DCB catalog 2022-24

Career/Technical Curricula 83 Associate Degree Nurse (AAS) The Program is offered through a consortium of four colleges in North Dakota. The member colleges are Bismarck State College (BSC), Dakota College, Lake Region State College (LRSC), and Williston State College (WSC). Classroom education is delivered by instructors on campus and from the other college within the consortium through the Interactive Video Network (IVN) system. Some courses/components will be offered in online format. Laboratory and simulation practice occur at each location. Clinical opportunities are arranged locally. The associate degree nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge, skill, and ability to practice nursing through application of the nursing process to provide safe and effective nursing care. Upon completion of the program, the individual is qualified to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN®), as required by the North Dakota State Board of Nursing for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Graduates are encouraged to continue to an RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Employment for RNs can be found in hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, outpatient offices, home health care services, healthcare industry, community and public health, schools, correctional facilities, and the military. As program requirements can change yearly, please refer to the Dakota College website https://www.dakotacollege.edu/academics/programs/nursing for the most up to date information. PREPARATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS: For Current DNP PN Students and Paramedic to Nurse Bridge Students requesting admission: 1. Successful completion of the first year of the Dakota Nursing Program with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the 42 credit course requirements as defined in the PN curriculum or successful completion of the LRSC Paramedic to Nurse Bridge Program with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the 9 credit course requirements as defined in the Paramedic to Nurse Bridge Curriculum. The student must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 in either program. 2. An application dated no later than March 5th of the year the student would be entering the 2nd year of the program. 3. ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor report showing an individual composite score which equals a predicted probability of passing the NCLEX-PN of 92%. Students achieving a score of less than 92% predicted probability on the first attempt will be required to retake the predictor after remediating on the topics they failed. Applicants will be allowed two (2) attempts of passing the NCLEX-PN Predictor per application process. A student may be considered for admission after a successful retake, however, the internal student (current Dakota Nursing Program student) failing the predictor on first attempt will not be considered for admission until after all qualified applicants meeting the application criteria and deadlines have been screened and accepted. 4. Positive recommendations from nursing administration and nursing faculty. CHECKLIST FOR INTERNAL ADN APPLICANTS 1. Complete the electronic application for the Dakota Nursing Program 2. Pass a preadmission examination (ATI Comprehensive PN Predictor) 3. References: DNP students are not required to submit additional references. Faculty evaluations of the student from previous PN clinical courses are strongly considered by the interview committee. * All applicants will be notified of preliminary status by June 1st with final acceptance after completion of the ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor during the first week of July. * Incoming applicants who are qualified for admission will be on a waiting list until all internal applicants have completed the ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor during the first week of July. Incomplete applications are not able to be processed and will be refused. PREPARATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADVANCE STANDING ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM: Admission to the Dakota Nursing Program is on a competitive basis. The following are prerequisites for consideration for Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program: 1. Applicant is: a. A graduate from a state board approved PN program from an accredited college and current LPN with an active, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the United States of America. OR b. A graduate from a state board approved paramedic program and a current paramedic, of at least two years’ experience, with an active, unencumbered, license to practice as a paramedic in the United States of America AND have completed the LRSC Paramedic to Nurse Bridge Program. 2. Minimum GPA of 2.75 in all prerequisite courses (including prior practical nursing classes) and an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 3. Admission to the college of choice as well as completion of a formal application to the Dakota Associate Degree Nursing Program. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the ADN program. Application forms for admission to the Dakota ADN Program may be obtained on the Dakota Nursing Program website at www.dakotanursing.org beginning December 1st with application due on or before March 5th. 4. Pass a preadmission examination — ATI Comprehensive PN Comprehensive Predictor report showing an individual composite score which equals a predicted probability of passing the NCLEX-PN of 92%. Students achieving a score of less than 92% predicted probability on the first