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Glenda Bondurant
Associate Dean of Allied Health/Sciences
gbondurant@wilsoncc.edu
252-246-1333

Tondra Black
Admission Counselor
tblack@wilsoncc.edu
252-246-1283

Curriculum Allied Health/Sciences

Wilson Community College and Wilson Medical Center have come together in a joint collaborative project that is partially funded by the Golden Leaf Foundation. This facility has been designed using state-of-the-art high fidelity simulation equipment and furnishings to mimic the patient care areas of Wilson Medical Center. The initial purpose will be to train all students in the Allied Health programs at Wilson Community College to provide simulated care in a safe environment using case studies where the faculty control the simulated patient's responses to the care provided by the student. The students and faculty will then be able to view the scenario and determine what could have been done differently. The end goal will be to allow the student to have a seamless transition from student to employee.

The next step in the collaborative project will be to integrate the high fidelity simulations into the Wilson Medical Center training programs based upon hospital education and training needs. With eventual availability to local agencies and other schools of nursing.

Nursing Class of 2008

Review Dates

February 1, 2008
Application deadline
February 4, 2008
Review process begins
February 18 - 20, 2008
Invatation to take the TEAS

Curricula Description and Course Requirements

Allied Health /Sciences

The Allied Health Curriculum Programs offered at Wilson Community College are based upon the Curriculum Standards established by the NC Community College System and approved by the NC State Board of Community Colleges.

Associate Degrees

The Associate Degree Nursing (Integrated) curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the life span in a variety of settings. Courses will include content related to the nurse's role as a provider of nursing care, as a manager of care, as a member of the discipline of nursing and as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) that is required in order to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physician's offices, industry and community agencies. Wilson Community College is part of the NEWH Nursing Consortium.

The Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Technology Curriculums are offered via collaborative agreements between Wilson Community College and other local community colleges. The student obtains their first year of General Education courses at Wilson Community College and the final year at the other college.

Diplomas

Central Sterile Processing prepares graduates to function in the central sterilizing process within the health care facility. Students will develop skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare, process, store, and issue both sterile/nonsterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for patient care. In addition, students will learn to operate sterilizing units and monitor effectiveness of the sterilization process. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the National Institute for the Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel Examination. Employment opportunities include inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, and central processing units in hospitals.

The Dialysis Technology program provides students with the skills to care for clients being treated for chronic renal diseases. Students will care for clients undergoing dialysis and will maintain dialysis equipment. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take the Certification Examination for Nephrology Technicians following one year of work experience. Employment opportunities include hospitals, renal dialysis facilities, and clinics.

The Practical Nursing Education program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) that is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long-term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices.

The Surgical Technology program has both a diploma and an associate degree component. The first year of the associate degree is identical to the diploma program. Allowing the student to make a seamless transition from diploma to associate degree by taking the remaining General Education courses and two advanced level Surgical Technology courses. The Surgical Technology program is Nationally Accreditated. The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students will provide care to clients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare clients for surgery and assist surgeons during operations. Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply to take the Liaison Council's Certification Examination for Surgical Technologists. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.

Review Dates for the Nursing Class of 2008

February 1, 2008 - Application deadline
February 4, 2008 - Review process begins.
February 18 - 20, 2008 - Applicants completing Step 1 will receive letter inviting them to take the TEAS.
March 19, 2008 - Nursing admissions test (TEAS) administered (8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) with registration required. Picture id, $25.00 fee receipt and ticket from ATI required to sit for testing. Health forms will be distributed at this time.
April 7 - 9, 2008 - Students will be notified of their conditional acceptance or deferred status by letter.
April 30, 2008 - Physical exam form, Hepatitis B, and copy of CPR card must be turned in by 4 p.m. Certificate of Acceptance due on or before this date.
All late Certificate of Acceptance, physical exam forms, Hepatitis B, and CPR cards will result in the student being moved to the bottom of the alternate list.