Acceptance of transfer students and credits is in compliance with the California Vocational Nursing Practice Act with Rules and Regulations (section 2535).

Ukiah Adult School does not grant credits, but grants completed hours for theory and clinical instruction as required by the BVNPT. Clock hours may be transferred from other programs.

The Vocational Nursing Program is currently the only post-secondary offering at Ukiah Adult School, so no intra-school transfers take place.

Ukiah Adult School's Vocational Nursing program will accept transfer students and allow clock hours either at the beginning of the program or, if space allows, mid-­program under the following general guidelines:

 

1. Nurses' Aide or Non-accredited Practical Nursing courses and Certified Nurse Assistant courses:
An applicant satisfactorily completing a course of study as described in Section 2535 (1, 5, 6) and having met the above criteria may receive clock hours for course completion contingent on staff observation and evaluation of the applicant in one or more practical nursing situations.

2  Accredited Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing Courses:
Clock hours based on evaluation of transcripts by the faculty will be granted transfer students from other vocational nursing programs having similar courses of study. The applicant must have received passing scores and satisfactory clinical evaluations in the school from which he or she is being transferred. The applicant will be placed in the appropriate week of the program.

 

3. Accredited Professional Nursing Courses:
Clock hours for nursing education and clinical experience, based on evaluation of transcripts by the faculty, will be granted to students seeking transfer from this type of program. The applicant must have received passing scores and a satisfactory evaluation in the clinical area in the school from which he or she is being transferred. The applicant will be placed in the program in the appropriate week

4. Accredited Psychiatric Technician Courses:
Clock hours for nursing education and clinical experience will be granted based on evaluation of transcripts by the faculty. Applicants must have received passing scores and satisfactory clinical evaluations from this type of school. The applicant will be placed in the program in the appropriate week.

 

5. Armed Service Nursing Courses:
Clock hours may be granted to an applicant showing evidence of satisfactory completion of a basic or advanced course in nursing offered by any branch of the Armed Forces. The applicant must have received passing scores and a satisfactory evaluation in the clinical area. The applicant will be placed in the program in the appropriate week.

 

REFUND POLICY

 

Ukiah Adult School has established a fair and equitable refund policy for the refund of tuition, fees, or other charges in the event a class is cancelled or if a student decides not to enroll or does not complete the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged. This policy uniformly applies to all nursing students.

If Ukiah Adult School cancels a class before it begins, 100% of all tuition and fees collected in advance of the start date of the program will be refunded within 45 days.

Students who have not visited the school facility will have an opportunity to withdraw without penalty within the first three days of class.

If a student familiar with the facility withdraws from the program before the first day of class, 100% of any tuition or fees collected will be refunded, less the nonrefundable application fee of $50.

If a student withdraws or is terminated from the program after class begins, tuition and fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis determined by the number of hours of theory and clinical instruction remaining in the semester of withdrawal or termination. The cost of materials and services such as, but not limited to, books, liability insurance, and name tags will not be refunded. 

 

Refunds will be made within 45 days of the last day of attendance by the student or within 45 days from the date the student is terminated or withdrawal has been determined by the school. 

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

It is the primary goal of Ukiah Adult School to provide adequate, safe, clean, and healthy facilities conducive to enhancing excellent learning and working environments for our staff, students, and guests. Policies and procedures are in place to reduce emergency situations and accidents and to respond appropriately if they arise. 

Ukiah Adult School maintains safety measures at the site for the benefit of students and staff, with the following required: The school is alarmed by an independent security company to insure appropriate and safe use of facilities. Fire extinguishers and first aid kits are in each classroom. Fire safety procedures and escape plans are posted in the classrooms and offices, and fire extinguishers are inspected annually. Policies regarding smoking and tobacco use, alcohol and drug use, weapons, dress codes, sexual harassment, and a uniform complaint procedure are in place. A direct line to the police department is maintained in the office. An intercom system enhances communication to every room. The custodian conducts a monthly safety check for the entire facility. Restrooms are maintained and resupplied daily. A disaster/school safety plan is in place. The parking lot is well lit and close to classrooms and the office. Ukiah Adult School fills out a Ukiah Unified School District Report of Hazard or Safety 
Issue form if there is a safety issue the maintenance department needs to rectify. Imminent hazards or concerns are addressed immediately.

 

Students in the Vocational Nursing program are covered under the District Workers' Compensation program. Instructions in the student handbook outline the procedures in case an employee or student is injured or sick. A Report of Incident form must be completed immediately, as well as a Report of Accident for Workers' Compensation. Directions are specific for seeking care either at Job Care or the Emergency Room. All copies of the forms are sent to the district risk manager. Any actions necessary will be employed to insure any injury is addressed immediately, and that the welfare of the staff or student is foremost in all decisions.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS INJURED ON THE JOB

 

1. Fill out a DWC Form-1 along with the Workers Compensation Report of Accident form (located in the Ukiah Adult School Office or obtain from Instructor within 24 hours). Take the pink and green copies of the DWC Form-1 with you to your medical treatment appointment.

2. It is necessary to seek medical treatment from:

A. Job Care Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 232-B Hospital Drive Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 463-7334

B. Urgent Care Sutter Lakeside Hospital 5176 Hill Road Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 262-5000

If necessary medical treatment is not an emergency, call JobCare or Urgent Care for an appointment. 

Emergency treatment should be obtained at AHUV Emergency Room or Sutter Lakeside Emergency Room. 

 

3. Doctor's notes for work-related injuries (also known as work status report) should be provided to Kim Larkin, Risk Manager, at the Ukiah Unified School District Office prior to returning to your program.

If your doctor's note states you have ''work restrictions", those restrictions must be submitted to and approved by the Vocational Nursing Program Director.

Pending update from DSC Risk Manager, Kim Larkin.

 

STUDENT COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

 

If a student or any group of students has a complaint or any controversy, misunderstanding, or dispute arising from the interpretation, application, or observation of any policies or procedures of the Vocational Nursing Program, it is encouraged that the students' meet with the instructor and every effort be made to settle any disputes among the individual parties.

If efforts for resolution are not successful, the aggrieved parties should bring the matter to the Director of Nursing for an informal meeting within five days of the alleged incident. All parties and complaints will be heard and the Director of Nursing will make a decision regarding the resolution of the grievance.

If the decision of the Director of Nursing is not satisfactory, the aggrieved participants may request, in writing within five days of the informal hearing, a formal hearing with the Director of Nursing and the Administrator of Ukiah Adult School. The Administrator will submit a written decision on the grievance to all parties concerned within five days of the formal hearing.

Students may always contact the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians or the Council on Occupational Education regarding any concerns about the program.

 

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians 
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205 
Sacramento, Ca 95833 
(916) 263-7800
www.bvnpt.ca.qov

Council on Occupational Education 
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325 
Atlanta, GA, 30350 
(770) 396-3898
www.council.org

California Department of Education 
Adult Education Office 
1430 N Street 
Sacramento, CA 95814 
Telephone: 916-322-2175 
www.cde.ca.gov

 

STUDENT RECORDS

 

A permanent record cumulative file will be established when a student is accepted into the Vocational Nursing Program. The file will initially contain the application, transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, interview scores, and any other documents related to application and acceptance.

At the end of Terms I and II, a transcript is placed in the student file indicating the name of the program, overall grades for each term, a comprehensive percentage grade, individual subject grades, attendance, and the date of term completion.

At the end of Term Ill, a final transcript is placed in the file indicating date of program completion along with the information listed for Terms I and II.

Transcripts are maintained indefinitely, and transcript information is also stored electronically in the adult school office and is password protected.

If a student withdraws prior to program completion, a summary statement of the student's progress, reason for withdrawal, and refund information will be placed in the file.

Files are stored in a locked, fire-proof cabinet.

 

Students may inspect their master file at any time under the direct supervision of the program director or an authorized staff member. Should a student find, upon review, that there are records that are inaccurate or misleading; the student may request that errors be corrected. The adult school Administrator will have the final decision regarding changing or removing items from the file.

All student records are confidential and information from them will only be given to authorized persons. All data such as grades, scores, health records, and performance evaluations may not be revealed without the student's consent in writing. Only authorized personnel will have access to in-progress student evaluations and files.

 

LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES

 

Ukiah Adult School's Vocational Nursing program provides the variety of learning resources necessary to support the instructional program and informational needs of students and staff. The program also realizes that skill in alternative media input and delivery is necessary for successful healthcare professionals in the 21st century, and makes available multi-media opportunities to enhance professional competencies in this area.

 

A state of the art computer lab with internet is maintained in Room 4 for student use for research, projects, and assignment completion. Software relevant to the program is continuously updated. Printers and copiers are available for student use. A simulation skills lab in Room 6 is kept current for student utilization to target skills and competencies for successful program completion. A professional library containing books, periodicals, and supplementary materials is maintained and available for student use in the main classroom, Room 2. An online media center library on the website allows students to view and review power-point presentations that have been presented in the classroom. A digital library of instructional DVDs and videos is maintained at the following site - UAS Media Link. The classroom contains equipment necessary for multimedia presentations, including computers, In Focus projector, television, DVD / VHS player, video camera, digital camera, and webcam. Instructional media is reviewed and outdated material is eliminated from the digital library and new updated materials are purchased. A staff person is in charge of media services and provides orientation and assistance to staff and students. Staff will assist students in printing, duplication, and scanning of materials. Separate rooms are adequate and dedicated for classroom, computer lab, and skills center use. The media service center, classroom, skills lab, and office are all open and available to students and staff every school day.

 

A dedicated staff person is in charge of media services to assist students and oversee the computer lab, audio-visual equipment, and orientation responsibilities.

 

 

Official transcripts will be mailed directly by Ukiah Adult School.

 
Please send a sealed copy of my official transcripts to: 

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________ 

Address: _________________________________________________________________________

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Phone Number: _____________________________ Fax Number: ____________________________

 
I attended your school under the name of (please print):

 

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Date of Birth: _____________________________ Social Security Number: _______________(last 4 digits)

 

Signature: ________________________________________________

 

Current Name: _____________________________________________

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Current Address: ___________________________________________

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Current Phone Number: ______________________________________

 

 

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

 

Although Ukiah Adult School can not and does not guarantee employment upon graduation, qualified Vocational Nurses are in great demand.

Program participants enjoy a great advantage when it comes to opportunities for employment. Clinical instruction takes place in local hospitals and other healthcare facilities in our community. These facilities are the future employers of our graduates and have the advantage of observing the students' competencies with patient interaction and care first hand. Many of our students have jobs waiting before they complete the program. In addition, end of program job fairs are organized by the school which bring employers into the classroom to present employment opportunities and information regarding their facilities to students. Employers come to the Director of Nursing when openings occur and she makes those known to the class. In addition, job opportunities are posted on the website under the L VN tab.