| Organization | Sharron Nursing Academy |
| Program Type | College Credit |
| CIP Number | 1351380100 |
| Instructional Level | Associate in Science |
Accreditation
Sharron Nursing Academy is not accredited. Therefore, if you enroll in this Institution, you may not be eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Assistance or State Student Financial Assistance. In addition, the acceptance of transfer credits earned at this institution is at the discretion of the receiving school. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice, this school may not be recognized by employers.
We have been Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education and Florida Board of Nursing. Information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission for Independent Education, Department of Education at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or toll free at 888-224-6684.
Description
Nursing RN program is 87 credit-hour curriculum within 15 + months designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to practice safely and effectively as an entry level graduate nurse with the eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This program is available in two formats: A daytime program consisting of four semesters and an evening program consisting of six semesters and a summer session.
Forty students are admitted to the daytime program twice a year in June and December. Instructional hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 3:00 pm; clinical times may vary from 6:45am to 7:15pm (Monday-Sunday). Forty students are admitted to the evening program every year and a half. Evening classes are conducted Monday through Friday from 5:00 – 9:00 pm; with some Saturday and Sunday clinical hours varying from 6:45am to 7:15pm. Times for all class and/or clinical sessions are subject to change.
Assessment Plan
Assessment is an integral part of the educational process at Sharron Nursing Academy, accurate feedback is an important tool in continuously improving the institution’s nursing programs. Students can expect to participate in assessment activities prior to entry into programs, within specific courses and following program completion for specific fields of study.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Communicate effectively.
- Integrate technology.
- Learn effectively – use academics effectively.
- Demonstrate cooperative/teamwork skills.
- Apply safety.
- Think critically and creatively.
- Demonstrate responsible work ethics.
Program Outcomes
- Provide nursing care within the scope of the ethical and legal responsibilities of registered nurse.
- Utilize the nursing process to identify basic needs of the client throughout the lifespan for health promotion and maintenance, or when biological, spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial needs are not being met.
- Provide safe and skillful therapeutic care in simple nursing situations based on knowledge of biological, spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial needs of the client throughout the life span.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with the client, the client’s family, and members of the inter-disciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrate responsibilities of the registered nurse as an individual who collaborates within the healthcare system and the community.
Prerequisites – Online
| Course # | Course Title | Clock | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 1100 | Intermediate Algebra | 45 | 3 | |
| ENG 1100 | English Composition I | 45 | 3 | |
| HUM 4474 | Cultural Diversity | 45 | 3 | |
| PSY 1010 | Introduction to Psychology | 45 | 3 | |
| AMH 2010 | American History | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 225 | 15 |
Prerequisites with nursing – Online/On-Campus
| Course # | Course Title | Clock | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 45 | 3 | |
| BSC 1090 | Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab | 45 | 15 | 4 |
| BSC 1094 | Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab | 45 | 15 | 4 |
| BSC 1103 | Health and Nutrition thru Life Span | 45 | 3 |
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Clock | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCB 2001 | Elements of Microbiology | 60 | 10 | 4 |
| HSC 0003 | Basic Healthcare Worker | 74 | 16 | 4.5 |
| HCC 1102 | Transitions to Nursing | 30 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 344 | 59 | 24.5 |
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Clock | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 101 | Foundations of Nursing | 3 | ||
| NUR 102 | Foundations of Nursing Clinical | 3 | ||
| NUR 104 | Pharmacology Math | 3 | ||
| NUR 103 | Pharmacology with Lab | 3 | ||
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 201 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 3 | ||
| NUR 202 | Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical I | 3 | ||
| NUR 203 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 | ||
| NUR 204 | Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 3 | ||
| NUR 205 | Maternal Nursing | 3 | ||
| NUR 206 | Maternal Nursing Clinical | 3 |
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 301 | Pediatric Nursing | 3 | ||
| NUR 302 | Pediatric Nursing Clinical | 3 | ||
| NUR 303 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 3 | ||
| NUR 304 | Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical II | 3 | ||
| NUR 305 | Community Nursing | 2.5 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Clock | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 401 | Clinical Competencies Nursing Exams | 3 | ||
| NUR 402 | Management and Leadership | 3 | ||
Program Course Descriptions
HSC0003 Basic Healthcare Worker (4 Credits)
The course is designed to explore issues related to basic work as a healthcare assistant and emphasis is placed on the nursing process, cultural and spiritual awareness, communication, data collection, performance of basic healthcare skills, and documentation. Principles of basic nursing skills are introduced.
MAT1100 Intermediate Algebra (3 Hours)
The course is designed to move you beyond basic math and prepares you for statistics and analyzing data information.
ENG1100 English Composition (3 Credits)
The course is designed to explore issues related to an essential tool in literacy, education and communication, it allows you to covey ideas, feeling, emotions, opinions and political views with many forms of communication.
HUN 1206 Nutrition (3 Credits)
The student will identify, describe, and discuss the various nutrients essential to promoting growth and maintenance of the human body. The clinical aspects of nutrition are explored through various therapeutic diets as well as through introductory nutritional assessment skills.
DEP2004 Human Development (3 Hours)
The course provides an introduction to physical, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of human development throughout the life span. It emphasizes developmental processes beginning with conception and continuing throughout childhood, adolescence, adulthood, later life and death. The course focuses on developmental processes, cultural influences and other factors that make each individual unique. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach toward human development that is based on science and applied toward the goal of solving important human problems.
PSY1010 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
A study of the scientific basis of human behaviors, and the factors which influence human development. The course provides an overview of the history and major issues of psychology, including learning and perception, personality theories, abnormal behavior, motivation and emotion, human development, and social psychology.
HUM4474 Cultural Diversity (3 Credits)
An introduction to the basic concepts of sociology, including organizational behavior systems development, cultural diversity, and human social institutions.
MCB2001 Elements of Microbiology with Lab (4 Hours)
Survey of microorganisms in terms of physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and diversity with emphasis placed on prokaryotes and eukaryotes causing human diseases. Methods of their control including physical, mechanical, chemical, chemotherapeutic, and role of the immune system are discussed.
BSC1090 Anatomy and Physiology I LAB (4 Credits)
This course focuses on the normal structure and function of the human body as a living organism and the relationship of its parts. Disease processes are discussed. The course begins with basic cellular structure and function, then progresses through these selected body systems: integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and senses. Correct medical terminology is emphasized. A structured laboratory experience is included. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects.
BSC1094 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (4 Credits)
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory provides opportunities to observe various anatomical parts and to investigate physiological phenomena. The student will relate specimens, models, microscope slides, and the whole body to information learned in lecture and read about in the textbook.
NUR1022 Foundations of Nursing (4 Credits)
The course utilizes the nursing standards of practice based on principles of biology, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural to meet the needs of clients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on basic nursing skills, patient safety and therapeutic communication. Concepts and skills are enhanced in subsequent courses.
NUR1023 Foundations of Nursing Clinical (3 Credits)
The course explores the art and science of nursing in this clinical course. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, cultural and spiritual awareness, communication, data collection, performance of basic nursing skills, and documentation. Principles of safe medication administration are introduced.
NUR1140 Pharmacology I (3 Credits)
The course introduces the principles of pharmacology, drug calculations, and the effects of selected medications on the human body. The nursing process is used as the framework for ensuring safe and effective nursing care for clients across the lifespan.
NUR1141 Pharmacology with Lab (1 Credit)
The course introduces the principles of pharmacology, drug calculations, and the effects of selected medications on the human body. The nursing process is used as the framework for ensuring safe and effective nursing care for clients across the lifespan
NUR2210 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing I (3 Credits)
The course focuses on the effect of disorders of selected systems throughout the lifespan and applies the nursing process in meeting basic needs. Health promotion and maintenance, rehabilitation, and continuity of care are emphasized. The role of the practical nurse is incorporated throughout.
NUR2210C Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical (3 Credits)
Simulated and actual care situation of selected systems throughout the life span, utilizing acute and long-term care settings. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
NUR2214 Medical Surgical Nursing II (3 Credits)
The course focuses on the effect of disorders of selected systems throughout the lifespan using the nursing process in meeting basic needs. Prevention, rehabilitation and continuity of care are emphasized. The role of the practical nurse is incorporated throughout.
NUR2214C Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical (3 Credits)
The clinical provides simulated and actual care situations of selected systems throughout the lifespan, utilizing acute and long-term care settings. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical decision-making skill development. Principles of leadership for the practical nurse will be implemented, as well as multi-task management skills for transition as a practical nurse.
NUR1611 Community Nursing (2 Credits)
Nursing care delivered outside acute hospitals, for example in the home, within General Practice facilities, in community hospitals, in police custody, at a school or in a care home.
NUR1611C Community Nursing Clinical (1 Credit)
Nursing care delivered outside acute hospitals, for example in the home, within General Practice facilities, in community hospitals, in police custody, at a school or in a care home.
AMH2010 American History (3 Credits)
This course is a history of art from the Renaissance to the Modern period. The concepts, historical themes and social/cultural influences on the art and architecture of the periods will be studied. Students will analyze the design and artistic concepts common to all artwork and will also cover the external themes and influences that shaped art at various points in history and across cultures and provide us with a window onto those cultures.
NUR1520 Mental Health (3 Credits)
The course explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the mental health client.
NUR2420 Maternal Child Nursing (3 Credits)
The course focuses on pre- and post-natal maternal nursing care, as well as the care of children from infancy to adolescence. Emphasis is given to normal reproduction and frequently occurring biological, cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs of the child-bearing and childrearing family.
NUR2420C Maternal Child Nursing Clinical (2 Credits)
The clinical applies concepts from Maternal Child I. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process and meeting the basic needs of the maternal child client.
NUR2310 Pediatric (3 Credits)
The clinical applies concepts from Pediatric Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process and meeting the basic needs of children of all ages, from infancy through teen years.
NUR2310C Pediatric Clinical (2 Credits)
The clinical applies skill concepts from Pediatric Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process using skills and knowledge to meet the basic needs of children of all ages, from infancy through teen years.
HSC1531 Medical Terminology (3 Credits)
The course is designed to learn the language used to describe components of processes of the human body, medical procedures, diseases, disorders, and pharmacology.
NUR1960 NCLEX Review I (3 Credits)
The course is designed to continue to prepare you for the NCLEX RN exam to determine if you meet the entry-level education needed to begin practicing as a practical nurse.
ADA Notification Statement and Disability Services:
The admission’s office is responsible for assisting in arranging accommodations and for identifying resources at Sharron Nursing Academy for persons with disabilities. Qualified students with disabilities MUST register and provide documentation with the office to be eligible for services. New requests for accommodations should be submitted two months or more prior to the date services should begin by contacting the admission’s office as soon as a need may arise. Depending on the accommodation request, four to eight weeks lead time may be needed for timely and effective provision of services. Admission coordinates and assists in arranging services it deems appropriate for eligible students on a case-by-case basis. If you are a student with a disability that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class and believe you will need accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Admission’s
Sharron Nursing Academy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Fees: Visa, Master, Cash App – $SNAcademy
| ASN DEGREE Nursing RN (Full or Part Time) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINTER 2024 | SPRING 2024 | SUMMER 2024 | TOTAL | |
| Tuition | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Lab | $300 | $300 | $80 | $680 |
| Assessment Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 | $150 |
| Parking Fee | $20 | $20 | $20 | $60 |
| Processing Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | $300 |
| Student ID | $50 | $50 | ||
| Clinical Fees | $200 | $300 | $400 | $900 |
| Total Student Payment Fees | $10,720 | $10,770 | $10,650 | $32,140 |
| Required Items | ||||
| Equipment/Material Fees | $500 | $500 | ||
| Book Fees | $750 | $50 | $25 | $825 |
| Total Student Fees | $11,970 | $10,820 | $10,675 | $33,465 |
| Your Fee’s -30% Discount | $8,379 | $7,574 | $7,472.5 | $23,425.5 |