Health care experience is considered if the employing organization defines itself as a health care organization and included hands‐on patient experiences such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Physio/occupational Therapy Assistant, Phlebotomist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist and Licensed Practical Nurse.
Completion of the SCC Nursing Program is a rigorous commitment of students’ time and resources. Timelines and schedules vary each quarter. The Nursing Program does not accommodate student change requests. Students shall be prepared to make personal and professional adjustments to fulfill clinical and learning schedules each quarter.
Protection of vulnerable patients in the clinical learning setting is a priority; therefore, students need to be fully immunized, including yearly flu vaccines, before beginning nursing classes. Yearly testing for tuberculosis is also required. Non‐immunizes students may be refused placement in healthcare settings, making completion of course learning objectives impossible. Students will be asked to provide proof of immunity prior to orientation day.