College of the Sequoias Registered Nursing Program is a two-year program leading to an Associate in Science degree. This program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and successful completion of the nursing requirements qualifies the graduate to apply to the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Admission requirements and  prerequisites must be met before entering the Registered Nursing Program. Application deadline for the Spring class is July 15th. Application deadline for the Fall class is January 15th. 

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS

REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM

STUDENT ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS

STUDENT ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students must be, with or without reasonable accommodations, physically and mentally capable of performing the essential technical standards of the program. If a student believes that he or she cannot meet one or more of the standards without accommodations or modifications, the nursing program will determine, on an individual basis, whether or not the necessary accommodations or modifications can reasonably be made. The following Essential Technical Standards identify essential eligibility requirements for participation in the College of the Sequoias Registered Nursing Program:

Work Hours:

     1.  Able to work up to two 12 hour days per week at hospital sites.

Work Environment:

1. Exposure to hazardous material and blood borne pathogens requiring safety equipment such as masks, head coverings, glasses, rubber and latex gloves, etc.
2. Must be able to meet hospital and college performance standards.
3. Must travel to and from training site.  

Cognitive Abilities:

1. Understand and work from written and verbal orders.
2. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
3. Understand and be able to implement related regulations and hospital policies and procedures.
4. Possess technical competency in patient care and related areas.
5. Perform calculations to determine correct dosage or flow rate.
6. Speak to individuals and small groups.
7. Conduct personal appraisals and counsel patients and families.     

The nursing student's health care practitioner will verify that the student can meet the physical demands and perform these physical activities:

Physical Demands:

• Standing and/or walking up to seven hours throughout an eight and/or twelve hour shift.
• Bending, crouching, or stooping several times per hour.
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of 30 pounds several times per hour.
• Lifting and moving up to a 300 lb. patient in a 2-3 person transfer.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulder at 90 degrees.
• Pushing and/or pulling objects and equipment weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Utilizing eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and accessories and/or evaluate radiographs for technical quality under various illumination levels (i.e., illumination varies from low levels of illumination to amber/red lighting to bright light levels.)
• Hearing to communicate with the patient and health care team.
• Utilizing sufficient verbal and written skills to effectively and promptly communicate in English with the patient and healthcare team.
• Manipulating medical equipment and accessories, including but not limited to switches, knobs, buttons, and keyboards, utilizing fine and gross motor skills.
• Performing the assigned training related tasks/skills responsibilities with the intellectual and emotional function necessary to ensure patient safety and exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Utilizing the above standards/functions to respond promptly to the patient needs and/or emergency situations.

Upon admission, a candidate who discloses a disability and request accommodation will be asked to provide documentation of his or her disability for the purpose of determining appropriate accommodations, including modification to the program.  The College will provide reasonable accommodations, but is not required to make modifications that would substantially alter the nature or requirements of the program or provide auxiliary aids that present an undue burden to the College.  To matriculate or continue in the curriculum, the candidate must be able to perform all the essential functions outlined in the Technical Standards either with or without accommodation.

Physical Activity: (NOTE:  This section must be completed by a physician)

       Unrestricted:  _____ Yes   _____ No