Program

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Hocking College offers a four-semester clinical program which results in an associate's degree.

After successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, students are eligible to apply and take the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Students are required to complete Pre-Clinical Criteria, such as a background check, drug screen, physical examination and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, prior to beginning clinical coursework. 

The nursing programs are rich in hands-on experience. Clinical experience for the nursing program is obtained in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, schools, clinics, and camps within a 75-mile radius of the College.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical sites. Applicants should meet with a nursing adviser to determine an individualized academic plan.

Accreditation
Approved by the
Ohio Board of Nursing
17 South High Street, Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43215
614.466.3947

Accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

How do I apply for the Nursing Program?

Apply online here, or simply print the application and mail it to:

Hocking College
Davidson Hall 217
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764

You may also come to one of the Discover Hocking, or Quick Start events to obtain an application.

I have applied to Hocking and received the general acceptance letter in the mail. What is my next step?

Submit a High School Transcript, GED or Expected Graduation Form, and take the Accuplacer Test. Make an appointment to take the HESI A2 Admission Test during the first term of enrollment.

Who is my advisor?

The Nursing Advisors are:
Ava Mowery:  740.753.6460
Diane Gallagher:  740.753.6369
Ellen Wiseman (PN2RN):  740.753.6378

What do I need to do to schedule my classes?

Meet with an advisor, and bring a copy of your transcript from WebAdvisor.

What is an SEP? Why do I need that?

The Student Educational Plan (SEP) is a graduation plan formulated between an advisor and the student. Students must meet with an advisor to plan their course of study for each term based on the curriculum in their program. The SEP is required. Once an advisor approves it, the student may register for classes.

What is the wait to get into the Nursing Program at Hocking?

There is a waitlist to get into Clinical/Theory in the Nursing Program for PN and RN. There is also a waitlist to be accepted into the PN2RN. Contact Adeana Meadows at 740.753.6370, or Lorrie Vess at 740.753.6356 for more information.

Will I be required to have my State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification?

STNA Certification will be required as of Autumn 2013.

I already have received my LPN, and want to know what I need to do to get into the RN program at Hocking?

Hocking College provides a PN2RN transition program. For more information, contact Ellen Wiseman at 740.753.6378, or wisemane@hocking.edu.
 

Program Outcomes

The following outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing:

• Uses the nursing process (assessment, analysis, development of nursing diagnoses, implementation, and evaluation) as a basis for decision making in developing individualized, holistic plans of care;
• Uses the nursing process to collaboratively develop a plan of care with the client and other health team members;
• Provides empathetic and compassionate care;
• Applies and facilitates all levels of communication with a focus on therapeutic communication in the nurse-client relationship;
• Develops and implements teaching plans that are specific to the clients’ level of development and understanding;
• Uses nursing knowledge, critical thinking, judgment, skills, and current technology to provide and promote safe nursing practice;
• Adapts and provides specialized nursing care based on knowledge of developmental, biological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual differences in clients;
• Safely performs basic and complex clinical skills;
• Safely administers and evaluates the effectiveness of medications and treatments;
• Practices within the profession’s ethical and legal framework and is accountable for own nursing practice and for those under supervision;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth, self-development, and the use of resources for life-long learning;
• Demonstrates leadership skills through use of assertive behaviors, appropriate delegation of tasks, and supervision of assistive and/or unlicensed personnel, and licensed practical nurses; and,
• Demonstrates an awareness of community and world health issues and their impact on individuals and health care.
   

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,  2.6 million RN jobs were in the U.S. in 2008, making up 60 percent of healthcare occupations.  Hospital positions accounted for 60 percent of these jobs.  Other common areas of employment include medical offices, home healthcare and extended care facilities.  Salaries at the entry level for RN’s range from $30,000 to $45,000.  The median RN wage in the US is estimated at $64,690.

Occupational Profile