NoN-traditioNal Course of

study for lPN aNd rN levels

Class Schedule In the NEW Program students are in class or lab two evenings a week Most clinical experiences are on the weekends

NEW Schedule (Non-traditional Evening and Weekend)

Admission Requirements ( ) Credits BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I ( 4 ) BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology II ( 4 ) ENG 121 English Composition I ( 3 ) PSY 235 Human Growth amp Development ( 3 ) All with a GPA of 25 or higher

Summer Semester MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations ( 3 ) HWE 100 Human Nutrition ( 3 ) or HPR 108 Dietary Nutrition ( 1 ) Elective GTE Humanities or

Social Behavioral Science ( 3 )

Fall Semester NUR 109 Fundamentals of Nursing ( 6 ) BIO 204 Microbiology ( 4 )

Spring Semester NUR 112 Basics Concepts of Pharmacology ( 2 ) NUR 106 Med-Surg Nursing Concepts ( 7 ) NUR 150 Maternal - Child Nursing ( 6 )

Summer Semester BIO 216 Pathophysiology ( 4 ) NUR 169 Transition into Practical Nursing ( 4 ) (Required only for those interested in obtaining their LPN license)

NUR 206 NUR 212

Summer Semester NUR 230

Fall Semester for those continuing on to the AAS Degree RN NUR 206 Advanced Concepts of Med Surg Nursing I ( 65 ) NUR 212 Pharmacology II ( 2 )

Spring Semester Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing ( 4 ) Advanced Concepts of MedSurg Nursing II ( 5 )

Transition to Professional Nursing ( 4 )

admissioN Criteria

Admission into the OJC Nursing Program is based on a competitive scoring system Admission selections will be made from the highest admission scores down to a minimum score of 50 The following criteria will be used to determine each applicantrsquos admission score bull Grade Point Average (GPA) in pre-requisite and other required

courses minimum GPA is 25 bull Accuplacer Reading Score minimum is 80 bull Accuplacer Mathndash Elementary Algebra (EA) minimum is 61 bull Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) optional but receives 5 points

toward admission bull Permanent address in the OJC Service area or past military

service optional but receives 5 points toward admission

For complete Nursing Program Information go to

ojceduAssociateNursingaspx

CheCklist

Apply - FREE application ojceduhowToApplyaspx 1 Submit your High School GED or College Transcript 2 Apply for COF - the College Opportunity Fund (COF) for

Colorado residents only httpscofcollege-assistorg 3 Apply for FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA) Apply at fafsaedgov ndash OJC School Code 001362

4 SChedule Advising and placement testing Call 719-384-6831

5 Apply for Scholarships - Download applications at ojceduscholarshipsaspx

6 COmplete the New Student Online Orientation at ojcedufuturestudentsstudentorientationaspx

I chose the nursing program at OJC because of the high pass rate for the NCLEX exam and for the fantastic student-to-instructor ratio The

instructors are always willing to

answer questions

mdash Adam

Accreditation

Otero Junior College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

The Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing

Education in Nursing Inc (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Rd NE Ste

Program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for

8-50 Atlanta GA 30326 404-975-5000

The Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant programs are approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing

For more information contact Otero Junior College Nursing Department (719) 384-6898

diane mcelroy Director nursingojcedu | 7193846899

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing Inc (ACEN)

1802 Colorado Ave | La Junta CO 81050 wwwojcedu | informationojcedu

Gainful Employment Information available at ojcedugainfulemploymentaspx

Otero Junior College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120 The College does not discriminate on the basis of sexgender race color age creed national or ethnic origin physical or mental disability veteran status pregnancy status religion genetic information gender identity or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities Otero Junior College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs The College has a designated an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) OFFICER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) OFFICER AND TITLE IX COORDINATOR with the responsibility to coordinate the collegersquos civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act If you have any questions please contact the EO and Title IX Coordinator at 719 384shy6824 or EOandTitleIXCoordinatorojcedu or Macdonald Hall Room 221 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education Region VIII Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204 telephone (303) 844-3417

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Wersquore Focused on YOUR FUTURE

I am a single mom of three who works fulltime in addition to getting my nursing degree I commute to OJC from out of the area and am so thankful that OJC has a program that will work with my personal life and work schedule The OJC Nursing program is very structured there are no surprises and the instructors are experienced professionals in their

I would highly recommend the program to students who are trying to balance other

responsibilities in addition to completing their

education

mdash Sheree

assoCiate of

aPPlied sCieNCe degree - rN After successfully completing all prerequisites and four

semesters of coursework graduates will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing Often called an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) this degree qualifies graduates to take the Registered Nursing NCLEX exam to obtain a

Registered Nurse (RN) License

program offered in a Traditional or NEW Format

OJC offers students the choice of enrolling in the nursing program as a traditional day-time

program student or in the Non-traditional Evening and Weekend (NEW) program

The traditional day-time program offers class lab and clinical experiences five days a week Monday through Friday during the regular fall and spring semesters for four semesters In the NEW Program students are in class or lab two evenings a week and complete clinical experiences on the weekends The NEW program runs year round and is completed in approximately six semesters of consistent attendance

field

Prerequisite Courses Prerequisite courses apply to RN and LPN programs

(All with a GPA of 25 or higher) ( ) Credits ( ) Credits BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I ( 4 ) ENG 121 English Composition I ( 3 ) BIO 202 Anatomy amp Physiology II ( 4 ) PSY 235 Human Growth amp Development ( 3 )

traditioNal Course of study

for Associate Degree Nursing (RN) and practical Nursing Certificate (lpN) After successfully completing all coursework graduates are qualified to take either the Registered Nursing NCLEX exam to

obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) License or apply to take the state licensing exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OJC offers students the choice of enrolling in the nursing program as a traditional day-time program student or in the Nonshy

traditional Evening and Weekend (NEW) program The traditional day-time program offers class lab and clinical experiences five days a week Monday through Friday during the regular fall and spring semesters In the NEW program students are in class or lab two evenings a week and complete clinical experiences on the weekends

Traditional Schedule First Semester ( ) Credits NUR 109 Fundamentals of Nursing ( 6 ) NUR 112 Basics Concepts of Pharmacology ( 2 ) HWE 100 Human Nutrition ( 3 )

or HPR 108 Dietary Nutrition ( 1 ) BIO 204 Microbiology ( 4 ) MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations ( 3 )

Second Semester NUR 106 Med-Surg Nursing Concepts ( 7 ) NUR 150 Maternal - Child Nursing ( 6 ) BIO 216 Pathophysiology ( 4 ) NUR 169 Transition into Practical Nursing ( 4 )

Required only for those interested in obtaining the LPN License

Third Semester NUR 206 Advanced Concepts of Medical

Surgical Nursing I ( 65 ) NUR 212 Pharmacology II ( 2 ) NUR 211 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing ( 4 )

Fourth Semester ( ) Credits NUR 216 Advanced Concepts of

Medical Surgical Nursing II ( 5 ) NUR 230 Transition to Professional Nursing ( 4 ) Elective GTE Humanities or Social Behavioral Science ( 3 )

Recommended Courses The following courses are recommended but not required to complement the required nursing program courses Students are encouraged to register for these courses as their schedule will allow CHE 101 Intro to Chemistry ( 5 ) CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications ( 3 ) ENG 122 English Composition II ( 3 ) HPR 178 Medical Terminology ( 2 ) PSY 101 General Psychology I ( 3 ) PSY 102 General Psychology II ( 3 ) SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ( 3 ) COM 115 Public Speaking ( 3 )

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in

PraCtiCal NursiNg CertifiCate - lPN

Nursing (RN) is designed with a Practical Nursing exit option By taking an additional course at the end of the first year of the program students will have completed the requirements for a Practical Nursing Certificate Graduates who earn a Practical Nursing Certificate are eligible to apply to take the state licensing exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

program offered in a Traditional or NEW Format OJC offers Practical Nursing students the option of attending classes in a traditional class format that will take at least two semesters to complete after pre-requisite courses are finished Or students can choose to practical Nursingattend the non-traditional Exit Option format (NEW) with The ADN (RN) Program is designed classes being held in with a Practical Nursing exit option the evenings and on The student may choose to take an

additional course at the end of the weekends The NEW first year of the program and then will program runs year have completed the requirements round and is completed for a Practical Nursing Certificate

in approximately Graduates with a PN Certificate are four semesters after eligible to apply to take the state prerequisite courses are licensing exam to become a Licensed finished Practical Nurse (LPN)

NursiNg assistaNt - CNa The Nurse Assistant training program is offered every

semester and requires the successful completion of three courses Students have to pass a criminal background check in order to complete the clinical course

Students will complete most of the theorylab courses prior to completing the clinical course

After successful completion of the course graduates will be qualified to take the Colorado State Practical and Skills Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)