{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ec14e3cb-6e96-4292-9f15-329de5f622aa","@type":"ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-ec14e3cb-6e96-4292-9f15-329de5f622aa","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Nursing"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-4d6833c7-9c78-4ba8-aafa-786e301528c7"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The Nursing AS degree (ADN) prepares students to sit for the NCLEX licensing exam. Successful completion of this exam is required by the PA State Board of Nursing to obtain licensure to practice asa Registered Nurse (RN). RNs work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. In addition, they are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities.This program provides students with vital nursing care experience as they provide direct patient care; observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; assist physicians with treatments and examinations; administer medications, and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation.Students are taught to develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and their families in proper care, and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and potentially hazardous materials may occur. Competence in dosage calculation must be demonstrated throughout the Nursing program in order to advance. Mathematics is an essential safety skill. A dosage calculation course is offered for students who do not meet competence requirements. The student should consider these factors before enrolling in the program. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).\n \n All students accepted into the clinical component of the program must undergo (at the student's expense) a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal Record Check, and an FBI fingerprint clearance. Pennsylvania law states that the State Board of Nursing may refuse to license a person who has been convicted of a criminal action(s). This program also requires all students accepted into the clinical component to submit a health examination form completed by a physician/nurse practitioner/physician's assistant with immunization history including verification through blood work, and submit to a drug and alcohol screen. The student should consider all of these factors before enrolling in this program. If the student has any questions regarding this, he or she should contact the Program Director at the campus of his/her choice.\n \n Selective Program: Students must first apply to the College at http://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/Apply/index.cfm. Once admitted, entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; this is a selective and competitive admission program. Specific admissions criteria must be met. Please go to the Health Careers website (www.hacc.edu/healthcareers), or contact us by email at https://hacc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/apply/Account/Loginfor more information.\n \n The Nursing AS degree (ADN) prepares students to sit for the NCLEX licensing exam. Successful completion of this exam is required by the PA State Board of Nursing to obtain licensure to practice asa Registered Nurse (RN). RNs work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. In addition, they are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities.This program provides students with vital nursing care experience as they provide direct patient care; observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; assist physicians with treatments and examinations; administer medications, and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation.Students are taught to develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and their families in proper care, and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and potentially hazardous materials may occur. Competence in dosage calculation must be demonstrated throughout the Nursing program in order to advance. Mathematics is an essential safety skill. A dosage calculation course is offered for students who do not meet competence requirements. The student should consider these factors before enrolling in the program. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).\n \n All students accepted into the clinical component of the program must undergo (at the student's expense) a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal Record Check, and an FBI fingerprint clearance. Pennsylvania law states that the State Board of Nursing may refuse to license a person who has been convicted of a criminal action(s). This program also requires all students accepted into the clinical component to submit a health examination form completed by a physician/nurse practitioner/physician's assistant with immunization history including verification through blood work, and submit to a drug and alcohol screen. The student should consider all of these factors before enrolling in this program. If the student has any questions regarding this, he or she should contact the Program Director at the campus of his/her choice.\n \n Selective Program: Students must first apply to the College at http://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/Apply/index.cfm. Once admitted, entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; this is a selective and competitive admission program. Specific admissions criteria must be met. Please go to the Health Careers website (www.hacc.edu/healthcareers), or contact us by email at https://hacc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/apply/Account/Loginfor more information.\n \n Professionalism\\r\n \\r\n Possess a sense of professional identity, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to the profession of registered nursing.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to practice as a generalist, using clinical reasoning to provide safe, competent, patient-centered care to patients across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.\\r\n \\tProvide evidence-based clinical nursing practice by using evidence to make sound clinical judgments and to deliver safe, competent excellent care.\\r\n \\tConsistently demonstrate accountability, ethical behavior, and adhere to the standards of professional registered nursing practice.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n Communication\\r\n \\r\n Communicate effectively, in a therapeutic way with the patient, promoting human dignity, integrity, and human flourishing across the life span.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to utilize informatics, computer-based information management systems and patient care technology to navigate the healthcare system in the provision of patient-centered care.\\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to respectfully communicate information verbally, nonverbally and in writing, while promoting an environment that supports interprofessional communication and collaboration in the provision of patient-centered care.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n Critical Thinking\\r\n \\r\n Demonstrate the ability to recall and comprehend information to problem solve using thenursing process, evidence-based practice and concepts foundational to quality registered nursing practice.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tUtilize evidence-based practice to formulate nursing judgments that include the cognitive abilities to apply and analyze data that will direct patient outcomes.\\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking to deliver clinically competent care regarding a clinical problem in accordance with the national patient safety initiative.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n Caring\\r\n \\r\n Engage in caring behaviors to provide a safe, compassionate, nurturing environment that promotes human flourishing.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tProvide holistic careacross the health continuum, respecting individual patient needs and preferences.\\r\n \\tProvide compassionate and holistic patient care."},"ceterms:estimatedCost":[{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:costDetails":"https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/TuitionandDueDates/total-cost-of-attendance.cfm","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Cost for this program include tuition, fees, and books/supplies."}}],"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9111.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"11-9111.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Medical and Health Services Managers"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations."}},{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1141.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"29-1141.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Registered Nurses"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. 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