Student Learning Outcomes:

The Nursing Department prepares and perpetuates knowledgeable and caring nurses who are aware of and sensitive to the health needs of the diverse cultures, growing number of complex diseases and disorders, and to care for clients in a variety of health care settings.

Upon completion of the requirements for a Certificate of Completion in Nurse Aide, students will be able to:

• function as a member of the health care team under the supervision of the LPN, RN or MD/MO
• provide safe, simple, basic nursing care to clients in various healthcare settings
• use basic communication skills effectively to facilitate understanding between clients, family and healthcare facility
• assume accountability for own actions and behavior
• recognize the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Nurse Aide

Upon completion of the requirements for a Certificate of Proficiency in Practical Nursing students will be able to:

• Function as a member of the health care team under the supervision of the RN and/or MD/MO
• Utilize skills and theory knowledge in providing basic, routine, and technical nursing care
• Utilize the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing process in providing nursing care
• Demonstrate writing skills through written care plans and legal documentations
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication administration in the care of clients
• Develop an awareness of cultural and ethnic factors that influence clients' responses to illness
• Identify teaching-learning principles in assisting the clients to become participative in their own care
• Apply knowledge of legal standards and ethical concepts in the delivery of nursing care
• Utilize critical thinking skills in the care of clients

Upon completion of the requirements for an Associate of Science Degree in Registered Nursing, students will be able to:

• Utilize the nursing process in the care of clients with needs resulting from altered states of wellness
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with clients, family, and members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrate writing skills through written care plans and legal documentations
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication administration in the care of clients
• Develop an awareness of cultural and ethnic factors that influence clients' responses to illness
• Utilize various methods of teaching that is appropriate to learning needs of clients, families, and staff
• Demonstrate the ability to function within the legal parameters and nursing standards
• Provide safe and competent nursing care based on integration of facts and principles of biological, psychological, sociological, cultural and spiritual functioning of clients
• Utilize critical thinking skills in the care of clients throughout the life span development
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and for participation in community and professional activities

The Practical Nursing (PN) and Registered Nursing (AND) Programs have special pre-requisites and admission requirements. Further information and application requirements can be obtained from the Nursing Department. Completed applications for the PN and RN programs are accepted from April 1 to April 30 for fall admission. Applicants are responsible for submitting official college transcripts directly to the Registrar's and Admission Office from the college(s) attended. Each application will be reviewed prior to an interviewing process by the Nursing Program Advisory Committee. Notification of the scheduled interviewing date will be sent by mail (or by telephone for off-island applicants). Letters of acceptance or non-acceptance to the desired program will be sent one to two weeks after the interviewing date.

Students accepted to the program must submit the following:

• Completed Physical Exam from Department of Health
• Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
• Liability Insurance