Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) Orientation

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Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) Orientation

• Welcome to
• nursing, and
• congratulations on
• choosing nursing as
• a profession!

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Introductions

• Holly Euclide, RN, MSN
• Mary Bessett, RN, MSN

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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program

• The program functions under the guidelines of
  the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, is accredited by
  the NLNAC, and complies with all requirements
  established for nursing within the state.

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ADN Program Overview

• The program is designed for completion in four
  semesters. Students will receive theoretical and
  practical education to function as a registered
  nurse.
• Upon completion of the first two semesters of the
  program, students are eligible to write the
  National Council Licensure Examination for
  practical nurses (NCLEX-PN).

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ADN Program Overview

• Upon completion of the ADN program, students are
  eligible to write the National Council Licensure
  Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
• Graduates of the program are prepared for
  employment in beginning level registered nursing
  positions.

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ADN Program

• Upon completion of this program, graduates are
  eligible to go on to a BSN completion program
• UW-Green Bay offers this program, as do many
  private colleges

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Job Opportunities

• Nursing Home/Extended Care Facility
• Clinic
• Hospital
• Insurance Company
• Home Health
• Short Stay Surgery
• Military

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Job Opportunities

• School
• Work Site
• Correctional System
• Public Health
• and the list goes on

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Potential Contraindications to a Nursing Career

• Back problems
• Difficult to get hired with a pre-existing
  condition
• Lifting and bending are functional requirements
  (We will address later)
• Latex allergies
• Potential occupational exposure could be
  life-threatening

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First Semester (19 credits)

• Nursing Fundamentals
• Nursing Skills
• Nursing Pharmacology
• Nursing Intro to Clinical Practice
• Written Communication
• General Anatomy Physiology
• Developmental Psychology

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Second Semester (17 Credits)

• Nursing Health Alterations
• Nursing Health Promotion
• Nursing Clinical Care Across the Lifespan
• Nursing Intro to Clinical Care Management
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication
• Advanced Anatomy Physiology

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Third Semester (18 Credits)

• Nursing Complex Health Alterations I
• Nursing Mental Health Community Concepts
• Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice
• Nursing Advanced Skills
• Microbiology
• Intro to Psychology
• Elective

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Fourth Semester (16 credits)

• Nursing Complex Health Alterations II
• Nursing Management Professional Concepts
• Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice
• Nursing Clinical Transition
• Intro to Sociology
• Elective

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Grading Policy

• A C is the minimum for passing in all nursing
  courses, which is an 80 or above.
• All exams will be taken on the day scheduled. If
  the student misses taking a test at the scheduled
  time, the instructor must be contacted and the
  test must be taken on the day of return to class.
  If the exam is taken outside of class, 5 will
  be deducted from the score, regardless of
  circumstances.

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Additional Assistance

• For additional help, inquire about
• Study Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Test Taking Strategies
• http//www.nwtc.edu/Search-orig/Prospective_Studen
  ts.htm

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Expectations of ADN Program Students

• Responsibility for learning is the students,
  with outside prep time necessary for all classes
• EXPECT to have school as a priority
• Attendance
• It is expected. Absences negatively impact
  student success.
• Dont schedule vacations or weddings during the
  academic year.

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Expectations of ADN Program Students

• Compliance with all policies of school, program,
  and clinical agencies
• For every hour spent in class per week, expect 2
  3 hours of study per week (i.e. 6 hrs in class
  12 - 18 hrs of study time)
• Limit working during the academic year to NO MORE
  THAN 16 hours per week

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Clinical Information

• Day or Evening Clinical
• May start as early as 6 a.m. and end as late as
  11 p.m.
• Be prepared for potential child care needs
• Adjust work schedules accordingly
• Dress Uniform as outlined in ADN Handbook

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Requirements to Attend Clinical

• Prior to clinical, must have
• CPR needs to be the American Heart Association
  Healthcare Provider, renewed every 2 years
• Physical Exam
• Caregiver Background Check needs to be done
  every 4 years
• TB Test needs to be done annually

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Requirements to Attend Clinical

• Completion of Nursing Assistant course
• Expected to be competent in CNA skills
• Skills review courses available (8 hours)
• Prior health care experience not required

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Clinical

• Functional Ability (ability to perform necessary
  tasks) will be reviewed and signed
• Confidentiality Agreement will be signed for
  each clinical
• Evaluation will be ongoing

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Clinical Evaluation

• Evaluation is based on course objectives
• Students are expected to perform the tasks to
  which they are assigned with professionalism,
  accuracy and safety at the Registered Nurse (RN)
  level.
• Students are expected to show continual progress
  in skill and proficiency in performing their
  patient care.

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Clinical Evaluation

• Evaluation will be on a weekly basis and at the
  end of each clinical rotation.
• Behaviors will be evaluated and documented in
  order to indicate areas of strengths as well as
  areas needing improvement, by self and
  instructor.

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Clinical Attendance

• Attendance and punctuality are expectations
• Promptness and regular attendance are considered
  mandatory in order to assure
• Satisfactory student progress
• Accurate evaluation by faculty
• Safe performance in the clinical arena

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Clinical Expectations

• Notification of the instructor/clinical site 1
  hour prior to any absence from clinical.
• Student is responsible for completing course
  objectives a significant alternate assignment
  will be given for clinical absences.
• Patterns of absence will be referred to the
  counselor.

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Program Costs

• Tuition/Testing/Course Packets
• Fees related to lab courses for supplies
• Extra fees for physical exam and other
  requirements
• Fees for NCLEX exams and licensure

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Financial Aid/Scholarships

• Look for any available money the less you worry
  about finances, the more successful you will be
  in your course work

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Graduation Requirements

• Complete Petition to Graduate and pay graduation
  fees.
• Complete all course requirements and obtain
  passing grades in all required courses.
• Grade point average of 2.0 or better, with a
  minimum of C in nursing courses.
• Fulfill all financial obligations to NWTC.

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For more information

• Refer to your NWTC Associate Degree Nursing
  Program Student Handbook, which will be given to
  you at the start of your program.
• Questions? Call 920-498-5543