Contact:
Sheryl L. Gray, RN, MSN Professor/Assistant Chair
grays@daytonastate.edu
This program prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for the expanding role of the nursing assistant. On completion, the graduate will be prepared for employment in Skilled, Long-term, and Assisted Living facilites, Acute Care, Home Health and Hospice setting, under the supervision of the RN/LPN. Clinical experience is provided at local long-term care agencies, hospital and home health/hospice facilities.
PCA course:
Days on the Daytona Campus
Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00A - 12:20P
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00A - 2:50P
Available: Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
Approx 12 weeks
Procedures:
Admissions is the first step, on any Daytona State College Campus. Once you have completed the necessary form, you may proceed to Assessment Center for testing (you must have a photo ID). After you have seen a counselor ensuring you have met the requirements (see below), Register for: HCP 0600 and HCP 0600L. Please print the CNA Packet, please read carefully and completely, follow directions. Following the guidelines as the information will guide you to what must be completed by the First Day of Class.
The FDLE form must be sent to address provided and received to the Nursing Department (address provided) prior to the first clinical day. If any of the categories regarding criminal offenses are cause for concern, please call or email: grays@daytonastate.edu or call: CNA Registry 1-850-245-4567. You must print the CNA Lab Kit Order Form. Read carefully and follow directions on the form.
Requirements:
TABE test scores: 9th grade Math (567/566), 10th grade Reading (582/583)and Language (572). If you have had college Algebra and English, you must bring your unofficial transcript to the Counseling Department on your local campus. If you have passed the CPT, SAT, or ACT you are exempted from this test. If your scores are low on the TABE, the counselor will have you enroll at Academic Support Center. There you will receive assistance in passing the TABE. Once you are successful, your counselor will have you register for the next CNA course.
Mandatory Orientation required: Please call for dates
Effective Fall 2010 - Please see below:
Joyce Chace, RN, A.A.S. Lead Instructor
Mrs. Chace has been with Daytona State College since 1990. Mrs. Chace obtained her nursing degree from Syracuse, NY in 1974. Mrs. Chace's long nursing career ranges from Acute Care, Home Care, Insurance Company, and teaching in Tucson Arizona for 5 years bringing her to DSC. Mrs. Chace has received numerous awards for dedication to student learning and excelling in the the health care field.
Mrs. Patricia Mathis, RN, ADN, BS Mental Health
Mrs. Mathis obtained her LPN degree at Madison Technology College, Wisconsin, in 1969. Mrs. Mathis obtained her ADN in 1976 at Madison Area Tech college. She worked at the University of Wisconsin transplant team, Orthopedics and Neuro for 5 1/2 years. Upon moving to Florida, she worked at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Orthopedics for 4 years and as Assistant Head Nurse for 2 years, taking care of FSU football team in orthopedics. Mrs. Mathis then moved to Ormond Beach, working CCU Step Down unit for 8 years and the ED department for 2 years. Mrs. Mathis has been with Daytona State College since 1990.
Lisa Alexander, RN
Mrs. Alexander began her medical career in 1997 as an ER tech and Suture tech for Halifax Health. She received her Certification for Surgical Technology in 1997 from Daytona State College and her AS degree in Nursing in 2002. She joined Daytona State College in the Spring of 2008 as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor and continues to work as an Emergency Room Nurse for Halifax Health.
Mrs. Alexander graduated with a BAS degree in Supervision and Management from Daytona State College.Betty C. Kachnycz, RN., ADN
Betty Kachnycz received her A.A. and A.S degree from Daytona State College in 2002. She completed her BSN at the University of Central Florida and graduated the summer of 2009. She will be obtaining her MSN in Nursing Education from the University of Central Florida. Betty Kachnycz currently works at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial. She has worked as an Emergency Room R.N. from May 2002 - February 2006 as a staff R.N., Relief Charge and Preceptor. She is currently working as a PACU R.N. Certifications include BLS, ACLS, Pals, and TNCC.
Maggie Craddock, ADN, RN
Maggie Craddock graduated is a Daytona State College graduate, class of May 2007. She is currently working toward a BSN. She is a nurse at Florida Hospital Memorial on the Surgical Nursing Unit, a Chemotherapy certified nurse and a part time charge nurse. She is a member of the hospital's Sepsis Management team and the Wound Care team.
