLACEMENT ADMISSION: Students applying for either re-entry or advanced placement must first schedule a meeting with Laurie Choate, Director of Nursing and Allied Health, at lchoate@clatsopcc.edu. A student may enter the nursing program after NUR 101 under one of two categories:
RE-ENTRY: A student who withdraws from the Clatsop CC nursing program after NUR 101 has one opportunity to re-enter the program. A student is eligible for re-entry if she/he:
• Applies to the nursing program within one year after the term she/he withdraws.
• Successfully completes NUR 111.
• Completes all degree program requirements up to point of re-entry.
Acceptance is contingent on availability of space.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT: CLATSOP COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT AT THIS TIME. CHECK BACK LATER FOR A CHANGE IN THIS STATUS.
A student is eligible for advanced placement if she/he has:
• Been out of the Clatsop CC nursing program for more than one year.
• Been previously enrolled in a nursing program at another college.
• Completed all degree requirements up to point of entry.
All students seeking admission into the second year of the Clatsop CC nursing program will be required to successfully complete NUR 111. Acceptance into the nursing program at Clatsop CC as an advanced placement student is contingent on availability of space.
APPLICATION AND INFORMATION PACKET FOR THE NURSING PROGRAM:
The nursing application for 2012 is now available and can be downloaded here.
2012 Application Packet for Nursing (454 KB)
UPDATE FOR 2012 APPLICANTS: Please see note above about applying to the college online as part of your nursing application process.
Detailed information about the nursing program and the classes can be found in the College catalog.
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