Clinical experiences are scheduled primarily throughout the day shift.  However, some evening and night clinical experiences may be required.

The program is presented in four (4) semesters throughout two (2) calendar years with summers off. Four semesters are 19 weeks in length and courses are planned to present 18 weeks of theoretical content and clinical experiences. The graduate will be qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination. After successfully passing this examination, the graduate is entitled to practice as a registered nurse.

The nursing courses are considered to be a fixed curriculum with each nursing course providing information that is essential for all subsequent courses. Learning experiences are planned on a simple to complex basis with emphasis in the first courses placed on fundamental skills and basic care. Later courses focus on the care needed by more acutely ill clients. The medical-surgical areas provide primary clinical experience for all courses; however, each course incorporates some theory and clinical practice of one or more specialty areas such as: extended care, surgery, ambulatory care, maternity, psychiatry, pediatrics, and critical care. All clinical experiences for the courses are available in the local community and all teaching is presented by Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Faculty members.

An ongoing evaluation process involves Faculty and students, thus assuring an up-to-date, progressive educational program. The Faculty to student ratio is approximately 1:8-10.

Students enrolled in the Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing are expected to focus on meeting the demands of the accelerated nursing program.

THE FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES IN EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, REQUIREMENTS, AND THE CURRICULUM.

A graduate of Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing nursing program should be able to complete requirements for a bachelor of science degree in Nursing with two additional years of full-time study.

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER 1  (19 weeks/13 credits)

Fundamentals of Nursing (Nursing I)                        13 credits (150 hours theory, 150 hours clinical) Ratio:  Theory to Clinical 1:1

SEMESTER II (19 weeks/17 credits)

Medical-Surgical Nursing (Nursing II)                        17 credits (165 hours theory, 250 hours clinical) Ratio:  Theory to Clinical 1:1.5

SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER III (19 weeks/19 credits)

Maternal-Newborn Nursing (Nursing III)                                  6 credits (64 hours theory, 96 hours clinical) Nursing Care of Children (Nursing IV)                                     6 credits (64 hours theory, 96 hours clinical) Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing I  (Nursing V)                 6 credits (64 hours theory, 96 hours clinical) Issues in Nursing (Nursing VI)                                                  1 credit (15 hours theory, No clinical hours) Ratio Theory to Clinical 1:1.5

SEMESTER IV (19 weeks/19 credits)

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing II (Nursing VII)                19 credits (170 hours theory, 346 hours clinical) Ratio Theory to Clinical 1:2.0

Note:  The credits assigned to the nursing courses do not reflect college credits and are solely listed for calculating QPA.
There is approximately 1.5 weeks vacation between semesters per level.