Gadsden State Nursing
love爱博的护理教育项目赢得了在整个社区培养成功的护理毕业生的声誉, state and nation. The department offers outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive clinical sites and resources, such as the Simulation Center. There are four nursing campuses located in Etowah, 卡尔霍恩和切罗基县，利用大量的医疗资源，为学生提供各种全面的机会.
The Concept-Based Curriculum in the Nursing Department is a stackable credential for nurses. Upon completion of the third semester, 护理专业的学生可以参加实用护士执照考试，在继续学习注册护理学位的同时，作为一名有执照的实用护士工作.
成功完成五个学期的课程将获得应用科学副学士学位，并进入多个实践环境. 毕业生有资格参加国家护理委员会NCLEX-RN考试，以获得注册护士的执照和实践.
Gadsden State offers a Practical Nursing program that can be completed in three semesters. It offers students the opportunity to advance their education and proceed into the nursing workforce. Once the Practical Nurse licensing exam is passed, 新的LPN可以从直接的病人护理开始他们的职业生涯，然后考虑进一步发展他们的教育 Mobility Nursing Program to become a registered nurse.
流动护理计划为实际护士和护理人员提供成为注册护士的机会. It is taught in three semesters with one nursing course each semester. In addition, love爱博通过与四年制大学的学士和硕士护理课程合作，为希望继续接受护理教育的学生提供升学途径.
Background checks will be required upon admission into the program. Vaccine Notice for Clinicals.
For general information and admission requirements, reach out to Jarae Szydlowski jszydlowski@edgepointedges.com or 256-549-8478. You can also email nursing@edgepointedges.com
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Mission
阿拉巴马社区学院系统护理项目的使命是让毕业生做好安全执业的准备, competent, patient-centered care in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing health care system. 我们致力为学生提供全面及平等的机会，以达致教育上的成功，以满足社会的需要.
Philosophy
We believe that nursing is a dynamic profession, 将科学与基于证据的实践和临床推理以及关怀和同情的艺术相结合，以提供质量, patient-centered cared.
我们相信学习是一个互动的过程，教师和学生共同承担责任，以满足项目成果. 我们相信在教学和学习环境中使用当前和支持学生的教育方法, with the presentation of information from simple to complex.
Nursing is guided by standards of practice and standards of professional performance. Standards reflect the values and priorities of the nursing profession. Therefore, 我们将护士质量和安全教育（QSEN）和全国护理联盟（NLN）的能力整合到我们的理念中，作为我们核心价值观的一部分.
NLN competencies for nursing are central to the conceptual framework. The related QSEN competencies for graduate nurses define the knowledge, 毕业护士应具备的技能和态度，以不断提高他们工作的医疗保健系统的质量和安全.
Advocate for patients and families in ways that promote their self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings.
在尊重患者偏好的基础上，承认患者或其指定人员是控制的来源和提供富有同情心和协调的护理的全面合作伙伴, values, and needs.
Make judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care and that promote the health of patient within the family and community context.
通过系统有效性和个人表现，最大限度地减少对患者和提供者的伤害风险.
Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.
Implement one’s role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility, ethical practices, and an evolving identity as a nurse committed to evidence-based practice, caring, advocacy, and safe, quality care for diverse patients within a family and community context.
Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
Examine the evidence that underlies clinical nursing practice to challenge the status quo, questions underlying assumptions, and offer new insights to improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities.
将当前最佳证据与临床专业知识、患者/家庭偏好和价值观相结合，以提供最佳医疗保健服务.
使用数据来监测护理过程的结果，并使用改进方法来设计和测试变化，以不断提高卫生保健系统的质量和安全性. (QSEN def)
The Nursing Education Program is a concept based curriculum which is a stackable credential. 要完成副注册护士学位(ADN)，学生必须成功完成整个5个学期. If the student wishes to complete the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Degree only, the student must successfully complete NUR 114 and NUR 115. Once NUR 114 and NUR 115 are completed the student may sit for the NCLEX PN exam. Should the student wish to complete the ADN, they may continue and complete the last two semesters. Should the student drop out of sequence upon completing the LPN component, the student has 1 year in which to reapply to complete the ADN.
You must apply by one of the deadline dates and be accepted to the program. 您应该提交申请的日期将取决于您满足入学要求的时间以及您决定开始课程的合适时间.
Gadsden State does not teach nursing courses completely online at the present time; although computer testing, some hybrid courses, and web-enhanced courses are a part of the curriculum.
No, we are not currently admitting new students for evening nursing courses.
Each program has a set of minimum of "Admission Requirements." Please see the program info tabs for more information.
Not necessarily. Admission is competitive; all applicants are rank-ordered according to their test scores and grades. Those applicants with the highest scores will be on the top of the list.
Please see the program info tabs for nursing program application specifics.
No, original documents must be received by given deadlines. Faxed or mailed applications are not accepted; all applications are submitted online. You will be given information on handling health records at orientation, if accepted into the program.
Gadsden State does not have a “Waiting List.” Students must apply for the program to be included in the rank order for acceptance. The top students are admitted and a number of students are placed on a temporary alternate list in case we have an opening available before the program begins.
The “alternate list” is temporary, it is used until the beginning of the program following the application deadline. Students must reapply if they are not admitted.
You will receive a letter 4-6 weeks after deadline date. The letter will be emailed to the Gadsden State student email account.
Admission to the nursing program is not based on the applicant’s cumulative GPA. The admission is based on a combination of a test score and grades in certain courses.
Yes. The Admissions office requires hand delivered transcripts be sealed, stamped "OFFICIAL," and delivered to:
Room 140, One Stop Center, 401 Korner Street, Gadsden, Alabama
If the transcripts are opened, or appear tampered with, the Admissions Office will not accept the documents.
Do not bring or send official transcripts to the Nursing Education Department.
我收到一封电子邮件，说我的成绩单没有在截止日期前送到招生办公室. I requested them from my previous school over 2 (or more) weeks ago. Why was my application denied?
The nursing program has deadline dates published well in advance and those dates do not vary. It is the applicant's responsibility to know about the deadline(s) and abide by the requirements. 入学程序不能因为申请人没有足够的时间来接收所有记录而延迟. It is recommended that transcript requests be made not less than 30 days prior to the deadline. 申请人有责任提前联系招生办公室，以确保收到成绩单. Neither Gadsden State, nor the Nursing Program, can be responsible for the speed of the U.S. mail or the speed with which another institution mailed the transcripts.
A variety of clinical agencies are used within a 65-70 mile radius of the Gadsden State Campuses. You may attend different sites during the same semester.
No. Efforts are made to accommodate students’ needs when possible. However, 护理教育需要广泛的临床经验，而这些经验只能通过参加不同的临床场所来获得.
Physical and mental requirements for performing the duties of a particular health science program. See: Essential Functions Policy
No. Only students who are accepted into the program will complete the form.
Your health records will need to be turned in AFTER admission to the program. 您将在录取通知书中收到表格，详细信息将在入学指导时提供, after you have been accepted into the program.
No, most clinical contractual agreements require American Heart Association, Health Care Provider level with Basic Life Support (BLS).
No. You can register for the co-requisite academic courses, but not the NUR courses*. 被录取的学生如果没有在录取通知书上规定的截止日期前完成健康要求，将失去在该计划中的位置.
The clinical agencies have certain requirements to guarantee the health and safety of their patients. 学生必须满足这些规定，以便他们能够参加临床环境的教育. 这些要求将是必要的任何人在医疗保健领域，而在学校和以后的就业期间. 请保留一份你的记录副本，因为在你离开项目后，love爱博不会保留这些记录.
阿拉巴马州通识课程(AGSC)第二区域的大多数课程都可以用来满足人文学科的选修要求. Some of the courses taught at Gadsden State that can be used for the elective are as follows:
- ART 100: Art Appreciation
- MUS 101: Music Appreciation
- THR 120: Theater Appreciation
- PHL 206: Ethics in Society - (Strongly recommended by our clinical affiliates)
- HUM 101: Introduction to Humanities
- REL 151: Survey of Old Testament
- REL 152: Survey of New Testament.
Please note there are additional courses offered that satisfy this requirement, depending on individual interest and schedule.
If you are transferring from other colleges or universities, check with Health Science Outreach Coordinator Amanda Martin (amartin@edgepointedges.com) regarding transfer of your course(s)
Dr. Cynthia Mullinax, Nursing Program Director and Instructor
256-549-8452
The Registered Nursing Education Program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Registered Nursing Education Program at Gadsden State Community College with campuses in Gadsden, Centre, and Anniston, Alabama is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Alabama Board of Nursing
RSA Plaza, Ste. 250
770 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36107
334-293-5200
www.abn.alabama.gov
ACEN
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
ACEN委员委员会对注册护理教育项目做出的最新认证决定是继续认证. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program HERE.