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Academic
Programs at ASCC : Nursing |
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| The mission of the Nursing Department is to
prepare a knowledgeable and caring professional nurse who is
aware of and sensitive to the health needs of the people of
American Samoa. The department offers a Certificate of Proficiency
in Practical Nursing, which enables the student to write the
National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses
(NCLEX-PN). The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN)
qualifies the student to write the National Council for Examination
for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), and provide a foundation for
an off-island Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). Successful
completion of these Registry Examinations enables the nurse
to practice in U.S. accredited hospitals and Public Health agencies
within American Samoa, as well as the U.S. mainland and other
U.S. territories. The Nursing Department is committed to offer
quality education and prepare students to care for clients in
a variety of health care settings within the community. |
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| Program Admission Requirements |
| The Practical Nursing (PN) and Registered
Nursing (ADN) Programs have special prerequisites and admission requirements.
Further information and application requirements can be obtained from
the Nursing Department. Completed applications for the Practical Nursing
and Registered Nursing programs are accepted from May 1 to July 15
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 who are accepted must submit
a completed physical exam form, Tuberculosis TB clearance and a copy
of their Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate to the Nursing
Department prior to the start of class. |
| Community Advisory Council |
Chairperson and Faculty |
| Faauuga Achica, Director, ACECS |
Lele Mageo, Chair |
| Dr. Emelia Le’i, ASCC Student Services Rep. |
Patricia Brooks |
| Sister Lusia, Catholic Nazareth Home |
Faauuga Achica, RN, MSN, Adjunct |
Etenauga Lutu, Director, LBJ Nursing
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Etenauga L. Lutu, RN, BSN, Adjunct |
| Tofiga Tufele, President, AS Nurses Association |
Tuumafua Maiava, RN, BSN, Adjunct |
| Diana Tuinei, Director, DOH Nursing |
Nitatose Misi, RN, Adjunct |
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Aiga Peneueta Mareko, RN, BSN, Adjunct |
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Christine Peters, RN, BSN, Adjunct |
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Toaga Seumalo, RN, MSN, Adjunct |
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Loata Sipili, RN, MSN, Adjunct |
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Sylvia Tauiliili, RN, MPH, Adjunct |
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Dr. Daniel Chang, DPM, Adjunct |
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Dr. John Tuitele, MBBS, Adjunct |
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