LPN
REFRESHER
COURSE
May 28, 2015
Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Instructional Syllabus .................................................................................................................................................... 5- 12
Self-Assessment Questionaire ..................................................................................................................................... 13-14
APPENDIX I
LPN Refresher Application…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16-17
Student Acknowledgement Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
Preceptorship Agreement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...19
Physical Examination Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20-21
Physical Requirements Forms………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….22
Essential Skills & Functional Abilities For Nursing ………………………………………………………………………………………….23-25
PreCheck Online Background Check..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..26
APPENDIX II
Admission/Readmission Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........28
Citizenship Permanent Residency or Lawful Immigration Status Forms REG 0063-A..……………………………………29-31
REG Form 41-A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32-33
Certification of US Citizenship or Lawful Immigration Status Forms REG 0056………………………………………………34-35
In-State or WUE Tuition Rate Forms REG 0064………………………………………………………………………………………………36-37
Course Enrollment Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….38
APPENDIX III
Obtaining a Temporary License for Refresher Course……………………………………………………………………………………40-47
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Introduction and Overview
LPN REFRESHER COURSE
The Refresher Program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) is designed to assist the nurse in updating knowledge, skills
and understanding of current nursing theory and practice. There are thirteen (13) self-paced modules. Modules 1-11
are required with 2 extra modules available for students working specialized clinical area such as hospice or family
nursing select and a minimum of one hundred twelve (112) hours of clinical practicum is required. If you have not taken
the licensure exam you are required to do all 13 modules and a minimum of one hundred twelve (112) hours of clinical
practicum required. The modular format allows the student to work at their own pace with a faculty coordinator to
answer questions and advise in the clinical experience. The course is three (3) lecture credits and nine (9) laboratory
credits for a total of six (6) credits earned. The concepts presented in this course provide the LPN student with a holistic
view of nursing and can be applied to the care of patients throughout the life span.
To be initially eligible for this Program, the LPN student must:
1. It is the responsibility of the student to locate a clinical agency that is willing to accept the student for clinical
rotation and provide a RN preceptor. The attached preceptor Agreement must be signed by appropriate agency
administrative personnel and returned with the application. No clinical rotation can begin until Mohave
Community College and the designated agency have a signed working agreement. The Nursing Department of
Mohave Community College will initiate a clinical agreement if the need arises. The College does not guarantee
clinical placement. This is totally an agency decision.
2. Submit a completed application for the NUR 135, LPN Refresher Course and associated materials and mail
information to Mohave Community College, Department of Nursing, 1801 Detroit Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409:
 Clinical facility and Preceptor Agreement
 LPN Student acknowledgement of Information
 College application
 Admission/Readmission Procedures – Need to be completed online, directions provided
 Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Lawful Immigration Status Forms – REG 0063-A
 REG Form 41-A
 Certification of United States Citizenship or Lawful Immigration Status Form - REG 0056
 Instate WUE Forms – REG 0064
 Course Enrollment Form – REG 0017
 Complete the Online Pre-Check
 AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card – Please contact the nursing office for the form it takes 6-8 weeks for a card.
Upon approval of the materials submitted, the Director of Nursing will give permission for registration to occur.
3. Upon registration, the student will receive information regarding Distance Education and how to access the ten
(11) self-paced learning modules online, and a faculty member will be assigned to coordinate the course.
4. A comprehensive final examination will be required at the completion of the modular assignments. The
examination is comprised of multiple choice questions derived from the objectives list in the modules. The time
required for the examination is approximately 2 hours. A score of seventy-five (75%) is required for passing.
The examination will either be available online or the student/faculty will arrange for appropriate proctoring. In
the case of a proctored examination, the LPN student will then verify arrangements for taking the examination.
Revised: 1/29/15
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5. Within thirty (30-60) days of acceptance into the Refresher Course, please return the following:
 Completed Physical Examination – one has been provided for you
 Proof of Varicella immunization/titer
 Proof of MMR
 Current TB test
 Evidence of negative drug screen
 Proof of personal health insurance
 Current CPR certification
 Current/Temporary LPN License
You WILL NOT be able to begin clinical experience without this documentation. Please be aware that if you are
unable to obtain a clearance card or a temporary license for the Refresher Program or loose preceptorship
placement and cannot secure a different placement, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. Admission to or completion of
the Mohave Community College LPN Nurse Refresher Program does not guarantee obtaining a license to
practice practical nursing. Licensure requirements and the subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and
responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Nurse
Practice Act Statues, Rules and Regulations independently of any college or school program requirements. If
you have been convicted of a felony, contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing to verify eligibly to be licensed
prior to submitting the application materials.
For Drug testing, report to one of the following locations to provide a Urine Specimen:
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Mohave Environmental Lab
Cerbat Chiropractic (DAT Express)
DAT Express
101 Civic Center Lane
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-453-0115
2580 Landon Dr. #A
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
928-754-8101
1867 Gates Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86401
928-718-2225
1224 South River Rd.
St. George, UT 84790
435-656-1122
OR: If you have completed this screen within the past year as part of your employment requirements, a waiver has been
provided for you to take to your employer’s appropriate office and have them send the results back to the address
provided.
OR: If you DO NOT live within the local area, please make arrangements for drug testing within your area and have the
test results sent to:
Mohave Community College
Nursing Department
1801 Detroit Ave.
Kingman, AZ 86401
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CPR Requirements:
CPR classes are offered by many local hospitals and fire departments, as well as the American Heart Association. CPR
must be a Health Care Provider Level. (AHA Health Care Provider, ARC Professional Rescuer – NOT community). The
LPN Refresher Student must show evidence of a current CPR care to begin the clinical practicum.
Clinical Rotations WILL NOT begin until:
1. Successful completion of all coursework and final examination.
2. Student has secured a clinical site and clinical preceptor and a working agreement is signed between Mohave
Community College and agency in which student is to complete clinical assignments.
3. Heath Care, DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, Online PreCheck Background Check, Drug Screen, and Licensure are
met and documented.
The LPN Refresher Student will be expected to work the same hours as the agency preceptor. The LPN Refresher
Student is required to complete one-hundred twelve (112) hours of clinical practicum. Clinical guidelines and forms are
located in a later section of course materials.
The didactic material and clinical practicum should be completed within a reasonable period of time after registration.
Maximum time allotted for course completion is six (6) months from the time the course is first offered. A certificate
indicating completion of the LPN Refresher Program and academic credit will be granted by Mohave Community College
when the student has successfully completed both the didactic and clinical components of the course. Mohave
Community College will also notify the Arizona State Board of Nursing of the outcome. If appropriate, the nurse may
then contact the Board for a current license.
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INSTRUCTION
Syllabus
Practical Nurse Refresher
NUR 135, Section 851/852
(H) 928-453-6406
6pm-8pm
Instructor
Marilyn Parker, RN, MSN
E-mail
mparker@mohave.edu
marilynrp@citlink.net
Phone
(O) 928-505-3358
8am-5pm
(C) 928-459-3533
Office location & hours
Lake Havasu Campus; Monday 3-5pm, Thursday 1-5pm
Dates, days and times of
the class
Class Format: Distance Education (Online)
Class Location
Class Format: Distance Education (Online)
Modality of Course
Class Format: Distance Education (Online)
NUR 135, LPN Refresher, Six (6) credits, three (3) lecture, nine (9) lab.
Course Description:
Designed for the LPN to update knowledge and skills of current nursing practice. There are
eleven (11) self-paced modules. Modules 1-11 are required with 2 extra modules available
for students working in specialized clinical areas such as hospice or family nursing; and a
minimum of one hundred twelve (112) hours of clinical practicum is required. If you have
not taken the licensure exam you are required to do all 13 modules and a minimum of one
hundred twelve (112) hours of clinical practicum is required. Modules that must be
completed during the fifteen (15) week semester. The LPN student functions under the
supervision of an RN preceptor in a hospital or extended care medical/surgical unit for one
hundred twelve (112) hours. Maximum time allotted for course completion is six (6)
months from the start of the semester.
The practical nurse will be prepared to re-enter the work field. At the completion of the
course, the practical nurse will be able to:
1. Practice within the professional, legal and ethical framework of practical nursing
accepting personal responsibility for own actions, maintaining established standards
of care, and continuing self-development. (Accountability)
Course Goals:
2. Integrate physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual components of caring behaviors
for self and other individuals. (Caring)
3. Provide competent safe patient care to individuals experiencing transition in welldefined practice settings. (Clinical Competence)
4. Utilize effective communication techniques to elicit information from patients.
(Communication)
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5. Utilize the nursing process in relation to the care of patients with common disorders
and evidence based practice In relation to clinical decision making in the care of
patients. (Critical Thinking)
6. Provide culturally appropriate therapeutic nursing interventions. (Culture)
7. Support teaching done by the RN, physician and other members of the health care
team, i.e., physical and respiratory therapists. (Learning/Teaching)
8. Serve as a contributing member of the health care team. (Leadership/Management)
Upon Successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a) Accountability:
1. Assume responsibility and accountability for personal actions by reporting
errors, omissions, and questionable situations immediately to
preceptor/staff.
2. Conform to legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession.
3. Demonstrates behaviors of lifelong learning.
b) Caring:
1. Identify the basic needs and stages of development affecting patients with
common conditions.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the transitions experienced by man and how
they relate to healthcare.
3. Describe factors that affect the patient’s ability to adapt to the
environment.
4. Acknowledge and incorporate, if possible, in the plan of care the unique
preferences of patients.
Statement of
Competencies:
c) Clinical Competencies:
1. Describe the basic path physiology, major needs and nursing interventions
for adult patients with common medical/surgical conditions.
2. Identify the major needs and nursing interventions for the childbearing
family and the pediatric patient. (for the unlicensed student)
3. Identify problems and needs affecting the elderly patient.
4. Address the Healing Community Model (transitions) and develop a plan of
care for an adult patient.
5. Discuss methods of evaluating effectiveness of interventions in a plan care.
6. Utilize principles of evidence based practice in clinical decisions.
7. Demonstrate competence in performing such basic skills as bed baths,
injections, bladder catheterizations, vital signs, oral care, would care, NG
tube insertion, central line dressing change, flush of central lines and
ostomy care.
d) Communication:
1. Appropriately utilize documentation methods within the facility.
2. Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to optimize
successful patient transitions.
3. Utilize appropriate communication techniques for relating to patients and
reporting on patient activities.
e) Culture:
1. Perform the role of patient advocate if the need arises.
2. Develop increasing awareness of culturally congruent care.
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f)
Learning/Teaching:
1. Implement supportive teaching as assigned.
2. Refer patient learning needs to the Registered Nurse.
g) Management/Leadership:
1. Work collaboratively with other personnel in the healthcare team.
2. Accurately report patient care situations to the Registered Nurse.
To be initially eligible for this Program, the LPN student must:
1. Locate a clinical agency that is willing to accept the student for clinical rotation and
provide a preceptor. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the clinical
site and clinical preceptor. The attached Clinical/Preceptor Agreement must be
signed by appropriate agency administrative personnel and returned with the
application. Student cannot register for the class until the clinical facility and
preceptor are secure. No clinical rotation can begin until Mohave Community
College and the designated agency have a signed working agreement. The Nursing
Department of Mohave Community College will initiate a clinical contract if the
need arises. The College does not guarantee placement.
2. Submit a completed application for NUR 135, LPN Refresher Course and associated
materials (Clinical/Preceptor Agreement, LPN Student Acknowledgement of
Information, College Application, and Citizenship papers) to the Department of
Nursing at 1801 Detroit Ave., Kingman, AZ 86409. Upon approval of the materials
submitted, the Director of Nursing will give permission for registration to occur.
Course Requirements
3. Completion of modular assignments and final examination. See Grading Criteria for
passing standard. A comprehensive final examination will be required at the
completion of the modular assignments. The examination is comprised of multiple
choice questions derived from the objectives list in the modules. The time required
for the examination is approximately 2 hours. A score of seventy-five (75%) is
required for passing. The examination will either be available online or the
student/faculty will arrange for appropriate proctoring. In the case of a proctored
examination, the LPN student will provide the faculty with the name of a proctor,
who works in an educational setting, and the faculty will then verify arrangements
for taking the examination.
4. Complete 112 hours of clinical with preceptor. Within thirty (30) days of
acceptance into the Refresher Course, please return the completed proof of
varicella titer or immunization, MMR, Current TB test, evidence of negative drug
screen, proof of personal health insurance, current CPR certification, as well as a
copy of the current/temporary RN license to this office. You will not be able to
begin the clinical experience without this documentation.
Please be aware if you are unable to obtain a clearance card or a temporary license for the
Refresher Program or loose preceptorship placement and cannot secure a different
placement there are no refunds. Admission to or completion of the Mohave Community
College LPN Nurse Refresher Program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice
Practical Nursing. Licensure requirements and the subsequent procedures are exclusive
right and responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the
requirements of the Nurse Practice Act: Statues, Rules and Regulations independently of
any college or school program requirements. If you have been convicted of a felony, contact
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the Arizona State Board of Nursing to verify eligibility to be licensed prior to submitting the
application materials.
Grading Criteria and Scale:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assigned Homework Modules…..
Final Examination…………………….
Dosage Examination………………..
Clinical Practicum…………………….
40% of final grade
50% of final grade: Must obtain 75% grade to pass course.
10% of final grade: Must obtain 100% score to pass course
Pass/Fail Evaluation
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80– 89%
C = 75-79%
D = 60 – 74.9%
F = 59% and below
Course Schedule:
The Theory portion of the program is comprised of eleven (11) modules with 2 specialty modules. Thirteen (13)
modules are required if you have not taken the license exam. Each module contains an overview, content outline,
theory objectives and recommended and supplemental reading assignments.
A suggested format for study includes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Be familiar with the module objectives.
Complete required reading, identifying key concepts related to module objectives.
Utilize the module objectives as a means of self-testing.
Complete the assignments and return them to the instructor.
The student is responsible for doing sufficient reading and study to master the material present. The instructor is
available as a facilitator and resource person should problems or questions arise. Homework assignments should
be completed and returned to the instructor as quickly as possible.
During the time of module completion, the student is also responsible for practicing skills as needed to prepare for
the clinical experience. There are nursing laboratories available on the Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City,
and North Mohave Campuses for this purpose. You may also arrange with your preceptor to practice skills at the
clinical agency. Up to 32 hours of the required 112 hours may be utilized for skill practice and facility orientation.
Upon successful completion, make arrangements with the instructor to schedule the final examination. You must
attain a 75% on the comprehensive final examination before you begin the clinical practicum and a 100% on the
dosage examination before you can begin the clinical practicum.
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Course Assignments:
Session
Learning Unit
Required Assignments / Tests
Module 1
(4 HR)
Safe Effective Care Environment: Management of Care I
 LPN Practice Today
 Values and Ethics
 Legal Aspects of Nursing
Completion of Module 1
Module 2
(4 HR)
Safe Effective Care Environment: Management of Care 2
 Nursing Process
 Homeostasis, Transitions
 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
 Evidence-Based Practice
 Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
Safe Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
 QSEN Competencies
 Medical Surgical Asepsis
 Infection Control and Cycle of Infection
 Patient and Nurse Safety
Health Promotion: Nursing Throughout the Lifespan with
Focus on the Older Adult
 Principles of Growth and Development
 Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
 Late Adulthood
Health Promotion: Health Assessment
 Data Collection and General Survey
 Data Collection Most Common in PN Practice
 Physical Data Collection Techniques
 Findings in the Older Adult
Psychosocial Integrity
 Therapeutic Communication
 Coping
 Self-Concept and Sexuality
 Cultural Competence and Spiritual Nursing Care
 Grief, Loss and Palliative Care
 Patient with Psychological Problems
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
 Pain Management
 Nutritional Status
 Hygiene
 Rest and Sleep
 Mobility/Immobility
 Elimination
 Sensory Perception
 Alternative Therapies
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral
Therapies
 Legal Aspects and Responsibilities
 Pharmacokinetic Principles
 Pharmacodynamic Principles
Completion of Module 2
Module 3
(4 HR)
Module 4
(4 HR)
Module 5
(4 HR)
Module 6
(4 HR)
Module 7
(3 HR)
Module 8
(4 HR)
Completion of Module 3
Completion of Module 4
Completion of Module 5
Completion of Module 6
Completion of Module 7
Completion of Module 8
Dosage Examination
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Module 12
(4 HR)
 Variables that Affect Drug Action
 Effects of Medications
 Medication Administration Procedures
 Medication Reconciliation
 Central Line Care
 Intravenous Fluids
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
 Nasogastric Intubation
 Enteral Feedings
 Airway Management
 Glucose Monitoring
 Perioperative Nursing
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
 Pressure Ulcers
 Wounds and Wound Management
 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
 Acid Base Imbalance
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation and
Reduction of Risk Potential: Medical Surgical Nursing
 Neurosensory Disorders
 Respiratory Disorders
 Cardiovascular Disorders
 Hematologic Disorders
 Gastrointestinal Disorders
 Renal Disorders
 Reproductive Disorders
 Musculoskeletal Disorders
 Integumentary Disorders
 Endocrine Disorders
 Immune System and Infectious Disorders
Family Nursing-: Complete if you have not yet taken the
licensure examination.
Module 13
(3 HR)
Hospice: Complete if you are doing your clinical experience in
this area.
Module 9
(4 HR)
Module 10
(4 HR)
Module 11
(5 HR)
Completion of Module 9
Completion of Module 10
Complete of Module 11
Final Examination
Course materials and equipment:
Required:
 A medical-surgical text
 A pharmacology test
 A current drug handbook
 A dosage calculation text
 A clinical nursing procedures text – Fundamental of Nursing (Taylor) is recommended.
 A maternal/child text – Maternal-Child Nursing (Pillitteri) is recommended.
 Computer with online capability
 Reliable Internet service.
 Appropriate uniform and nursing supplies for clinical practicum.
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The student may choose to purchase texts from the College Bookstore that is currently stocked for the generic AAS
Nursing Program. Other texts may be substituted but they should not be older than three (3) years.
Clinical Practicum:
Assignments will generally be made to medical/surgical areas of the hospital or skilled nursing facility. Concepts
learned in this course can be applied to patients in all other clinical settings (obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatry).
The LPN refresher student will be assigned a preceptor and will be required to work the same schedule for a
minimum of one hundred twelve hours (112). Liability coverage is provided by Mohave Community College.
The following evaluation tools are used in the clinical practicum: Expectations for Clinical Performance, Skills List,
Nursing Care Plan, Performance Evaluation Rating, and Final Performance Evaluation Summary.
Skills listed on the skill sheets are graded as satisfactory or unsatisfactory according to the Criteria for Safe
Performance. The criteria are listed on the skill sheets. A skill may be repeated until a satisfactory performance is
achieved. If a skill is not available, the preceptor will indicate that the skill was not observed.
At the end of the clinical practicum, the preceptor will meet with the LPN refresher student to complete the final
clinical evaluation. All documentation must be submitted to the Nursing Department for a grade to be assigned. It
is the responsibility of the LPN refresher student to communicate closely with the preceptor and verify that
appropriate documentation validating successful completion has been submitted to the Nursing Department at
Mohave Community College.
The LPN refresher student and preceptor will be requested to complete an evaluation of the LPN Refresher Course
upon successful completion of the Program.
Clinical Experience Protocols:
1. All problems concerning clinical times are to be referred to the Nursing Faculty.
2. In the event of illness or injury in the clinical setting, the student maintains financial responsibility for
their own care.
3. All transportation and meals before, during, and after clinical experience are the student’s financial
responsibility.
4. All students are required to maintain health insurance coverage, malpractice insurance coverage,
current immunizations, TB screening, CPR certification, and negative drug screen. The student must
have current documentation on file in the Nursing Department or will not be allowed to participate in
the clinical experience.
5. All students are expected to conform to the policies and procedures of the agency where students are
assigned.
Students are responsible for abiding by the Student Code of Conduct located in the Student Handbook which can
be found on the Students Form page at http://mohave.edu/pages/244.asp
Access Angel through the MyMohave portal at http://mymohave.mohave.edu
Student E-Mail Accounts: MCC uses this email account to send you important information. As a student, it is your
responsibility to check this account regularly or forward this email to an account that is checked regularly. For
information on how and where to access your MCC student email account, go through the MyMohave portal at
http://mymohave.mohave.edu
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Student Support and Contact Information: Student support is available on all MCC campuses. For all contact
numbers see the phone directory and campus locations in the MCC Catalog which is found at
http://mohave.edu/pages/196.asp for information.
ADA Statement: Mohave Community College strives to facilitate, within reason, appropriate resources, services,
and auxiliary aids to allow each qualified person with a documented disability equitable access to educational
programs, social experiences, and career opportunities. If you need accommodations at Mohave Community
College for a documented disability, please contact the Disability Services Advisor on your campus or the Disability
Services Director. Additional information can be located on with website at: http://mohave.edu/pages/253.asp.
Diversity Statement: Mohave Community College Diversity Committees lend leadership and guidance to the
College to provide an inclusive learning and working environment and curriculum which affirms the plurality of life
experiences. Respecting the diversity of life experiences, we seek to celebrate the unique characteristics of all
faculty, staff, students and community members, including their diversity of religion, creed, gender, physical
appearance, ethnicity, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation,
marital status, veteran status, disability, age and socioeconomic class.
Student Responsibilities: Use of electronic devices, attendance, participation, academic honor code, academic
integrity and plagiarism, withdrawals and incomplete grade contracts. Students are responsible for abiding by the
policies governing these topics that can be found in the MCC Catalog at http://mohave.edu/pages/196.asp. For
further information on “What is plagiarism and why is it important?” please refer to the following:
http://www.mohave.edu/documents/Library/Resources/Lib_Avoid_Plagiarism_1604.pdf
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Mohave Community College Refresher Course Program
Self-Assessment Questionnaire to Determine Readiness for Enrollment
This survey has been designed to help you determine, in advance, if your investment of time and money in either the RN
or LPN Refresher Courses will likely lead to your successful completion of the program, and therefore a nursing
employment opportunity in the future. Not everyone who takes the Refresher Program is successful. The questions in
this survey were developed from the experiences of working with Refresher students and identifying those areas and
issues that were barriers to the candidate’s successful completion of the course.
Please respond to the following questions with absolute honesty after careful consideration of your habits, capabilities,
home environment and all family, social and other demands upon your time and energy. (Mark a Y or N as appropriate
to the left of each question, then total your responses at the end).
1. Are you prepared to spend about 10 hours (if left nursing in the last 5 years) to 20 hours (if left nursing 10 years
or more ago) every week for 16-24 weeks studying, reading text books, surfing the internet, reading online
articles, completing study modules and communicating with your faculty member?
2. Do you believe you can adequately cope with multiple stressors on your time and energy (family, friends, social
obligations, employment, school), especially when you have deadlines to meet?
3. Do you have supportive friends and family who are encouraging you to return to nursing?
4. If you currently work (outside nursing), can you afford to cut back on your hours to create time to do the course
work, plus however long it takes you to complete your 112 hours of Preceptorship?
5. Do you have sufficient saving/monies to cover the $800 (approximate) costs incurred through obtaining various
health and legal requirements for this course prior to the clinical experience? (Licensure, immunizations/titers,
CPR, health insurance, TB skin tests, uniforms, stethoscope, etc.)
6. Do you have sufficient internet and computer experience that will help you get online to access large databases,
open multiple sites at once, move between documents and sites, and upload/download attachments, photos
and documents or are you willing to learn?
7. Do you have an internet connection?
8. Can you afford appropriate computer access system for 6 months that will be required for participation in the
course (installation and maintenance fee)? (Answer may be “N/A”)
9. Do you believe that your MD or Primary Care Provider will determine that you are “fit” to practice nursing in
most settings? (This would include bending, lifting, carrying, and the physical endurance to work a 12 hour
shift.)
10. Do you believe that you can pass a mental acuity and memory test that would indicate you “fit” to practice
professional nursing?
11. Do you believe you can adequately handle the stress of acutely ill patients with multiple diagnoses, multitasking,
delegation, heightened responsibility, and rapid pace of professional nursing today?
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12. Can you reliably get to and from your clinical placement site as required?
13. Have you worked in a clinical setting as an RN/LPN within the last 20 years?
Questions 1 through 13:
Number of “NO” responses:
 0-3: You are probably a good candidate for the course.
 4-6: With advance planning, you may be able to enroll in the course at some point in the future.
 7+: It is not recommended for you to take the Refresher Program. You may speak with the Director of
Nursing about your potential problems or limitations.
Question 14: Individuals who have not practiced for 20 years or more are not eligible for this course.
For questions regarding any of the above, please contact the Director of Nursing at Mohave Community College:
Paula McNichols RNC, MSN
Director of Nursing
Mohave Community College
1801 Detroit Avenue
Kingman, Arizona, 86401
pmcnichols@mohave.edu
928-757-0868
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APPENDIX-I
Student Forms
LPN Refresher Application
Student Acknowledgement Form
Preceptorship Agreement
Student Physical Form
Physical Requirements Form
Online Pre-Check Background Check
All forms need to be completed prior to admission and registration for the class
and sent directly to the Nursing Department
1801 Detroit Ave., Kingman, AZ 86401
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LPN Refresher / NUR 135
APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name:
First Name:
MI:
Maiden:
Address:
(City)
(State)
Birthdate:
Social Security Number:
(Month)
(Day)
(Zip)
/
/
(Year)
(Home Phone)
(Cell Phone)
(Work Phone)
Email Address:
Basic Nursing Program:
(Location / Year Graduated)
ADDITIONAL NURSING EDUCATION
Name of Institution
City
State
Degree
Date
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name Of Institution
Type of Nursing
Dates of Employment
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THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED
1. Are you currently under investigation or is a disciplinary action pending against your nursing license or
CNA certificate in any state, other than Arizona, or territory of the United States?
NO
YES
If yes, please explain:
If you answered “YES” to this question, your application will not be processed until you provide us with
information from the AZ State Board of Nursing stating that you are eligible for a temporary license for the
refresher course only.
Before answering the next question, read the following: The fact that a conviction has been performed,
expunged, dismissed, deferred, or that your civil rights have been restored, does not mean that you answer this
question “NO”; you would have to answer “YES” and give details on each conviction.
2. Have you ever been convicted, entered a plea of guilty, no contender or no contest, or have you ever
been sentenced, served time in jail or prison, or had probation or sentence deferred in ANY FELONY or
undesignated offense?
NO
YES
If yes, please explain:
If you answered “YES” to this question, your application will not be processed until you provide us with
information from the AZ State Board of Nursing stating you are eligible for a temporary license for the
refresher course only.
If you are applying to take the course as part of a Board Consent Agreement (Board Only):
a. Submit a copy of Consent Agreement (Order) to the Director of Nursing.
b. Subject to interview by Director of Nursing or Faculty.
c. Acceptance of students on Consent Agreement (Board Order) is limited.
It is your (the student’s) responsibility to locate a clinical facility that is willing to accept you for clinical
rotations and provide a preceptor. The Clinical/Preceptor Agreement must be signed by the representative
of the facility and preceptor and returned with the application. No student will be allowed to participate in
clinical rotations until Mohave Community College and the facility have signed a working agreement.
By signing below, I am certifying that all statements are true, correct, and complete and that I understand that
any false statements can result in dismissal from the Refresher Course. I understand that I will not be allowed
to complete this course or participate in any clinical rotations without the above documentation being received
by the Mohave Community College Nursing Department.
(Student Signature)
(Date)
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NUR 135, LPN Refresher
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT INFORMATION
1. NUR 135, LPN Refresher, is a distance education program from the Mohave Community
College Department of Nursing, approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
2. Student must be able to obtain a current/temporary licensure from Arizona State Board
of Nursing.
3. Student must complete Pre-check background check and DPS clearance card prior to
admission into the class.
4. Modular work must be completed at a satisfactory level.
5. Final examination must score at least 75% in order to progress to clinical portion of
course.
6. The student must pass the dosage exam with a 100% prior to starting the clinical
practicum.
7. It is the student’s responsibility to secure clinical facility and preceptor for clinical
rotation prior to registration for the class and this information must be received by the
nursing office. If student cannot secure clinical facility and preceptor the student will
not be allowed to register for the class.
8. Student is responsible for medical examination, titers, drug screen, personal medical
insurance, etc. this information must be received by the nursing department prior to
registration of the class.
9. College provides student malpractice insurance.
10.Student understands that faculty will communicate with clinical preceptor as needed.
By signing below, student is acknowledging that they read and understand the above statements.
Student Signature:
Date:
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RN / LPN Refresher CLINICAL AND
PRECEPTORSHIP AGREEMENT
REFRESHER STUDENT
I have met with __________________________________, who will be a student at Mohave Community College
enrolled in the LPN/RN Refresher course, and agree to provide clinical rotation at this facility along with a
preceptor for the 112/160 required hours of clinical rotation. This will be at no additional cost to the student.
The facility will be notified in writing of the student’s successful completion of the coursework and final
examination and will at that time be provided the goals and expectations for the clinical rotation. The student
will make arrangements with preceptor to begin the clinical rotation and will be assigned the same shift hours
and unit as the preceptor.
FACILITY INFORMATION
Name and Title of Preceptor:
(PLEASE PRINT)
Signature of Preceptor:
Date:
Name of Hospital or Facility:
Signature of Facility Representative:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Contact Phone Number:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Nursing Department at Mohave Community College will implement a contractual
agreement and submit it to the facility for the appropriate signatures, if one has not already
been established after you have secured the clinical facility. For further questions regarding this,
please feel free to contact the Nursing Department at any time: 928-757-0868 or 928-505-3368.
WAYS OF RETURNING FORM
MAIL TO
Mohave Community College
Nursing Department
1801 Detroit Ave.
Kingman, AZ 86401
EMAIL TO
FAX TO
cpike@mohave.edu
928-718-7084
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RN PROGRAM / ALLIED HEALTH PHYSICAL FORM
RN Program ▪ 1801 Detroit Avenue ▪ Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone: (928) 505-3368 ▪ Fax: (928) 718-7084
All Nursing / Allied Health students must complete this form prior to Nursing Boot Camp. Physical Exam, TB Testing, UA
& CBC should begin upon receiving your acceptance packet. Make Copies of Physical and Lab reports for your records.
MCC-ID#:
NAME (print):
(LAST)
(FIRST)
(MI)
ADDRESS:
(STREET)
PHONE:
(
)
(CITY)
DOB:
(STATE)
AGE:
(ZIP)
SEX:
PERSONAL HISTORY (to be filled out by student)
YES
NO
Rheumatic Fever
Heart Disease
Tuberculosis
Positive Skin Test
Orthopedic Problem
Diabetes
Other
YES
NO
YES
Hernia
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Hepatitis
Sickle Cell Disease/Trait
Fainting
NO
High Blood Pressure
Convulsive Disorder
Speech Disorder
Allergies
Latex Allergy
Vision Problems
Medications:
Signature:
Date:
CLINICAL EVALUATION (to be completed by healthcare provider) Write Findings. No check (√) marks.
Height
VISION
Weight
(L)
(R)
Blood Pressure
CORRECTED (R)
Head
Skin
Eyes
Nose
Throat
Teeth
Ears
Neck-Thyroid
Pulse
(L)
Chest-Lungs
Heart
Breast
Abdomen
Hernia
Genitalia (Male)
Pelvic (Optional)
Ano-Rectal
Menses
Cardiovascular
Endocrine System
Lymphatic System
Neurological
Spine-Musculoskeletal
Lower Extremities
Upper Extremities
LAB Values – ABNORMAL RESULTS MUST BE ADDRESSED BY YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Urinalysis (attach lab copy)
HGB/HCT (attach lab copy)
Repeat Urinalysis
REQUIRED ANNUALLY
Tuberculin Test (PPD Intradermal only) Two Step
Date Given:
Date Read (48-72hrs):
Date Given:
Date Read (48-72hrs):
Results (in mm)
Results (in mm)
POSITIVE reactors to TB Test must submit written results of Chest X-ray report (PA & lateral). (Attach copy of CXR report.
Date:
Results:
Required on Initial Physical Only: TITERS NEED TO BE DONE ONE TIME ONLY
* Attach Lab Reports to this Form – FOUR (4) TITERS MUST BE SUBMITTED. EQUIVOCAL TITERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND REQUIRE
IMMUNIZATION. NEGATIVE TITERS REQUIRE IMMUNIZATION. REPEAT TITER WILL BE REQUIRED IN 30 DAYS.
* Rubeola Titer (Value):
* Mumps Titer (Value):
* Rubella Titer (Value):
* Varicella Titer (Value):
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
(If Negative, Vaccine Administered)
Date:
Date:
Date:
Result:
Result:
Result:
Result:
1
2
IMMUNIZATIONS
Polio Salk-Sabin (any history) Date:
Diphtheria/Tetanus Booster within ten years, Date:
Hepatitis B:
Date 1
Date 2
Influenza:
Tdap, Date:
Date 3
(or) Titer:
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MCC-ID#:
NAME (print):
(LAST)
(FIRST)
(MI)
ALLIED HEALTH AND RN STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO BE IMMUNIZED WITH BEPATITIS B VACCINE PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF CLINCIAL PRACTICE OR MUST
SIGN A DECLINIATION STATEMENT.
HEPATITAS B DECLINIATION STATEMENT
I understand that during my participation in my clinical internship, I may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I may be at risk of
acquiring Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. I have been informed of the need to be vaccinated with Hepatitis B vaccine. However, I decline hepatitis B vaccination
at this time. I understand that by declining this vaccination, I continue to be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B, a serious disease. I understand that Mohave
Community College cannot mandate that I take this vaccination in order to continue my education in my chosen health science program. My failure to be
immunized could jeopardize the successful fulfillment of the requirements of my program at Mohave Community College, which may preclude me from
graduating. I further understand and agree that I cannot hold Mohave Community College responsible for any injury or illness arising from my activity and/or
exposure to blood or other blood borne pathogens in my program and clinical laboratories.
Name (print):
Student Signature:
Date:
PHYSICIAN’S CERTIFICATION
Above named patient is deemed to be free from any addictive substances (by visual inspection only).
Is this the first time you have seen this patient? YES__________ NO __________
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR NURSING STUDENTS
Requirements
Critical Thinking
Professional/interpersonal Relationships
Communication
Standards
Critical thinking ability for effective clinical
reasoning and clinical judgment consistent
with level of educational preparation.
Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional
with a diverse population of individuals,
families and groups from a variety of social,
emotional,
cultural,
and
intellectual
backgrounds.
Communication abilities sufficient for
effective interactions with patients and
others (family and members of the healthcare
team in verbal and written forms.
Mobility
Physical abilities sufficient for movement
from room to room and maneuver in small
spaces.
Motor Skills
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient for
providing safe and effective nursing care.
Hearing
Auditory ability sufficient for monitoring and
assessing health needs.
Visual
Visual ability sufficient for observation and
assessment necessary in patient care.
Tactile Sense
Tactile ability
assessment.
sufficient
for
physical
Examples of Necessary Activities
(Not all inclusive)
Identification of cause/effect relationships in clinical situations. Use of the
scientific method in the development of patient care plans. Evaluation of the
effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Establishment of rapport with patients/clients, interdisciplinary team members
and colleagues. Capacity to engage in successful conflict resolution. Ability to
exercise thinking, reasoning and judgment in a client care situation. Peer
accountability Psychological stability to perform effectively under stress.
Able to obtain information, provide explanation of treatment procedures,
initiation health education teaching. Uses computers to document patient
information.
Documentation and interpretation of nursing actions and patient/client
responses.
Movement about patient’s room, work spaces and treatment areas without
difficulties.
Administration of rescue procedures-cardiopulmonary resuscitation-CPR.
Ability to lift 50 pounds. Stands and walks continuously for up to eight hours.
Safely handles blood and other body fluid, assist with or administer treatment
and therapies using potentially hazardous equipment (i.e. needles, caustic drugs
and x-rays.)
Calibration, lift, move and operate equipment in caring for the patient, manual
dexterity to manipulate syringes, vials, pills, buckle and unbuckle, apply
dressings, binders an sterile gloves, administer medications by all routes,
perform therapeutic positioning of patients: lift, move position, and handle
patient to minimize discomfort and provide basic care.
Ability to hear monitoring device alarms and other emergency signals and PA
announcements, normal conversations. Ability to discern auscultatory, sounds
(heart and lung) using a stethoscope, and cries for help, taking a blood pressure.
Ability to observe patient’s condition and responses to treatments (i.e. skin color
changes.) Able to read doctor’s orders and medical dosages on syringes and
vials.
Ability to perform palpation, functions of physical examinations and various
therapeutic interventions (i.e. insertion of a catheter and palpitation of pulse0.
PHYSICIANS SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZATION
Based on the physical examination, do you find this person capable of performing ALL of these functions without ANY reservations? YES__ NO__
If NO, Please Explain:
Physician Name (please print):
Date:
Physician Signature:
Address:
Phone Number:
City:
State:
Zip:
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RN PROGRAM
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FORM
Student Info
Student Name:
Social Security #:
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
State:
/
/
Zip:
Cell Phone:
Nursing Student Qualifications
Nursing is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective, objective and psychomotor performance requirements. Although accommodations can be
made in the classroom/clinical setting to accommodate students with disabilities, all students must be able to meet Core Performance Standards for nursing
students. These standards reflect activities which nursing students are required to perform while enrolled in a nursing program. The standards are to be used
to assist each applicant/student in determining whether or not they can fulfill the requirements of the program and/or whether accommodations or
modifications are necessary.
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR NURSING STUDENTS
Requirements
Critical Thinking
Professional/interpersonal Relationships
Communication
Mobility
Standards
Critical thinking ability for effective clinical
reasoning and clinical judgment consistent with
level of educational preparation.
Interpersonal skills sufficient for professional
with a diverse population of individuals, families
and groups from a variety of social, emotional,
cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Communication abilities sufficient for effective
interactions with patients and others (family and
members of the healthcare team in verbal and
written forms.
Physical abilities sufficient for movement from
room to room and maneuver in small spaces.
Motor Skills
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient for
providing safe and effective nursing care.
Hearing
Auditory ability sufficient for monitoring and
assessing health needs.
Visual
Visual ability sufficient for observation and
assessment necessary in patient care.
Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.
Tactile Sense
Examples of Necessary Activities
(Not all inclusive)
Identification of cause/effect relationships in clinical situations. Use of the scientific
method in the development of patient care plans. Evaluation of the effectiveness
of nursing interventions.
Establishment of rapport with patients/clients, interdisciplinary team members and
colleagues. Capacity to engage in successful conflict resolution. Ability to exercise
thinking, reasoning and judgment in a client care situation. Peer accountability
Psychological stability to perform effectively under stress.
Able to obtain information, provide explanation of treatment procedures, initiation
health education teaching. Uses computers to document patient information.
Documentation and interpretation of nursing actions and patient/client responses.
Movement about patient’s room, work spaces and treatment areas without
difficulties.
Administration of rescue procedures-cardiopulmonary resuscitation-CPR. Ability to
lift 50 pounds. Stands and walks continuously for up to eight hours. Safely handles
blood and other body fluid, assist with or administer treatment and therapies using
potentially hazardous equipment (i.e. needles, caustic drugs and x-rays.)
Calibration, lift, move and operate equipment in caring for the patient, manual
dexterity to manipulate syringes, vials, pills, buckle and unbuckle, apply dressings,
binders an sterile gloves, administer medications by all routes, perform therapeutic
positioning of patients: lift, move position, and handle patient to minimize
discomfort and provide basic care.
Ability to hear monitoring device alarms and other emergency signals and PA
announcements, normal conversations. Ability to discern auscultatory, sounds
(heart and lung) using a stethoscope, and cries for help, taking a blood pressure.
Ability to observe patient’s condition and responses to treatments (i.e. skin color
changes.) Able to read doctor’s orders and medical dosages on syringes and vials.
Ability to perform palpation, functions of physical examinations and various
therapeutic interventions (i.e. insertion of a catheter and palpitation of pulse.
Understanding of Requirements
As an RN Student of Mohave Community College, I understand I must be able to meet the above physical requirements. I have read and understand the
requirements, and I am able to perform all the above listed functions.
As an RN Student of Mohave Community College, I understand that I must provide the following requirements:
1) Proof of current vaccinations or verification of immunity through positive titer’s
a. MMR
b. Varicella (x2)
c. Hepatitis B Series
d. Annual Influenza
e. Tdap
2) Negative TB (2-step) or Chest X-ray
3) Current CPR certification (American Heart-Healthcare Provider)
4) Current Health Insurance
5) Negative Drug screen (positive results must be followed up with verifiable proof of prescriptions)
6) Current Physical Examination form
As a Nursing Student of MCC, I understand that failure to provide CURRENT documentation will hinder my progression in the nursing program.
Student Name (please print):
Date:
Student Signature:
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Essential Skills & Functional Abilities for Nursing
Mohave Community College
Individuals who apply for admission to the Mohave Community College Nursing Program must be able to perform essential skills. Any
applicant who has met the necessary prerequisites and who can perform the essential functions will be considered for admission. If
a student believes that he or she cannot meet one or more of the standards without accommodations, the nursing program must
determine, on an individual basis, whether a reasonable accommodation can be made.
Functional Ability
Standard
EXAMPLES of required activities
Motor Abilities
Physical abilities and mobility
sufficient to execute gross motor
skills, physical endurance, and
strength, to provide patient care.
Mobility sufficient to carry out patient care
procedures such as assisting with ambulation of
clients, administering CPR, assisting with turning and
lifting patients, providing care in confined spaces such
as treatment room or operating suite etc.
Manual Dexterity
Demonstrate fine motor skills
sufficient for providing safe nursing
care.
Motor skills sufficient to handle small equipment such
as insulin syringe and administer medications by all
routes, perform tracheotomy suctioning, insert
urinary catheter, etc.
Perceptual Sensory Ability
Sensory / perceptual ability to
monitor and assess clients.
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Behavioral
Interpersonal
Emotional
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Ability to relate to
colleagues, staff and
patients with honesty,
integrity, and
nondiscrimination.
Capacity for development of
mature, sensitive and
effective therapeutic
relationships.
Interpersonal abilities
sufficient for interaction
with individuals, families
and groups from various
social, emotional, cultural
and intellectual
backgrounds.
Ability to work
constructively in stressful
and changing environments
with the ability to modify
behavior in response to
constructive criticism.
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Sensory abilities sufficient to hear alarms,
auscultatory sounds, cries for help, etc.
Visual acuity to read calibrations on 1cc
syringe, assess color (cyanosis, pallor, etc.)
Tactile ability to feel pulses, temperature,
palpate veins, etc.
Olfactory ability to detect smoke or noxious
odor, etc.
Establish rapport with patients / clients and
colleagues.
Work with teams and workgroups.
Emotional skills sufficient to remain calm in
an emergency situation.
Behavioral skills sufficient to demonstrate
the exercise of good judgment and prompt
completion of all responsibilities attendant to
the diagnosis and care of clients.
Adapt rapidly to environmental changes and
multiple task demands.
Maintain behavioral decorum in stressful
situations.
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Communication

Capacity to demonstrate
ethical behavior, including
adherence to the
professional nursing and
student honor codes.

Ability to communicate in
English with accuracy,
clarity and efficiency with
patients, their families and
other members of the
healthcare team (including
spoken and nonverbal
communication, such as
interpretation of facial
expressions, affect and body
language.)
Required communication
abilities, including speech,
hearing, reading, writing,
language skills and
computer literacy.

Ability to read and
understand written
documents in English and
solve problems involving
measurement, calculation,
reasoning, analysis and
synthesis.
Ability to gather data, to
develop a plan of actions,
establish priorities and
monitor and evaluate
treatment plans and
modalities.
Ability to comprehend
three-dimensional and
spatial relationships.
Ability to react effectively in
an emergency situation.
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Cognitive
Conceptual
Quantitative Abilities
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Gives verbal directions to or follows verbal
directions from other members of the
healthcare team and participates in
healthcare team discussions of patient care.
Elicits and records information about health
history, current health state and responses to
treatment from patients or family members.
Conveys information to clients and others as
necessary to teach, direct and counsel
individuals in an accurate, effective and
timely manner.
Establishes and maintain effective working
relations with patients and co-workers.
Recognizes and reports critical patient
information to other caregivers.
Calculates appropriate medication dosage
given specific patient parameters.
Analyzes and synthesize data and
development of an appropriate plan of care.
Collects data, prioritize needs and anticipate
reactions.
Comprehend spatial relationships adequate
to properly administer injections, start
intravenous lines or assess wounds of varying
depths.
Recognizes an emergency situation and
responds effectively to safeguard the patient
and other caregivers.
Transfers knowledge from one situation to
another.
Accurately processes information on
medication container, physicians’ orders, and
monitor equipment calibrations, printed
documents, flow sheets, graphic sheets,
medication administration records, other
medical records and policy and procedure
manuals.
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Safe environment for patients,
families, and co-workers
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Computer and Internet Use
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Ability to accurately identify
patients.
Ability to effectively
communicate with other
caregivers.
Ability to administer
medications safely and
accurately.
Ability to operate
equipment safely in the
clinical area.
Ability to recognize and
minimize hazards that could
increase healthcare
associated infections.
Ability to recognize and
minimize accident hazards
in the clinical setting
including hazards that
contribute to patient,
family, and co-worker falls.
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Ability to use a computer,
including common software
applications.
Ability to access the
community college’s
intranet programs.
Ability to access and use the
Internet.
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Prioritizes tasks to ensure patient safety and
standard of care.
Maintains adequate concentration and
attention in inpatient care settings.
Seeks assistance when clinical situation
requires a higher level or
expertise/experience.
Responds to monitor alarms, emergency
signals, call bells from patients, and orders in
a rapid and effective manner.
Proficient in using word processing software
to prepare assignments.
Use computer to access Mohave community
College’s student email system, ANGEL and
other software programs as assigned by
instructor.
Use computer to access websites on the
Internet/World Wide Web to obtain
references, take tests, access learning
materials and other assigned uses.
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APPENDIX-II
Registration Forms
Admission/Readmission Procedures
Citizenship, Permanent or Lawful Immigration Status Forms REG 0063-A
REG Form 41-A (pg.2)
Certification of United States Citizenship or Lawful Immigration Status Form REG 0056
In-State or WUE Tuition Rate Forms REG 0064
Course Enrollment Form REG 0017
All forms need to be completed and sent directly to the Nursing Department
1801 Detroit Ave., Kingman, AZ 86401
Revised: 1/29/15
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Admission / Readmission Procedures
All admission and readmission forms need to be completed online. The purpose of this
procedure, once given, your Social Security Number (SSN) is then used to match your
current and or future records with any past records, ensuring that you receive full credit
for all academic course work.
To get started on the admissions process, go to:
https://jics.mohave.edu/ICS/Admissions_Apply_Online/
Once you have logged into the website, click on the link under Step 1: Apply for
Admissions which states “Online Admissions Application” then click on
“”Admission Application-MCC” and fill in the blanks to the best of your knowledge.
Please note, this is for the MCC admission process only. It does NOT register you for
any classes.
Sign, Date, and Return acknowledging completion of the admission process.
Student Name (Please Print)
Student Signature
Date
Revised: 1/29/15
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Nursing Department
REG FORM 41-A, (pg. 1)
Required form to be accompanied with Form REG 63-A, Citizenship Permanent Residency or Lawful Immigration Status
Instructions:
1. Take page 2 of this form and an acceptable identification document which is
listed on page 2 of form REG 0063-A to a Notary Public.
a. Please be aware that some Notary Publics are unwilling to notarize this
document.
b. Notarizing should only be done if you live outside of the Mohave County
area and you are not within a reasonable commutable distance;
otherwise, you must come into one of the four Mohave Community
College campuses to have an authorized staff member verify Form REG
0063-A.
2. Have the Notary copy the acceptable identification documents in the space
provided on page 2, please note, only 1 form of identification per form is
excepted.
3. Have the Notary complete the notary block below the copied identification
document.
4. Mail completed forms REG 0063-A, REG 41-A (pg. 2), and REG 0056 to:
Nursing Department
Mohave Community College
1801 Detroit Ave.
Kingman, AZ 86401
Revised: 1/29/15
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Nursing Department
REG FORM 41-A, (pg. 2)
(Only one form of identification per form)
State of
) County of
I,
)
, A Notary Public, do certify that on the
Day of
(month), 20
, I carefully compared the above copy of
With the original, and that it is a true, exact, complete and
Unaltered copy made by
Notary’s Signature
.
Notary’s Seal
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APPENDIX-III
AZ State Board of Nursing
Obtaining a Temporary License for Refresher Course
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