Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing offers a two-year diploma program with a summer break.  Graduates are prepared for entry-level nursing positions in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, and other community agencies.  Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and various community settings provide students with necessary learning experiences.

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 (4) 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, formerly known at “State Boards.”  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 patients.  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, behavioral health, pediatrics, and critical care.  Most clinical experiences are available in the local community.  Courses are 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 should be able to complete requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with two (2) additional years of full-time study.

Curriculum Design

Note:  The credits assigned to the nursing courses do not reflect college credits and are solely listed for calculating QPA.
1 credit=15 hours theory     1 credit=45 hours clinical
6 college courses are required as pre-requisites

Description of Nursing Courses

Fundamentals of Nursing (Nursing I):
An introduction to basic nursing care required by all individuals.