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What is the program and who is offering it? The Sutter Center for Health Professions, Sacramento City College Associate Degree Nursing Program, Extended Campus (SCHP) is an accelerated Nursing Program, partially funded by Sutter Health and provided by the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College. The goal of the program is to get more Registered Nurses into the local workforce, in order to alleviate the current nursing shortage. This is a grant funded program aimed at graduating over 400 Associate Degreed Nurses by Fall 2010. Students eligible for the program will have completed all of their Prerequisite classes and will be ready to apply to the Sacramento City College Associate Degree Nursing program. Work in progress will not be accepted. Due to the accelerated pace of the program, it is highly recommended that students have also completed all co-requisite and General Education classes. How is the program accelerated? Classes are offered on a 16-week year-round format. Students attend 16 weeks of class and have one week off between sessions. The only deviations from this format are 1) when the session break falls during the winter break and 2) spring break. When the session break falls during the winter break, classes resume after the first of the new year. How long does the accelerated program take? The four semesters of the accelerated program takes 16 months. How long will this program be going on? The Extended Campus Nursing Program is anticipated to continue through Fall 2010. What are the costs involved? Is it really free? Sutter Health has offered a generous grant to pay for the teaching facilities and for the enrollment fees for each student. Students are still responsible for all other costs, including uniforms, books, laboratory fees, malpractice insurance, physical exam, immunizations, an 8-panel drug screen, current CPR, law enforcement background check, equipment, transportation to off-campus laboratory locations. Start up costs for the Nursing Program are approximately $3,600, and include uniforms, malpractice insurance, and necessary equipment such as a stethoscope. Upon completion of the program, students will need to pay examination and licensure fees of approximately $400. Other costs may apply as well. Information on financial aid is posted at http://wserver.scc.losrios.edu/~finaid or by calling 916/558-2501. How do I apply for the program? See a Sacramento City College Academic Counselor - To ensure that you are ready to apply to the Nursing Program; see a Sacramento City College Academic Counselor. You will be required to provide an Education Planner issued by an academic counselor with your application. To participate in the Sutter Center for Health Professions Sacramento City College Associate Degree Nursing Program Extended Campus, you will need to complete the application process. Please visit the following link to view the application process: For upcoming application periods, please visit the following link: What are the prerequisites to enter the program? Please visit the following link: Do I need transcripts? Get transcripts - If you have taken and completed any college courses at any time in the past, order your transcripts from all institutions, right away. Order 2 sets as follows. Does this program adhere to Sacramento City College Nursing Program guidelines? Yes, the guidelines for the program follow the guidelines and requirements for the Sacramento City College nursing program with one exception: Since the program is offered at an accelerated pace, it is highly recommended that students have their General Education complete as well as their co-prerequisites for entry into the Nursing program. When can I apply? Please visit the Upcoming Application Periods link for further details. Where can I get an application? Applications will be available online at http://wserver.scc.losrios.edu/~nursing or can be obtained by visiting the Science and Allied Health office at Sacramento City College, located in Mohr Hall, Rm. 18, at 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822. The phone number is 916-558-2271. If I have already turned in my application to Sacramento City College, do I still need to turn one in to the Sutter Center For Health Professions? Yes. Can I apply with my last few pre-requisites in progress? No. This means that you must have completed all your pre-requisites before you can apply. For example if you finish your pre-requisites during the Spring or Summer of 2008 you will be eligible to apply in Fall 2008 for a seat in Spring 2009. You may apply if you are completing your co-requisite or general education requirements, but we highly recommend that they be completed prior to entry into the accelerated nursing program. We encourage students with their last prerequisites in progress to continue checking this website for future application dates to the extended campus nursing program. That way when you are ready and have all your pre-requisite classes completed, you can obtain an application as quickly as possible. What about pre-requisites taken at a community college other than a Los Rios college? If a student has taken any pre-requisites at an accredited community college other than a Los Rios college, they are required to submit a course catalog description of the course from the year they took the course (or as close as they can come to that) along with their application. This would be in addition to official transcripts from that college. Is there a recency requirement on the pre-requisites? No. This means there are no time limits on the classes taken to satisfy the pre-requisite requirements. What if I have already started a program at Sacramento City College? Don't drop out of the program! Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region has endowed $200,000 in scholarships to the Los Rios Community College District. Scholarships will be available to students as early as the Fall 2003 semester and will reward students who show high academic achievement. If you are a current Sutter employee, check with your HR department on their tuition reimbursement policy. Are students able to transfer into the Sutter Center for Health Professions/Sacramento City College program from another nursing program they already have in progress? There are currently no provisions in the program to accommodate transfer students. How will the students be selected for the Nursing program? Is this a lottery system? The criteria for selection include GPA and number of times a student repeated the prerequisite Science classes in order to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the Sciences. All applicants to the Sacramento City College Extended Campus Nursing Program at Sutter Center for Health Professions must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and submit results with completed application packets. The requested Instructor/Supervisor Checklist and handwritten essay (see below) will also have a bearing on acceptance into the program. It is not a random selection. Please visit the following link: What is the TEAS test?
Click on the following link to register for the test:
What are the Instructor/Supervisor Checklist and handwritten essay? The Instructor/Supervisor checklist must be completed by an instructor or work supervisor from within the last 3 years. The Checklist is a list of personal characteristics. The Instructor/Supervisor is asked to check the characteristics that apply to the applicant and provide comments, if applicable. The essay is a one page hand written essay (not more than 500 words) on why you want to be a nurse. Where are the classes being held? The majority of the classes will be at the Sutter Center for Health Professions located at 2700 Gateway Oaks, Sacramento, 95833. Clinical rotations will occur at Sutter hospitals. What if I have more questions? If you have any questions after reviewing this information, you may leave a detailed message at 916-568-3100 mailbox 18001, with your name and telephone number. last updated 6/10/08 |
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