Yes. Sinclair Nursing graduates are eligible to take the N-CLEX RN examination developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. See the section of the Nursing Handbook to learn about background checks prior to taking the N-CLEX-RN examination, as mandated by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

The entire program is designed, if taken on a full-time basis, to be completed in six semesters. Nursing (NSG). The only nursing course offered in the summer is the Introduction to Nursing course which may be taken by any student interested in learning more about the program and profession as well as to assist students with preparing to start the nursing courses.

No. The Nursing Program is designed so that each course builds on the course work from the previous semester. Nursing courses must be taken in sequence.

Many students complete all non-nursing courses on a part-time basis before beginning the NSG sequence. Clinical Nursing courses, although they may award as few as three credits, require more time than non-nursing courses as three hours of clinical time are equal to one hour of class time. Also, faculty give many assignments that require additional time in the Nursing Learning Labs. Therefore, the amount of time “part-time” nursing students spend on course work often exceeds their expectations.

The Admission Policy & Procedure for the LPN and RN track is located in the Nursing Student Handbook. Students interested in nursing must meet with an academic advisor to review the eligibility requirements and procedure for entry.

To be eligible for the RN program waiting list students must meet the criteria outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook and have completed the following courses or equivalency: ALH 1101 BIO 1141 MAT 1130 PSY 1100 ENG 1101

Yes. While there may be some repetition in objectives, your MA courses will not have prepared you to perform bed baths, change occupied beds, perform Intake and Outputs, etc.

No. We only require that you have successfully completed a STNA course.

To be eligible for the LPN track waiting list student smust meet the criteria outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook and have completed the following courses or equivalency: BIO 2211 COM 2206 PSY 1100 MAT 1130 ENG 1101

Once you have met the pre-requisits, you must meet with your academic advisor who will veryfy eligibility and notify the nursing department. The nursing department will then send a letter to the address on file for the college confirming your eligbility and placement on the waiting list. If you believe you have met the requirements and have not received your letter from the nursing department, please contact your academic advisor.

Approximately one hundred LPN and RN track students are admitted each Fall and Spring semester.

Yes. Currently, students are able to take the first Nursing (NSG) courses within approximately 5-6 semesters of attaining program eligibility. Specific information is sent in writing as students become eligible.

Sinclair’s Nursing Program has an excellent reputation for quality and for affordability. Therefore, it is very popular. The faculty and administration are looking for ways to further expand capacity while maintaining quality.

Students that meet the specific criteria for Accelerated Admission for Academic Achievement (AAAA) outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook may qualify for accelerated admission. Please contact your academic advisor for details.

Yes.

Students who are not actively enrolled in courses may stay on the eligibility list without penalty. Students who wish to continue to take courses should consider beginning coursework required for the Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Academic advisors have information about these courses at Sinclair. Students can also visit the websites of area colleges and universities offering the BSN to determine specific general education requirements.

No. Once you are on the waiting list you are not required to take classes. However, many students use this time to completed courses toward their BSN.

Students are invited to start the nursing courses each fall and spring semester. Letters are mailed to the address on file for the college to each student invited into the program during the semester prior to the actual start date.

The waiting list is not updated until after the start of classes during fall and spring semester. If you would like to confirm your spot on the list you are encouraged to wait until several weeks into the term to call.

Amount of clinical experiences varies among nursing courses. Most require part of two to three days in the clinical area each week.

The Sinclair Nursing program utilizes clinical sites in a wide variety of hospitals, long-term care facilities and community agencies. Students must have reliable transportation options since they may travel as far as Atrium Medical Center (Middletown), Upper Valley Medical Center (Troy), and Greene Memorial Hospital (Xenia).

The SCC Nursing Program does have a policy for transfer students that is outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook. To explore transfer options, please contact the Academic Advising office at 937-512-3700 or academicadvising@sinclair.edu.

It is critical that students maintain accurate contact information through the program. Students must contact student records to update their information.

Prior to entry into the nursing courses, student will work with an academic advisor. Once the student begins the restricted nursing courses, advising questions are directed to the nursing faculty and nursing department.

Yes. Most area colleges and universities have BSN completion programs for RN’s. The entire AAS degree transfers as a “block” of credit. This enables RN’s to achieve advanced placement and prevents repetition of coursework.