The document summarizes nursing programs offered at Colby Community College. It offers a one-plus-one nursing program that prepares students as practical nurses or with an associate's degree. It also lists certificate programs in areas like home health aid, nurse aide, and emergency medical training. The practical nursing program is a one-year certificate that outlines the prerequisite and nursing courses required. The health assistant specialist and associate of applied science in nursing programs also provide overviews of their curriculum requirements. General information is provided on admissions, the nursing program's mission, campus life, and contact details.

1. Colby Community College
NURSING

2. Why Nursing ?
According to employment projections released
by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics,
in December 2009,nursing is among the
occupations expected to gain the most new job
positions between 2008 and 2018.
The report projected an increase of 581,500
jobs for registered nurses which would amount
to a 22 percent jump from 2008 levels.

3. Nursing Program in
Colby Community College offers a one-plus-one
nursing program. Two levels prepare students
to practice either as Practical Nurses or as
Associate Degree.
• NLNAC Accredited
• KSBN Approved
• Experienced Faculty
• Varied Clinical Experiences

4. General Allied Health
Certificates of Completion
Home Health Aid Courses
Must have Nurse Aide Licensure Approval
AI 177 Home Health Aid
Must Take State Licensing Exam To Qualify
Nurse Aide Courses
Must Take State Licensing Exam To Qualify
AL 104 Nurse Aide
Medication Aid Courses
Must have Nurse Aide Licensure Approval
AI 110 Medication Aid
Must Take State Licensing Exam To Qualify
Restorative Aide Courses
Must have Nurse Aide Licensure Approval
AL 116 Restorative Aid
Nursing Home Personnel Courses
SO 132 Cert Training – Social Services Designee
So 132 Cert Training – Activities Director
Emergency Medical Training
Al 125 Emergency Medical Training
Must Take State Licensing Exam To Qualify
Once Listed Classes are Completed, Certificates will be Awarded.

5. Practical Nursing
One Year Certificate
The 4 prerequisite courses which must be completed before the start of the Level 1 nursing courses.
Summer
NS 100 Fundamentals of Nursing With Lab
Fall
NS 112 KSPN Gerontology Nursing
NS 122 KSPN Pharmacology
NS 134 KSPN Foundations of Nursing
NS 134 KSPN Foundations Clinical
NS 145 KSPN Maternal and Child Care I
NS 145 KSPN Maternal and Child Care Clinical
Spring
NS 156 KSPN Mental Health Nursing I
NS 167 KSPN Medical Surgical Nursing I
NS 167 KSPN Medical Surgical I Clinical
NS 178 KSPN Medical Surgical Nursing II
NS 178 KSPN Medical Surgical II Clinical
Total Credit Hours for Certificate are 46. Classes are Taken as Outlined Per Semester

6. Health Assistant Specialist
One Year Certificate of Completion
Total Credit Hours Needed: 14.
This is a certificate program to balance your education while working in the Long Term Care
setting. Students with this certificate work with the elderly and need a variety courses to improve
the care given to this population
Program Requirements
AL 101 Basic Nutrition
Al 102 Medical Terminology
Al 104 Certified Nurse Aide
Al 110 Certified Medication Aide
PI 276 Introduction to Ethics
PS 225 Death and Dying

7. Associate of Applied Science
Nursing
This program requires selective admission. The student MUST demonstrate proof of licensure (LPN,
RRT, or MICT) and be admitted to enter the ADN program.
Fall
PI 276 Introduction to Ethics
NS 280 NS Microbiology with Lab
PS 176 General Psychology
NS 210 KSPN Mental Health Nursing
NS 225 Medical Surgical Nursing III
Spring
EN 176 English Composition I
Oral Communications – Gen Ed
NS 215 Professional Issues
NS 220 Maternal Child Care Nursing II
NS 235 Medical Surgical Nursing IV
Total Credit Hours for Associates Degree is 75. Classes are Taken as Outlined Per Semester

8. Program Mission Statement
Colby Community College Department of
Nursing provides effective entry-level
education to fulfill the educational goals of
all nursing students and to promote life-long
learning experiences through continuing
education experience for the graduate nurse.

9. Accomplished by ensuring students demonstrate :
1. Practice within the ethical and legal scope of
practice
2. Application of nursing process
3. Independent coordinated nursing care of
clients through the lifespan.
4. Utilization of therapeutic communication in
the dynamic health care system and the
community.

10. Admission Procedure
Admission to the program is a selective
process.
Enrollment is limited.
Deadline is March 1st.
Gender and age are not a factor for admission.

11. My Classes in CCC Nursing Program:
Basic Nutrition Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology Developmental Psychology
Fundamentals of Nursing Gerontology Nursing
Pharmacology Mental Health Nursing
Maternal &
Child Care Nursing

12. Why
Colby Community College?
• Ranked #10 in Community Colleges in the
United States
• Low student teacher 15:1
• 92% of all CCC students receive financial aid
• Hands on learning
• 9 Varsity Sports
• 22 Academic All-Americans since 2005

13. Life in Campus

14. Contact Information
Marie Wolkomir
785-460-4797
marie.wolkomir@colbycc.edu

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