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The ADN
program is a 2-year, 4 semester, program which prepares the student
for a leadership role in the care of patients in a variety of health care
settings including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home
health agencies, clinics and out-patient services.
For additional information about this career visit the U.S.
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook:
Registered Nurse.
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ADN Class of 2004 |
The curriculum prepares nurses to assume
responsibility for directing the nursing care of patients with acute and
chronic illness. It also provides theory and practice for the student to
develop the ability to perform preventative, therapeutic and
rehabilitative intervention techniques. In addition to treatments and
procedures (including medications and intravenous therapy), the program
emphasizes patient education, psychosocial and cultural aspects, and
bioethics.
Upon completion of the ADN curriculum, the student is awarded an Associate
in Science Degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing
Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). A new class is admitted every Fall
semester according to a prescribed selection
process.
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This
handbook has been designed to guide you through the complexities of the
nursing program by providing professional codes and standards as well as
program information, curriculum and policies. It supplements the College
of the Redwoods’ Board Policies and the College Catalog. Faculty,
students, and administration have collaboratively developed this Handbook
and adopted the nursing policies to provide mutual understanding of the
programs’ expectations, roles and responsibilities.
You will find this handbook a useful tool throughout the entire nursing
program and reference it often.
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
How many
Students are accepted into the program?
Each year, Fall semester, a new class is
admitted; we accept approximately 45 students.
When can I apply to the
ADN-RN Program?
The Enrollment Period begins Spring semester, the last Monday of January in effect for two weeks. Immediately following the Enrollment
Period, the Selection Process will randomize qualified applicants
that have submitted a complete Application to the Associate Degree in
Science Nursing Program with all specified verification documents
attached as requested. Unverified and/or invalidated entries on the
application form will cause disqualification of the applicant, and
applications will be returned.
Qualified applications to the ADN-RN program will be selected by lottery
until all available seats are filled. If more qualified applications are
received than there are seats available, qualified applicants who apply
during the Enrollment Period who are not awarded seats will be maintained
in order of the random lottery on a waiting list. The Health Occupation
Office will notify students by letter of their acceptance into the ADN-RN
program or their waitlist number.
From the end of the Enrollment Period until the first day of class in the
fall, seats that become available will be filled in order from the waiting
list. Once the program has begun in the fall semester any remaining
qualified applicants who applied during the Enrollment Period will be
carried forward for the award of a seat in the next Enrollment Period.
Applications received after the Enrollment Period will not be
maintained on a waiting list for the award of a seat in the next
enrollment period. Reapplication will be required for a seat in the next
year’s class for applications received after the Enrollment Period.
Therefore, it is in the best interest of the applicant to qualify for
enrollment by submitting a complete application with all specified
documentation attached during the Enrollment Period.
What are the entrance
requirements?
Entrance to the
Program is subject to a yearly application process. In filing an
application for entrance to the Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN),
the applicant must verify: 1. Enrollment at College of the Redwoods,
2. High school graduation or equivalent, and 3. Successful
completion of “prerequisite courses” to the nursing program
with a grade of “C” or better.
How do I apply to the
Program?
- File a completed application to the College of the Redwoods with the
Enrollment Services Office. Students must be accepted by the college to
participate in the ADN program. Please indicate pre-nursing as your
major.
- Obtain and read an Application to the Associate of Science Degree
Nursing Program. Applications can be obtained from Counseling
Services, the Health Occupations office, or downloaded above.
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Submit an Application to the Associate of Science Degree Nursing
Program with all documents of verification attached to the Admissions Office when all program prerequisites are completed. Applications may be either personally delivered or mailed to
the Admissions Office during the admission application period. We suggest
using certified mail to ensure receipt of your application.
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501
707 476.4214
FAX: 707 476.4419
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