H EALTH P ROFESSIONS O VERVIEW
D IVISION OF H EALTH P ROFESSIONS
MISSION: The mission of the Nursing programs within the Department of Health Professions is to prepare individuals in the art of caring in a high touch and high technology learning environment to be employed in the community as registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Students are facilitated in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful practice and are encouraged to pursue advanced education. The Associate Degree Nursing program and Practical Nursing program consist of a combination of general education courses and nursing courses. Basic needs, as identified by Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, the nursing process, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies, and National League for Nursing (NLN) Competencies are the major themes used to develop content within the curriculum. Nursing courses include a classroom component where a variety of methodologies are used to assist the student to identify scientific principles in nursing. A clinical component is also included to assist the student to apply the scientific principles to meet individual client’s needs. Guided clinical experiences are offered in hospitals, health agencies, and selected community agencies. The Associate Degree Nursing program consists of five (5) sequential semesters. The Practical Nursing program consists of (3) sequential semesters. In order to progress to another nursing course, the student must earn a “C” (75) or better in classroom and “Satisfactory” in clinical. Students not satisfying these requirements will fail to progress to the next nursing course. However, based on availability of space and GPA, the student may be considered for reinstatement to repeat the failed or withdrawn course. Reinstatement to the nursing program is not guaranteed. Students must write and successfully pass the HESI specialty examination for the course(s) requesting consideration for reinstatement. Students must score 800 or above to be considered for reinstatement. Students are allowed only one attempt on the HESI examination. Reinstatement is allowed only once during the entire nursing program. However, students may apply for readmission as a new student. All nursing courses must be retaken/taken once readmitted. Upon successful completion of the programs in nursing, graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN respectfully). The programs of nursing are approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
A PPROVED B Y : Alabama Board of Nursing A CREDITATED B Y :
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
DR. BRUCE CRAWFORD, VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
D R . S HERRI C. D AVIS , A CADEMIC D EAN A CADEMIC A FFAIRS sdavis@lawsonstate.edu (205) 929-6357 D R . S HERIKA P. D ERICO A SSOCIATE D EAN OF H EALTH P ROFESSIONS sderico@lawsonstate.edu (205) 929-6437 D R . K ATRINA C. S WAIN N URSING P ROGRAM C HAIRPERSON kswain@lawsonstate.edu (205) 929-3436 KORDRILUS RUFF, P ROGRAM D IRECTOR Dental Assistant Program (DAT) kruff @lawsonstate.edu (205) 929-3440 GLEB SCOSYREV, PROGRAM DIRECTOR RADIOLOGY TECHNOLGY rscosryev@lawsonstate.edu CODY WILLIAMS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR Emergency Medical Technician,Program (EMT) (205) 929-2031 DANIELLE MOORE , P ROGRAM D IRECTOR Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Cardiac (205) 929-2040
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AWARD OFFERINGS:
Associate in Applied Sciences Degrees:
Associate Degree in Nursing Dental Assisting Diagnostic Medical Sonography Medical Radiologic Technology Certificates: Dental Assistant Medical Radiologic Technology Practical Nursing Short Certificates: Emergency Medical Technician Nursing Assistant Pharmacy Technician Assistant
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